Thermotex Far Infrared 12 Pad Equine Blanket Therapy System

The Thermotex far infrared equine blanket addresses may clinical disorders including myositis and horse tying up. It is the best topical heat equine therapy system on the market.

Please read the following instructions carefully for proper use of your Thermotex far infrared equine blanket.

General Step by Step Guidelines:

Ensure the horse is tethered before using the Thermotex far infrared equine blanket.
Secure the extension cord above and behind the horse.
The far infrared energy radiates from only one side of the heater. Place the non-padded side of the heater (the side with the Thermotex company stamp and instructions inside the outer cover) towards your horse’s body. The padded side does not heat.
The far infrared equine blanket has a three-position switch – low – off – high. We recommend starting each treatment on the high setting for the first 15 minutes and then changing to the low setting for the remainder of the treatment.
Use the far infrared therapy blanket for a minimum of 30 – 45 minutes (longer if desired). Regular use of the Thermotex therapy blanket will significantly reduce inflammation and lactic acid build up.
The horse will usually sweat with the first session, especially in areas that are sore. After approximately one week of use (for 1/2 hour per day) sweat areas will reduce in size as soreness is relieved.
If you are using the Thermotex far infrared equine blanket for a pre-event or pre-race warm up, it is most beneficial if used within four hours of the event or race.
If the horse has been given the diuretic Lasix, apply the infrared equine blanket after administering Lasix. The Thermotex blanket has a diuretic effect and should not be used prior to taking Lasix.
Check with your veterinarian if your horse is on any prescription drugs, to ensure there is no drug interaction with far infrared energy.
Ask your veterinarian when infrared therapy can be initiated if your horse has a recent (acute) joint injury or has a joint or joints that are chronically hot and swollen. Vigorous heating is strictly contraindicated with enclosed infections such as dental, joints or other tissues.

YOU WILL NOTICE:

Dramatic improvement in the mood and temperament of the horse as soreness is decreased.
Increased urination – the far infrared heat increases blood flow which in turn increases kidney function.
Injury recovery time is decreased - due to increased blood flow.

THERMOTEX equine blanket is a deep-penetrating far infrared therapeutic pain relief system different from all other types of therapeutic products on the market today. It is used:

FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF OF PAIN resulting from inflammation of the joints, tendons, and tissues, associated with conditions such as suspensories, buck shins, pharyngitis, washing out, arthritis, sinus, etc.
FOR THE RELIEF OF STIFFNESS AND PAIN resulting from lactic acid build up in muscles and from pain and discomfort of strains and sprains.
FOR THE RELIEF OF PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH STRESS due to bleeding in the lungs.

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If you have questions not answered in these instructions, please phone 1-800-975-0253.

CAUTION: Do not use any ointments or liniments under the Thermotex far infrared therapy blanket. It is not necessary and may cause scalding due to the abrasive and irritant nature of some ointments and liniments.

DANGER – Use this product in accordance with the following instructions to reduce the risk of burns, electric shock and fire:

DO NOT plug in and leave unattended.
CHECK HIDE under blanket frequently to ensure there is no burning or irritation.
DO NOT use liniment, ointment or salve when using this product.
THERMOTEX far infrared therapy blankets do not cause dehydration of body fluids.
NEVER use device without outer cover in place.
DO NOT immerse your Thermotex far infrared therapy blanket in water or any other liquid.
REMOVE the infrared heating elements and wiring harness before cleaning outer cover.
WASH cover ONLY with mild detergent and cold water in an oversized machine, on a gental cycle and HANG to dry. If you iron, use a low setting.
DO NOT BLEACH.
WHEN NOT IN USE, store your Thermotex far infrared blanket in a clean dry place, out of reach of mice. Hanging it unfolded in a tack room is best.
PERIODICALLY examine the inner cover (white PVC). Return the blanket for repair if the inner covering shows any sign of deterioration.
DO NOT fasten this device in place with pins or other metallic means.
DO NOT fold or bend the heating elements in the far infrared blanket.
NEVER use the electrical cord as a handle.
CROSS TIE your horse before beginning a far infrared treatment.

NOTE: This is a guideline only and not intended to replace a veterinarian's advice. Please contact your veterinarian if your horse's condition worsen.