Breg Polar Care 500 Manuals

USAGE TIPS 1. Use cubed or chunked ice for optimal performance. 2. To make sure the pump can work efectively, keep the unit at the same height as the pad or no more than two feet below. A Polar Care Hanger is available upon request if needed to hang the unit at the proper height. 3. To drain the pad between uses, hold it upright with the hose pointed toward the ground. Depress the two black plungers and allow the water to drain out of the pad. 4. You may disconnect the Polar Pad from the unit without removing the pad from the afected area by depressing the tabs on the hose coupling and gently pulling the hoses apart. The Polar Pad and unit will seal itself and will not leak. Note: Some dripping during release is normal. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, & SERVICE After use, drain and dry pump with a soft cloth. Warm water and mild detergent may be used occasionally to clean the pump and tubes. There are no serviceable parts. Contact BREG Customer Service if replacement parts are needed. WARRANTY BREG, Inc. warrants that this product is free from defects in workmanship, materials, and ftness for use for 180 days from initial purchase under normal use for which it was intended if it has been properly used under direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. BREG, Inc.’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of any defective part or parts of this product. All express or implied warranties, including the warranty of merchantability and ftness for a particular purpose, are limited to the actual warranty period set forth above. No other warranty, express or implied, is given and no afrmation of or by seller, by words or action, will constitute a warranty. 120 VAC 60Hz 28 Watts 50°F to 100°F (10°C to 40°C) -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) 30 – 75% R.H. 10 – 100% R.H., non-condensing 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Designed to conform to applicable requirements of: UL 60601-1, CSA C22.2 / No. 601.1 Class II, Continuous Operation. Not suitable with fammable anesthetics. Electrical Specifcations: Input Environmental Requirements: Temperature: Operating Transport & Storage Humidity: Operating Transport & Storage Atmospheric Pressure: Standards Compliance: Electrical Classifcations: Physical and Electrical Specifcations DISPOSAL Dispose of product according to local regulations. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Like all electrical products, you must follow precautions to avoid electrocution, fre, burns, or other injuries. Supervise children and invalids near this product to ensure that these precautions are followed. Keep electrical connections dry Even though the Polar Care unit is designed to hold and pump water, the electrical connections at the power outlet and from the power cord to the Polar Care unit are not waterproof and must be kept dry. • Do not handle the transformer or electrical cord with wet hands. • Always keep the unit in a place where the connections will not fall into water (e.g., a tub, sink, etc.). • Do not use outdoors. If the electrical connections fall into water, do not touch any wet part of the product. Unplug only at dry electrical connections. Avoid fammables and oxidizers Do not use in places with fammable vapors or gasses (for example, fammable anesthetics), high oxygen concentrations or other oxidizers (for example, Nitrous Oxide). Use a grounded outlet Connect this product to a properly grounded outlet only. Protect the power cord and transformer • Keep the cord and transformer away from heated surfaces. • Set up and use this equipment in a low trafc location away from children and pets. Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord, transformer or plug. If the cord, transformer or plug is damaged, unplug and contact BREG Customer Service. Start the product Use only the transformer provided with the Polar Care 500®, BREG P/N 6.00230 in order to meet the requirements of UL 60601-1. With dry hands, plug the transformer into an electrical outlet. Insert the opposite end of the plug into the electrical housing receptacle located on the temperature regulator. Unplug to stop the product when not in use Unplugging the Polar Care unit turns it of. Always unplug immediately after use. Never leave it plugged in while unattended. Electromagnetic Interference This Polar Care unit may cause electromagnetic or other interference with other electrical devices. To check whether the Polar Care unit is interfering with another device, unplug the Polar Care unit. If this corrects the problem, move the Polar Care unit or other device, or use an outlet on a diferent circuit. Grounded Outlet PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Symbol Description Type B, applied part. Symbols used on the Polar Care 500 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Pump not running Water not fowing to the pad Temperature reading above 55˚ F 1. Check that the transformer is properly plugged into the unit and the wall outlet. 