C-ITRONE C 200 User manual

DESCRIPTION C 200 / C 300
1 Green Button (On/Off Function)
2 Blue Button (Suction Activator)
3 Manometer
4 Suction Hose
5 ''Click-System'' Hose Attachment
6 Electrical Cord
7 Retractable Handle
8 Suction Regulator
(Button must be in the out position in order to regulate suction)Dauer-Vakuumregulierung 10Filterpatrone undGehäuse
10 Filter Cartridge/Filter Cartridge Housing
11 Utility Case Lid with built-in Keypad Lock
12 Built-in Rubber Edge Wheels
13 Mobile Trolley with Click-System
14 C300 Level 1 and Level 2 Power Inverter
ONLY APPLICABLE TO C300
15 Fuse
16 Battery Mount with Click-System
Only for C 300

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CONTENTS
1 SAFETY
1.1 Operational Safety Hazards ................... 3
1.2 Safety Intstructions..................................3
1.3 Intended Use ........................................... 3
1.4 Authorized User(s) ..................................3
1.5 Equipment Fittings ..................................3
2 TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION
2.1 General Unit Check.................................4
2.2 Technical information..............................4
2.3 Transport/Storage ...................................4
2.4 Set-up/Start-up........................................4
2.5 Electrical Plug/ Electrical Fuses .............4
2.6 Suction Hose Attachment .......................4
3 OPERATING YOUR C200/300
3.1 Turning On Unit............................................. 5
3.2 Operation .................................................5
3.8 Maintenance .......................................5
4 TROUBLESHOOTING/ MAINTENANCE
4.1 Cleaning/Repair ......................................6
4.2 Cleaning and Maintenance...................... 6
4.3 Disposal.................................................. 6
5 GENERAL
5.1 Distributor Information.................................6
5.2 General...................................................7
6 C-ITRONE C200/C300
Details ....................................................7
7 NEURAL POINTS ON A HORSE
Details .................................................... 8-9
8 POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Details .................................................... 10
9 HOW TO OPERATE ON THE ANIMAL
Details .................................................... 11

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1 SAFETY
1.1 Operational Safety Hazards
This equine cupping machine is built ac-cording to
recognized and authorized technical and safety
standards. It should be noted however, that
operation of the unit can still lead to dangers and
damages should the unit not be installed or operat-
ed properly and according to its intended use.
Misuse or improper use of the unit can:
endanger or injure the body and life of the
person(s) operating the unit
endanger or injure other people
endanger or injure the unit system and equipment
endanger or injure other valuables
Any person(s) setting up, installing, operat-ing,
maintaining or repairing the unit must:
be qualified and authorized
be mentally and physically competent
heed the user's manual
The unit should only be used:
for its intended purposes
if in perfect and safe working condition.
If for any reason, the safety of the unit and its
equipment should be interfered with or jeopardized,
the electrical plug should be pulled, no exceptions.
For C300, remove the battery.
▪ Before each use, inspect the unit, the unit electrical
plug, cable, and exten-sion cord for any signs of
wear, aging or damage
▪ Keep unit cord away from heat, oil and sharp
objects or edges
▪ DO NOT throw old unit batteries into fire or
household garbage. Battery power is toxic for the
environment and requires special disposal. Please
refer to your distributor
▪ Keep battery charger away from rain and moisture.
Any exposure to water will cause a high risk for
electrocution
▪ Please pay special attention to the symbols on the
battery charger’s rating plate
▪ Safety while operating the unit and equipment is
only guaranteed by read-ing and yielding to the
owner’s manual and operating booklet
1.2 Safety Instructions
The warning labels in this user's manu-al are to make
aware of the potential hazards caused by operating
the unit.
1.3 Intended Use
▪ nurfürPferdeundHunde ● For equine and
canine only
▪ To be used only inside rooms with dry conditions
▪ To be used only in temperatures rang-ing from
+5°C (+41°F) to +30°C (+86°F)
▪ To be used only in air conditions with a moisture
percentage of < 80 %
▪ For all body areas, unit should be set to an average
pressure setting of 3 PSI; in the hip and pelvic area
the area pres-sure can be set up to 10 PSI
▪ DO NOT exceed the maximum pres-sure setting of
13 PSI
▪ In an ambient atmosphere
▪ Always make sure the unit is set on level, solid
ground
▪ DO NOT cover air filter! Covering the air filter can
lead to unit damage
▪ Always make sure to operate unit in an explosive-
free surrounding
Incorrect or non-intended usage of the unit and /or the
usage of the unit in surroundings or conditions which do
not comply to the above safety requirements eliminates
the safety of the unit and its operation.
Important!
The safe and proper operation of the unit can be assured
by:
▪ Following all safety instructions in this user's manual
and
▪ Properly maintaining the machine ac-cording to this
user's manual
▪ Due to safety reasons, the rebuilding or reconstructing
of the unit is strictly forbid-den!
1.4 Authorized User(s)
▪ Person(s) operating the unit MUST:
▪ be at least 18 years of age
▪ ensure a safe and injury-free working environment and
be thoroughly edu-cated in the operation of the unit, its
system, and its intended use
▪ have studied and understood the user's manual,
especially the safety instruc-tions and hazard
warnings, and provid-ed a signature confirming the
studying and understanding of the user's manual and
its contents
▪ have the health and bodily ability needed to correctly
and safely operate the unit and its equipment The per-
son(s) operating or working with the unit holds all
responsibility.
1.5 Equipment Fittings
Illustrations showing the unit equipment fittings in the
owner’s manual or on the website homepage may vary or
differ !
WARNING! Certain
surfaces of the unit can
become very hot.

