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1. rommreate User Manual 4 aviafit stay fit everywhere P N 100 112 VB Oct 2007 CONTENTS 2 Device Description 4 General Warnings and Precautions 5 Operating instructions 10 Aviafit Specifications 10 Troubleshooting Copyright 2007 by FlowMedic Ltd FlowMedic The FlowMedic Aviafit should only be used in the manner prescribed in this user manual Changes or modifications to the Aviafit not expressly approved by FlowMedic or use of the Aviafit in any other manner than indicated in this manual could void authority to operate the FlowMedic Aviafit Neither FlowMedic nor any of its shareholders directors employees or affiliates shall be held responsible in any manner for any bodily injury and or property damage arising from operation or use of the Aviafit other than that which adheres to the instructions and safety precautions contained herein and in all supplements hereto and according to the terms of the limited warranty FlowMedic and Aviafit are trademarks owned by FlowMedic Limited and are pending registration in several jurisdictions Several patent applications have been filed covering the technology embedded in the FlowMedic Aviafit All Rights Reserved DEVICE DESCRIPTION Purpose of the Device Indications for Use e Improves blood circulation in the lower limbs e Helps prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT e Helps prevent swollen ankles and leg discomfort e Aviafit may be used during long peri2. ctive therapy e Do not over tighten or loosen the Aviafit as this may result in ineffective therapy or may cause discomfort e The Aviafit is intended for use with healthy legs If you suffer from one of the following we recommend that you consult your physician before using the device o Undesirable increased venous return such as congestive heart disease pulmonary hypertension o Muscle disease or compartment syndrome O Recent calf operation such as bypass skin graft etc o Calf inflammation or infection such as thrombophlebitis cellulitis osteomyelityis ulcers etc e The Aviafit should be kept for your personal use in order to maintain personal hygiene e Do not use rechargeable batteries to ensure effective operation of the Aviafit e Do not use a damaged Aviafit or attempt to fix the device yourself as this may result in ineffective operation of the device e Contact your local distributor if the Aviafit does not operate properly or if it fails to respond in the manner described in the User s Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS How the Aviafit Device Works This section describes what to expect when using the Aviafit Once attached to the calves of your legs and turned on the Aviafit periodically pulls in the straps causing a tightening action of the calf muscles approximately every minute and lasts for about five seconds This is similar to the action that occurs when walking I
3. ical condition which requires urgent treatment and in some cases may be fatal All individuals experiencing several hours of immobility increase their chances of developing DVT Additional Known risk factors for DVT that increase the probability even further include age over 60 overweight smoking birth control pills or hormone therapy and pregnancy Walking or other physical activity provides the best protection for DVT However in some situations it is hard to achieve the level of exercise needed to effectively reduce the risk The Aviafit effectively stimulates blood circulation in the legs and reduces the risk for DVT while at the same time it provides you with a pleasant massage like feeling Possible risks associated with the use of the Aviafit include ineffective therapy due to incorrect assembly application or operation of the device or inappropriate use by contraindicated individuals It is recommended that you read the entire User Manual prior to using the device GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS e Do not open the Aviafit housing in order to eliminate the risk of injury e Keep the Aviafit away from liquids or food The Aviafit is not waterproof PRECAUTIONS Read the User Manual prior to using the device in order to ensure safe and effective operation of the Aviafit e Do not attempt to use the Aviafit on any other location of the body other than the calf as this will result in ineffe
4. n this manner the Aviafit assists in keeping the blood flowing properly in your legs while sitting or not moving The first tightening may occur after a short delay and may take a few cycles to get used to In between each action of the Aviafit you will not feel any tightening You may only hear a quite humming of the motor While operating normally the green led is constantly ON Orange LED Green LED ON OFF Figure1 Aviafit Device Attaching the Aviafit to your Legs Calf Muscle The following steps demonstrate how the Aviafit is applied around your calf over your trousers nylons or directly against your skin 1 Remove the Aviafit devices and straps from the package On Off button Figure2 i Aviafit device and Straps Light grey side up 2 Place the strap on a flat surface with light grey side facing Up as shown in Figure 2 above Figure3 Insert and Fasten One End of Strap 3 Make sure the On Off button is facing you Insert one end of the strap through one buckle of the Aviafit device and secure it using the fastener as shown in Figure 3 above Figure4 Place Device on Shin and Wrap Strap around Calf 4 Place the Aviafit device in the upright position with the ON OFF button facing upward on your calf as shown in Figure 4 above 5 Wrap the strap around the thickest part of your calf as shownin 4 above Figure5 Insert and Fasten the Other End of the Strap 6 In
