AE ArcEquine User manual

ArcEquine

User Manual

What Is ArcEquine?

ArcEquine is a drug free, non-invasive sub-sensory treatment device, which uses microcurrent

technology. Microcurrent technology works systemically at cellular level. It does not matter where

on the body the current is introduced, it will always ‘go’ to wherever the problem (injury/pain) is.

What Can ArcEquine Do For Your Horse?

• Facilitates the rapid repair of tissues, including tendons, ligaments, bone fractures and wounds,

often with little or no scar tissue

• Pre-existing scar tissue, both internal and external, no matter how chronic, is often replaced

by original tissue

• Promotes effective dispersal and elimination of swelling, bruising, inflammation, pain and

lactic acid

• Use before, on the way to, during, and on the way home from competition days to help the

horse remain calm, disperse lactic acid, and deal effectively with micro-tears in the tissues

• ArcEquine is equally effective for prevention and maintenance as it is for repair and restoration

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Contents

1 What is ArcEquine?

What can ArcEquine do for your horse?

2 How does ArcEquine work?

Some conditions ArcEquine has been successfully used for

3 Quick start guide

4/5 What is in the box

6 How to turn the Delivery Unit ON

How to turn the Delivery Unit OFF

Audible Beep Alert

7 How to know if there is sufficient charge

8 Charging the Delivery Unit

9 Positioning the Leg Strap and Delivery Unit

10 Selecting the Treatment Option

Programming the Delivery Unit

Activating the Treatment Option

11 Guide to Treatment Options

12/13 Recommended Rehabilitation Regime

14 Troubleshooting

Important information

15 Please note

Warranty

Disclaimers

16 Testimonials

Quick Start Guide

1 Make sure you have received everything in the box (Page 4/5)

2 Attach the carbon rubber ArcPads to the leg strap using the press studs

3 Secure and connect the Delivery Unit to the leg strap using the elasticated bands

(Page 6)

4 Turn the Delivery Unit ON (Page 6)

5 Make sure your Delivery Unit has sufficient charge (Page 7)

6 Select desired Treatment Option (Page 10)

7 Add a small amount of AE Gel onto each carbon rubber ArcPad

8 Attach leg strap containing the Delivery Unit to the leg, ensuring the spine of the

strap runs vertically along the side of the cannon bone

(Page 9)

9 Activate Treatment Option (Page 10)

10 Check for successful connectivity (Page 10)

11 Do not over tighten the elasticated Velcro straps

12 To protect the Delivery Unit, we advise that you cover loosely with a stable bandage

or boot

Actions 1-7 can be completed before entering the stable/approaching the horse

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How Does ArcEquine Work?

When there is tissue damage and inflammation, the electrical signals between the affected cells

are often impaired, which affects normal cellular activity. Microcurrent technology utilises minute

electrical currents, measured in millionths of an amp (microamps) that dramatically increase ATP

(energy) production in the cells. This significantly speeds up the rate of healing and tissue repair,

often with little or no scar tissue.

Some Conditions ArcEquine Has Been Successfully Used For:

• Abscesses

• Arthritis

• Behavioural Issues

• Bone Spavin

• Bursitis

• Inflammation

• Navicular

• Pain

• Sacroiliac

• Sarcoids

• Suspensory Ligament Injury (Suspensory Desmitis)

• Tendons (Deep Digital Flexor Tendon)

• Wounds

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Delivery Unit

Leg strap

Plug charger

Conductive gel

User manual

Carbon rubber

ArcPads

arcpads arcpads

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What Is In The Box?

1 x Delivery Unit

1 x Plug charger

1 x User manual

1 x Leg strap with press studs

2 x Carbon rubber ArcPads

1 x Conductive gel (250ml)

The Leg Strap:

The leg strap has been specifically designed for durability, comfort and connectivity. It can be

lightly brushed after each use but should not come into contact with water.

The Carbon Rubber ArcPads:

The carbon rubber ArcPads are robust and durable. They are fixed to the leg strap using press

studs and can be wiped clean with warm water after each use.

The AE Gel:

Our conductive gel has been specifically formulated for use with ArcEquine. The contents comply

with all equine and veterinary regulations and requirements. Use of this gel enables electrical

connectivity from the carbon rubber ArcPads, through the hair, to the skin of the horse. This gel

does not contain Propylene Glycol.

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Treatment Option indicators LEDs 1 – 4

How To Turn The Delivery Unit ON

Press and hold the left-hand button until it beeps, then release. Once the battery charge indication

has been shown (3 seconds) the left-hand button will light either green or red/amber.

Green: Indicates the Delivery Unit has sufficient battery to deliver the next Treatment Option

Red/Amber: Indicates the Delivery Unit needs charging.

