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IFU-001 Rev. 8
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G
ENERAL
P
RECAUTIONS AND
W
ARNINGS
Precautions
When using the Therm-X, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury. Please read the entire manual carefully before trying to operate the unit. Precautions
include:
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Never push objects of any kind into Therm-X through the exterior case.
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Never spill liquid of any kind on Therm-X. If a spill occurs, clean immediately.
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Do not overfill the Therm-X reservoir - fill only to the red line inside the filler neck.
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If Therm-X gets wet, unplug from the wall, wipe the outer surface with a dry cloth, and allow it to dry before
use.
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Only operate Therm-X with the supplied power cord and power supply model.
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Unplug the Therm-X from the wall if it is not in use.
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Do not operate Therm-X if it has any noticeable, physical damage or is leaking fluid.
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Do not operate Therm-X with a damaged or frayed power cord.
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Therm-X is intended to be used indoors. Therm-X is not intended to be used in a wet environment or when
relative humidity is greater than 60%.
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Do not spray Therm-X with any water solvents or cleaners.
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Do not drop or cause impact to Therm-X.
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Do not pull cords or hoses attached to Therm-X or otherwise put undue stress on Therm-X.
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Do not use near equipment that generates electromagnetic or other interferences as this may be harmful to
Therm-X.
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Do not smoke or use garments by an open flame.
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Do not stick a finger or any other foreign objects into the reservoir.
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Do not drink or ingest the coolant.
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Ensure that the side vents of the Therm-X are not blocked. Use compressed air to remove dust from the air
vents once a year.
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Do not attempt to modify the Therm-X. Service and maintenance is restricted only to authorized service
personnel.
Warnings
If unusual swelling, skin discoloration or discomfort occurs, immediately discontinue use of Therm-X and
consult your healthcare professional.
Follow the prescribed instructions of your healthcare professional for treatment regimen(s), area, frequency,
and duration.
A licensed healthcare practitioner must select the correct regimen for use.
Patients vary in sensitivity to cold. Make regular checks on the patient’s comfort.
Therapy garments are to be initially selected by a healthcare professional familiar with their purpose.
Do not apply the therapy garment so tightly as to restrict blood or fluid flow.
Use only Zenith Technical Innovations approved therapy garments.
Therapy garments are non-sterile unless specifically labeled as sterile.
Non-sterile therapy garments should never be directly applied to an open wound or breached skin.
Use only sterile therapy garments over wounds or breaks in the skin.
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