HoMedics MW-BHC1 User manual

™
MW-BHC1/MW-BHC2
Hot & Cold
Therapy
with the Power
of Magnets:
Back Support

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Magnetic Wave™ Therapy
WARNING
HoMedics Magnetic Wave™ therapy is a NON-MEDICAL method for
the treatment of pain. If you suffer from an injury or an ailment,
consult a physician for proper medical advice. This product should
never be used as a replacement for professional medical treatment.
Some individuals may be sensitive to the neoprene or adhesives used
in this product. If soreness or rash occurs discontinue use immediately
and consult your physician. Do not wear while sleeping. If problem
persists, consult your physician.
Caution
• If at any time soreness, rash, or an increase in pain occurs,
discontinue use and consult your physician.
• Only use this product for its intended purposes as described
in the manual.
• Do not use this product over an open wound.
• Do not use this product while using transdermal drug delivery
skin patches.
• Individuals using pacemakers or insulin pumps should never use
this product.
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Children should not use or play with this product.
• Do not machine-wash magnets.
• Magnets should be kept at least six inches away from electronic
devices, computers, TVs, video equipment and tapes.
• Keep out of direct contact with credit cards and other cards that
have a magnetic strip. Should the magnet come in contact with
your card, it may demagnetize and render your card invalid.
Experience Hot & Cold Therapy with the
Power of Magnets.
Thank you for purchasing this HoMedics TheraP product.
This product is part of a complete line of advanced
at-home systems to promote healing and relieve pain.
This product, like the entire TheraP line, is made with
high quality craftsmanship to provide you with years of
dependable service. We hope that you will find it to be
the finest product of its kind.
A Non-Invasive Treatment for Pain
Hot Therapy:
• For periodic treatment of aches and pains.
Cold Therapy:
• For periodic treatment of injuries such as strains,
sprains, and bruises.
Magnetic Wave Therapy:
• Studies have shown that magnets may be an effective
therapy for enhancing the relief of pain.

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Washing
Remove gel insert before washing. Hand wash; line dry.
Instructions for Use
Cold Therapy
Place gel insert in freezer for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve
optimal temperature and performance. Insert will remain flexible
even when frozen. Remove from freezer and insert in pocket of
back wrap.
Heat Therapy
Stovetop
1. Bring water to a boil and remove from heat.
2. Place gel insert in hot water for 1 minute. Do not boil
insert directly.
3. Remove insert using tongs. Use caution as the insert will
be very hot.
4. Test temperature of insert by placing it on the underside of your
wrist. If insert is too hot, allow it to cool before using. If it is not hot
enough, continue heating in 1 minute intervals until desired
temperature is reached.
5. Place gel insert in pocket of back wrap.
Microwave
1. Heat water in microwaveable container on high setting for
3 minutes. This is based on a 600 watt microwave. Use a
minimum of 16 ounces of water. Heating times may vary. Follow
all precautions and recommendations found in your microwave
oven instruction manual with respect to the heating of water. Do
not insert gel pack directly into microwave as this may cause
damage to the seal. After heating, let water stand in microwave
for thirty seconds before moving it or inserting the gel pack.
Hot & Cold Therapy
WARNING
Heated gel insert may cause serious burns if too hot. Do not
use over sensitive skin or where there is poor circulation. The
unattended use of heat by children or incapacitated persons
may be dangerous.
Caution
• Do not use this product for more than 20 minutes at a time on
the affected area.
• Consult a physician prior to use.
• If contents of gel insert come in contact with eyes, flush eyes with
water. Contact a physician if irritation persists.
• Never apply gel insert directly to skin. If gel insert is
uncomfortable during use, remove it immediately.
• Do not use gel insert with sport creams, balms, liniments or
lotions.
• Children should not use or play with gel insert.
• Do not insert gel pack directly into microwave as this may cause
damage to the seal.
• Use heat pack carefully, may cause severe burns.
• This product, while non-toxic, is not intended for ingestion.
If contents are swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Consult
a physician.
• Do not use hot/cold packs over skin areas with less than
normal sensitivity.
• Do not use heated gel insert on parts of body where there is
swelling, redness or immediately after an injury. Cold therapy is
recommended for these conditions.
• Do not use gel insert over open wounds.

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2. Place gel insert in hot water for 1 minute.
3. Remove insert using tongs. Use caution as the insert will
be very hot.
4. Test temperature of insert by placing it on the underside of your
wrist. If insert is too hot, allow it to cool before using. If it is not
hot enough, continue heating in 1 minute intervals until desired
temperature is reached.
5. Place gel insert into pocket of wrap.
Fitting Instructions
Back wrap has two “belts” to provide a secure fit. The inner belt is
larger, while the outer belt is smaller and more elastic. Wrap is best
fitted while standing. Wrap is most effective when used directly
against skin, but it may also be worn over clothing. Inside of wrap
should face body.
1. Wrap inner belt around your back and secure with fastening
material. Make sure outer belt has not been fastened to outside
of inner belt, as this will affect the fit. When fastened, inner belt
should fit comfortably and securely without restricting breathing
or circulation.
2. Bring one side of outer belt around and stretch firmly over
stomach. Attach fastener. Repeat with remaining side.
CONVENIENT HOOK &
LOOP CLOSURES
For quick and easy
fastening
DURABLE ELASTIC
ADJUSTMENTS
Allow for customized
applications and fit
16 POWERFUL NEODYMIUM
(NDFEB) MAGNETS
Strategically placed to ensure
maximum effectiveness.
PREMIUM QUALITY NEOPRENE
Retains natural body heat while helping
to compress the injured area.
Two sizes fit most waists:
Small/Medium for 24”-34” waists
Large/X-large for 35”-48” waists.
DURABLE, QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
FOR YEARS OF DEPENDABLE USE
COMFORTABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN
Wear it right under your clothes.
Slips easily into wrap pocket.
GEL PACK

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