<p>The Comfortmax Thermax System provides controlled hot or cold therapy for extended periods while being lightweight, portable and easy-to-use. The Thermax Cold Therapy unit is and invigorating, innovative and soothing alternative to using ice packs for relieving pain and reducing inflammation caused by fatigue ,injury, or surgery. By utilizing an ice water reservoir with a robust, long lasting, pump to circulate water through a specially made form fitting bladder, to safely and reliably pump cold water to the affected area for long lasting relief. The Thermax Cold Therapy unit utilizes a clear body, 10” on all sides, which will easily allow you to not only feel but see when the unit needs additional ice. While the pad is 11” long by 12.5” wide with a 9” hose, and is designed to conform to a variety of areas including the back, knee, ankle and elbow. The unit utilizes a 10” long power cord so it will easily reach to a place where you can be comfortable, and has an easy to use push button lid which seals tightly to avoid spills with a rigid handle for easy transportation. When used properly this system can provide up to 5 hours of sufficient cold therapy because we know when pain rears its ugly head the last thing you want, is an interruption in relief. We recommend before turning on the system: Connect the pad Fill the unit with ice then top it off to the fill line with cold tap water. Once the unit is full, place the pad lower than the reservoir, plug it in and turn on the switch. The unit may take a while to pump water through the pad until it fills completely and removes the air from the lines. This is normal. For best results place the reservoir away from any heat sources. We have also provided a hook on either side of the unit to store the 56” hose safely and conveniently around the unit when not in use. Do not lay on the pad as this will stop the flow of water through it reducing cooling capacity and straining the pump.</p>