Chattanooga Fluidotherapy FLU110D User manual

Moving
Rehabilitation
Forward™
Dry Heat Therapy Units
Models:
FLU110D
FLU110DE
FLU115D
FLU115DE
FLU210D
FLU210DE
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Moving
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User Manual

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 & FLU210DE...........................................7
Control Panel............................................................8
Specifications.....................................................................9-11
FLU110D & FLU110DE............................................9
FLU115D & FLU115DE..........................................10
FLU210D & FLU210DE..........................................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 reserves the right to make periodic changes and
improvements to our equipment and documentation without any obligation on the part of Chattanooga Group.
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
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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 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: Helpful information marked as “NOTE”may be found
throughout this manual. Each“NOTE”is beneficial in the aid of a
particular area or function being described for this product.
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•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
occurto thisor to the otherequipment.Try tominimizethis 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.
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DANGER
•Perform all Required Maintenance as described in this manual.
StrictadherencetotheRequiredMaintenancefortheFluidotherapy
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).

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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
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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
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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
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NOMENCLATURE
FLU210D & FLU210DE 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
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2
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5
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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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SPECIFICATIONS
FLU110D & FLU110DE
Modes of Operation
Continuous (Default)
Variable Adjustments for Time, Temp and Air Speed
Pulse Mode...............................................OFF to 6 Sec ON/OFF
TREATMENT TIME.................................................1 to 99 minutes
OPERATING TEMPERATURE.............110 °F (43.3 °C) to 125 °F (51.6 °C)
AIR SPEED.......................................0% to 100% (5% increments)
PREHEAT TIMER....................115 °F (46.1 °C) with 50% Air Flow
MEDIUM CAPACITY.........................Approximately 30 lb (13.6 kg)
Input Power (FLU110D)........................105-120Vac, 50/60 Hz, 13A
Input Power (FLU110DE)........................210-250Vac, 50/60 Hz, 8A
Physical Dimensions
Cabinet Length....................................................34.0” (86.4 cm)
Cabinet Width......................................................11.5” (29.2 cm)
Height..................................................................33.0” (83.8 cm)
Weight..........................................70 lbs (31.7 kg) Less Medium
Shipping Weight................................................100 lbs (45.4 kg)
WARNING
• 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.
Length
Height
Width

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SPECIFICATIONS
FLU115D & FLU115DE
Modes of Operation
Continuous (Default)
Variable Adjustments for Time, Temp and Air Speed
Pulse Mode...............................................OFF to 6 Sec ON/OFF
TREATMENT TIME.................................................1 to 99 minutes
OPERATING TEMPERATURE.............110 °F (43.3 °C) to 125 °F (51.6 °C)
AIR SPEED.......................................0% to 100% (5% increments)
PREHEAT TIMER....................115 °F (46.1 °C) with 50% Air Flow
MEDIUM CAPACITY.......................Approximately 40 lbs (18.1 kg)
Input Power (FLU115D)........................105-120Vac, 50/60 Hz, 13A
Input Power (FLU115DE).......................210-250Vac, 50/60 Hz, 8A
Physical Dimensions
Cabinet Length....................................................34.0” (86.4 cm)
Cabinet Width......................................................18.5” (47.0 cm)
Height..................................................................33.0” (83.8 cm)
Weight...........................................60 lbs (27.2kg) Less Medium
Shipping Weight................................................100 lbs (45.4 kg)
WARNING
• 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.
Height
Length
Width

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SPECIFICATIONS
FLU210D & FLU210DE
Modes of Operation
Continuous (Default)
Variable Adjustments for Time, Temp and Air Speed
Pulse Mode.....................................OFF to 6 Sec ON/OFF
TREATMENT TIME.....................................1 to 99 minutes
OPERATING TEMPERATURE...110 °F (43.3 °C) to 125 °F (51.6 °C)
AIR SPEED............................0% to 100% (5% increments)
PREHEAT TIMER..........115 °F (46.1 °C) with 50% Air Flow
MEDIUM CAPACITY.............Approximately 60 lbs (27.2 kg)
Input Power (FLU210D).............105-120Vac, 50/60 Hz, 13A
Physical Dimensions
Cabinet Length........................................44.0” (111.8 cm)
Cabinet Width...........................................12.5” (31.1 cm)
Height......................................................35.75” (90.8 cm)
Weight..............................140 lbs (63.5kg) Less Medium
Shipping Weight..................................... 200 lbs (90.7 kg)
WARNING
• 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.
Length
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Width

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SETUP
Use the following Instructions to set the various Mode Parameters to
the desired settings.
TREATMENT MODE PARAMETERS
TREATMENT TIME
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button until the indicator light is beside
“TREATMENT TIME”.
NOTE:
The default time of “20:00” will be
displayed.
Press the “INCREASE” or “DECREASE”
buttons until desired Treatment Time is
displayed.
NOTE:
The “TREATMENT TIME” can be adjusted in
one minute increments from 1 to 99.
TREATMENT TEMPERATURE
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button until the indicator light is beside
“TEMPERATURE”.
NOTE:
The default temperature of“115°F (46.1°C)
will be displayed when unit is first plugged
into wall outlet.
The“F”or “C”and“TEMPERATURE” indicator
will flash while the programmed Treatment
Temperature is being displayed.
When the Bed Temperature is displayed, the
“F”or“C”and the“TEMPERATURE”indicator
will burn steadily.
Press the“INCREASE” or“DECREASE”
buttons until desired Treatment Temperature
is displayed.
NOTE:
°F can be changed to °C and vice versa as
desired. See page 17 for instructions.
Treatment Temperature can be adjusted in
1° increments from 88 °F to 130 °F
(31.1 °C to
54°C).

