HeadUp Instruction Manual
P16
Made with clinical excellence in mind
When to Consult a Healthcare Professional
The HeadUp Collar should be removed if any of the following issues are
experienced:
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Discomfort
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Skin irritation
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light-headedness
If any continued adverse symptoms are experienced following use of the HeadUp Collar, please
contact the medical team treating you.
Before making any change to the fit or Support level of the HeadUp Collar, ensure that you have
read in full HeadUp instructions for use. If in doubt, please refer to your medical team treating
you.
Care and Cleaning Instructions
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No specific maintenance of the HeadUp Collar is required.
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The user should visually inspect the integrity of the HeadUp Collar and its Support Struts
before each use.
Do not use if any damage is apparent – replacement parts can be purchased from the
Talarmade website.
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Periodically the HeadUp Collar assembly, which is worn next to the skin (Fig.1), will require
washing.
All HeadUp Support Struts (Fig.2-11) should be removed first.
Refer to the Fitting Instructions to re-apply the HeadUp Collar and Support Struts after
washing.
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If machine-washing the HeadUp Collar, use the “delicates” cycle setting at low temperature
(30 degrees Celsius) and a low spin speed. Leave to air dry.
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Do not use bleach.
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Do not tumble dry.
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Do not iron any part of the HeadUp Collar or the Support Struts.
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Do not machine wash the HeadUp Support Struts.
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If required, hand-wash Support Struts separately from the HeadUp Collar using lukewarm
water with a gentle detergent only and leave to air dry.