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2 TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION
2.1 General Unit Check
2.2 Technical Data
2.3 Transport / Storage
The unit should only be stored at a temper-ature
range from -25°C (-13°F) to +55°C (+131°F)
Damage to the unit can be caused by incor-rect
transport, set-up, or deconstruction.
Unit should always be set and secured on level,
solid ground. The unit must always be operated
in closed rooms, in a safe and controlled
environment.
2.4 Set-up/Start-up
D amage to the unit can be caused by in-correct
transport, set-up, or deconstruc-tion.
2.5 Electrical Plug/ Electrical Fuses
The electrical fuses for this unit are locat-ed directly below
the 3-prong power plug on the unit casing. Be aware that
re-placement of worn out fuses may be nec-essary. In this
case, only use 2A replace-ment fuses, which can be found
at almost any local electrical parts store. One (1) 2A equals
one (1) fuse.
2.6 Suction Hose Attachment
The suction hose is attached to the unit through an easy
''click-system''. Simply push the front ring back, attach the
suction hose to the unit, and pull the front ring for-ward
again, insuring that the hose is sitting tight in the correct
position..
Unit
Has been placed
securely and on solid
ground
Electrical plug
Is free of damages
Vacuum hose and
suction cup
Is free of damages
Pressure
Regulator
Function check
Unit Type
C 200
C 300
Measurement
(l x w x h)
40x50x26cm
40x50x26cm
Weight
10 kg (22lbs)
10 kg (22lbs)
Energy
Voltage
Frequency
2 A
230 Volt
50 Hz
2 A
230 Volt
50 Hz
Rated Currency
2 A
2 A
Rated Capacity
460 W
460 W

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3 Operating Your C200/300
3.1 Turning on Unit C200/300 3.2 Operation 3.3 Maintenance
Illustration 1 | Start Buttons
Press the green button to turn on and turn off the unit.
Press the blue button to turn on and turn off the suction
hose.
Illustration 2 | For C300 – Power Inverter Levels
Level 1 = normal power operation / Level 2 = Standby/ Energy-
Saving Mode. The green and blue buttons will blink when the unit
is in standby mode. To power the unit on, press and hold down the
green but-ton (Power On) until the flashing green light turns to a
constant green light, then press the green button once more. Press
the blue button to activate the unit pulse.
Illustration 3 | Distributor Box
Open distributor box; use the blue wheel to set the
machine's operating time. The op-erating time can be
set anywhere from 1-7 minutes (7 minutes equaling a
total of 105 full cycles). Placed directly above the blue
wheel is a blue toggle-switch: the circular symbol
shows the number of full cycles se-lected by user; the
lightbulb symbol shows an infinite number of time-
cycles.
From left to right:
▪ FI-LS button releases in the event of a short-circuit
▪ Release-button T releases the FI-LS button
▪ LP8 = Cycle settings (output capaci-ty)
▪ 3 seconds = Suction/ 1.5 seconds = Standby/ 35
seconds = Complete cycles (may be adjusted)
▪ Electrical power surge protector
▪ Eltako (timer) should only be oper-ated by an
authorized C-ITRONE service technician.
Infringement and/or violation of this unit voids all
warranties and/or guarantees on this unit.
Illustration 4 | Filter
Maintenance should be performed on the C-Itrone 200/
300 unit at least every two years. Please make sure to
set up a maintenance appointment within the re-quired
time frame by emailing: [e-mail]
Please contact the email address above with any
questions or concerns regarding problems or
troubleshooting of this C200/C300 unit.
Per Requirement DGUV Regulation 3, a yearly
Inspection must be completed on units C200 and C300.
Illustration 5 | Switch for permanent vacuum.
Use the dial, pictured in the illustration, to turn on the
constant-suction function if needed during a treatment.

