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E q u i n e c o n t r o l u n i t user’s manual model 550250
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1 welcome. You‘ve joined a team of elite athletes, trainers, riders and vets who rely on the game ready equine system every day to prevent and treat injuries. Your game ready equine system is based on nasa technology and is the only product on the market that provides active compression and cold the...
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3 safety precautions _________________________________________ 4 the game ready equine system control panel/ basic controls ___________________________________ 7 priming a new wrap _________________________________________ 7 control unit setup ___________________________________________ 8 applying t...
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4 warnings warning: be sure to read the entire user’s manual before operating the game ready equine system. Operation or maintenance procedures other than those described here may result in a hazardous situation and may void all game ready warranties. If you have questions concerning your game ready...
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5 protection against electric shock (5.1): the game ready power supply (ault model mw128) is considered to be class i (grounded) equipment. The game ready power supply (globtek model gtm21097-5012) is considered to be class ii (ungrounded) equipment. The game ready unit is considered to be class ii ...
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6 y o u r g a m e r e a d y e q u i n e s y s t e m control unit sleeve ac adapter user's manual carry bag (optional) connector hose heat exchanger c o n t r o l u n i t o r i e n t a t i o n s figure a: upright figure b: side the control unit can sit upright (fig. A) or on one side (fig. B) to fit ...
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7 priming a new heat exchanger a brand new heat exchanger should first be filled with water (“primed”) before it is used. To prime a new heat exchanger read through the control unit set up on page 8 and getting started on page 11 and then follow the steps below: 1. Open heat exchanger, lay flat on t...
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8 filling the ice box stand unit upright. Then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. To open the ice box lid, pull up on the latch on the end panel of the control unit. Fill ice box with ice to the rim of reservoir. For maximum cooling duration, use cubed ice. Pour cold water over ice until th...
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9 for more information on a specific wrap, see the use guide that accompanies your game ready equine wrap. After securing the wrap to the horse, connect the hose to the wrap and then connect the hose to the control unit. Press the power button. Adjust the timer and pressure settings. For maximum coo...
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10 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 equine system provides intermittent compression and cold therapy. 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 fl...
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11 g e t t i n g s t a r t e d 1. Pull up latch to release and open ice box lid. 2. Fill reservoir to the rim with ice. 3. Pour cold water over ice until the reservoir is about one third full. 4. Close lid securely. Caution: if you pack the control unit with ice, be careful not to slam the lid shut ...
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12 recommended settings remember to always consult with your veterinarian before undergoing any type of cooling and compression therapy for an injury or preventive maintenance. To begin your therapy, we recommend that you set the timer for 30 minutes, however, horses vary in their treatment requirem...
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13 adjusting pressure press the pressure button on the control panel to adjust the level of compression. The system has four pressure options: 1. No pressure: circulates the ice water only 2. Low pressure: inflates and deflates the wrap from 5-15 mm hg over approximately 5 minute cycle. 3. Medium pr...
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14 to operate the game ready equine system, you don’t need to remove it from the bag. Simply unzip the bag’s main compartment and end panel. To fill with ice and water, open the ice box lid. Connect the wrap hose and the ac adapter to the end panel of the control unit. Plug the ac adapter into an el...
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15 c a r e a n d s t o r a g e cleaning the game ready equine system is a valuable part of your equipment. Please handle the control unit as you would a laptop computer. When you are finished using the system for the day, unplug the control unit from the electrical outlet. Disconnect both the wrap a...
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16 see wrap use guide for instructions on how to clean the exterior of the wraps. The interior of the wrap can be cleaned once a month by putting hydrogen peroxide into the ice box of the control unit and running the system for five minutes. Fill the ice box approximately four inches deep (2-3 bottl...
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17 u s e r r e p l a c e a b l e i t e m s p o w e r s u p p l y d i s c l a i m e r the items listed below can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-888-gameready • filter • ice box gasket • ice box lid support kit •ice box lid support-left •ice box lid support-right •2x ice box lid support nuts •2x s...
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18 error what does it mean what can i do? Under pressure the control unit can’t reach its target maximum compression. This often indicates that there is a leak in the pneumatic compression circuit, either in the connector hose or the wrap itself. This is a soft error. There is no danger to the horse...
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19 t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g error what does it mean what can i do? Pressure sensor alarm the control unit has detected a problem calibrating the pneumatic compression circuit on startup. This is a hard error. The unit needs to be turned off and restarted. • disconnect the wrap from the control ...
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20 system will not turn on: 1. Check that the ac adapter is securely plugged into a working electrical outlet. 2. If using the battery pack, check that batteries are not dead. Control unit turns off during use: if the system current draw rises above 1.99 amps during operation, the control unit will ...
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21 coolsystems warrants that the game ready control unit, if properly used, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date the game ready control unit was purchased. If the game ready control unit, which is the subject of this limited warranty, fail...
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How to contact us game ready equine customer service department 1201 marina village pkwy suite 200 alameda, ca 94501 510-559-3940 toll-free phone number: 1-888-gameready (1-888-426-3732) www.Gamereadyequine.Com game ready equine control unit users manual 701317 rev f.