Whitehall Manufacturing T-4-S Operation and maintenance manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
OPERATION AND CARE OF
Stationary 4 Pack
Thermalator
Model T-4-S
Stationary 4 Pack
Thermalator, 220 Volt
Model ET-4-S
6701-100-000
800-782-7706 • 626-968-6681 • www.whitehallmfg.com
P.O. Box 3527 • City of Industry, CA, 91744-0527, U.S.A.
Division of
®
Acorn Engineering Company
Revised: March 2015

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Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage
to your new heating appliance and/or injury
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PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE
BOOKLET BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR NEW THERMALATOR
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with regular waste. Instead,
it is the user's responsibility to dispose of waste equipment according to the local laws. Separate collection and recycling of
the waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment. For information about where the user can drop off the waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local waste collection authority. See Page 14 for instructions on how to disassemble the
equipment for recycling purposes.
The presence of the CE Mark on Whitehall equipment means that it has been designed, tested and certified as complying
with all applicable European Union regulations and recommendations.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
General Warning or Caution
Electric Shock
European Union CE Mark
The Exclamation Symbol appears in Warning and Caution statements. This symbol designates where personal injury or
damage to the equipment is possible.
The Electric Shock Symbol is used to indicate a hazard arising from dangerous voltage. Any mishandling could result in
irreparable damage to the equipment and/or personal injury or death.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, connect the instrument to properly earth-grounded, GFCI protected, 3-prong
receptacles only. Failure to observe this precaution can result in severe injury.
ŸDO NOT operate the appliance without properly filling with water. Under no circumstance should the appliance be
operated without water, as operating the appliance without water may result in damage to the heating element. Fill
appliance with water to the prescribed level before plugging into an electrical receptacle.
ŸCONNECT the appliance into a properly polarized G.F.C.I. (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) electrical receptacle for
protection against electrical shock. Have a qualified electrician verify the wall socket is properly polarized and grounded.
Use only the power cordset provided with the unit. The Thermalator appliance must be properly grounded.
ŸAVOID skin contact with HOT water at all times! Carefully place thermal packs into the Thermalator to avoid splashing onto
skin or coming into contact with HOT water. DO NOT reach into HOT water with bare hands to remove heated thermal
packs. Use a grasping device, such as tongs, to remove thermal packs from HOT water.
ŸDO NOT use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases, as these may present a fire and/or explosion hazard.
ŸALWAYS allow the appliance to cool down before draining water or moving unit.
ŸDO NOT use the lid knob to lift or transport appliance. Use the side handles to lift or move.
ŸNEVER leave appliance operating unattended for long periods of time. Water can evaporate and cause appliance to over-
heat which may result in damage to the heating element. Turn "OFF" when not in use.

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Instructions for Operation and Care of Stationary 4 Pack Thermalator
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION .......................................2
OPERATOR
INSPECTING THE THERMALATOR .......................3
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Filling my unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Emptying my unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USING YOUR THERMALATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
How do I use the Thermal Packs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
How do I change the temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How do I use different size Thermal Packs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MAINTENANCE ......................................9
CLEANING..........................................9
STORAGE ..........................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................10
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..........................11-13
Exploded view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Replacement parts (T-4-S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Replacement parts (ET-4-S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Electrical Parts Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SKILLS AND TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Congratulations on receiving your Stationary 4 Pack Thermalator.
Your Thermalator is a simple and trouble-free unit to operate. The tank body, lid, bottom and tank housing are all made from
type 304 stainless steel. The controls are an ON/OFF switch on the front of the unit and a thermostat on the rear to control the
water temperature. Unit is preset set to a normal operating temperature.
Side handles and a knob on the lid minimize contact with the hot surface. The unit has Thermal Packs with blue and white tabs
and a stainless steel rack adapter that fits onto a vinyl coated wire rack. Inside the unit is a heating element and a temperature
sensor.
Instructions for Operation and Care of Stationary 4 Pack Thermalator
Blue tabs
Small wire rack
Thermal
Pack
Rack
Adapter
Lid
ON/OFF
Switch
Power Cord
Model T-4-S
100-120 Volts, 50/60 Hz,
8.33 Amps
Model ET-4-S
200-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz,
4.16 Amps

