equine users manual - Cold Laser Therapy by Spectra Therapy
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1. IMPULSE A100 Laser unit e LASERwraps made with foam providing porosity and comfort l e e FLASHwrap is made of ma La j mcme non vinyl wipeable plastic Body extremity stretch wrap or laser strap will secure the IMPULSE unit to body and FLASHwrap e User s manual e Product warranty registration card bill of sale and box IMPULSE Dual Laser Unit Laser filaments are inserted into the IMPULSE unit until snug Prescriptions and time adjustments are downloaded via USB cable e settings adjustable via computer e downloadable online Unit can be charged from e can be sent via email your computer USB a w cable or wall charger A blinking RED indicator will flash until unit is fully charged then indicator will stop blinking and stay on full RED i I Technicaldnf amp Specifications l 2 130 mw Red laser l 2 100 mw IR laser Average Power Measures 8 MW CM2 10 CM from surface 660nm Red LED s 1 81 0nm IR Infra Red Wavelength of Power Source Medical Grade Switching Power Adaptor supplied Input 100 204 V 50 60 Hz 0 55 03A Output 5V max 0 5A Class II Equipment Applied Part Type Laser Class IM I 60825 1 Supply Ratings 5 VDC max 0 5A Mode of Operation Continuous Operation Inherent safe unit being battery operated Supply ratings apply to charging of unit Operating Environment 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 700 1060 hPa Storage En2. owner to an address provided at time of issuing the RMA This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or location to location The Company does not authorize any person or representative to create for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale of the Product Any representation or agreement not contained in the warranty shall be void
3. research and in partnership with your doctor The Spectra Therapy FLASHwrap offers the user a simple means to determine the type of pain encountered and identify an area where improved circulation is desired After reviewing the instructions the user may promptly try the therapy Fully Portable Battery Powered The Spectra Therapy FLASH wrap is a truly portable laser unit that does not confine you to cords or stationary lamp type holders for use To register and program your unit online go to Spectra Therapy com and click on the link in the upper right of the home page Enter the requested data and click submit Verify your registration by double clicking the registration link that will be in your inbox You can then log in with your user name and password From here choose your application and follow the instructions to get your IMPULSE unit set up Table of Go tents Table of Contents esusussusnesunenun eeunenn 2 Product Description sre st anede week ayoodeew evan ened 3 Product Introduction Contraindications and Warnings 4 System Operation amp Schematic 2 0 cee ee eee 5 summary of LELIS 5ccccenavabeeiedudascue eos dome eeu 6 UNG AUINIGHCS sagen ayant ey Mace ee ane twee egy a aura were od 7 System amp Device Description 2 00 e eee 8 Technical Information amp Specifications 9 Operating Instructions 2 cece eee eee eee 10 Prescription L
4. Spectra User s Manual This manual provides the operating instructions for Spectra Therapy s IMPULSE FLASHwrap product line It incorporates proven LLLT Therapy LLLT technology This one size fits all device can treat area from necks legs to backs to joints Wear under support wraps support shoes and hose or under casts It improves circulation reduces pain associated with sprains strains and arthritis along with reducing inflammation Product DeScription Registration The Spectra Therapy FLASHwrap products are designed to be fully wearable portable systems providing temporary relief of pain increase circulation and reduction of edema This one size fits all device is designed to lessen pain by using laser photon energy to decrease the local viscosity of fluids which provide therapeutic effect It is important to emphasize that therapy with the Spectra Therapy FLASHwrap does not exclude other conventional medical treatment Effectiveness of this treatment is dependent upon correct use There are no known side effects from this therapy If treatment times are exceeded the therapy may not provide more positive results Disclaimer The information is not intended to replace a one on one relationship with a qualified doctor It is intended as a sharing knowledge and information from the research and experience of Spectra Therapy LLC and requires you to make your own decisions regarding your health based upon your own
5. aser Interface 2 ee eee II Selecting A Program Mode 2c 12 Applications sch mae eee irs waa dee Reg eRe eee et are 13 FLASHwrap Attachment 00ce sananne 14 Cleaning Care amp Troubleshooting 06 I5 Waan Ye eea aa a EEE l6 Appendix Equine Application Canine Application Athletic Application Always seek medical advice if there is any doubt of how to use on an animal A prescription from a medical doctor is required for all personal use See WARNINGS and CONTRAIN DICATIONS on page 4 of this manual Complete the product registration online at www Spectra Therapy com Spectra Therapy Troy MI 48085 3157 USA 248 524 6300 Patent Pending Spectra Therapy 2008 2013 Spectra Therapy LLC All rights reserved Product lIntr du ction The Spectra Therapy FLASHwrap system contains lasers Prior to op erating this apparatus it is recommended that you read this manual thor oughly including all instructions and cautions and adhere to important safety precautions e Laser beams can cause optical damage Don t irradiate eyes directly e The apparatus should be placed beyond the reach of children to prevent optical damage The therapy apparatus is not recommended for children WARNINGS Reasonable dietary structure sufficient nutrition and proper physical exercise can improve the metabolism and promote the treatment effect e It is not advisable to privately r