5. ntact your local distributor Limited Warranty a FlowMedic warrants that the Product with which this manual was delivered will be free from defects in design materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase of the Product If the Product contains a defect in design materials or workmanship and such Product is returned to FlowMedic within 1 year of delivery of the Product FlowMedic will repair or replace the Product or issue a credit for the purchase price of the Product with the choice to repair replace or credit being within the sole discretion of FlowMedic The foregoing repair replacement or credit remedy will be the sole remedy for breach of the warranty set forth in this Section b Limitation of Warranties The warranties contained in Section a above do not cover damage to the Products caused by accident misuse abuse negligence failure to install in accordance with FlowMedic s installation instructions failure to operate under conditions of normal use and in accordance with the terms of the documentation accompanying the Product failure to maintain in accordance with applicable documentation accompanying the Product alteration or any defects not related to materials or workmanship or in the case of Products design materials or workmanship This warranty does not cover damage which may occur in shipment This warranty does not apply to Products that were not purchased new Any repair or ser
6. o blink for up to 60 seconds During this time another tightening action may occur When the Aviafit is in the process of powering off you may remove it from your leg 2 Release the fastener of one end of the strap 3 Pull the strap out of the device buckle and remove the units 4 Store the devices in their storage bag Replacing the Batteries When the Orange LED turns on see Figure 1 on page 8 you must replace the 2 x 1 5V AA batteries If NO action is taken the device turns OFF automatically after approximately 10 minutes from when the Orange LED turns on The battery compartment is located on the back of the unit as shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 Replacing the Batteries 1 Make sure the device is turned OFF 2 Slide the battery compartment cover off the device 3 Insert two fresh 1 5V AA Alkaline batteries as described in the battery compartment 4 Reinstall the battery compartment cover to its original position PRECAUTION Do not use rechargeable batteries to ensure effective operation of the Aviafit General Battery Information e A set of fresh batteries should provide you with up to 20 hours of continuous operation e When the Orange LED is lit replace the batteries e it is recommended to remove the batteries from the device if not used for an extended period of time e In most countries used batteries may not be discarded with household refuse e Please dispose batteries in compliance with local envir
7. ods of immobility such as continuous sitting at home at the office and or during long haul flights Device Overview Aviafit is a battery operated portable device which is placed around the calf and held in place by a strap The product package contains two Aviafit devices one for each leg two straps a handy storage bag User Manual Quick Start and four AA batteries optional The Aviafit strap is available in two sizes For the most effective results ensure that you choose the correct size 2 When the device should not be used contraindications You should not use the Aviafit under the following conditions e Any kind of skin injury in the application area of the Aviafit e A blood clot thrombolitic event in the last 6 months with or without complications such as pulmonary embolism DVT ect e your calf is insensitive to pain e You are under 18 years of age Risks and Benefits DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis is the medical term for the formation of a blood clot thrombus in a deep vein These blood clots mostly occur in the lower limbs There may be no symptoms referable to the location of the DVT but the classical symptoms of DVT include pain redness tenderness of sudden swelling in the leg DVT in some cases when left untreated may cause irreversible damage to your veins The blood clot may travel through your blood stream and cause pulmonary embolism a high risk med