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1 Thermalator Model T-4-S or ET-4-S
4 Thermal Packs (4 Standard)
1 Wire Rack - Small, Vinyl Coated
1 Rack Adapter (stainless steel)
1 Thermostat Knob
1 Warranty Registration Card
1 Instructions for Operation and Care
If you are missing anything, please call the phone
number listed on the back page.
Remove all the shipping material. Remove Thermal
Packs and wire rack from inside the tank. Remove all
packaging from inside the tank, especially from under
the heating element inside the tank. Clean the unit
thoroughly before using.
Place the Thermalator at a convenient level, such as
on a table or a scratch resistant counter top. Before
moving the Thermalator, unplug and cool the unit.
Only move the unit to empty or fill it. Always use the
handles. The unit may be hot to the touch.
Before the first use, you must condition each Thermal
Pack.
1- Take the Thermal Pack by the corner loops - one
white and one blue or black - so the sections are
horizontal.
2- Gently shake the pack back and forth to evenly
distribute the filler material.
SETTING UP
1. Your new Thermalator includes the following:
2. Unpacking your Thermalator
3. Device Placement
Shake to distribute
the dry material
4. Pre-Soaking Thermal Packs
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TRAINING
Operator trainees need to:
Ÿbe trained in occupational therapy protocols.
Ÿread and understand this manual.
Skills:
Operators using the Thermalator need a working
knowledge of occupational therapy procedures.
WARNING
!
Only trained personnel to operate the Thermalator.
Untrained operators can cause injury or be injured.
WARNING
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OPERATOR SKILLS AND TRAINING
INSPECTING THE THERMALATOR
Inspection Checklist
Is the Thermalator free of excessive wear?
Is a properly-grounded and voltage-matched
receptacle available?
Is the outlet equipped with a functioning GFI?
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This Whitehall product has been carefully packaged at
the factory to minimize the possibility of damage during
shipping.
— Inspect the packaging for external signs of
damage.
— Inspect the contents for damage.
If there is visible damage to the instrument upon receipt,
inform the shipping company and Whitehall immediately.
WARNING
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Do not attempt to operate this equipment if there is
evidence of shipping damage or you suspect the unit
is damaged. Damaged equipment may present
additional hazards to you. Contact Whitehall technical
support for advice before attempting to plug in and
operate damaged equipment.
WARNING
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FILLING your unit
Make sure the unit
is unplugged and
all packaging has
been removed.
Fill unit about 3/4
full with tap water.
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Place the wire rack
inside the unit. Be
careful of the
heating element.
Put the Pre-Soaked
Thermal Packs on
the wire rack. Place
all the blue or white
tabs up.
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3- Place the Thermal Packs in a large pan to pre soak
(use plastic, stainless steel or enamel-ware, DO
NOT use aluminum). You may use the Thermalator
for pre soaking.
Place the Thermal Pack in the pan or unit with
sections horizontal.
4- Fill the container with enough tap water to
completely cover the Thermal Packs.
5- Soak the packs for 24 hours minimum, more is
recommended.
6- Return the packs to upright position. (If the unit
was used, change the water.) The packs are now
ready for heating.
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Turn the packs to
upright as shown

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Plug the power cord
into an AC outlet. A
Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter is
recommended
because it will give
additional protection
from electric shock.
7Facing the front of
the unit, turn the
power switch to the
ON position.
Indicator light
should be
illuminated.
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EMPTYING your unit
Unplug the unit.
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Facing the front of
the unit , turn the
power switch OFF.
The light will go out.
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AC
Add more water, if
necessary, to cover
the Thermal Packs.
Uncovered packs
may be damaged
during heating.
Close the lid.
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Caution! Lid can
pinch fingers.

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USING the Thermal Pack
Wrap the pack in a
Thermal Pack Cover
or 5 to 6 layers of
terry toweling.
3Put the wrapped
pack on the area to
be treated for a
pre-set treatment
time.
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Open the lid.
1Using tongs,
carefully remove
the Thermal Pack.
Caution: the
Thermal Pack can
cause skin burns.
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1- For each use:
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Let the water cool to
room temperature.
Remove the Thermal
Packs and the wire
rack.
3Pick up the unit by
the handles and
pour out into a sink
or floor drain.
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WARNING
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Use the Thermalator only as directed in this manual.
Any other use can cause injury.
WARNING
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Return the pack to
the Thermalator.
If the blue tab was
up, put the white tab
up now. Work your
way from first to last,
reversing tabs each
time.
7Close the lid. The
Thermal Pack will
be reheated within
15 minutes and
ready for use.
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Add more water, if
necessary, to cover
the Thermal Packs.
Uncovered packs
may be damaged
during heating.
1Place all the blue
tabs in the same
reference (either all
up or all down) to
start the day.
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Remove the Thermal
Pack from the patient.
5Remove the
Thermal Pack Cover
or toweling. Hang to
dry or launder.
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2- Daily use:
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BLUE

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3- Periodic use:
Facing the back of the
unit, find the metal
temperature stem
between the 2 screws
in the lower middle of
the unit. Attach knob.
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Your Thermalator uses many different sizes of Thermal Packs. For Half, Cervical or Myofacial sizes, use the adapter as
shown. For Standard, Knee/Shoulder, 10" x 18" and 10" x 24" sizes, use only the wire rack.
USING the Wire Rack
Instructions for Operation and Care of Stationary 4 Pack Thermalator
Half Cervical Knee/Shoulder
10" x 18"
Standard
10" x 24"
Myofacial
Rack
Adapter
Using the knob, turn clockwise to increase the
temperature. Allow the temperature to stabilize, and
measure the water temperature with the
thermometer.
CAUTION: Sensitive thermostat - a small adjustment
changes several degrees. Temperature range of 65°F
(18°C) to 175°F (79°C) ±5°F (-15°C).
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TEMPERATURE
The water temperature for normal operating conditions is about 165°F (74°C). The thermostat is very sensitive; even a
small adjustment can raise or lower the temperature several degrees. The thermostat has an adjustable temperature
range of 65°F (18°C) to 175°F (79°C) ±5°F (-15°C). To adjust the temperature, you need a Thermometer capable of
180° F (83° C).