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SETUP
AIR SPEED
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button until the indicator light is beside
“AIR SPEED”.
NOTE:
The default speed of “50” will be displayed.
Press the “INCREASE” or “DECREASE”
buttons until desired Air Speed is
displayed.
NOTE:
The “AIR SPEED” is adjusted in increments
of 5 from 0 to 100.
PULSE TIME
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button until the indicator light is beside
“PULSE TIME”.
NOTE:
The “PULSE TIME” allows the unit to
operate by pulsing the medium during
treatment. If selected and set, the medium
will pulse on and off in equal increments.
The Factory Default is “OFF”.
EXAMPLE: “PULSE TIME” is set at “5”.
The unit will pulse the medium during
treatment, five seconds on and five
seconds off.
Press the “INCREASE” or “DECREASE”
buttons until desired Pulse Time is
displayed.
NOTE:
“PULSE TIME” is adjusted in one second
increments from“OFF” to 6 seconds.
TREATMENT MODE PARAMETERS (Continued)

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SETUP
START TREATMENT
Press the “START” button.
STOP TREATMENT
Press the “STOP” button.
TREATMENT MODE PARAMETERS (Continued)

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SETUP
TIME CONTROLLED PARAMETERS
PREHEAT TIMER
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button until the indicator light is beside
“PREHEAT TIMER”.
NOTE:
The“PREHEAT TIMER”allows the unit to
preheat the medium. The unit will run at 50%
Air Speed until the unit reaches the default
preheat temperature or 90 minutes whichever
comes first. The“PREHEATTIMER”will operate
Monday through Friday only and can be set
to automatically start at a predetermined time
and heat the medium to a predetermined
temperature. See page 18 for setting the default
parameters of the“PREHEATTIMER.
Press the“PRESS ONCE TOTURN ON
PREHEAT TIMER”button to illuminate the
“PREHEAT TIMER ON”indicator light. Press again
to start the“PREHEAT TIMER”.
NOTE:
The“PREHEATTIMER”indicator light must be
set at the end of each day in order for it to
automatically come on the next day.
The“STOP”button is used to turn off the
Preheat if desired.
CLOCK
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE” button
until the indicator light is beside “CLOCK”.
NOTE:
The “PREHEAT TIMER”will not function until
the Clock is set.
Press the“INCREASE” button to set hours.
Press the“DECREASE” button to set minutes.
NOTE:
The “PM”indicator light will illuminate when
PM hours are reached.

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SETUP
PREFERENCE MODE DEFAULT PARAMETERS
ENTERING “PrEF” MODE (PREFERENCE MODE)
Simultaneously press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”, “INCREASE” and
“DECREASE” buttons.“PrEF”will be displayed.
NOTE:
The “PrEF”mode allows the user to change the unit default settings.
TREATMENT TIME DEFAULT
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”button
until the indicator light is flashing beside
“TREATMENT TIME”.
Press the “INCREASE” and “DECREASE”
buttons to set unit to the desired default
treatment time.
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”button
to save the new setting.
NOTE:
The factory default setting is 20:00 minutes.

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SETUP
PREFERENCE MODE DEFAULT PARAMETERS (Continued)
TEMPERATURE READING DEFAULT
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button until the indicator light is flashing
beside “TEMPERATURE”.
Press the“INCREASE” button to set unit
to display °F or °C as desired for the
default setting.
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button to save the new setting.
NOTE:
The factory default setting is °F.
TREATMENT TEMPERATURE DEFAULT
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button until the indicator light is flashing
beside “TEMPERATURE” and the existing
default temperature is displayed.
Press the “INCREASE” and “DECREASE”
buttons to set unit to the desired default
treatment temperature.
Operating Temperature Range is:
110 °F - 125 °F (43.3 °C - 51.6 °C)
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button to save the new setting.

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SETUP
PREFERENCE MODE DEFAULT PARAMETERS (Continued)
PULSE MODE (Enable/Disable)
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button until the indicator light is flashing
beside “PULSE TIME”.
“EnAb” (enable) or “dISA” (disable)
will display.
Press the“INCREASE” button to set unit to
display “EnAb” or “dISA” as desired.
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button to save the new setting.
PREHEAT TIMER MODE (Enable/Disable)
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button until the indicator light is flashing
beside “PREHEAT TIMER”.
“EnAb” (enable) or “dISA” (disable)
will display.
Press the“INCREASE” button to set unit to
display “EnAb” or “dISA” as desired.
Press the“PRESS TO CHANGE MODE”
button to save the new setting.
NOTE:
If Clock is disabled, the “PREHEAT TIMER”
will automatically be disabled.