fluidooperation FLU110D, FLU110DE, FLU115D, FLU115DE, FLU210D Operation

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Dry Heat Therapy Units

Models:

FLU110D FLU110DE FLU115D FLU115DE FLU210D

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Operation.............................................................................................21

Patient Preparation...........................................................21

Starting Treatment............................................................21

Stopping Treatment..........................................................21

Required Maintenance............................................................22-29

Daily Maintenance.............................................................22

Weekly Maintenance..................................................23-26

ADDITIONAL FLUIDOTHERAPY PREVENTIVE

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

Quarterly...............................................................................27

Bi-Annual..............................................................................27

Annual....................................................................................27

Fluidotherapy Maintenance Record............................28

Factory Service....................................................................29

Accessories...........................................................................................30

Warranty ...............................................................................................31

Foreword.................................................................................................1

Dry Heat Therapy.............................................................................2-4

Precautionary Instructions............................................2-3

Indications & Contraindications......................................4

Nomenclature...................................................................................5-8

FLU110D & FLU110DE.........................................................5

FLU115D & FLU115DE.......................................................6

FLU210D..................................................................................7

Control Panel..........................................................................8

Specifications.................................................................................9-11

FLU110D & FLU110DE.........................................................9

FLU115D & FLU115DE......................................................10

FLU210D................................................................................11

Setup................................................................................................12-20

Treatment Mode Parameters...................................12-14

Time Controlled Parameters..........................................15

Preheat Standby Setup..............................................10-11

Preference Mode Default Parameters..................16-20

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Fluidotherapy®- Dry Heat Therapy

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing the Chattanooga Group, Fluidotherapy Dry Heat Therapy Unit.

This manual contains general safety, operating, maintenance and care instructions for the owners and operators of the Fluidotherapy Dry Heat Therapy Units.

At the time of publication the information contained herein was current and up to date.However,due to continual technological improvements and increased clinical knowledge in the field of Dry Heat Therapy,as well as Chattanooga Group’s policy of continual improvement, Chattanooga Group, Inc. reserves the right to make periodic changes and improvements to our equipment and documentation without any obligation on the part of Chattanooga Group,Inc.

Read, understand and follow the information contained in this manual.

Stay current with the latest clinical developments in the field of Dry Heat Therapy and observe all applicable precautionary measures for treatment.

Keep informed on appropriate indications and contraindications for the use of Dry Heat Therapy.

This equipment is to be used only under the prescription and supervision of a licensed practitioner.

FOREWORD

Fluidotherapy®- Dry Heat Therapy

DRY HEAT THERAPY

• Read, understand and practice the precautionary and operating instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and hazards associated with using any electrical device.Observe the precautionary and operational decals placed on the unit.

• DO NOT operate the unit when connected to any unit other than Chattanooga Group,Inc.devices.

• Refill unit daily to proper fill level with Chattanooga Group Cellex® Dry Heat Medium.

• Change Cellex Dry Heat Medium every six (6) months.

• Use only Cellex Dry Heat Medium in the Fluidotherapy units.

• Clean Inlet Filter(s) daily before unit startup.

• Use only fingers to operate button controls on the control panel(s). Use of

sharp objects such as pencils or pens will result in damage to the unit.

• Turn unit OFF before positioning a patient or removing a patient from the unit.

• Secure all entry ports before turning the unit ON.

• Check unit temperature before treating patient to ensure correct

temperature.

• Place the patient in a comfortable position allowing for correct placement of the limb being treated.

• Proper storage and transport temperature for the Fluidotherapy units are

-40°F - 158°F (-40°C - 70°C). Relative Humidity 10% - 100%.

CAUTION

Precautionary Instructions

The precautionary instructions found in this section and throughout this manual are indicated by specific symbols. Understand these symbols and their definitions before operating this equipment.The definition of these symbols are as follows;

=CAUTION- Text with a “CAUTION”indicator will explain

possible Safety infractions that could have the potential to cause minor to moderate injury or damage to equipment.

=WARNING- Text with a “WARNING”indicator will explain

possible Safety infractions that will potentially cause serious injury and equipment damage.

=DANGER- Text with a “DANGER” indicator will explain

possible Safety infractions that are imminently hazardous situations that would result in death or serious injury.

=EXPLOSION HAZARD-

Text with an “Explosion Hazard” indicator will explain possible safety infractions if this equipment is used in the presence of flammable anesthetics.

NOTE:- Throughout this manual “NOTE” may be found. These are

helpful information to aid in the particular area or function being described.

Fluidotherapy®- Dry Heat Therapy

• Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician or licensed practitioner.This device should be used only under the continued supervision of a physician or licensed practitioner.

• For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuses only with ones of the same type and rating.

•

Make certain the unit is electrically grounded by connecting

only to a

grounded electrical service receptacle conforming to

the

applicable national and local electrical codes.

• This device should be kept away from children.

• Care must be taken when operating this equipment around other

equipment. Potential electromagnetic or other interference could occur to this or to the other equipment. Try to minimize this interference by not using other equipment in conjunction with it.

•

Before administering any treatment to a patient you should become acquainted

with the operating procedures for each mode of treatment available, as well as the indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions. Consult other

resources for additional

information regarding the application of Dry Heat Therapy.

