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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 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 four ways to manage the fluid flow to
prevent a blockage in the fluid path:
1. Wrap Application:
When applying the Wraps, avoid major folds or creases in the Wrap. the Wraps are designed to ergonomically
bend around the horse, but if a Wrap has a big crease or fold, then the fluid flow can be
sufficiently reduced to cause a system shutdown.
2. Switching a Wrap:
If you take a Wrap off one part of the horse and immediately apply it to another part of the horse, be sure that
the air bladder of the Wrap is completely deflated before starting another treatment on a new area of the horse.
to deflate the Wrap, simply unplug the Wrap from the Control Unit and squeeze the excess air out.
3. Connector Hose:
Be sure to plug the hose straight into the wrap to assure the connector seals properly.
do not let the connector hose fold over where it attaches to the Wrap. Avoid kinking the
hose at any point along its length. do not let the horse stand on the hose.
4. 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 horse to make the Control Unit “think” it’s over-pressuring or under-pressuring by moving
around a lot 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, tie the horse and discourage it from moving around extensively)
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