ABOUT DRY HEAT THERAPY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Fluidotherapy Dry Heat Therapy Unit should not be used adjacent to or stacked
with other equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the Fluidotherapy Dry
Heat Therapy Unit should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration
in which it will be used.
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For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuses only with ones of the
same type and rating.
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This device should be kept away from children.
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To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the unit from the power source before
attempting any maintenance procedures.
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Use only processed dry heat medium in the unit such as Cellex to prevent excessive
dusting.
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Use only accessories that are specially designed for this
manufactured by other companies on this unit. DJO, LLC is not responsible for any
consequence resulting from using products manufactured by other companies. The use
of other accessories or cables may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity
of this unit.
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Dispose of all products in accordance with local and national regulations and codes.
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Fluidotherapy equipment not in use should be protected against unqualified use.
unit. Do not use accessories
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The Fluidotherapy Dry Heat Therapy Unit is not suitable in the
presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous
oxide.
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Perform all Preventive Maintenance as described in this manual. Failure to perform
the Preventive Maintenance could result in the Cellex medium entering the heat
chamber of the unit and cause severe injury to patients as well as smoke damage
to the facility and the Fluidotherapy unit.
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The solvents of adhesives and flammable solutions used for cleaning and
disinfecting the unit should be allowed to evaporate before the unit is used.
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Fluidotherapy® - Dry Heat Therapy