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WHITEHALL MANUFACTURING

 

• P.O. BOX 3527 • City of Industry, CA 91744-0527 U.S.A Phone (800) 782-

7706 • (626) 968-6681 • Fax (626) 855-4862 • Web: www.whitehallmfg.com

 

Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffin Baths

 

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the cord to the electrical outlet and the Bath will soon be 
ready again for the patient's use.

 

This operation removes 1 to 3 pounds (0.45 to 1.36 kg) of 

paraffin  from  the  solution  and  it  should  be  replaced  by 
adding fresh paraffin and oil to the bath.

 

CHANGING THE FUSE 

Turn the Dickson Paraffin unit off via the controls on the 

front panel and then unplug the unit.

 

Next,  position  the  unit  to  allow  access  to  the  rear  of 

paraffin bath.  Locate the fuse holders at rear of the unit.

 

Depress the fuse holder caps with the use of a “common” 

blade screwdriver or fingers and rotate counterclockwise 
approximately 90° or until the cap becomes loose. 

 

Remove  the  fuse  holder  cap,  exposing  the  glass  fuse.  

Remove the blown fuse.

 

Once the old fuse has been removed, replace it with a new 

fuse of the same type and amperage. Re-install the fuse 
holder  cap  by  depressing  and  rotating  clockwise 
approximately  90° and  ensure  that  the  fuse  holder  caps 
are  secured.  Turn  the  unit  on  via  plugging  it  in  to  an 
electrical outlet. Allow the wax to warm up to the operating 
temperature and use as required.

 

PARAFFIN REFILLS 

Whitehall  Manufacturing  can  provide  refill  paraffin  wax 

(Paraffin  Oil  sold  separately  and  can  be  purchased 
through  your  therapy  products  dealer).  If  the  factory 
paraffin  is  not  used  and  the  paraffin  is  purchased 
elsewhere,  it  is  most  important  that  126°F  (52.2°C) 
melting point paraffin be obtained. If this is not done, the 
Bath  will  not  operate  at  a  high  enough  temperature  to 
keep  the  paraffin  liquid  or,  if  adjusted  to  overcome  this, 
will be too hot for use by all except the strongest patients.

 

Dickson Paraffin Bath FAQ

 

1) Breakers kick out when paraffin bath is plugged in:

 

If fuses in paraffin bath did not also blow out, there is too much 

load on breaker. Try another electrical outlet.

 

2) Fuses blow when plugged in:

 

There is a dead ground in the unit. The unit must be opened up 

for repairs.

 

3) On/off light does not turn on when plugged in:

 

First check the fuses to see if they are blown. Next, check 

the  circuit  breaker  on  the  building  to  see  if  it  has  been 
tripped. Third, the green light may be broken.

 

(For  PB-104  &  PB-105:  6902-135-000  and  for  the  PB-101  & 

PB107: 6902-122-000)

 

4) On/off light is dark even though the paraffin bath is 

plugged in and is melting wax properly:

 

The green light (see No. 3 above) is no good or has been wired 

wrong.

 

5) Paraffin bath gets hot enough to get to the sanitize (high 

heat) temperature, melts the wax, but won't cool down:

 

Bad high-temp overheating sensor (6903-144-000 or L-200) 

or the timer could be stuck (6902-348-000) 

6) Bath will not 

get to the sanitize temperature:

 

Bad  low  temp  overheating  sensor  (6903-146-000 or L-

145) or  bad  high  temp  overheating  sensor  (6903-144-000 
or  L-200)  or  heating  element  needs  to  be  replaced  (see 
parts  list).  It  is  also  possible  that  the  unit  has  been  wired 
wrong.

 

7) Bath goes to high, 200°F+ or 93.3°C+ but proceeds to 

cool down to room temperature

 

Check  adjustable  operating  thermostat on  the back  of  the 

unit     (PB-101 & PB-107) or remove front cover (PB-104 & 
PB-105) and make sure it is turned all the way clockwise. If 
the temperature does not rise in 1 to 2 hours, the heating 
element (see parts list) is bad or it has been wired wrong . 
Also, the unit may have a bad capillary (6902-140-000) 

8) 

Timer is stuck:

 

Remove  the  knob,  loosen  the  nut  slightly  and  try  the  timer 

again. If it still is stuck then the timer is bad (6902-348-000).

 

9) Wax is not melting all the way:

 

The wax in the paraffin bath must reach 200°F+ or 93.3°C+ 

when melting the wax for the first time. In order to fully be 
sure  that  the  unit  has  reached  the  proper  temperature, 
make sure the timer has been through at least 2 cycles (3 
cycles for larger units). If the wax still does  not melt, then 
the wax may be bad.

 

10) 

Old wax not melting properly and hardening over 

time after continual reuse:

 

If the wax is at a temperature range of 127° to 130°F (52.8° to 

54.4°C) and has been continually reused for months, then it is 
likely that the oil content has been depleted from the wax. Add 
oil or get new wax. If the wax in the bath is partially melted then 
a new heating element is not needed. If the wax goes completely 
solid, then they will need a new heating element. (see parts list).

