I-TECH WPB-100-200 Professional Paraffin Bath User Manual

USER MANUAL
M N P G128 Rev. 03 Edition 22/12/2020
I.A.C.E.R. Srl
Via S. Pertini 24/A – 30030
Martellago (VE) ITALY
Tel. 041.5401356 • Fax 041.5402684
e-mail: [email protected] http://www.itechmedicaldivision.com

Paraffin bath
WPB-100/200

Thermotherapy and paraffin bath

Thermotherapy is used successfully in clinicians and rehabilitation fields for the treatment of chronic and traumatic pathologies. A paraffin bath consists in a comfortable and easy thermotherapy device thanks to the direct application of the warm paraffin wax. It is very indicated for the treatment of chronic pathologies as rheumatoid arthritis of hands and feet. Paraffin is very efficient in pain reduction due to the high amount of heat that is released directly on the treated area. Paraffin promotes blood circulation and muscle relaxation.

Main body and accessories

Model WPB100/101/102: basic model without temperature selection. Working status is shown by a Led indicator.
Model WPB200/201/202: model with temperature selection with a knob. Working status is shown by a Led indicator.

Kit

Specifications

WPB-xxx has the following specifications:

• Class IIa equipment (Directive 93/42/EEC, annexed IX, rule 9);
• Class II, applied part type BF (Classif. CEI EN 60601-1);
• CE0068 certificate;
• Equipment not protected against liquids penetration;
• Equipment and accessories not subjected to sterilization;
• Use of the equipment is prohibited close to flammable substances or in environments with high concentrations of oxygen;
• Continuous operating mode equipment;
• Equipment not suited to be used in external.

Technical Specifications

Power supply	AC 220/240V, 50/60Hz	Size	410x245x250mm
Max output power	240W	Weight	2.3 Kg

Symbols and labels

0068	PARAFFIN BATH
	Modello	WPB-202
Tensione di rete	AC220-240V	Frequenza di rete	50/60Hz
Consumo massimo	240W

	I.A.C.E.R srlVia Sandro Pertini 24/A 30030 Martellago (VE), Italy

	Warning. Read annex documents
	Product subject to WEEE regulations concerning the separate waste collection of electronic equipment
	Applied part type BF
	Class II equipment
0068	Compliance with Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD)

	Manufacturing date
	Follow the instruction
	Operating instructions
IP21	Device with protection degree IP21
	Keep out of the rain
	Humidity range for storage
	Temperature range for storage
	Do not pushing the device
	Do not sitting on the device
	Do not stepping on the device

Purpose

Clinical purpose: Therapeutic
Use: Clinic/Hospital and domestic use
Chronic and acute pathologies treatment, in particular for joints of hand and foot (for example rheumatoid arthritis). Thermotherapy for pain reduction.

Contraindications

Do not use on open wounds or cuts, on red skin, in presence of neoplasias, blood circulation problems, acute inflammations, or in the case of missing/reduced sensitivity (for example in diabetic patients).
Do not use in presence of bleeding or abnormal sensitivity to heat temperature.
Stop the treatment if dermatitis occurs after paraffin use.
Stop the treatment if paraffin wax is too heat or too cold, it could indicate patient health problems.
Keep it out of children’s reach and of persons with cognitive problems or physical disabilities.

Operating instructions

Model WPB-100/101/102

1. Place the paraffin Bath on a flat surface and plug in the power cable. Move the ON/OFF switch, placed on device backside, to the ON position. Place 4/6 paraffin packages in the cabin and close the lid. Check that LED is switched on. Wait till the paraffin is completely dissolved (approx. 3-6 hours).
   