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4 TROUBLESHOOTING / MAINTENANCE
4.1 Cleaning/Repair
4.2 Cleaning and Maintenance
The filter MUST be cleaned after 5 (five) to 10 (ten)
sessions. A simple vacuum cleaner with nozzle may
be used to remove any and all dust or dirt particles
from filter. The paper filter MUST be replaced, at the
most, every two years. The assembly position for the
air filter can be viewed clearly once the air filter lid has
been removed. Take CAU-TION not to lose the seal
ring. Losing the seal ring will result in a complete loss
of suction capability.
Possible damage to the unit can occur if wet
horse/dog hair should come in contact with the paper
filter, causing the paper to become moist. A moist
paper filter will re-sult in the inability for the suction
pump to build suction.
Shouldthepaperfilterneedtobereplaced,makesure
to use ONLY original parts to avoid damaging the
suction pump or air filter.
Illustration | Air Filter
4.3 Disposal
5.1 Kundendienstadresse
C-itrone UG (Haftungsbeschränkt)
Ganghoferstr.1
86825 Bad Wörishofen - Germany
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.citrone.com
5.2
General
Neither the concept of equine-cupping, nor the
company C-ITRONE is recognised in the fields of
alternative medicine and DOES NOT count as a
means to a conventional medical certification.
All products from C-Itrone conform to the EG
compliance requirements and carry the official CE
symbol.
Revised October 2019. DO NOT THROW AWAY
OWNER’S MANUAL. Keep for reference.

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6 C-ITRONE C200/C300
EQUINE CUPPING THERAPY IN THE VETERINARY FIELD
//WE HAVE MADE IT OUR GOAL TO HELP HORSES ACHIEVE
PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND REACH THEIR GREATEST
POSSIBLE PEAK PERFORMANCE
WHY USE CUPPING THERAPY?
Cupping therapy is one of the oldest methods of therapy in the world,
stemming from ancient China and is still a very popular, traditional
Chinese method of therapy in today’s world.
Cupping therapy has a very holistic affect: the blood circulation is
stimulated, physical tension is dissolved and physical pain and
inflammation is reduced; cupping therapy can even stimulate the
body’s inner organs to regenerate and heal themselves.
There are many different techniques to cupping therapy.
Christian Danner has partnered with many renowned specialists to find the perfect technique when
it comes to equine cupping therapy. Together with his partners, Christian Danner has produced the
most modern equine cupping machine on the market-- a machine that allows the user to set the air
pressure on an individual basis, which provides each mounted glass cup with the perfect amount of
suction. The result is a wide range of benefits: increased blood flow circulation of the tissue,
stimulation ofthelymphflow,andstrengtheningofthe immunesystem,as wellasreductionofbodily
tension, inflammation and stiffness. The body’s ability to regenerate, or, self-healits innerorganscan
be stimulated through activating the horse’s nervous system and various reflex zones along the
horse’s back.
The initial goal of cupping therapy is to strengthen the body’s ability to heal itself, activate the immune
system, and stimulate the body’s natural detoxification process, bringing it to its healthiest and fittest
form. Cupping therapy also activates the reflex zones along the horse’s back which are all connected
to the inner organs through nerve cells. The elimination of physical pain and/or inflammation is
achieved by counteracting the pain with an imitated pain caused by the suction from the glass cups.
This ‘’imitated pain’’ causes the body to attack the site of the acute pain and encourages self healing,
resulting in the reduction or complete elimination of the physical pain or inflammation which was
previously there.
// IT ONLY TOOK THE FIRST COUPLE OF TREATMENTS FOR US TO SEE JUST HOW
BENEFICIAL AND EFFECTIVE CUPPING THERAPY IS ON HORSES.//

