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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Solutions
• Restart the Unit
On/off button
flashing notification
○ Turn unit off by either pressing the on/off button or by disconnecting
and reconnecting power supply from the unit or from the wall.
○ Press on/off button to turn unit back on.
○ Press cold or compression therapy buttons (if required) to start desired
therapies.
• If compression therapy does not function after pressing compression button
(cold compression pad doesn't appear to be inflating or compression
therapy setting light is not on), see Compression Therapy troubleshooting
sections on page 19.
• If cold therapy does not function after pressing cold button, see Cold
Therapy troubleshooting section on page 19.
On/off button isn't • Confirm power outlet is working and power supply is fully inserted in the
responding outlet.
• Confirm that power supply plug is fully inserted into the unit lid.
• Confirm the correct Polar Care Wave power supply is connected (see page 20).
• Wrap material loosely over cold compression pad and tubing to minimize
Condensation
air exposure.
• Protect the wound site by using a sterile dressing with waterproof barrier.
Acceptable barriers include an undercast bandage similar to Webril™
(ARTG 371503), a gauze bandage similar to Kerlix™ (ARTG 186369) or
a tubular bandage.
Note: Some condensation on the tube and cold compression pad is possible,
especially in warmer climates. Place a cloth layer under the container to protect
items under the unit.
• Disconnect blue tabs on the cold compression pad connector.
Unit is leaking from
blue connectors
• Check that the Breg logos on the blue connectors are lined up correctly and
reconnect.
If the problem continues, please contact Breg Customer Care at 1-800-321-0607
or +1-760-795-5440 for assistance.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Solutions
Cold therapy: water • Confirm on/off button is illuminated and a cold therapy "colder" or
"cold" setting light is on to indicate that cold therapy is functioning.
not
flowing to
• Check that blue connectors between cold compression pad and tubing are
fully engaged with Breg logos lined up. Disconnect blue connectors and
cold compression
reconnect if needed.
pad or pad not cold
• Allow 10 minutes for cold compression pad temperature to stabilize.
• Confirm unit has both ice and water to appropriate levels.
• While using the Breg Ice Bags, cubed ice may also be added to the
container up to the ice fill line to optimize the colder setting.
• Elevating the unit to the same or higher elevation than the cold compression
pad may increase water flow to the cold compression pad.
• Check that tubing and cold compression pad are not kinked.
• Remove cold compression pad and lay it flat. Allow cold compression pad to
fill with water and then reapply.
Compression Note: During compression therapy operation, it is normal for the compression to
inflate and deflate continuously. The duration of each inflation-deflation cycle is
therapy:
approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
cold compression
pad not compressing
• Confirm on/off button is illuminated and a compression therapy "regular" or
or filling with air "low" setting light is on to indicate that compression therapy is functioning.
• Check that blue connectors between cold compression pad and tubing are
fully engaged with Breg logos lined up. Disconnect blue connectors and
reconnect if needed.
• Tighten cold compression pad.
• Check that tubing and cold compression pad are not kinked.
• Remove cold compression pad and lay it flat. Check if the cold compression
pad is inflating with air and then reapply.
Compression • Check that blue connectors between cold compression pad and tubing are
fully engaged with Breg logos lined up.
therapy:
cold compression
• Disconnect blue connectors, deflate pad by rolling to remove air, and
pad not deflating
reconnecting blue connectors if needed.
properly
If the problem continues, please contact Breg Customer Care at 1-800-321-0607
or +1-760-795-5440 for assistance.
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