MOIST
HEAT
PACKS
and COVERS
● moist heat pack is a simple and effective method of applying localized heat
●gives at least 30 minutes of therapeutic moist heat
● apply pack with a Relief Pak
®
cover or a heavy towel
●when treatment is complete pack can be stored in a plastic bag in freezer
● terry hot pack cover allows therapeutic moist heat to penetrate without burn-
ing the skin
● covers are filled with foam or additional terry
● hook and loop fasteners keep moist heat packs in place in cover
●covers are washable (see instructions page 2-3)
Fabrication Enterprises, Inc.
PO Box 1500, White Plains, New York 10602 (USA) www.Fab-
Ent.com
©2011 FEI, all rights reserved. Relief Pak is a registered trademark of Goldberg.
INSTRUCTIONS
Manufacturer and Master Distributor of
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Products
ver 10/10
Relief Pak
®
moist heat pack and covers
Style (pack size)
standard - 10x12” / 25x30cm
standard with pocket
neck - 7x24” / 18x60cm
oversize - 15x24” / 38x61cm
oversize with pocket
half size (5x12”)
circular - 10” / 25cm diameter
hand - 7x13” / 13x30cm
dual hand
spine small - 10x18” / 25x46cm
spine large - 10x24” / 25x61cm
knee-shoulder - 10x20”/25x51cm
pack
11-1310
11-1311
11-1312
11-1313
11-1205
11-1321
11-1314
11-1315
11-1316
foam-filled
11-1360
11-1364
11-1361
11-1362
11-1365
11-1363
11-1226
terry-filled
11-1366
11-1367
11-1368
11-1369
11-1376
11-1377
terry covers
www.Fab-Ent.com
PO Box 1500, White Plains, New York 10602 (USA)
Tel: 800-431-2830 / 914-345-9300 FAX: 800-634-5370 / 914-345-9800
halfsize with terry cover shown in use
circular
standard
halfsize
oversize
neck
Heat your moist heat pack
1. Hold pack by corner loops and gently shake. This distributes the filler and
permits it to swell (absorb water) evenly.
2. Place pack in heating unit (for home, use a large pot or pan).
3. Fill heating unit with enough water to keep pack completely immersed.
4. Let pack soak for at least 2 hours. Pack will become completely swollen
with water. This long soaking procedure is necessary only with a new pack.
After initial use, pack can be prepared by soaking for 15-20 minutes.
5a. If microwaving, place hot pack in a microwave safe container and cover
completely with water. Place container in microwave and heat at full power
until water temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
5b. If using stove place pack in heating vessel and slowly increase water tem-
perature to 160°F (71°C). Let pack soak at 160°F (71°C) for 20 minutes.
Put your moist heat pack in a protective cover and
apply to treatment area.
Apply pack to treatment area with either a heavy bath towel or with the cover
specifically designed for this application.
Use with bath towel
1. Remove pack from heating unit with tongs by gently lifting loop tab.
2. Place pack on the towel and completely wrap pack with towel.
3. Fold a second towel and place it over the body area that is to be treated.
4. Place wrapped pack on this second towel. Steam from heated pack will
penetrate the layers of toweling and reach the area being treated.
5. Intensity of heat can be varied by increasing or decreasing the amount of
toweling between the pack and treatment area. If treatment area is too hot,
add a layer or two of toweling; as the heat subsides, layers of toweling can
be removed.
Use with Moist Heat Pack Cover
Two basic cover designs are available. The pocketed cover is designed for sim-
plicity, the flat cover is designed for versatility.
WARNING - If cover is too hot, use additional toweling.
► Pocketed cover (oversize, standard and neck size packs)
1. Place cover on a flat surface with the pocket facing up and the flap open.
2. Remove pack from heating unit with tongs by gently lifting loop tab.
3. Place pack into cover; tuck flap into pocket, or close with hook and loop
tabs (available on certain models). Note: neck covers do not have flaps.
► Flat cover (oversize, standard and half size packs)
1. Place cover on a flat surface with the hook and loop fastener facing up.
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2. Remove pack from heating unit with tongs by gently lifting loop tab.
3. Place pack on the left side of the cover.
4. Fold cover over the pack. Make sure the hook/loop fasteners are aligned.
5. Press hook/loop fastener together to secure the pack.
Note: Oversize pack can be covered by 1 oversize cover or 2 standard covers
(1st cover hook/loop up, pack in middle, 2nd cover hook/loop down).
► Care for moist heat pack cover
Covers can be laundered in washing machine and dryer. Wash separately, no
bleach. Max drying temperature: 160°F / 71°C. Fasten hook and loop closures
together before laundering to avoid hook snagging terry material; some models
include extra loop tabs to cover exposed hook during laundering. Avoid Ironing.
Frequent use of moist heat pack
If pack is going to be used for regular or frequent treatments, keep it in water
(either in the heating unit or in a covered pot on the stove).
Storage of moist heat pack
When pack is to be stored for an extended period of time, it should be kept
moist and cold. Place wet pack in a plastic bag, seal it and store it in freezer.
Alternatively, you can permit pack to dry thoroughly and then store it. When
stored in this manner the filler becomes hard and caked. This does not harm
the pack, but will require a much longer time for reheating.
PO Box 1500, White Plains, New York 10602 (USA)
Tel: 800-431-2830 / 914-345-9300 FAX: 800-634-5370 / 914-345-9800
● do not apply hot pack directly to skin (always use towelling or hot pack covers)
● individuals with circulatory problems should consult physician before use
● do not use over insensitive skin
● do not sit or lie on pack
● limit treatment time to 30 minutes per application
● monitor hot pack application to ensure skin is not becoming too hot
● do not use directly over cuts, abrasions or wounds
● make sure pack is fully immersed in water before heating
● do not add chlorine additive to water
CAUTION
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Authorized CE representative:
RMS UK Ltd.
28 Trinity Road, Nailsea, Somerset BS48 4NU (UK)
