New Here! Hello! Need advice on new xpole please.

Hello! I'm new to the poling world. I took my first class at the beginning of January and I'm hooked. I ordered an xpole xpert chrome 45mm after much research and I would like to know if there is anything I need to know before using it? I read to wipe it down with a soft cloth, but anything else? Also, my first poling class left my upper body sore for 4 days. When I went back I somehow hurt my triceps (?) on my right dominant arm during the first five minutes. It's been almost a week and my shoulders/back/arms still sort of hurt. I thought I was in pretty good shape. I've been strength training for a year and I do Insanity combined with a few other workouts. Pole kicked my arse though! I'm eager to get back on it, but I don't want to hurt myself. I'm not sure what I did, but I don't think it should be hurting this long. Bummer!