6. at these components are dry prior to use of the Spectra Therapy ST 100 If the emitter connector does become wet please contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to continue use of the Spectra Therapy e No maintenance required by the user other than keeping the product clean and stored in the proper environment All repair and or service to the Spectra Therapy Impulse unit must be done by the manufacturer Any opening or disassembly of the unit immediately voids the warranty e Please contact your closest Spectra Therapy LLLT dealer should you experience problems or call 248 524 6300 Troublesho ting If the Spectra Therapy LLLT is operating properly the patient may or may not feel a gentle warming of the skin surface in the area when receiving treatment e The GREEN and BLUE indicator LEDs will be lit depending which mode is running in standby RED LED will flash if battery condition is low and will be fully lit if connected to a power source The Al00 unit has 2 lasers Do not look directly at the emitter openings even though the reflected light has less than 5 mw cm Laser Class rated e Device failure If the Spectra Therapy A100 fails prior to commence ment of treatment the emitter will not turn on First plug the unit into a charger using the USB Cable If there is an equipment failure during the course of the treatment the emitter will shut off recharge the battery If the emitter does not shut off at the end of the
7. col The Physiological Effects of LLLT are Bio stimulation Improved metabolism Increase of cell metabolism 2 Improved blood circulation and vasodilation 3 Reduces or eliminates pain 4 Anti inflammatory and anti edematous effects 5 Stimulation of wound healing How has LLLT worked for others e Reduces inflammation e May relieve certain acute and chronic pains e Increases the speed quality and tensile strength of tissue repair e Increases blood supply e Stimulates the immune system e Stimulates nerve function e Develops collagen and muscle tissue in certain cases e Helps generate new and healthy cells and tissue e Promotes faster wound healing and clot formation System amp Device Description Within a minute your horse can be receiving laser therapy in the area specific to its needs The FLASHwrap technique provides a chamber of energy for the treatment of arteries veins bones and tissues to improve circulation that can reduce edema Energizing blood and tissues over the entire area automatically provides frequency specific treatments periodically through the day and night Self contained rechargeable battery provides 24 hours of treatment on a charge Horses welcome you by raising their leg when you are approaching with FLASHwrap in hand Make their day and yours more comfortable Get Spectra Therapy s FLASHwrap The FLASHwrap System comprises of following components e
8. educe the medicine dosage or stop ad ministering medicine while using the therapy apparatus e Only when the related symptoms improve remarkably can the patient change the medicine dosage as directed by a doctor WRONG SETTING WARNING Each patient may react differently to various settings Refer to contraindication If there are no known adverse effects continue to use settings as provided one may increase or de crease unless advised by a doctor to the contrary Treatment times up to 10 minutes seem most effective Over 20 minute treatments have not been found to provide any advantage over 10 minute treatments CONTRAINDICATIONS This therapy apparatus is contraindicated in pregnancy and patients with cancer or internal hemorrhaging BENEFITS Programmable and wearable LLLT treatments make it prac tical to turn temporary pain relief and temporary improvement of circu lation into consistent pain relief and continual stimulation of circulatory system Spectra Therapy s FLASHwrap make treatment easy through out the day and night e Treatment with the Spectra Therapy s LLLT can be combined with treatment via conventional medicine e Most patients should expect to feel pain relief and or muscle relaxation after 2 3 days of Spectra Therapy LLLT treatment e Some patients may feel a noticeable reduction of pain immediately af ter their first treatment and relaxation of stiff muscles after one day of treatment System Op amp rati
9. er provided or into a computer USB port The maximum time needed to charge a unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes Charge the IMPULSE unit until the RED mode indicator LED no longer blinks The unit will then deliver up to 3 hours or more of active dual laser therapy Blinking Hold Off et Green Blue SB Charge Push On To turn the unit on push the ON Select OFF button located on the back of the unit momentarily Notice that either the GREEN or BLUE mode LED will illuminate and one or both of the red lasers will activate as well for the duration of the therapy Most therapies are typically under 10 minutes When a therapy mode ends and if the interval timer is programmed to repeat within xxx minutes this standby status will be in dicated by the flashing of either the GREEN or BLUE mode LED If you want to end a therapy session and turn the unit off hold button down for more than two seconds and the mode LED will turn off Selecting A Program Mode Click Load from file Green or Blue E Open OL di Laserlnterface LaserPrograms Organize New folder or 3 Recent Places Name ca Libraries a Circulation amp Wound stp Slender program stp ay Libraries ca gt Wound amp Circulation stp a Documents Select a program from the file listing and the table will load in the appropriate program column If you adjust Time per Frequency notice the Total Time for the program will change Check and ad
10. just Interval Time if more frequent application of therapy is needed Save settings with a new File name Then Store program and screen will respond Blue mode Blue mode sucessfully written to device Available from Spectra Therapy s website are 2 protocols that have been FDA approved Practitioner may prescribe and modify the proto cols based on the patient s specific condition One Size Fits All Multiple Applications Program your FLASHwrap for your horse s PEAK performance Program your unit for When they need it e Frequency specific REMOTELY protocols Prescription adjusted e Therapy durations e online e Stimulation time intervals by email e by phone as the horse s condition changes Winner s Tool Kit Concerned about a backup Got it covered yet rarely needed It s a lot smaller than an ice chest back up battery Cleaning amp eCare Wipe the Spectra Therapy IMPULSE unit with an alcohol swab or cot ton moistened with 70 isopropyl alcohol before and after use e Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the body of the emitter if neces sary Never use an abrasive cleanser or submerge the emitter in water or any other liquid extreme temperatures humidity or direct sunlight in an enclosed area e Do not clean unit when plugged into the power adaptor e Do not allow the emitter or the connecting port for the power adap tor to become wet The user should ensure th