2.  Check if the paraffin is completely dissolved,then place the safety plate in the paraffindissolver. The safety plate blocks heat transmission and as a consequence the paraffin dissolution.
3. Place the hand (or foot) in the warm paraffin solution for 1-2 seconds then immediately remove the hand from the solution. Let it dry for 4-5 seconds. This activity will form a layer of paraffin on one’s hand and repeat this 4-5 times will form an even and thick layer of paraffin.
4.  To strengthen the heat effect and to reduce the dispersion insert the hand in a vinyl pack and later in the hand cover or foot cover.
5. After 15 minutes remove the hand cover or foot cover and the vinyl pack. The treatment can be applied also on different areas as shoulders or knees using a brush to form a paraffin layer.

Model WPB-200/201/202

1.  Place the paraffin Bath on a flat surface and plug in the power cable. Move the ON/OFF switch, placed on the device’s backside, to the ON position. Place 4/6 paraffin packages in the cabin and close the lid. Check that LED is switched on. Select the temperature through the knob. Wait till the paraffin is completely dissolved (approx. 3-6 hours).
   
2. Check if the paraffin is completely dissolved, then place the safety plate in the paraffin dissolver. The safety plate blocks heat transmission and as a consequence the paraffin dissolution.
   
3.  Place the hand (or foot) in the warm paraffin solution for 1-2 seconds then immediately remove the hand from the solution. Let it dry for 4-5 seconds. This activity will
   form a layer of paraffin on one’s hand and repeating this 4-5 times will form an even and thick layer of paraffin.
4. To strengthen the heat effect and to reduce the dispersion insert the hand in a vinyl pack and later in the hand cover or foot cover.
   
5. After 15 minutes remove the hand cover or foot cover and the vinyl pack.
   The treatment can be applied also on different areas as shoulders or knees using a brush to form a paraffin layer. La regolazione di temperatura permette di ridurre i tempi di dissolvimento della paraffina (da 56 a 59°C)

Modello WPB-300/301/302

1. Place the paraffin Bath on a flat surface and plug in the power cable. Move the ON/OFF switch, placed on the device’s backside, to the ON position. Select the manual setup or the preadjusted start (see  the following paragraphs) and press
   START key. Place 4/6 paraffin packages in the cabin and close the lid. Check that LED is switched on. Wait till the paraffin is completely dissolved (approx. 3-6 hours).
2. Check if the paraffin is completely dissolved, then place the safety plate in the paraffin dissolver. The safety plate blocks heat transmission and as a consequence the paraffin dissolution
   
3. Place the hand (or foot) in the warm paraffin solution for 1-2 seconds then immediately remove the hand from the solution. Let it dry for 4-5 seconds. This activity will form a layer of paraffin on one’s hand and repeat this 4-5 times will form an even and thick layer of paraffin.
4. To strengthen the heat effect and to reduce the dispersion insert the hand in a vinyl pack and later in the hand cover or foot cover.
   
5. After 15 minutes remove the hand cover or foot cover and the vinyl pack.
   The treatment can be applied also on different areas such as shoulders or knees using a brush to form a paraffin layer. Temperature selection (from 56° to 59°) allows paraffin dissolution time to be reduced.

Menu setup for WPB-300/301/302
Set time

• Keeping pressed key for 5 seconds.
• Press keys to select the Day.
• Press the key to confirm and to move to the next field.
• Press keys to select the hour.
• Press the key to confirm and to move to the next field.
•  Presskeys to select the minutes.
• Press START/STOP to return to the main menu.
  Manual setup
• Keeping pressed key for 5 seconds.
• When the temperatures lash on the display press key to select the temperature (48-59°C).
• Press START/STOP to start the program.
• Press START/STOP to stop the treatment.
  Pre-adjusted start
  In the WPB-300 model, the treatment start can be pre-adjusted. With this function, you can set the day and the time of treatment start and also the temperature.
• Press the key.
• Presskeys to move the cursor to the desired day.
• Press key.
• Press keys to move the cursor “_” to the desired day and select the program. For example:
  o “Mon”: if “_” is displayed, the day is memorized and the machine works properly.
  o “Mon”: if “_” disappears, the day is not memorized.
• After the day memorization, press key to move to TIME setup.
• To select START and STOP time press key to use
  Hour/Minute functions and use to set the values.
• After setting the STOP time, press key to select the temperature by using keys to set the value.
• Repeat steps 1-7 to set “Day, Start time, Stop time, Temperature” for each day separately.
• Press START/STOP to save the values.
• Once the memorization function is activated, the screen displays “Res, Day” for 10 seconds and the Start time and Stop time are displayed continuously.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
WPB doesn’t switch on	·  Check the connection to the domestic plug · Check the ON/OFF button ·   Check the power supply cable status
Paraffin wax doesn’t dissolve	· If the device is equipped with a temperature selection function, increase the temperature up to 56° and later decrease it gradually

