Manage your pain when active or at rest TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATOR TENS USER’S MANUAL IN ENGLISH READ INSTRUCTIONS B E F O R E O P ERAT I N G
1 INTRODUCTION BEFORE USING THE STIMULATOR 1.1 1.2 1.3 Electro-Medic: 25 years of electrotherapy experience, a therapeutic option, state-of-the-art models Medical context. Usage and Benefits of Neurostimulation Safety measures. Indications, Contraindications, Precautions, Caution 2 INTRODUCING THE DEVICE 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Equipment and accessories Electrical specifications and Pre-Programmed Settings Control Pad Screen Display 3 INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Electrodes.
BEFORE USING THE STIMULATOR A CONCEPT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL INTRODUCTION 21 1.1 A therapeutic option that is medically recognized and applicable within a clinical environment, at home, and even, depending on the pain to treat, while engaging in everyday activities! 3 page Electro-Medic is the proud Canadian manufacturer of -TENS-, safe and efficient neurostimulator devices.
MANAGE YOUR PAIN WHEN ACTIVE OR AT REST MEDICAL CONTEXT TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION IS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN AND PRESCRIBED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation -TENS- depolarizes peripheral nerve fibres and is transmitted through electrodes placed on the body to reinforce the effectiveness of the natural pain control mechanisms.
1.3 SAFETY MEASURES INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, PRECAUTIONS, CAUTION Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation meets each user’s specific needs. This non-aggressive and drug-free technique is recognized for its lack of side effects under normal use conditions, moderate cost, the small size of the TENS device, and its ease of use. The -TENS- is compact and can be slipped into a pocket, making it easier to carry out daily activities.
CONTRAINDICATIONS • Cancer - absolute contraindication: wait until the end of the remission period for metastasis or circulatory cancer (leukemia). - local contraindication: wait until the end of the remission period for other types of cancer, under interdisciplinary supervision. • Cardiac pacemaker: absolute or local contraindication, to be used under interdisciplinary supervision with permission from the attending cardiologist.
PRECAUTIONS • Circulatory dysfonction : stimulation increases the metabolic demand, which may exceed the oxygen supply, thus increasing pain. This may even lead to tissue ischemia or necrosis. • Skin disease: resistance is decreased, increasing the risk of burns. • Active epiphyseal plate: risk of impairing bone growth. • Chest, heart, and lower abdominal area: risk of affecting normal heart function. • Communication disorder: risk of injury, misunderstanding of use; under interdisciplinary supervision.
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2.2 CHARACTERISTICS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS • 2 totally independent stimulation channels • Constant current for a load up to 1500 Ohms (Each program has a maximum output amplitude of 38 V) • Maximum current of one impulse per channel: 0-60 mA • Impulse duration: 40-350 Us• Impulse frequency: 1-160 Hz • All programs can be adjusted for the impulse frequency and duration • Power supply: 1 rechargeable Li-ion battery 3.
1 INCREASE Nova Increases the intensity of the left or right channel. Increase the intensity with caution and as prescribed. 2 DECREASE Decreases the intensity of the left or right channel. Deactivates lockout. P 1 US Hz 3 ON/OFF BUTTON Opens and closes the device in addition to halting stimulation at any time. 9 MR ALT MW CM C B MXF 2 4 PROGRAMS Choice of 14 preset programs for customized, effective, and safe treatment. channel 1. See no. 3.
12 1 1 PROGRAM LOCKED Program cannot be changed. 2 OPEN CIRCUIT Electrode disconnected. Other possible problem. 2 11 2 P 3 US Hz 3 PROGRAM Displays the selected program. • The left side displays the channel 1 program number • The right side displays the channel 2 program number 4 IMPULSE FREQUENCY • Up arrow: • Down arrow: high frequency low frequency 5 INTENSITY MR MW ALT C B 4 CM MXF 5 5 6 6 Channel intensity on a scaled bar.
C 3.1 A CONNECT THE WIRES TO THE -TENS- UNIT AT THE INPUT OF EACH CHANNEL CONNECT THE ELECTRODES TO THE WIRES INSTRUCTIONS For optimal and safe use, use only the accessories provided by Electro-Medic. Furthermore, proper adjustment of the device’s intensity and a gradual increase in levels will ensure the comfort, relief, and improvement you desire. We strongly advise you not to increase the levels too quickly.
3.2 See (3.5) DIFFERENT POSSIBLE MODULATION MODES and (3.6) PROGRAM SELECTION TABLE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS CHANGING A PROGRAM OR ITS DURATION LOCKING/UNLOCKING A PROGRAM CHANGE A PROGRAM A competent professional must approve the programmed settings according to your condition. Press the channel’s PR button to modify the settings until the desired program is displayed in section no. 3 on the screen to start the treatment.
