~
K
L
LI
C
I
Hot
and
cold portable therapy
system
Model
ARS-2000D
Note: please read
all
instructions
and
warnings before operating this unit
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
The
AKS
2000
can
seriously
injure
skin
if
used
improperly.
Follow
all
instructions
to
ensure product
safety.
Discuss
TREATMENT
WITH
YOUR
LICENSED
HEALTH
CARE
PRACTITIONER
Provide
a
complete
medical
history
including
any
reactions
to
cold.
Ask
your
practitioner
about
potential
adverse
reactions
and
cold-induced
injuries.
Certain
conditions
make
cold-induced
injuries
more
likely.
Use
only
according
to
your
prescription.
Adhere
strictly
to
doctor's instructions regarding use, treatment times, treatment
frequency,
settings,
self-assessment
and
general best
practices
regarding your specific condition.
1.
Connect therapy
pad (or
booties
if
provided)
to the
cooler hose. Couplings
will
click
when
they lock
together.
2.
Make
sure
the
power supply
is
unplugged
while
adding
water;
3.
For
cold therapy, open
the
cooler
and
fill
with
ice to
above
the
fill
line
and
then
fill
with
water
to the
fill
line;
for
heat therapy,
add
warm
tap
water
to
fill
line.
NEVER
OPERATE
UNIT
WITHOUT
WATER.
User
must
fill
water
to the
fill
line
before
turning
on the
pump.
4.
Plug power supply
into
the
wall
outlet.
(See power supply label
for
voltage.)
NOTE:
Always unplug unit
when
refilling
with
ke
and
water.
5.
Position
pad on the
target
therapy area
with
the
smooth side toward
the
skin
or
slip
on the
booties.
6.
If
booties
are
included
with
your system, always
use
with
the
diabetic socks
provided;
the
socks provide buffering
and
comfort
to the
area.
Place
feet
into
the
booties
and
secure
Velcro strap. Always
use an
insulation
barrier (such
as
Webril, Kerlix, cast
padding,
or
elastic bandage)
between
the
ARS
therapy
pad and
skin.
NOTE:
Do not let the
AKS
therapy
pad
treat
exposed
skin.
If a
sterile
dressing
is
required
by
your
doctor,
but
does
not
wholly
cover
the
skin under
the
therapy pad,
use an
additional insulation
barrier.
7.
If you are
using
the
universal
or
back pad,
use the
enclosed elastic
belt
to
comfortably
hold
the
wrap
in
place.
Do not
over-tighten
the
elastic
belt.
8.
Set-your temperature mode
to the
desired
temperature;
cold,
low
heat
or
high
heat.
Be
sure
to
consult your physician
if you are
treating
a
condition.
9.
The
Control
Panel
settings
on the
unit
are
Cold,
when
using
with
ice and
water,
and Hot
when
using
tap
water. When using cold therapy, periodically replenish
ice as
needed.
10.
The
treatment
timer
is an
analogue
timer,
once adjusted,
the
timer
will
set to
that
time
till
expired. DANGER:
The C
setting
is a
continuous operation
of the
unit
(with
no
auto-shut off)
and it can be
dangerous.
Please
Consult your physician
for
recommended
treatment
time
settings.
11.
User
MUST empty water from
the
unit
after every
treatment
session.
CAUTIONS
AND
WARNINGS
Danger
- to
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
adverse
reactions,
and
malfunction,
this
product
must
be
used
in
accordance
with
the
following
instructions.
cold
therapy
could
result
in
serious
injury
like
full
thickness
skin
necrosis.
Supervision
may
be
necessary
to
ensure precautions
are
followed,
especially
with
young children
and the
elderly.
1.
Ensure pads
are not
wrapped
too
tight.
2.
If
numbness
or
burning
occurs,
discontinue
use and
consult
your prescribing physician.
3.
Heat
can
burn
or
irritate
skin.
For
this
reason,
it is
best
not to use it
directly against
the
skin.
Note:
Minor
skin
redness
is to be
expected.
4. If the
ARS
pump
is
being used
on an
injury;
refrain
from
using heat
for at
least
48
hours.
5.
While
in
use,
keep
on a low
surface,
but
away from
disturbance
by
pets
or
children.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
»
History
of
cold injury, frostbite,
or
adverse
reactions
to
cold
application
»
History
of
heat injury
or
adverse
reactions
to
heat
»
Monitor
patients
skin
condition
during
therapy (every
20
minutes);
special
care
monitoring must
be
provided
for
children,
patients
on
prolonged
therapy,
unconscious
or
incapacitated patients, diabetics,
and
those
with
poor circulation
»
Application
areas
with
compromised local circulation
»
Potential wound healing problems, including those
from
multiple
surgical
procedures;
do not
apply
heat
to
areas
that
are
susceptible
to
developing
bedsores
»
Circulatory
syndromes
such
as
Raynaud's
disease,
Buerger's
disease,
peripheral
vascular
disease,
vasospastic
disorders,
sickle
cell
anemia,
and
hypercoagulable
clotting
disorders
»
Local
tissue
infection
»
Hand/wrist
or
feet/ankle
surgery
w/
polyneuropathy
RISK
FACTORS
FOR
COLD-INDUCED
INJURY
»
Pathological sensitivity
to
cold
»
Young children
and the
elderly
»
Behaviors
that
negatively
effect
circulation,
such
as
poor
nutritional
habits, using tobacco, caffeine abuse,
and
alcohol
abuse
»
Medications
that
negatively impact mental capacity
»
Diabetes
»
Application
area desensitization
due to
local
anesthesia
or
regional nerve blocks
»
Medications
that
have
a
negative effect
on
peripheral
vascular
circulation: beta adrenergic blockers
and
localized
epinephrine
»
Excessive
moisture
at the
application site
»
Hand/wrist
or
feet/ankle
surgery
»
Communication
barriers
If
the risk of
cold-induced injury
is
greater than
the
benefit
of
cold therapy,
do not
prescribe
the
ARS
2000,
When
prescribing
to
patients with
risk
factors:
»
Use
higher temperatures
or a
thicker insulation barrier
on
the
skin
.»
