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CryoMini in Brief
1.
Pre-cooling Phase and The Minimal Load
The Pre-cooling Phase begins once the Cryo
Mini
has been switched on. During
this phase, the compressor and the condenser fan work together to reduce the
temperature and to store a minimal cold reserve quantity, referred to as the
“Minimal Load”. During the Pre-cooling Phase, a bar graph is displayed on the
screen indicating the pre-cooling status (Figure 8). No other functions are
possible until the Pre-cooling Phase is complete, except entering the Menu. Once
the Minimal Load has been obtained, the screen changes to the Start Display.
Therapy and other functions are now possible. The compressor and condenser
fan continue to run, however, until the Total Load has been reached.
The Total Load
The Total Load refers to the steady maintenance of the maximum cold
temperature in the cold reserve. During treatment, the therapy fan will be running
to blow the cold air through the treatment tube. Additionally, the compressor and
the condenser fan will run automatically in order to compensate for the loss of
cold capacity during treatment, and will continue to run until the cold reserve is
complete. Once complete, the compressor and condenser fan stop and Cryo
Mini
shifts into a Stand-by-Mode. The Total Load refers to the steady maintenance of
the maximum cold temperature in the cold reserve.
The Stand-by Mode
If the device is not used for approximately 30 minutes* (in Stand-by Mode), the
cold reserve decreases. The compressor and condenser fan will then
automatically start running in order to re-cool and complete the cold reserve.
During the Stand-by Mode, treatment is possible.
*The frequency required to maintain adequate cold reserve may change
according to the climatic conditions and temperatures.
Suggestion for Optimal Use
It is suggested to wait approx. 5 minutes after the Pre-cooling Phase is complete
(indicated by the screen change from pre-cooling bar graph to Start Display). This
insures that a Total Load with a complete cold reserve has been obtained. When
the first treatment is initiated immediately after the Pre-cooling Phase, the cold
reserve is depleted immediately and subsequent treatments are delayed.
In order to avoid waiting periods due to the Pre-cooling Phase, it is recommended
to switch off the Cryo
Mini
only at the End of the day.
