Safety Cautions - HoMedics TheraP Magnetic Wave Manual De Instrucciones

SAFETY CAUTIONS

• If at any time soreness, rash, or an increase in pain occurs, discontinue
use and consult your doctor / GP .
• Only use this product for its intended purposes as described in
the manual.
• Do not use this product over an open wound.
• Do not use this product while using transdermal drug delivery
skin patches.
• Individuals using pacemakers or insulin pumps should never use
this product.
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Children should not use or play with this product.
• Do not machine-wash magnets.
• Magnets should be kept at least six inches away from electronic devices,
computers, TVs, video equipment and tapes.
• Keep out of direct contact with credit cards and other cards that have a
magnetic strip. Should the magnet come in contact with your card, it may
demagnetise and render your card invalid.
HOT & COLD THERAPY
WARNING
Heated gel insert may cause serious burns if too hot. Do not
use over sensitive skin or where there is poor circulation. The unattended use
of heat by children or incapacitated persons may be dangerous.
SAFETY CAUTIONS
• Do not use this product for more than 20 minutes at a time on the
affected area.
• If contents of gel insert come in contact with eyes, flush eyes with water.
Contact a doctor / GP if irritation persists.
• Never apply gel insert directly to skin. If gel insert is uncomfortable during
use, remove it immediately.
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• Do not use gel insert with sport creams, balms, liniments or lotions.
• Children should not use or play with gel insert.
• Do not insert gel pack directly into microwave as this may cause damage
to the seal.
• This product, while non-toxic, is not intended for ingestion.
If contents are swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor / GP .
• Do not use heated gel insert on parts of body where there is swelling,
redness or immediately after an injury. Cold therapy is recommended for
these conditions.
Washing
Remove gel insert before washing. Hand wash; line dry.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Cold Therapy
Place gel insert in freezer for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve optimal
temperature and performance. Insert will remain flexible even when frozen.
Remove from freezer and insert in pocket of knee wrap.
Heat Therapy
Stove Top
DO NOT BOIL THE GEL INSERT ON THE STOVE TOP .
1. Bring water to a boil and remove from heat.
2. Place gel insert in hot water for 1 minute. Do not boil insert directly.
3. Remove insert using tongs. Use caution as the insert will be very hot.
4. Test temperature of insert by placing it on the underside of your wrist. If
insert is too hot, allow it to cool before using. If it is not hot enough,
continue heating in 1 minute intervals until desired temperature is reached.
5. Place gel insert in pocket of knee wrap.
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