Table of Contents
1.
DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................... 1
2.
UNPACKING THE UNIT ........................................................................................................ 1
3.
NORMAL USE ...................................................................................................................... 1
4.
INDICATIONS FOR USE ........................................................................................................ 1
5.
CONTRAINDICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 2
6.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................. 2
7.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................... 3
8.
CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 4
9.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS................................................................................................ 4
10.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (NORMAL MODE OPERATION) .............................................. 5
11.
CUFF SEALING ..................................................................................................................... 6
12.
HAND PRESSURE INDICATOR (HPI) ..................................................................................... 6
13.
PAUSING A THERAPY SESSION ............................................................................................ 7
14.
ADJUSTING THE THERAPY TIME .......................................................................................... 7
15.
ADJUSTING THE THERAPY TEMPERATURE.......................................................................... 7
16.
END OF THERAPY ................................................................................................................ 7
17.
STANDBY MODE OPERATION .............................................................................................. 7
18.
GAME MODE OPERATION ................................................................................................... 8
19.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAQS .......................................................................................... 9
A.
How long should treatment last? ........................................................................................ 9
B.
How important is the placement of my hand? .................................................................... 9
C.
Is it necessary to wear the AVACEN Mitt? ........................................................................... 9
D.
Do I need a new a Mitt every time I have a treatment? ..................................................... 9
E.
Do I need to purchase the Mitts from AVACEN? ................................................................. 9
F.
The AVACEN unit displays 'Did Not Seal' or 'Lost Vacuum Seal' message ......................... 10
G.
"Rest Palm On Heatpad" message ..................................................................................... 10
H.
"Calibration Failed" message ............................................................................................. 11
I.
"System Error" Message .................................................................................................... 11
J.
There is noise while the AVACEN device is running .......................................................... 11
K.
The inflatable cuff is too tight ............................................................................................ 12
L.
I keep getting a "Press Down" or "Lift Up" message ......................................................... 12
M.
The AVACEN Heatpad is too hot (or too cold) ................................................................... 12
N.
The Heatpad seems "loose" ............................................................................................... 12
O.
The Display does not illuminate after plugging in power cord .......................................... 13
P.
Checking the Inflatable Cuff for leaks ................................................................................ 13
Q.
Excessive swelling of the hand........................................................................................... 13
Page 1: ...Registered Trademark of AVACEN Medical Inc Protected by one or more of the following U S patents 8 679 170 9 066 781 9 192 509 9 687 385 10 537 464 and international equivalents Other patents pending...
Page 2: ...nnector Hand Positioning Tips KEEP WRIST STRAIGHT AND IN THE CENTER OF THE CUFF POSITION WRIST IN MIDDLE OF CUFF PARALLEL WITH CHAMBER CORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT Sanitary Mitt Metal Heat Pad...
Page 3: ...ould treatment last 9 B How important is the placement of my hand 9 C Is it necessary to wear the AVACEN Mitt 9 D Do I need a new a Mitt every time I have a treatment 9 E Do I need to purchase the Mit...
Page 4: ...13 U Sweating when using the AVACEN 13 V Discomfort in wrist or forearm during use 13 20 SETTINGS 14 A Language Selection 14 B Game Mode On Off 14 C Change Defaults 14 D Usage Statistics 15 E Hardware...
Page 5: ...oam in case the AVACEN needs to be returned Be sure to read the What to Expect flyer before the first use 3 NORMAL USE The AVACEN is designed to provide dry heat therapy Treatment time and or number o...
Page 6: ...harmful effect occurs while using the product stop use and contact your health care professional Use with care May cause serious burns Do not use on sensitive skin areas or in the presence of poor ci...
Page 7: ...l electromagnetic compatibility requirements Use is subject to these two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including i...
Page 8: ...ow Medium High Temperature Settings Remove all jewelry and watch before inserting hand in the device Do not allow your shirt sleeve to enter into the Inflatable Cuff Caution Refer to Instructions Read...
Page 9: ...ive at the Please Wait Warming up screen This message will remain until the hand pad has reached 98 6 F When the hand pad reaches the predetermined standby temperature the home screen will be displaye...
Page 10: ...e off by mistake or on purpose remove your hand from the Vacuum Chamber before powering the device back on again 11 CUFF SEALING The Pressurizing Calibrating message is displayed while the vacuum moto...
Page 11: ...gain 16 END OF THERAPY When the treatment time runs down to zero the device will finalize the session The cuff will begin to deflate and the Remove Hand Slowly message is displayed Remove your hand fr...
Page 12: ...allied during the game positioned below the HPI The number of points earned is based on how well the user keeps the HPI a solid color Points are scored as long as the Lift Up message or the Press down...
Page 13: ...only Any level of major discomfort after adjusting temperature is not normal Stop using the AVACEN right away and report the problem to AVACEN at 888 4 AVACEN 888 428 2236 and select Customer Service...
Page 14: ...rly positioned See section 22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE for taking the Inflatable Cuff on and off If your skin is very dry put a small amount of hand lotion on your wrist and rub it in to improve sealing a...
Page 15: ...ase the onboard computer monitors if there is too much or too little palm pressure against the heat pad A warning will appear on the display if too little or too much hand pressure has been applied Af...
Page 16: ...d will cause the Lift Hand Slightly message to appear along with a beeping sound At this point just retract your hand into the cuff to its original position and the alerts will stop To make it easier...
Page 17: ...R Red or purple spots on the hand Red or purple spots on the hand usually the backside after the first couple of AVACEN device uses can be caused by a minor hemorrhage petechia These spots are harmle...
Page 18: ...ent selection is underlined Choose the desired language and it will become underlined Press Go Back to return to settings menu B Game Mode On Off From the Settings Menu tap the Game Mode On Off line t...
Page 19: ...alibration locked iii Force Sensor Calibration locked iv Force Measurement Test v Vacuum Level Average F Last Failure This menu stores information about errors when the device was last used If you are...
Page 20: ...setting aside for reassembly Next lift up four tabs of the lock ring circled in the images below two on top two on bottom A tool has been provided to access some of the more difficult snaps A video i...
Page 21: ...om the tabs as the old cuff This may require some levering of the gasket away from the cuff to fully overlap on the product side Gently slip lock ring over the cuff Ensure four snaps are heard one for...
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Page 23: ...Pressure Holes Power Supply Connector Hand Positioning Tips KEEP WRIST STRAIGHT AND IN THE CENTER OF THE CUFF POSITION WRIST IN MIDDLE OF CUFF PARALLEL WITH CHAMBER CORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT...
Page 24: ...rom Home screen Notes a Jewelry must be removed on treatment hand wrist b Default Time Temp is 20 Min High c If Temp is too hot select a lower temp and work back to High over time Warnings Contact a p...