3.3 INTENSITY LEVEL SETTING AND LOCKING ADJUSTMENT If you press and hold the up arrow , the intensity level increases faster. Conversely, if you press and hold the down arrow , the intensity level decreases faster. Caution: Always increase the intensity level gradually. LOCKOUT Depending on the level you want to set, press the up or down arrow. This security lockout symbol indicates that the keypad has been locked out.
In the conventional stimulation mode, the impulses are continuous with a fixed rate and width. B BURST In Burst mode, there are two impulse trains per second (2 Hz). MR 3.5 15 page DIFFERENT POSSIBLE MODULATION MODES C CONVENTIONAL STIMULATION MODULATED PULSE FREQUENCY The frequency decreases from 160 Hz to 65 Hz in 9 equal stages, then returns to the selected value in 9 stages. The total cycle time is 6 seconds.
TABLE OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMS PROGRAM PULSE FREQUENCY (Hz) PULSE DURATION (Us) TIMER (MIN) MODE FIXED P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 80 80 65-160 80 80-2 2 6-15 80 10 32-80 100 80 80 80 30 30 30 30 40 20 30 30 10 30 30 30 30 30 C MW MR ALT MXF (5 sec) B MR C C CM C C C C no no no no no no no no no no no no no no Conventional Modulated pulse duration Modulated pulse frequency Alternating channels Mixed frequency Burst Local blood flow stimulation Sensitive areas Nausea Combined modula
14 CUSTOMIZABLE PROGRAMS PROCEDURE CUSTOMIZING 1 FIRST STEP PROGRAMMING CHANNEL No. 1 • Press and hold the S button for 3 seconds. Channel no. 1 will flash • Using the up arrow or down arrow , on the left of the screen, scroll through the programs until the desired program appears on the screen • Choose the desired program for channel 1- C, B, MR, MW, CM, MXF • Press on S to confirm the program selected.
3.7 BATTERY BATTERY STATUS As displayed: 1/3 of the battery 2/3 of the battery 3/3 of the battery SERVICE LIFE BATTERY REPLACEMENT The typical service life of a Li-ion battery is approximately: • Three (3) years or • 300 charging cycles¹ Whichever comes first. Expect a service life of three (3) years for batteries that do not complete the charging cycle process. ¹ A charge cycle represents a complete discharge followed by a complete recharge of the battery.
THE PATIENT IS THE INTENDED OPERATOR Indicator colours and their meaning CAUTION! • Use only Electro-Medic rechargeable Li-ion batteries • NEVER reverse the (+) and (-) terminals when connecting, and avoid any contact between the Li-ion batteries and metal objects (necklaces, hairpins, etc.
TIME TO RECHARGE • A Li-ion battery requires approximately 3.5 hours to recharge. LI-ION BATTERY • Voltage limited to 4.2 V • Rechargeable 3.7 V/600 mAh Li-ion battery ADAPTOR SAFETY CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRO-MEDIC EQUIPMENT Protection against electrical overload Applied part • 100-240 V 50-60 Hz, 1.2 A CAUTION • This equipment must not be connected with an adaptor other than that supplied with the Electro-Medic equipment.
LI-ION BATTERY ADAPTOR • Voltage limited to 4.2 V • Rechargeable 3.7 V/600 mAh Li-ion battery • 100-240 V 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A SAFETY MEASURES • Do not short-circuit the device • Do not expose the device to high temperatures • Use only the specifically recommended charger CLASSIFICATIONS CLASS II DEVICE WITHOUT TYPE BF APPLIED PARTS NOT SUITABLE FOR: The adaptor is 2MOPP equipment under 60601-1-1 Equipment approval is valid if used in combination with the adaptor supplied with this equipment.
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4 5 MAINTENANCE WARRANTY DEVICE Electro-Medic, the manufacturer, certifies that the -TENSNOVA product is free of material and manufacturing defects at the time of delivery. ELECTRODES When signs of damage appear, replace the electrodes as recommended in section (3.
page 6 24 DOCUMENT HISTORY CONCEIVED BY ELECTRO-MEDIC 650 Industriel blvd suite 100 Blainville Qc Canada J7C 5Y7 1 855 230 6334 info@electromedic.ca For any other information regarding the use of your Electro-Medic -TENS- device, please contact your authorized distributor.
LEGEND Read the instruction manual before using the stimulator Type BF Equipment - Type BF insulated (floating) unit Dispose of the device, batteries, and accessories in compliance with applicable recycling standards Class II Equipment Alternating current Direct current IP Rating Serial number Manufacturer Manual version 5.0 Sofware Version 5.
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