System Components..............12 Patients and Medical Professionals should carefully read all of the following instructions and warnings before using and operating the Polar Active Ice® Cold Therapy System Polar Products, Inc. will not be liable for injuries that result from misuse or misapplication of this system.
Warning: An insulation barrier is required. Do not allow direct contact with the skin. Always wear an insulation barrier between the skin and the Active Ice® bladder. Failure to use an insulation barrier between the bladder pad and the skin can lead to injury.
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Note: Do not attempt to charge the battery while it is operating the unit. (i) The Polar Active Ice® Cold Therapy System includes an electronic digital timer. The digital timer may be turned on by pressing the on/off button. The timer will automatically set at 30 minutes and turn the unit on.
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(k) Use the enclosed elastic belt with hook and loop tabs to Water Return Flow Tube hold the universal bladder comfortably on the target body part. (See “Using the Universal and Rectangular Bladder with the 3” x 44” Belt” section on page 7 in this manual for proper fit with elastic belts.) CAUTION: Always use an insulation barrier (such as Webril, Kerlix, cast padding, or elastic bandage) between the therapy bladder and the skin.
4. Cleaning and Extended Storage Note: It is not possible to remove all of the water from the bladder, system and tubing; therefore before extended storage follow these instructions. (a) To clean the system after you have finished all of your cold therapy treatments and prior to extended storage, fill the reservoir with water to the fill line and mix in 2 tablespoons of liquid bleach.
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• Check the water level in the cooler. Confirm that the pump is Water Return Flow Tube completely submerged in the water. • Check for kinks. Ensure there are no kinks in the hoses, insulated tubing or therapy pad. • Adjust the belt. Ensure that the belt(s) holding the therapy bladder to the body are not too tight and impeding flow.
Using the Universal and Rectangular Bladder with the 3” x 44” Belt NOTE: For use only with the Active Ice® System manufactured by Polar Products, Inc. WARNINg: Read and follow All Instructions, Cautions and Warnings provided with the Active Ice® System before using this bladder or operating the therapy system. This product must be used in accordance with all instructions provided with the system.
COMPRESSION WRAP USAGE Using the Universal Bladder with the Optional Compression Wraps* If the optional compression wrap is being used, place the bladder in the compression wrap and secure the bladder to the wrap using the hook tabs sewn into the wrap. POSITIONING THE COMPRESSION WRAP ON THE BODY: Knee Compression Wrap Position wrap on the knee with tube extending toward...
If used improperly, use of the Active Ice® System could result in serious injury. Supervision may be necessary to ensure precautions are followed, especially with young children and the elderly.
• Active Ice® System should be kept out of reach of infants and children • Do not use while asleep • The Active Ice® System should not be used by an invalid, unconscious person or a person with low blood circulation without supervision •...
ACCESSORIES Easy to use lithium-ion battery pack (BPl) for portable use of our Active Ice®System. • Includes 1.5A charger. • Operates up to 6+ hours on a single charge! • Compact, lightweight and easily transportable. • Easily added to existing units with included hook and loop attachments.
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