Shorter
treatment times,
less
frequent application,
or
eliminating nighttime application
»
Frequent
skin
checks
and
follow
up
examinations
ELECTRICAL
PRECAUTIONS
Keep
connections dry.
Thq
ARS
2000 holds
and
pumps
water,
the
electrical connections
at the
power
outlet
and
from
the
power cord
to the
ARS
2000
unit
are not
waterproof
and
must
be
kept dry.
Always
keep
the
unit
in
a
place where
the
connections
will
not
fall
into
water
(e.g.,
a
tub, sink,
etc.).
If the
electrical connections
fall
into
water,
do not
touch
any wet
part
of the
product.
Unplug
only
at dry
electrical
connections.
Do
not
operate
— or
unplug
immediately
— if
transformer,
plug,
or
cord
is
damaged.
To
resolve
damaged
parts,
unplug
and
contact PMT.
..
CONNECT
TO A
PROPERLY
GROUNDED
OUTLET
ONLY.
»
DO NOT
HANDLE
THE
TRANSFORMER
OR
ELECTRICAL
CORD
WITH
WET
HANDS.
..
UNPLUG
TO
STOP
THE
PRODUCT
WHEN
NOT IN
USE.
Unplug immediately after use.
Never
leave
unattended
when
plugged
in.
»
USE
INDOORS
ONLY
.
FLAMMABILITY
Do
not use in
places
with
flammable
vapors
or
gasses,
high
oxygen
concentrations
or
other
oxidizers.
Risk
of
explosion
if
used
in the
presence
of
flammable
anesthetic.
Keep
the
cord
and
transformer away from
heated
surfaces
WATER
DAMAGE
AND
LEAKS
»
WATER
SPILLAGE
CAN
HAPPEN
DURING
USE.
THEREFORE,
PLEASE
SET
THE
ARS-2000
ON A
SURFACE THAT
CAN
TOLERATE
SPILLS
OR
WATER
ABSORPTION.
Do NOT USE ON
WOOD
THAT
CAN
WARP,
FINE
CARPET,
MATERIAL
THAT
WILL
BLEED
COLOR,
ETC.
HOWEVER,
IF
VOUR
PRODUCT
LEAKS
OR HAS ANY
OTHER
MECHANICAL
DEFECT,
DISCONTINUE
USE AND
CONTACT
YOUR
PROVIDER
IMMEDIATELY.
CARE
AND
MAINTENANCE
|
WARRANTY
The
ARS
Therapy
pump
can run on tap
water. Distilled water
will
help keep
the
unit running
cleaner
than
tap
water-
but it is not
necessary
to its
operation.
To
clean
your
device,
fill
unit
to
fill line
and
then
add a
quarter
cup of
bleach
or
rubbing alcohol
circulate
through your
unit
for 10
minutes then drain
and
rerun
with
tap
water-
and
then drain again.
This
should
be
preformed
once
every
6-12
months.
When
using
the
large therapy boot (after turning
the
unit on),
add
water
to the
fill line,
as the
large boot
consumes
more
water.
It is
optimal
to
empty
the
water
out of the
hose
and
therapy pad.
However,
all
water
does
not
need
to be
removed from
the
therapy
pad (it is
going
to
be
difficult
to do
so).
If you do not
empty
the
water
out of
your
hose,
upon your next
use
you
will
hove
cold water mixing with your warm
tap
water. Either
let it
cycle
with
the
heater
on
-
or
replenish
the
reservoir
with
hotter
tap
water.
WARRANTY:
A one
year
manufacturer's
warranty
is
given
to all
Water therapy
systems.
This
warranty
is for
replacement
of
like items only.
The
warranty
does
not
cover
items
out of
production.
If the
Item
is no
longer
in
stock,
then
we
will
upgrade
to a
like model.
The
warranty policy only applies
to the
device
and
does
not
include
the pad
or
accessories
supplied
with
the
unit.
The
pad
is
covered under
a
30-day
warranty.
Units
used
as
commercial
rentals
can
void
the
warranty.
Prescription
labeling:
Federal
law
restricts
this device
to
sale
or use by or on the
order
of a
practitioner
so
licensed
by the
state.
To Next Page
Need help?
General