Safety cautions

The following cautions guarantee user safety and prevent lesions or damages.
Read carefully the user manual before using the device.
Consult the doctor to receive prescriptions and instructions before using the product.
Paraffin wax must be replaced after use and the product must be cleaned before and after each use.
Do not drop or throw the product.
Check the rated voltage before using the device.
Do not use the device when it is damaged or when the power cable is damaged.
Before using the Paraffin Bath, check the temperature with a finger.
Do not apply paraffin on skin with lotion, wax, additives or other substances.
Do not overfill the Paraffin Bath with wax.
Please remove the vinyl pack of the paraffin wax when using and do not heat the wax a microwave or stove. Please use wax supplied by the fabricant.
In case of rash, sore, swollen skin or other side effects occur, immediately stop the application and consult a doctor.
The fabricant is responsible for the device’s safety and performance only in the following events:

• Any changes, repair actions and additions are carried out by authorized personnel;
• The electrical system used for the device work is in compliance with the current regulations;
• The device is used in compliance with the instructions of the user manual.

Cleaning

Clean the device and its accessories using a soft cloth.
Resistant stains can be removed using a sponge soaked in a solution of water and mild soap.
Wait for the complete drying before using the device and its accessories.
Do not use chemical substances, solvents or cleaners to avoid device and accessories damage.

Maintenance, carriage and storage

If it is used in accordance with the instructions of the user manual, the device does not need particular regular maintenance.
Carriage precautions
It doesn’t need any particular carriage precautions: however, we recommend putting away the device and its accessories in their own box after every treatment.
Switch off the device after each treatment.
Do not dispose of the melted paraffin solution (disposing of the liquid paraffin in the toilet, drain, bathtub etc will plug the pipe as it solidifies). Wait until the solution solidifies and then dispose it with regular waste.
If wax happens to fall on the floor, it may cause one to slip. Please clean the floor after it occurs.
When removing the paraffin do not use sharp tools.
Storage precautions
The device is protected till the following environmental conditions:

Outside of the packaging

Temperature	from +10 to + 40 °C
Humidity	from 30 to 85%
Pressure	from 700 to 1060 hPa

Inside of the packaging

Temperature	from -20  to +60 °C
Humidity	from 0 to 95%
Pressure	from 700 to 1060 hPa

Disposal

The equipment is subjected to WEEE regulations (see the symbol on the label) concerning separate waste collection: when disposing of this product, please use the designed areas for disposing of electronic waste or contact the manufacturer.

Warranty

Make reference to the national laws for any warranty conditions by contacting the national distributor (or directly the manufacturer IACER).

Assistance

Every intervention on the device must be performed by the manufacturer.
For any assistance, intervention contact the national distributor or:

I.A.C.E.R. S.r.l.
Via S. Pertini, 24/a • 30030 Martellago (VE) -ITALY
Tel. 041.5401356 • Fax 041.5402684
[email protected]
– www.itechmedicaldivision.com

You can get any technical documentation on spare parts but only prior to business authorization.