11. on To improve circulation and receive temporary pain relief position and secure a filament wrap or pad onto the point of interest Next connect the filament s into the Spectra Therapy FLASHwrap IMPULSE laser unit Press the start button to turn ON the unit A gt The red filament will glow red lt A and either the green or blue indicator will turn on full If the alternate mode is desired Briefly press the start button ON for a second Green Blue modes will alternate Press again Stop with desired mode Hold the button for gt 2 sec onds and the unit will turn off the red filament lasers and blue or green indicators Lasers operate as programmed Upon completion filament red light will turn off with green or blue indicator flashing indicating the IMPULSE unit is in its interval timer mode When interval time is reached operation will resume to gt A Treatments Summanyof LLLTs The therapy is light energy absorbed into the patient s tissue and this triggers biological changes at a cellular level to provide topical healing for the temporary increase in local blood circulation temporary relief of mi nor muscle and joint aches pains and stiffness relaxation of muscles and relief of muscle spasms as well as temporary relief of minor pain and stiffness associated with arthritis The dose and frequency of treatment can be adjusted to produce the desired effect by selecting a proto
12. treatment session the user should position the unit so that the emitter cannot cause vision irritation Contact the equipment dealer for further instruction FLASHwrap FLASHpad Attachment The Spectra Therapy A100 is designed to have laser filaments inserted into the slots on the unit front ITS CLASS 1 reflected laser light To affix FLASHwrap LASERwraps to the IMPULSE unit slide the clear filament into the unit until firm then increase force for the last 1 4 User will feel the tube fit snugly and then stop FLASH wrap being vinyl based is to be used over hairy body surfaces and LASERwraps being foam based provide porosity on skin surfaces that do not have open sores since LASERwraps pads are not sterilized Warranty Spectra Therapy LLC hereinafter called the Company guarantees that Spectra Therapy LLLT will operate in the manner described in this manual for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase when used and maintained in accordance with the instructions herein Defects or damage due to misuse or abuse are not covered by this warranty Please have this warranty information available along with the date of purchase and the Spectra Therapy LLLT in the event of a com plaint The Company shall not be liable in any manner in respect to bodily injury and or property damage arising from the use of the Spectra Therapy LLLT where such use is not in strict compliance with the ins
13. tructions and safety precautions contained in the Spectra Therapy LLLT User s Manual including all supplements thereto in all product labels and according to the terms of warranty and safety of this equipment nor if any changes unauthorized by the Company are made to the Spectra Therapy LLLT This warranty does not cover any malfunction or failure of the product caused by product misuse including but not limited to dropping the unit or probe and failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance or any use that is inconsistent with the user s manual e Replacement parts or labor furnished by anyone other than the Company the selling dealer or a certified Company service technician e Defects or damage caused by labor furnished by someone other than Company the selling dealer or a certified Company service technician Company shall not be liable in any event for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you To obtain service from Company or the selling dealer under this warranty A written claim must be made within the warranty period to the Company or the selling dealer Written claims made to the Company should be sent to Service SpectraTherapy com or call 248 524 6300 to receive an RMA prior to returning units 2 The product must be returned to the company or the selling dealer by the
14. vironment 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 22 F 700 1060 hPa Humidity 15 95 RH Dimensions 2 55 W x 2 17 Lx 874 D 55W x 6 5L x 21 5 D cm Weight 2 02 57g Prescription aser Interface Based on medical ailments treatment protocols are selected and loaded into the unit Protocols can be selected and modified as described below Upon loading the protocol decide first which lasers will be used either LASER A B or both As previously mentioned the IMPULSE unit has a green and blue mode Each is programmed independently Program 1 180 min Interval Time 180 min Outputs Outputs Program 2 Program Time 0 min Program Time 0 min Store program Store program Green mode Blue mode ey Spectra Prescription laser interface programs have stp file extension found in your computer directory Load a blank stp for the BLUE mode to have a single GREEN mode BLANK stp BONE PAIN stp C SECTION REPAIR stp CIRCULATION WOUND CARE STIMULATION stp and more di Spectra Therapy Laser Interface LaserPrograms Operating rStructions Your Spectra Therapy LLLT has been designed to be durable compact and easy to use The unit has only one switch ON Select OFF to ensure safe and dependable operation Your unit has a smart charging circuit which prevents overcharging Using the USB cable provided plug the mini USB on one end into the IMPULSE unit and USB A on the other into the charg
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