OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Keypad Key:
Press to turn on/off
COLD
Colder
Cold
Press to cycle cold between
colder, cold, and off
Operating the Unit:
Press the on/off button to turn the unit on. It will illuminate.
Upon initial start-up, the unit will default to colder and regular settings for cold and compression
therapy, respectively.
If the unit was previously in use, it will default to the last settings selected when the unit was
turned off.
Press the cold button to cycle between colder, cold, and off.
Press the compression button to cycle between regular, low, and off.
Press the on/off button to turn the unit off. All lights will turn off.
• Cold and compression therapies may be used at the same time or independently.
• If the on/off button continuously flashes, refer to troubleshooting guide on page 18.
• If the on/off button is on and both therapies are off for more than 15 minutes, the unit will
automatically shut off.
• Some condensation on the tube and cold compression pad is possible, especially in warmer
climates.
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COMPRESSION
Regular
Low
Press to cycle compression
between regular, low, and off
CLEANING
WARNING:
Do not apply cold compression pad to patient during the cleaning procedure.
Exposure to cleaning agent may cause injury.
CAUTION: Do not apply a direct stream of any liquid onto the unit's lid, submerge the unit, or allow any
liquid to pool on the top of the lid. The unit's lid contains all of the unit's electronics.
Clean as necessary or if soiled or debris is present in the unit. If using well water, more frequent cleanings
may be required.
Polar Care Wave – Exterior Surfaces
(container, lid, tubing, cold compression pad, and y-adapter)
Cleaning agents
• Mild soap
for home setting:
• Water
• Use only mild soap and water on cold compression pad
Cleaning agents
for clinical
• Disposable disinfection wipes
setting:
• Quaternary ammonium
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions and precautions for the cleaning agent
Procedure:
you select.
• Use selected cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe surfaces of container, lid, tubing,
connectors, and cold compression pad.
• Wipe dry.
Polar Care Wave – Internal Components
(pump system, internal tubing, inside of cold compression pad and y-adapter)
• Bleach
Cleaning
agents:
• Water
• Connect cold compression pad to unit.
Procedure:
• Fill the unit with cold tap water to the ice line and add 1/3 cup of bleach (5
tablespoons or 79 milliliters).
• Do not add ice.
• Place the lid assembly on the cooler and run the cold therapy for at least 10 min.
• Stop the unit and turn off, disconnect the power supply and place the lid
assembly in the sink or drain.
• Raise the pad above the unit and roll the cold compression pad while still
connected and squeezing the water out of the pad, into the drain or sink.
• Disconnect the cold compression pad, pour the water out of the cooler, rinse and
wipe dry.
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