Breg Polar Care 500 Manual

USAGE TIPS
1. Use cubed or chunked ice for optimal performance.
2. To make sure the pump can work eectively, keep the unit at
the same height as the pad or no more than two feet below. A
Polar Care Hanger is available upon request if needed to hang
the unit at the proper height.
3. To drain the pad between uses, hold it upright with the hose
pointed toward the ground. Depress the two black plungers
and allow the water to drain out of the pad.
4. You may disconnect the Polar Pad from the unit without
removing the pad from the aected area by depressing the
tabs on the hose coupling and gently pulling the hoses apart.
The Polar Pad and unit will seal itself and will not leak. Note:
Some dripping during release is normal.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, & SERVICE
After use, drain and dry pump with a soft cloth. Warm water and
mild detergent may be used occasionally to clean the pump and
tubes. There are no serviceable parts. Contact BREG Customer
Service if replacement parts are needed.
WARRANTY
BREG, Inc. warrants that this product is free from defects in
workmanship, materials, and tness for use for 180 days from initial
purchase under normal use for which it was intended if it has been
properly used under direct supervision of a licensed health care
practitioner. BREG, Inc.’s obligation under this warranty is limited
to the replacement or repair of any defective part or parts of this
product. All express or implied warranties, including the warranty
of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, are limited
to the actual warranty period set forth above. No other warranty,
express or implied, is given and no armation of or by seller, by
words or action, will constitute a warranty.
120 VAC 60Hz 28 Watts
50°F to 100°F (10°C to 40°C)
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
30 – 75% R.H.
10 – 100% R.H., non-condensing
700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Designed to conform to applicable
requirements of:
UL 60601-1, CSA C22.2 / No. 601.1
Class II, Continuous Operation.
Not suitable with ammable
anesthetics.
Electrical Specications:
Input
Environmental Requirements:
Temperature:
Operating
Transport & Storage
Humidity:
Operating
Transport & Storage
Atmospheric Pressure:
Standards Compliance:
Electrical Classications:
Physical and Electrical Specications
DISPOSAL
Dispose of product according to local regulations.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Like all electrical products, you must follow precautions to avoid
electrocution, re, burns, or other injuries. Supervise children and
invalids near this product to ensure that these precautions are
followed.
Keep electrical connections dry
Even though the Polar Care unit is designed to hold and pump
water, the electrical connections at the power outlet and from the
power cord to the Polar Care unit are not waterproof and must be
kept dry.
• Do not handle the transformer or electrical cord with wet hands.
• Always keep the unit in a place where the connections will not
fall into water (e.g., a tub, sink, etc.).
• Do not use outdoors.
If the electrical connections fall into water, do not touch any wet
part of the product. Unplug only at dry electrical connections.
Avoid ammables and oxidizers
Do not use in places with ammable vapors or gasses (for
example, ammable anesthetics), high oxygen concentrations or
other oxidizers (for example, Nitrous Oxide).
Use a grounded outlet
Connect this product to a properly grounded
outlet only.
Protect the power cord and transformer
• Keep the cord and transformer away from heated surfaces.
• Set up and use this equipment in a low trac location away
from children and pets.
Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord, transformer
or plug. If the cord, transformer or plug is damaged, unplug and
contact BREG Customer Service.
Start the product
Use only the transformer provided with the Polar Care 500®, BREG
P/N 6.00230 in order to meet the requirements of UL 60601-1.
With dry hands, plug the transformer into an electrical outlet.
Insert the opposite end of the plug into the electrical housing
receptacle located on the temperature regulator.
Unplug to stop the product when not in use
Unplugging the Polar Care unit turns it o. Always unplug
immediately after use. Never leave it plugged in while
unattended.
Electromagnetic Interference
This Polar Care unit may cause electromagnetic or other
interference with other electrical devices. To check whether the
Polar Care unit is interfering with another device, unplug the
Polar Care unit. If this corrects the problem, move the Polar Care
unit or other device, or use an outlet on a dierent circuit.
Grounded
Outlet
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Symbol Description
Type B, applied part.
Symbols used on the Polar Care 500
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Pump not running
Water not owing to the pad
Temperature reading above 55˚ F
1. Check that the transformer is properly plugged into the unit
and the wall outlet.
2. Ensure ice and water are lled to the indicated level.
3. Check that there are no kinks in the pad.
4. Conrm the pump is completely submerged in the water.
5. Gently pull on the blue tube to make sure the tube/pad
junction is straight.
6. To help dislodge possible debris in the line, reverse the ow in
the pad by disconnecting the coupling and rotating one end
by 180°.
7. Remove the pad and ll it while pad is lying at; then reapply to
the patient.
8. Conrm that the unit is at the same height as the pad or no
more than two feet below.
9. Check that the pad couplings are securely attached to the unit.
Leaks
Note: Some condensation on the lines, controller, and pads is
unavoidable, especially in warmer climates.
1. If a leak exists (not condensation on the lines) disconnect the
pad couplings. Make sure the release clips on the couplings are
depressed before reconnecting the pad to the pump hose; then
conrm both sides of the coupling are properly clicked in.
2. If a leak is detected in the pad, stop using it and call BREG
customer service.
Excessive Noise
1. Check that the pump is completely submerged in the ice water.
2. Conrm that the pump is not resting against the sides or the
bottom of the unit. Use the included bowtie clip to prevent
this.
Broken Bowtie Clip
If the bowtie clip inside the Polar Care breaks, call BREG customer
service for a free replacement. You can still operate the unit by
fully submersing the pump in the unit.
Product #: 02020
Weight: 5 lb. (2.3 kg) Empty,
21 lb. (9.5 kg) Filled
Average Operating Range: ≥45°F (≥7.2°C)
Plug: 2.5 mm CTR. PIN POSITIVE
Thermometer Accuracy: +/- 2°F (1.1°C)
Power: 12 VDC 800 mA
BREG Inc.
Vista, CA 92081 U.S.A.
Telephone: (800) 321-0607
(760) 599-3000
Telefax: (800) 329-2734
AW-1.90028 REV B
500
AW-1.90028 REV B
Temp

Breg Polar Care 500 Specifications

General

Brand	Breg
Model	Polar Care 500
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English