2. Ensure ice and water are flled to the indicated level. 3. Check that there are no kinks in the pad. 4. Confrm the pump is completely submerged in the water. 5. Gently pull on the blue tube to make sure the tube/pad junction is straight. 6. To help dislodge possible debris in the line, reverse the fow in the pad by disconnecting the coupling and rotating one end by 180°. 7. Remove the pad and fll it while pad is lying fat; then reapply to the patient. 8. Confrm that the unit is at the same height as the pad or no more than two feet below. 9. Check that the pad couplings are securely attached to the unit. Leaks Note: Some condensation on the lines, controller, and pads is unavoidable, especially in warmer climates. 1. If a leak exists (not condensation on the lines) disconnect the pad couplings. Make sure the release clips on the couplings are depressed before reconnecting the pad to the pump hose; then confrm both sides of the coupling are properly clicked in. 2. If a leak is detected in the pad, stop using it and call BREG customer service. Excessive Noise 1. Check that the pump is completely submerged in the ice water. 2. Confrm that the pump is not resting against the sides or the bottom of the unit. Use the included bowtie clip to prevent this. Broken Bowtie Clip If the bowtie clip inside the Polar Care breaks, call BREG customer service for a free replacement. You can still operate the unit by fully submersing the pump in the unit. Product #: 02020 Weight: 5 lb. (2.3 kg) Empty, 21 lb. (9.5 kg) Filled Average Operating Range: ≥45°F (≥7.2°C) Plug: 2.5 mm CTR. PIN POSITIVE Thermometer Accuracy: +/- 2°F (1.1°C) Power: 12 VDC 800 mA BREG Inc. Vista, CA 92081 U.S.A. Telephone: (800) 321-0607 (760) 599-3000 Telefax: (800) 329-2734 AW-1.90028 REV B 500 AW-1.90028 REV B Temp

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for Patients and Medical Professionals WARNING Page 1 of 2 AW-1.90045 REV A 0607 Over The Polar Care 500 can be cold enough to seriously injure the skin. Follow these Operating Instructions, Product Insert (in the pouch on side of unit), and the Fitting Instructions (provided with each Polar Pad). 1 Discuss Treatment with your Licensed Health Care Practitioner Provide a complete medical history including any reactions to cold. Certain medical conditions make cold-induced injury more likely. Ask your practitioner about potential adverse reactions and cold induced injuries. 2 Use Only As Prescribed Use only according to your practitioner’s instructions regarding the frequency and duration of cold application and breaks,proper temperature,how and when to inspect the skin, and total length of treatment. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed health care practitioner. 3 Apply Insulation Barrier & Polar Pad Always use an insulation barrier (such as BREG Polar Dressing,Webril, Kerlix, cast padding, elastic bandage) between the Polar Pad and skin. Do not let any part of the Pad touch skin. If a sterile dressing has been applied to the treatment site that does not completely cover the skin under the pad, use an additional insulation barrier. Use only with BREG Polar Pads, sold separately. Other pads may be colder, increasing the risk of skin injury. 4 Set Up Unit 6 Skin Inspection Inspect the skin under the Polar Pad (by lifting the edge) as prescribed, typically every 1 to 2 hours. Do not use the Polar Care if dressing, wrapping, bracing, or casting over the Polar Pad prevents skin checks. Stop using and contact your practitioner immediately if you experience any adverse reactions, such as: increased pain, burning, increased swelling, itching, blisters, increased redness, discoloration, welts, other changes in skin appearance, or any other reaction identified by your practitioner. 7 Ending Session To stop the pump, disconnect electrical power. To disconnect the Polar Pad from the pump hose, depress the two metal tabs on the hose coupling and gently pull apart. 5 Adjust Temperature Set the temperature according to your prescription: • Start with the green flow knob on the flow controller at the green dot. • Wait ten minutes for the temperature to stabilize after starting and after each adjustment. • Adjust one line at a time as needed to reach and maintain prescribed temperature. Do NOT adjust temperature below practitioner recommendation.NEVER operate below 45°F for more than 20 minutes at a time. Start Here 3a 3b 6 Prescription Form Treatment Period Day: Day: Through Awake Asleep Day: Day: Through Awake Asleep Day: Day: Through Awake Asleep Awake / Asleep Frequency / Duration Temperature Inspect Skin Every: 4d 4c 4b 4a 4g 2 ft. Max See Product Insert for electrical precautions. 4e 4f