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7 FINDING THE NEURAL
POINTS ON A HORSE
7.1 Illustration
In top regions use
glasses H1 / H2 / H3
In lower regions use
glasses H4 / H5 / H6

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7 FINDING THE NEURAL
POINTS ON A HORSE
7.2 Cleaning/Repair
The graphic on the left illustrates the most important
points of stimulation on a horse. These points are
identical on both sides of the horse. Placing multiple
suction cups on the horse and using them all at the
same time is a very effective way to give the horse
an extensive therapeutictreatment.
The areas that are most important to treat are the
upperand lower back region as well as the shoulder
area and lumbar area.
The following aspects are also very important:
The HEAD-ZONE:
Head-zones can be found all over the horse’s body
and are located in the dermatomes-- the skin
segmentswhichextend transversely along the spine
in outgoing webs. Head-zones are responsible for
many inner organs’ ability to receive reflexive
connection. These reflexive connections allow pain
or inflammation, coming from an inner organ, to
surface at the skin areal, or head-zone. This is what
is referred to as ‘’transmitted pain.’’ Stimulating the
targetedareal can influence the innerorgantowhich
it is connected to in a very positive manner.
NECK AND SHOULDER:
Stimulating specific anatomical points helps release
endorphins into the blood circulation, which relaxes
the muscles and prevents muscle spasms.
Increased blood flow, an increase in the ability to
absorb nutrients, and an increase in microbial
metabolicproductremovalarejustsomeofthemany
benefits resulting from muscle relaxation.
LIMBS:
Therapeutic treatment on the horse’s limbs is a great
way to increase overall blood flow throughout the
body; it also increases the oxygen content in the
bloodstream and helps with the accumulation and
storage of carbon dioxide needed to support the
horse’s body tissue. This speeds up the body’s ability
to transport nutrients to damaged body tissue while
ridding itself of harmful metabolic toxins. Moreover,
newly developed fibers are exposed, and the pain
caused by sensitivity in the nerves is temporarily
removed.
BACK:
Cupping therapy is performed primarily along the
horse’s back. The reflex zones are found along the
horse’s spine and hold the connection to the horse’s
inner organs. Symptoms caused by the body’s
failure to function properly will showup on the site of
the malfunction. Hardening of the skin, thickening or
swelling of the skin, and indentations in the skin all
are indications that something is not right. Cupping
therapy, when used specifically along the back,
activates the inner organs, producing an immediate
positive result on the body’s ability to effectively
alleviate and improve skin symptoms.
MYOPATHY:
Cupping therapy can also be used as a holistic
approach for healing stress-induced myopathies-- or
muscle diseases. The first stages of muscle disease
will often come off as as muscle stiffness or muscle
cramping in the neck, shoulders, back and croup
area.
Targeted areal treatment can ease the pain incurred
frommuscle disease for long-periods oftime.
RECOMMENDED TREATMENT:
The general amount of time needed to treat each
individual zone of the horse’s body is 5 - 10 seconds
with the air pressure being set at a bar unit of 0.2 -
0.3. However, the airpressure may be set at a lower
bar unit, which will increase the amount of time it
takestocompletetheindividualbodyzones,upto20
seconds.Abarunitof0.7maybeusedwhentreating
the horse’s back. As a general rule, setting the unit
bar above the maximum 0.9 should be prohibited.
A total of 10 - 15 minutes should be allotted for
treating each side of the horse, with the complete
treatment of the horse’s whole body not lasting
longerthan 20 - 25 minutes.

