Table of Contents Warnings Labels Indications for Use Risks and Benefits of the NormaTec PULSE Recovery System Illustrations Operating Instructions Setup the System Adjust the Intensity and Time Start the Session What to Expect Finishing Treatment To Stop or Pause the Session...
• To avoid risk of electric shock, do not use the system near water, such as near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or swimming pool. • Never spill liquid of any kind on the NormaTec PULSE Recovery system to avoid damage and risk of electric shock.
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• This product contains a lithium ion battery. Dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations. • Do not use the PULSE Control Unit air output or NormaTec Hose to direct pressurized air towards your eyes, nose, mouth, or ears. Doing so may lead to serious injury.
Labels The following labels and symbols appear on the Control Unit, garments and/or packaging. SYMBOL DESCRIPTION LOCATION IP21 Degree of protection against ingress of water On base of Control Unit Read instructions before use On base of Control Unit Read instructions before use On Attachment tag Level of protection type BF equipment On base of Control Unit...
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Warning symbol – Used to identify a hazard that may lead to death or serious injury. ** * Tip – Used to describe guidance to make use easier. Risk to user is considered negligible. PULSE User Manual PULSE User Manual LABELS...
Risks and Benefits of the Normatec Recovery System The risks and benefits of using the NormaTec Recovery System are the same as having a massage. If the massage feels uncomfortable, you can reduce the intensity or stop the session.
Illustrations PULSE CONTROL UNIT 1. Power Button 2. Time Adjustment Button (decrease) 3. Time Adjustment Button (increase) 4. Pressure Adjustment Button (decrease) 5. Pressure Adjustment Button (increase) 6. Display Screen 7. Zone Boost Button 8. Play/Pause Button 9. Air Outlet and Power Inlet...
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NORMATEC HOSE 1. Junction Box Air Outlet 2. Junction Box Air Outlet 3. Junction Box 4. Blocking Plug (on the underside of the Junction Box) 5. NormaTec Hose Connector (connects to PULSE Control Unit) ILLUSTRATIONS...
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LEG ATTACHMENT 1. Attachment Connector 2. Zones ARM ATTACHMENT 1. Attachment Connector 2. Zones PULSE User Manual PULSE User Manual ILLUSTRATIONS...
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HIP ATTACHMENT 1. Attachment Connector 2. Zones POWER SUPPLY 1. Barrel Connector 2. Wall Outlet Plug ILLUSTRATIONS...
PULSE Control Unit and an electrical outlet. Step 2: Connect the long end of the NormaTec Hose to the Air Outlet on the front of the PULSE Control Unit. The connector can only be inserted in the correct orientation. Press the connector firmly into the PULSE Control Unit until you hear an audible “click.”...
A typical session time is 20 to 60 minutes. If the system detects an air leak, after three minutes the PULSE Control Unit will stop pumping and display an error message (“ERR”). See the Troubleshooting section for more information.
Zone Boost Button is pressed. Zone Boost can be activated when a session is running, can only be active in one zone at a time, and is available with the NormaTec patented Pulse massage pattern.
Step 2: When in rest time edit mode, the rest time will blink on the screen. Use the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons on the PULSE Control Unit to increase or decrease the rest time. The rest time can be set between 15 and 90 seconds in 15 second increments.
• Do not dry clean! MAINTAINING THE SYSTEM The NormaTec PULSE Control Unit, NormaTec Hose, Power Supply, and Attachments (legs, arms, or hips) require no routine maintenance or service except for caring for the system (per the instructions in the “Caring for the System” section of this manual).
This device contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery. The battery will provide power for up to two hours of continuous use. The battery is designed to allow use of the NormaTec PULSE without being next to a power outlet. The battery is not designed to store a charge for long periods of time and will slowly discharge from 100% to 0% over 24 hours.
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The information contained in this section (such as separation distances) is in general specifically written with regard to the NormaTec PULSE. The numbers provided will not guarantee faultless operation but should provide reasonable assurance of such. This information may not be applicable to other medical electrical equipment;...
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ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY This equipment is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of this equipment should assure that is used in such an environment. COMPLIANCE IMMUNITY IEC 60601-1-2 TEST ELECTROMAGNETIC LEVEL (OF AGAINST LEVEL ENVIRONMENT THIS DEVICE) Electrostatic Contact Discharge: ±...
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RF compliance level above, the equipment should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the equipment. PULSE User Manual PULSE User Manual...
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Recommended Separation Distances BETWEEN PORTABLE AND MOBILE RF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND THE EQUIPMENT RATED SEPARATION DISTANCE ACCORDING TO FREQUENCY OF TRANSMITTERS MAXIMUM IN METERS OUTPUT 150 kHz – 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz POWER OF d=1.2√P d=1.2√P d=2.3√P...
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• Degree of protection against electric shock: Type BF applied part (Control Unit, Leg, Arm, and Hip Attachments) • Ingress protection: IP21 • Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, or with oxygen, or nitrous oxide • Continuous operation PULSE User Manual PULSE User Manual EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION...
NormaTec Hose or Attachment. If no leak is found, call NormaTec. Low Battery Battery needs to be Plug in the Control Unit to charge the battery. charged Please see page 15 for battery functionality. Call NormaTec Customer Service at 866.658.5896 if further assistance is needed. TROUBLESHOOTING...
NormaTec. In the event of any such defect occurring during the warranty period, NormaTec will, at its option, (a) correct the defect by repair or by replacement of the applicable part or component that fails as a result of such defect, without charge for parts and labor; or (b) replace the device with one of the same or then current design.
6. All partial or full refunds will be posted to the credit card used for purchase. 7. NormaTec is not responsible for items lost or damaged during shipping. RETURN SHIPPING DIRECTIONS Step 1: Contact us at 866.658.5896 or support@normatecrecovery.com to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
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