Bodyassist Climate Control Ice Vest

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

COLD USE

• When not in use always store vest in a freezer, so it's ready to use as soon as you need it.
• Cooling times may vary depending on your level of activity and ambient temperature.
• Place the vest in a freezer for at least 2 ½ hours prior to use or place in a mixture of heavily iced water until cold.
• Altenatively you may place the gel pack in a mixture of heavily iced water until suitably cold.
• Remove from the freezer or iced water.
• Dry vest well and apply on the body.
• As you will be wearing this vest in a hot environment, any moisture over your clothing or skin will evaporate quickly and will also assist in cooling your body.

HOT USE

• Please note that it is possible to use this vest for HEAT if desired, although this product is primarily designed for COLD use.

MICROWAVE METHOD

• Heating times are based on an 800W microwave.
• Adjust heating times accordingly to suit the power of your microwave. It may take a few goes to get it right.
• Always heat pack from room temperature - never from frozen.
• Microwave the gel pack ONLY - never the vest.
• Monitor whilst heating - If the pack swells, turn off the microwave immediately and wait for swelling to subside.
• Place the gel pack flat on the microwave turntable, close the door and heat for 20 seconds on HIGH.
• Remove the gel pack USING AN OVEN GLOVE OR TOWEL and test the temperature.
• If the edges are warm and the middle cold, move the gel around inside the pack to distribute the heat.
• Re-Flatten and return to the microwave for another 10-20 seconds.
• Always keep an eye on it at all times.
• Repeat above steps until desired heat is achieved.
• Once the packs are sufficiently warm, re-insert them into the vest and apply.

Please pay close attention to these points.

• Don't make the packs too hot so as to risk burning yourself.
• Medically, there is no advantage to anything more than gentle warmth.
• Don’t heat the pack for more than 10-20 seconds at a time.
• The plastic may melt at the edges if heated too aggressively.
• Short bursts are best.
• In the unlikely event that you damage the packs, allow the gel to cool completely before attempting to clean it up.
• Don’t panic – the gel is 100% non-toxic.
• Always handle a HOT pack through a towel, glove or cover and do not apply a HOT pack directly to the skin without protection.
• When using do not put weight on the pack by sitting on the gel pack.
• Breakage/leakage may occur.