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8 POSSIBLE SIDE
EFFECTS
INDICATIONS
INDICATIONS
Possible Areas for Treatment:
General aches and pains, and most importantly aches
and pains on the basis of Qi stagnation and blood
stagnation (tension, dislocation, sprains, herniation,
back problems, lumbago, etc.)
▪ Symptoms of blood stasis: Dolor (heat), Rubor
(pain), Calor (redness), and Tumor (swelling).
▪ Cramps or cold internal blood stagnation,
symptoms of an abnormally cold body temperature
▪ Fever, toxic heat or heat stroke, symptoms of an
abnormally hot body temperature
▪ Rheumatism,Arthritis(Bi-syndrome:windandother
complications)
▪ Digestive problems: Meteorism, Tenesmus
▪ Infection
▪ Common cold and flu
▪ Respiratory tract sicknesses
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Cupping therapy should not be used in the following
cases:
▪ near large blood vessels
▪ in the increased tendency to bleed, in blood
coagulation disorders, hemophilia (will induce
bleeding)
▪ pronounced anemia present, deficient in bodily
fluids (will induce bleeding)
▪ Edema (oedema)
▪ pregnancy
▪ skin lesions (Psoriasis, Neurodermitis)
▪ where scars or scar tissue is present
▪ Melanomas or any kind of skin eruption
▪ Eczema
▪ on injuries
▪ acute infection
▪ on foals, or on old and/or weak horses (no induced
bleeding)
RESIDUAL RISKS:
Usingtheequinecuppingmachineforanythingother
than its intended use can result in the following side
effects:
▪ circulatory disorders
▪ burn blisters
▪ skin reactions
Careful measures should be taken to ensure the
appropriate duration time foreach therapy session!
The average duration of a cupping therapy session
for humans is approx. 10 - 15 minutes. ‘’Cupping
therapy should not be seen as a self-treatment. It is
meant to be in the hands those who are certified
medical practitioners.’’
POSITIVE EFFECTS:
▪ eliminates muscle tension and muscle stiffness
▪ improves blood flow circulation
▪ reduces aches and pains
▪ improves the body’s lymph flow and ability to detox
▪ increasesoxygensupplyoftheskin,underneaththe
skin, and the connective tissue
▪ activates metabolic performance in cells
▪ strengthens the immune system
▪ activatesself-healing within the whole body
▪ activatesthe reflex zones (Head Zones) stimulating
the inner organs
▪ harmonizes the entire nervous system
▪ further supports the lymph flow in the removal of
harmful toxins
//THE HORSE’S BACK IS A VERY COMPLEX AND
SENSITIVE AREA OF THE BODY. PAIN IN THE
HORSE’S BACK CAN BE CAUSED BY MANY
DIFFERENT FACTORS STEMMING FROM ALL
DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE BODY.//

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9 HOW TO OPERATE
THE EQUIPMENT ON
THE ANIMAL
THE HORSE’S NECK AREA
Use theglass cups H2 and H3, with a
medium-sized diameter, to make the
experience comfortable for the horse in
the sensitive areas of his neck.
USE OF H3
Aftera short period of suction, place the
H3 cup directly on the hardened areafor
approx. 5 - 10 seconds, for an immediate
improvement of the lymph flow and
detoxification of the deeptissue.
THE LUMBAR REGION
Many pains and problems which arisein
the horse’s lower back, or lumbar region,
can be treated with cupping therapy, and
will usually be resolved, orgreatly
reduced, after a number of sessions.
H2 RECOMMENDATIONS
Especially designed forthe larger
surface areas of the lumbar region, the
H2 glass cup offers a middle-sized
diameter and the strongest of all
suction levels. Compatible with H1.
USE OF H4
The H4 glass cup is the smallest of
suction cups. Thetwo knobs, one
placed on each side of the cup, make
for easy handling and precise
placement and fitting of the cup on the
horse’s body.
LIMBS
Should the cupping machine be used on
the legs, set the bar unit low enough so
that the suction pressure is comfortable
for the horse. A resttime of 5 - 10
seconds in between each individual
cupping stroke is necessary.
USE OF H1
For the sensitive, larger regions on the
horse’s body, specifically in the upper
back area, it is recommended to use the
H1 glass cup. Withits diameter being the
largest, this cup is optimal for bringing out
the best results.
UPPER BACK
Many ofthe Head Zones can be found
along both sides of the horse’s back,
which consists of the back, the croup,
and the pelvic area. This region is key
for stimulating and activating the inner
organs to start the self-healing process.