 

11) 

Wax is too hot for patient and the unit is at lowest 

possible operating temperature (126°F or 52.2°C):

 

Either different wax needs to be purchased with a lower melting 

temperature  or  a  temperature  acclimation  procedure  can  be 
followed. This procedure involves dipping the patient's hand from 

Summary of Contents for Dickson PB-101

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION AND CARE OF INSTITUTIONAL PARAFFIN BATH MODELS PB 101 PB 107 PB 104 PB 105 P O Box 3527 City of Industry CA 91744 0527 U S A 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 www whitehallmfg com...

Page 2: ...ater ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD l NEVER use unit in the presence of combustible liquids or gases EXPLOSION HAZARD l AVOID TOUCHING BOTTOM OF TANK Bottom can be hotter than paraffin due to heating element...

Page 3: ...l eau RISQUE DE D CHARGES LECTRIQUES l NE JAMAIS utiliser l appareil pr s de liquides ou de gaz combustibles RISQUE D EXPLOSION l VITER DE TOUCHER LE FOND DU R SERVOIR Le fond peut tre plus chaud que...

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Page 5: ...r PB 105 15 Wiring Diagram for PB 101 16 Wiring Diagram for PB 107 17 Wiring Diagram for PB 104 18 Wiring Diagram for PB 105 19 Warranty Info 20 WHY DICKSON PARAFFIN BATHS DICKSON Paraffin Baths are p...

Page 6: ...ing Found on models PB 104 PB 105 only These hard wood moldings with a new plastic epoxy finish insure the patient s protection from the heat of the bath and surrounding metal They are contoured and p...

Page 7: ...27 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffin Baths 3 DICKSON PARAFFIN BATH MODEL PB 101 High Heat Sanitizi...

Page 8: ...27 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffin Baths 4 DICKSON PARAFFIN BATH MODEL PB 107 High Heat Sanitizi...

Page 9: ...of Industry CA 91744 0527 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffin Baths 5 DICKSON PARAFFIN BATH MODEL PB...

Page 10: ...by a close differential thermo switch set to automatically keep the bath liquid at a temperature of 126 F 52 2 C The DICKSON Bath precisely maintains this temperature This insures the quickest possibl...

Page 11: ...input of the paraffin the bath must be used judiciously in treating old weak or debilitated individuals If circulatory and sensory changes are present the application of paraffin should be made cautio...

Page 12: ...lding to see if it has been tripped Third the green light may be broken For PB 104 PB 105 6902 135 000 and for the PB 101 PB107 6902 122 000 4 On off light is dark even though the paraffin bath is plu...

Page 13: ...off l A capillary thermostat is attached to the temperature control This device controls the temperature with a mechanism that involves a tube filled with oil The temperature heats up the oil in the...

Page 14: ...346 000 Light Rectangle Red 125VAC x x 21 6902 347 000 Light Rectangle Red 250VAC x x 22 6902 122 000 Light Square Green 125VAC x x 23 6902 119 000 Light Square Green 250VAC x x 24 6902 124 000 Light...

Page 15: ...6902 424 000 Slat Plexiglass x x 38 6505 520 000 Strain Relief x x x x x x x x 39 6902 126 000 Switch Temperature x x 40 6902 138 000 Thermometer x x x x 41 6902 139 000 Thermometer Celsius x x x x 4...

Page 16: ...MANUFACTURING P O BOX 3527 City of Industry CA 91744 0527 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffin Baths...

Page 17: ...ATH WHITEHALL MANUFACTURING P O BOX 3527 City of Industry CA 91744 0527 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson P...

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Page 19: ...ATH WHITEHALL MANUFACTURING P O BOX 3527 City of Industry CA 91744 0527 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson P...

Page 20: ...ATH WHITEHALL MANUFACTURING P O BOX 3527 City of Industry CA 91744 0527 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson P...

Page 21: ...ITEHALL MANUFACTURING P O BOX 3527 City of Industry CA 91744 0527 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffi...

Page 22: ...ITEHALL MANUFACTURING P O BOX 3527 City of Industry CA 91744 0527 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffi...

Page 23: ...ITEHALL MANUFACTURING P O BOX 3527 City of Industry CA 91744 0527 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffi...

Page 24: ...ITEHALL MANUFACTURING P O BOX 3527 City of Industry CA 91744 0527 U S A Phone 800 782 7706 626 968 6681 Fax 626 855 4862 Web www whitehallmfg com Instructions for Operation and Care of Dickson Paraffi...

Page 25: ...damaged by other causes such as mishandling or improper care or abnormal use The repair or replacement of the defective materials shall constitute the sole remedy of the Buyer and the sole remedy of W...

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