How To Turn The Delivery Unit OFF

Press and hold the left-hand button. After a couple of seconds you will hear a confirmation beep,

then release. All the lights will then turn off.

Audible Beep Alert

The Delivery Unit is supplied with the audible beep alert ON.

Turning Audible Beep Alert ON/OFF:

• Ensure the delivery unit is turned ON

• Press and hold both buttons at the same time

• After 3 seconds you will hear 3 short beeps

High-High-High = Audible Beep Alert Enabled

High-High-Low = Audible Beep Alert Disabled

How To Know If There Is Sufficient Charge

When the Delivery Unit is turned ON, the Treatment

Option indication LEDs (1-4) will momentarily flash

Green and Red to show that they are functioning

correctly. They will then change to battery strength

indication mode.

100% charge

75% charge approx

50% charge approx

25% charge or less.

To be recharged after next Delivery Period

After 3 seconds, all LEDs will switch OFF, and the

LED (1-4) indicating the last Treatment Option

delivered will show constant amber/red.

The Delivery Unit is now ready for activation.

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Charging Status

Insert the lead of the Plug charger into the base of the Delivery Unit, insert the charger into the

wall socket, and switch ON.

When the wall socket is switched ON you will hear two short “beeps”, and the charging process

will begin

The battery charge status depends on the colour of the left hand button and the LEDs –

see illustration below:

■ ■ ■ ■ charging first quarter (Left button flashing red)

■ ■ ■ ■ charging second quarter (Left button flashing red)

■■■ ■ charging third quarter (Left button flashing red)

■■■■ charging fourth quarter (Left button flashing red)

■■■■ charging complete. Remain flashing for 5 minutes (Left Button flashing Green)

■ ■ ■ ■ Complete. All lights out, just the Left button flashing Green (until power

disconnected, then goes to sleep)

When the Delivery Unit is unplugged you will hear a single “beep”.

** Important **

Please charge fully upon receipt. Typically, a full charge will take between 4-5 hours, but may

be longer or shorter depending on various conditions.

Position The Leg Strap

And Delivery Unit:

• Attach the leg strap with the

Delivery Unit positioned to the

outside of the cannon bone

• Do not strap to an injured leg

• Do not overtighten

• Rotate the leg strap between

sound legs each day

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Selecting The Treatment Option

First choose the Treatment Option you wish

to deliver

(see guide on Page 8).

If you are not treating a specific injury/

condition but using the ArcEquine as part of

a prevention/maintenance regime, we

recommend that you first go through the

‘Initial 6 week Protocol’.

Programming The Delivery Unit

At the top of the Delivery Unit there are four

Treatment Option indicator LEDs. To select

your Treatment Option, press and release the

left-hand button and cycle through the LEDs

until the chosen Treatment Option is

illuminated.

As the Treatment Option is selected you will

hear a sequence of short, sharp beeps. The

number of beeps indicates the Treatment

Option number selected.

For example: 3 beeps = Treatment Option 3.

When the Delivery unit is switched ON, the

red/amber LED will indicate the last

Treatment Option delivered.

Activating The Treatment Option

Once the desired Treatment Option has been

selected, press and release the right-hand

button once. There will be an audible “beep”

and the Delivery Unit will begin delivery of a

3hour Treatment Option.

Once activated, the left-hand button will turn

off, and the right-hand button and Treatment

Option indicator LED will turn either:

Green: To indicate complete connectivity

Red: To indicate no connectivity at one or

more of the carbon rubber ArcPads, or the

connector from the strap has become

detached from the bottom of the Delivery

Unit.

After 30 seconds the Delivery Unit will go

into energy saving mode. The right-hand

button will turn off and the Treatment Option

indicator LED will begin to flash (Green) and

continue to do so throughout the delivery

period.

Treatment Treatment Treatment Treatment

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4

Initial 6 week Week 1 Weeks 2 and 3 Weeks 4, 5

Protocol and 6

Wound/ Week 1* Weeks 2 and 3 Weeks 4, 5

Tissue Repair and 6

Pain 3 weeks

Boost 3 weeks

Immune System

Eliminate Lactic Acid 3 weeks

Psychological Trauma 3 weeks

Undiagnosed 3 weeks

Lameness

Behavioural Problems 3 weeks

Competition Travelling to Between rounds/ Travelling home

an event After cross country from an event

Maintenance and 1 weekend

Prevention every month

*or until sound at walk, whichever is the longer. If there are associated behavioural issues, or if

there is a history of psychological trauma or significant physical trauma, please extend Phase 1

for a total of 3 weeks.