• To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the unit from the power source before attempting any maintenance procedures.

• Use only processed dry heat medium in the unit such as Cellex® to prevent excessive dusting.

WARNING

Precautionary Instructions

DRY HEAT THERAPY

• Explosion hazard if used in the presence of flammable

anesthetics.

Fluidotherapy®- Dry Heat Therapy

DANGER

• Perform all Required Maintenance as described in this manual.

Strict adherence to the Required Maintenance for the Fluidotherapy units is mandatory.Failure to perform the Required Maintenance could result in the Cellex® medium entering the heat chamber of the unit(s) and cause severe injury to patients as well as smoke damage to the facility and the Fluidotherapy unit(s).

DRY HEAT THERAPY

Indications, Contraindications & Adverse Effects

Indications

• Relief of local pain

• Treatment of local blood flow insufficiency

• Treatment in range of motion when combined with exercise

• Treatment for symptoms of non-rheumatoid arthritis

Contraindications

• This device should not be used for symptomatic pain relief

unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome has been diagnosed.

• This device should not be used when cancerous lesions or

open wounds are present in the treatment area.

• Other counterindications are patients suspected of carrying

serious infectious disease and or disease where it is advisable, for general medical purposes, to suppress heat or fevers.

• Adequate precautions should be taken when treating

individuals with suspected or diagnosed medical conditions or diseases such as heart problems, epilepsy, diabetes, etc.

• Prior to treatment, consult a medical professional familiar with

the precautionary measures to be taken for patients that may experience allergic reactions to dust and pollen.

WARNING

Fluidotherapy®- Dry Heat Therapy

NOMENCLATURE

FLU110D & FLU110DE Unit Familiarization

1. RESERVOIR LID & TREATMENT VIEWING WINDOW

Access to add/change medium, view patient treatment and clinician access to patient treatment area.

2. MEDIUM/TREATMENT RESERVOIR

Treatment access and medium reservoir

3. HAND/ARM ACCESS PORT

Treatment port for Hand/Arm Treatment (end of unit)

4. REPLACEABLE INLET FILTERS

Filters room air entering the Fluidotherapy unit (1 each side)

5. FOUR POINT BASE

Casters included to convert to a Mobile Base

6. BLOWER HOUSING

Houses Blower & Heater

7. CONTROL PANEL

See page 8 for detailed description of controls

8. ELBOW/FOOT TREATMENT ACCESS PORT

Treatment port for Elbow and Foot

Fluidotherapy®- Dry Heat Therapy

NOMENCLATURE

FLU115D & 115DE Unit Familiarization

1. ELBOW/FOOT ACCESS PORT

Treatment port for Elbow and Foot Treatment. Access to add/change medium. Clinician access to patient treatment area.

2. HAND/ARM ACCESS PORTS

Treatment ports for Hand/Arm Treatment (end of unit)

3. INLET FILTERS

Filters room air entering the Fluidotherapy unit (1 each side)

4. MEDIUM/TREATMENT TUB

Treatment access and medium reservoir

5. MOBILE BASE

6. LOCKING CASTERS

7. BLOWER HOUSING

Houses Blower & Heater

8. CONTROL PANEL

See page 8 for detailed description of controls

Fluidotherapy®- Dry Heat Therapy

NOMENCLATURE

FLU210D Unit Familiarization

1. RESERVOIR LID & TREATMENT VIEWING WINDOW

Access to add/change medium, view patient treatment and clinician access to patient treatment area.

2. MEDIUM/TREATMENT RESERVOIR

Treatment access and medium reservoir

3. HAND/ARM/LEG ACCESS PORT

Treatment port for Hand/Arm/Leg Treatment (end of unit)

4. INLET FILTERS WITH HEAT FLAPS

Filters room air entering the Fluidotherapy unit (1 each side) Heat Flaps aid in shortening the Pre-Heat time

5. MOBILE BASE w/LOCKING CASTERS

6. BLOWER HOUSING

Houses Blower & Heater

7. CONTROL PANEL

See page 8 for detailed description of controls

8. ELBOW/FOOT TREATMENT ACCESS PORT

Treatment port for Elbow and Foot

Fluidotherapy®- Dry Heat Therapy

NOMENCLATURE

Operating Controls (All Units)

1. DISPLAY

Displays Treatment Time, Temperature, Airspeed, Pulse Time, Preheat Timer and Clock when the respective Mode is indicated.

2. PREHEAT TIMER ON

Indicator light for Preheat Timer

3. INCREASE/HOUR

Use to increase Mode parameters and use to set the Hour when setting Clock

4. DECREASE/MINUTE

Use to decrease Mode parameters and use to set the Minutes when setting Clock

5. STOP

Use to stop treatment and Preheat Timer

6. MOTOR FUSE

7. START

Use to start treatment

8. INDICATOR BAR

Indicates Mode as they are chosen

9. HEATER FUSE

10. PREHEAT TIMER BUTTON

Press once to turn Preheat Timer On. Press twice to start Preheat function

11. MODE SELECT

Use to select desired Mode

12. PM

PM indicator for Clock

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