Game Ready 500055 User Manual - page 12
I M P O R T A N T U S E R G U I D E L I N E S
The Game Ready System provides intermittent compression and adjustable cold therapy
by controlling fluid flow and air pressure. The Control Unit software is designed to protect
both the user and the Control Unit from harm by shutting off the System and sounding
an alarm if there is insufficient fluid flow or an over-pressure or under-pressure situation.
To help prevent fluid flow or air pressure issues with the Control Unit please follow these
guidelines:
Fluid Flow:
Like any other fluid system, a reduction in fluid flow can happen because of a
blockage somewhere in the fluid path (like kinking your garden hose). There are five ways
to manage the fluid flow to prevent a blockage in the fluid path:
1. Temperature Setting:
Always start your Game Ready System on the coldest
temperature setting (3 snowflakes) and run it that way for a minimum of 2 minutes
before adjusting the temperature as necessary.
2. Wrap Application:
When applying the Wraps, avoid major folds or creases in the
Wrap. The Wraps are designed to bend around the body, but if a Wrap has a big crease
or fold, then the fluid flow can be sufficiently reduced to cause a system shutdown.
The Shoulder Wrap in particular needs to be applied correctly so that there is not a large
crease at the tip of the shoulder.
3. Switching a Wrap:
If you take a Wrap off one user and immediately apply it to
another user, be sure that the air bladder of the Wrap is completely deflated before
starting treatment on the new user. To deflate the Wrap, simply unplug the Wrap
from the Control Unit and squeeze the excess air out.
4. Connector Hose:
To assure proper connection, make sure the connector hose is
securely pushed into the Wrap. Do not let the Connector Hose fold over or coil unto itself
when in operation, this could cause a fluid flow error. Avoid kinking the hose at any point
along its length.
5. Ice Box:
If you’re using shaved or finely crushed ice, avoid packing it too tightly, as it
can partially clog the filter and reduce fluid flow enough to cause a system shutdown.
Air Pressure:
When operating on low, medium or high pressure, the Game Ready
Control Unit is designed to alert the user if it does not achieve its minimum or maximum
pressure requirements. It’s possible for the user to make the Control Unit “think” it’s
over-pressuring or under-pressuring by exerting pressure on the outside of the Wrap
while the system is running. This will cause the Unit to shut down, sound the alarm and
display a PH, OP, UP error on the display (See page 18 for details). To help prevent this
from happening, do the following:
Avoid exerting sporadic pressure on the exterior of the Wrap. It is fine to lie on the Wrap
or lean against a chair with a Wrap on, as long as you maintain that position. If you move
around with a Wrap on, while the Control Unit is attempting to reach pressure, there is a
good chance the Control Unit will shut down and sound the alarm. If you want to move
around while wearing the Wrap, run the System without pressure.
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