8. onmental laws and regulations Preventative Maintenance The Aviafit is designed to be trouble and maintenance free e Keep the Aviafit clean and dry at all times e Replace the batteries when necessary Cleaning the Aviafit e Gently wipe the exterior of the Aviafit using a soft slightly damp cloth avoiding excessive liquid e The Aviafit strap may be hand laundered with a gentle detergent and line dried aiu WARNING Keep the Aviafit away from liquids or food The Aviafit is not waterproof 8 SYMBOL INFORMATION Laundering Symbols io St xX Line Dry Do NOT Tumble Dry Do NOT Bleach Hand wash Do NOT Iron Do NOT Wring Warnings and Precautions Used in this Document The information found in this section is part of the BF requirements WARNING AN Warning means that the situation described can cause personal injury or death to you or someone else if the safety information is not obeyed PRECAUTION Caution means that the situation described may cause personal injury to you or someone else or damage to the equipment if this information is A not obeyed Other Symbols Symbol Description Consult accompanying documents Type BF applied part Fragile handle with care ead Keep dry B Manufacturer AVIAFIT SPECIFICATIONS ltem Specification Weight including strap amp batteries 2 0 Qr Batteries per unit Operation 2 x 1 5V AA Alkaline bat
9. sert the other end of the strap through the second buckle on the Aviafit as shown in Figure 5 7 Pull the strap until the Aviafit fits comfortably on the leg and then secure using the fastener as shown in Figure 5 The Aviafit is now ready for use Front View Figure 6 Tightening the Strap Front and Back view PRECAUTION Do not over tighten or loosen the Aviafit as this may result in ineffective therapy or may cause discomfort 8 If the straps seem loose or the Aviafit starts sliding down your leg release one or both of the straps and pull until it fits comfortably on your leg as shown in Figure 6 above Turning on the Aviafit 1 Using Figure 7 below as a guide press the ON OFF button located on the front of the device The green LED Figure 1 turns ON Figure 7 To turn ON press the ON OFF Button 2 Wait for the device to tighten around the calf muscle This may take up to 60 seconds Tightening will last for approximately 4 10 seconds The sensation caused by the tightening of the device may take a few cycles to get used to 3 The Aviafit device will repeat the tightening action approximately every 60 seconds until the device is switched OFF Removing the Aviafit from your Leg 1 While the device is on and using Figure 7 as a guide press the ON OFF button to turn off the device power Figure 8 To turn OFF press the ON OFF button While powering off the green LED continues t
10. teries On Off button LED Indicators Green Normal operation Orange Attention required Operating temperature range 10C SOF to 40C 104F Operating humidity range Storage temperature range 5 to 95 RH 20C 4F to 45C 113F Storage humidity range 10 to 95 R H Latex Free Material Available Aviafit Strap Sizes Size Calf Circumference Small 11 6 14 8 inches Large 14 8 19 7 inches TROUBLESHOOTING The FlowMedic Aviafit is made of latex free material Problem Aviafit does not start to work Solution Check battery polarity and if this does not help install new batteries If the problem persists contact your local distributor Problem Aviafit does not turn OFF and the Green LED blinks Solution Allow approximately 2 minutes for the device to turn off If the device does not turn off after 2 minutes remove the batteries and contact your local distributor Problem Orange LED Lit Solution Replace the batteries and turn on the device If this problem persists contact your local distributor Problem When operating none of the LEDs are Lit Solution Contact your local distributor Problem Aviafit strap opens during operation Solution Clean the strap surface of any debris hair or foreign objects Contact your local distributor if the problem persists Problem Aviafit Stops in the tight position Solution Release one of the strap attachments to remove the device and co
11. ty or otherwise The information in this document is subject to change without notice 23 This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated without the prior written consent of FlowMedic How to Contact Us FlowMedic USA Inc 89 Headquarters Plaza North 4 Speedwell Avenue Suite 1417 Morristown NJ 07960 Tel 1 888 356 9639 1 888 FLOWMDX Fax 1 973 993 7438 1 info flowmedic com
12. vice of the Product by anyone other than FlowMedic or a person or entity authorized by FlowMedic to repair Products will invalidate the warranty and may cause the Product to malfunction FlowMedic hereby disclaims with respect to the Products all other warranties and conditions whether express or implied including but not limited to any warranties or conditions of or related to merchantability fitness for a particular purpose accuracy or completeness of information lack of negligence and negligence and correspondence to description Limitation of Liability a To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law except for damages arising under section a of the Limited Warranty above in no event shall FlowMedic be liable to you for damages in excess of the purchase price paid for the Product The foregoing limitation shall be applicable regardless of whether the action giving rise to such damages is in tort contract strict products liability or otherwise b In no event shall FlowMedic be liable for any special incidental indirect or consequential damages whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the Product or the provision of or failure to provide support services by FlowMedic even if FlowMedic has been advised of the possibility of such consequential damages shall be applicable regardless of whether the action giving rise to such damage is in tort contract strict products liabili
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