Please note, no two horses respond at the same rate, therefore timings shown serve only as a

guide and after completion of selected Treatment Option, it may be necessary to reassess and

repeat. This will not cause any harm, as you cannot overuse the ArcEquine.

Guide to Treatment Options

Each Treatment Option lasts 3 hours and should be repeated daily throughout the course of the

Treatment Protocol. The Delivery Unit will turn itself OFF after 3 hours.

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Recommended Rehabilitation Regime

It has been found that combining the use of the ArcEquine with a progressive and dynamic

rehabilitation programme enhances the effectiveness of Microcurrent Technology, especially where

there is tissue damage. This not only helps to speed regenerative repair, but also ensures a far

better outcome.

The following is a template, with timings shown serving only as a guide. It may be necessary to

reassess and repeat at each stage.

During Rehabilitation:

• Straight lines only

• On a good, firm surface

• No circles, poles, lunging etc

• No pinching or squeezing of any tendon, ligament etc

• No testing (flexion etc)

Recommended Rehabilitation Regime

Whilst on Treatment Option 1:

for 1 week or until the horse is sound at walk, whichever is the longer:

• No work

• Box rest (unless already turned out)

• Plenty of TLC

Whilst on Treatment Options 2 and 3:

Day Minutes Exercise

1 -3 15 Walk in hand

4 - 6 20

7 - 9 25

10 - 17 30

18 - 20 15 Walk under saddle

21 - 23 20

24 - 26 25

27 - 34 30

35 - 37 15 Walk and trot under saddle

38 - 40 20

41 - 43 25

44 - 51 30

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Troubleshooting

If the Treatment Option indicator LED has changed from green to red during the treatment and:

1) The right-hand button has lit up red:

This indicates a loss of connectivity. Either the lead has become disconnected from the bottom of

the Delivery Unit or one, or both, of the carbon rubber ArcPads are not making a good enough

connection to the skin to complete the circuit. Consider applying more gel.

2) The left-hand button has lit up red:

This indicates that there is insufficient power in the battery to complete delivery of the selected

Treatment Option. Please charge the unit until fully charged.

Should you require any assistance, contact: enquiries@arc-family.com

Important Information:

• Use of ArcEquine is in addition to, and in no way a substitute for your existing veterinary policy

and practice

• Protect your ArcEquine Delivery Unit and leg strap from wet and damp conditions. It is not

waterproof.

• The use of Microcurrent Technology can cause some dehydration. Please ensure your horse

always has access to clean fresh water when using the ArcEquine Unit

• A PDF of this manual along with further information is available on our website:

www.arcequine.com

Please Note:

Some horses with very thin/fair skin may, after prolonged use, develop a sensitivity reaction,

manifesting in a ‘rub’ type condition and even some loss of hair.

In order to prevent this, we make the following recommendations:

• Do not over tighten the elasticated Velcro straps. The carbon rubber ArcPads, plus AE gel

are extremely sensitive so no pressure is required to maintain a good contact

• Do not use for more than 3 hours in any single session

• Do not cover any injury with the leg strap/bandage

• Rotate the leg strap between sound legs each day

Warranty

ArcEquine offers a 2-year warranty from the date of your purchase of the ArcEquine Delivery

Unit.

Please note, failure to use genuine ArcEquine consumables, or the transfer of ownership to

another will invalidate any warranties.

Disclaimers

Users are responsible for the full reading and understanding of this User manual, and correct

and complete application of the User manual instructions.

ArcEquine is only for use specifically as directed on horses.

Notes: Notes:

enquiries@arc-family.com

www.arc-family.com

Testimonials

Richard Davison – Olympic Dressage Rider & International Trainer

“ArcEquine plays an important role in my competition horse management regime,

especially in injury prevention and accelerating recovery after training and competitions”.

Lucinda Fredericks – International Event Rider

“I love ArcEquine; it definitely speeds up recovery times for my horses and can be used to

treat many injuries and other health issues”.

Andre La Conte – International Dressage rider & Trainer

“ArcEquine REALLY works!!!”

Francis Whittington – Professional Rider & National Eventing Champion 2014

“ArcEquine enables our horses to be fit and well the day after an event as they were the

day before”

Kelsey Briggs – Professional Event Rider, Trainer & Equine Massage Therapist

“When my upper level eventer, Pirate, broke his neck last year, he was never supposed to

be ridden again. With the help of ArcEquine, he has defied the odds and made a

successful return to the upper levels and feels better than ever !”

Lena Pearson-Wood – Equine & Human Physiotherapist, Livery Yard Owner &

Chief Instructor of Romney Marsh Pony Club

“I’ve been involved with ArcEquine since 2006 and alongside rehabilitation work it is an

amazing tool”

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