Spare parts

Contact the distributor or the fabricant for original spare parts at following address:

I.A.C.E.R. S.r.l.
Via S. Pertini, 24/a • 30030 Martellago (VE)
Tel. 041.5401356 • Fax 041.5402684
[email protected] – www.itechmedicaldivision.com

To preserve product warranty, functionality and product safety we recommend to use only original spare parts.

Electromagnetic emission
Emission test	Compliance	Electromagnetic environment — guidance
RF emissions Cispr 11	Group 1	WPB uses RF energy only for its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment
RF emissions Cispr 11	Class B	WPB is suitable for use in all establishments, including domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low-voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Harmonic emissions IEC 61000-3-2	Class A Complies	The WPB is suitable for use in all establishments, other than domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes
Voltage fluctuations/ flicker emissions IEC 61000-3-3	Complies

Electromagnetic immunity
WPB is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of WPB should assure that is used in such environment.
Immunity test	Test level 60601-1-2	Compliance level	Electromagnetic environment — guidance
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) EN 61000-4-2	± 6kV contact ± 8kV air	± 6kV contact ± 8kV air	Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If floor are covered with synthetic material, the relative humidity should be at least 30%
Electrical fast transient/burst IEC 61000-4-4	± 2kV for power supply lines	± 2kV per power supply lines	Mains power quality should be at that of a typical commercial or hospital environment.

Impulses EN 61000-4-5	±1kV       differential mode	±1kV       differential mode	Mains power quality should be at that of a                   typical commercial or hospital environment.
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000-4-11	< 5% UT (>95% dips of UT) per 0,5 cycles   40% UT (60% dips of UT) per 5 cycles   70% UT (30% dips of UT) per 25 cycles   < 5% UT (>95% dips of UT) per 5 seconds	< 5% UT (>95% dips of UT) per 0,5 cycles   40% UT (60% dips of UT) per 5 cycles   70% UT (30% dips of UT) per 25 cycles   < 5% UT (>95% dips of UT) per 5 seconds	Mains power quality should be at that of a  typical commercial or hospital environment. If the user of the WPB requires continued operation during power mains interruptions, it is recommended that WPB be powered from   an uninterruptible power supply or a battery.
Mains             power electromagnetic field EN 61000-4-8	3 A/m	3 A/m	Mains power quality should be at that of atypical commercial or hospital environment.

r.f. immunity
WPB is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of WPB should assure that is used in such environment
Immunity test	Test level EN 60601-1-2		Compliance level		Electromagnetic environment – guidance
Conducted RF EN 61000-4-6	3 Veff from 150kHz to 80MHz		3 Veff from 150kHz to 80MHz		Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of WPB, including cables,  than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter.
RF Radiata EN 61000-4-3	3 Veff from 80MHz to 2,5GHz		3 Veff from 80MHz to 2,5GHz
					Recommended   separation distance:
					d = 1,2 ×ÖP 150kHz to 80MHz
					d = 1,2 ×ÖP 80 MHz to 800 MHz
					d = 2,3 ×ÖP 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz where (P) is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in Watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and (d) is the recommended separation distance in meters (m).
Field strangths from fixed RF transmitters, are determined by an electromagnetic site survey, should be less than the complicance level in each frequency rage. Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol:
Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile communications equipment and the WPB
WPB is intended for the use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of WPB can help prevent electromagnetic interferences by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and WPB as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communication equipment.
Rated maximum power of the transmitter (W)		Separation distance according to the frequency of the transmitter (m)
		150kHz to 80MHz d = 1,2 ×ÖP		80MHz to 800MHz d = 1,2 ×ÖP		800MHz to 2GHz d = 2,3 ×ÖP
0,01		0,12		0,12		0,23
0,1		0,38		0,38		0,73
1		1,2		1,2		2,3
10		3,8		3,8		7,3

100	12	12	23
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in metres (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in Watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.   Note: (1)  At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies. (2)  These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

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References

• Produzione dispositivi elettromedicali – I-Tech Medical Division