SPECIAL WARNINGS
IFYOUHAVEORHAVEHADANYSKINCONDITIONS,DISEASESANDORHEALTH
PROBLEMS,YOUSHOULDCONSULTYOURPHYSICIANBEFOREUSE.
•Usebathonlywhenseated.Donotstandonorinthetubunit.
•Notrecommendedforusebypeoplewithdiabetes.
•Donotapplyparaffinwaxonopencutsorwounds,warts,inflamedskin,orwhenthe
sensation of any extremities is decreased.
•Consultyourphysicianifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsaboutacuteinflammation
and peripheral vascular disease or decreased sensation of any extremity before using.
•Discontinueuseandconsultaphysicianiftheparaffinwaxfeelstoohotorifitdoesnot
feel warm enough. This may indicate a possible physical problem.
•Discontinueuseandconsultyourphysicianifdermatitis,
discomfort
, irritation, or pain
occurs from continued paraffin treatments.
•Testtheparaffinwaxontheinsideofyourwristtomakesurethe
temperature is comfortable.
•Donotoverfilltheunitandalwayskeeptheparaffinwaxlevelabout2inchesfromthe
topofthebathoratthe“MAX”levelindicator.
•Neveroperatetheunitwithoutparaffinwax.
•Donotheatparaffinwaxinitsplasticpackaging,norheatitoveranopenflame,ona
range, stove or in a microwave.
•Donotpourthemeltedparaffinwaxfromthetub/unit.
•Unplugunitbeforefillingwithparaffinwax.
•DonotuseaccessoriesorwaxnotrecommendedorsoldbyHoMedics.
•Donotputwaterintothetub/unit.
•Donotdipthetreatedareawithaplasticlinerplacedon.
•Thisproductshouldneverbeusedbyanyindividualsuffferingfromanyphysicalailment
that would limit the user’s capacity to operate the controls.
•Usethisapplianceonlyforitsintendeduseasdescribedinthemanual.
•DonotuseattachmentsnotrecommendedbyHoMedics,specificallyanyattachmentnot
provided with the unit.
•Neverusethisproductwhileinbed.
•Useapplianceonasturdylevelsurfaceonly.
•Alwaysstorethisproductinacool,dryplace.
Instructions for use:
How to set up the paraffin bath unit:
To set up the unit, please refer to the instruction manual enclosed
withthepurchaseofyourparaffinbath.The“Howtosetupthe
unit”sectionunderthe“InstructionforUse”pagewillprovideall
the necessary step-by-step procedures to begin your paraffin bath
treatment.Alwayskeepthelevelofparaffinwaxfilledtothe“MIN”line
markedontheinsideofthetub.Waxmustnotexceedthe“MAX”level.
How to use the paraffin treatment:
1. Beforeimmersingyourhand,elbow,orfoot,testtheparaffinwax
on the inside of your wrist to make sure the temperature of the
wax is comfortable.
NOTE:Itissuggestedyouwashtheareatobetreatedandapply
lanolin-based hand lotion over the area before dipping it into the
paraffin wax. This will allow the wax to be removed easier and will
help moisturize the skin.
2. Dipyourhand,elbow,orfootintothemeltedparaffinwaxand
remove immediately. Wait a few seconds until the wax solidifies.
Try to avoid moving your hand, foot, or elbow while wax is
applied.
NOTE:Dippingprocessisquick.Donotleavehand,footorelbow
inthetub.Donotsoak.Dipquicklyinandout.
3. Repeat this step several times until several layers have formed,
6-10coatingsaresuggested.
4. Forlongerheattreatment,placeaplasticliner(provided)overthe
reatedareaandtwistbagatopening.Keepparaffinwaxandliner
ontreatedareafor10-20minutesforultimateexperience.See
Fig.1
NOTE:Whenusingtheparaffinbathwithplasticlinersonyour
feet,donotwalkaround!Thismaycauseyoutoslipandfall.
5. Peeloffthewaxfromthetreatedarea.Ifusingaplasticliner,peel
the plastic lining from the area being treated. Paraffin wax will peel
offwithliner.SeeFig.2
6. Discardusedwax.
NOTE:Ifyouaretheonlypersonusingtheparaffinbath,thewax
can be re-used, simply put it back into the tub to re-melt.
Figure1
Figure2