AccuRelief ACRL-3100 User manual

Dual 3-in-1
Electrotherapy Pain Relief
User Manual
Model ACRL-3100
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This manual is valid for the Dual 3-in-1 Electrotherapy Pain Relief ACRL-3100
This instruction manual is published by Compass Health Brands.
Compass Health Brands reserves the right to improve and amend it at any time
without prior notice. Amendments may however be published in new editions of this manual.
The device complies with all the standards relating to Class ll electrical medical
devices and to devices which use electrical stimulation for use at home.
All Rights Reserved Rev. V1.0 © 2018
Conformity to safety standards Compass Health Brands declares that
the device complies with following normative documents:
IEC60601-1, IEC60601-1-2, I EC60601-2-10, IEC62366, IEC60601-1-11
ISO10993-5, ISO10993-10, ISO10993-1, ISO14971
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .........................................................................................................................4
How TENS works for pain relief ..........................................................................................5
How EMS works for muscle stimulation ..............................................................................6
Important safety precautions and warnings ........................................................................7
Package contents ..............................................................................................................14
Know your device ..............................................................................................................15
Charging ............................................................................................................................18
Easy steps to get started with your therapy with electrode pads ....................................19
Electrode Placement Guide ..............................................................................................21
Cleaning and storage ........................................................................................................25
Specications .....................................................................................................................27
How to control and reduce your pain ...............................................................................28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................30
Product/Battery disposal ...................................................................................................32
Glossary of symbols ...........................................................................................................32
Important information regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ..........................33
Warranty ............................................................................................................................39
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applied to normal, healthy, dry and clean
skin of adult patients. It is designed to be
used at home.
The package contains the following
components:
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Dual 3-in-1
ACRL-3100 for your pain relief solution.
In order to use the product safely, read the
complete manual carefully before using the
device for the rst time.
Keep this instruction manual in a convenient
place or store with the product for future
reference.
Indications for use:
nTENS is designed to be used for
temporary relief of pain associated with sore
and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist,
back, neck, upper extremities (arm) and
lower extremities (leg) due to strain from
exercise or normal household work activities.
nEMS is designed to be used to stimulate
healthy muscles in order to improve and
facilitate muscle performance. It should be
No. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
ARemote control 1PC
BElectrode Pad (2 in x 2 in) 4PCS
CInstruction manual 1PC
DQuick Start Guide 1PC
EAAA Batteries 2PC
What is it?
The Dual 3-in-1 ACRL-3100 is a dual output
channel TENS machine and highly effective in
temporarily relieving minor pain. TENS therapy
is now regularly recommended by doctors,
physiotherapists and pharmacists throughout
the world.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
(TENS) is a noninvasive, drug-free method
of controlling pain. TENS uses tiny electrical
impulses sent through the skin to nerves
to modify your pain receptors. TENS does
not cure any physiological problem; it only
helps control the pain. TENS does not work
for everyone; however, in most patients it is
effective in temporarily reducing or eliminating
the pain, allowing for a return to normal
activity.
HOW TENS WORKS FOR PAIN RELIEF
How TENS works?
Scientific theory suggests that electrical
stimulation therapy may work in several ways:
nThe gentle electrical pulses move through
the skin to nearby nerves to block or shut
out the pain message from ever reaching the
brain from the source of the pain.
nThe gentle electrical pulses increase the
production of the body’s natural pain killer,
such as endorphins.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
DANGER Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury and
equipment damage.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury
to the user or patient or damage to the
device or other property.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
It is important that you read all the warning and precautions included in this manual. They
are intended to keep you safe, prevent injury and avoid a situation that could result in
damage to the product.
DANGER This product MUST NOT
be used in combination with the
following medical devices:
nInternally transplanted electronic
medical devices, such as
pacemakers.
nElectronic life-support equipment,
such as respirators.
nElectronic medical devices attached to the
body, such as electrocardiographs.
nConsult with your physician before using
this device, as it may cause lethal rhythm
disturbances in certain susceptible
individuals.
What is it?
Electrical Muscle Stimulation works by sending
electronic pulses to the muscle needing
treatment, causing the muscle to exercise
passively. It is a therapy derived from the
square waveform (ladder - shaped). Through
the square wave pattern, it is able to work
directly on muscle motor neurons. This therapy
has low frequency, and in conjunction with the
square wave pattern, allows direct work on
muscle groupings.
How EMS works?
EMS sends comfortable impulses through
the skin that stimulates the nerves in the
treatment area. When the muscle receives
this signal it contracts as if the brain has
sent the signal itself. As the signal strength
increases, the muscle flexes as in physical
HOW EMS WORKS FOR MUSCLE STIMULATION
exercise. When the pulse ceases, the muscle
relaxes and the cycle is repeated. The goal
of electrical muscle stimulation is to achieve
contractions or vibrations in the muscles.
Normal muscular activity is controlled by the
central and peripheral nervous systems, which
transmit electrical signals to the muscles. EMS
works similarly but uses an external source (the
electrode device) with electrode pads attached
to the skin for transmitting electrical impulses
into the body. The impulses stimulate the
nerves to send signals to a specifically targeted
muscle, which reacts by contracting, just as it
does with normal muscular activity.
How MASSAGE works?
The massage stimulation program is a type of
low level EMS used to loosen tight muscles. Its
main function is to mimic manual massage to
promote relaxation and reduce muscle tension.
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stimulation during pregnancy has not been
established.
nChildren or infants. The device has not been
evaluated for pediatric use.
nPersons incapable of expressing their
thoughts or intentions.
DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE DURING
THESE ACTIVITIES:
nWhen in the bath or shower.
nWhile sleeping.
nWhile driving, operating machinery, or
during any activity in which electrical
stimulation can put you at risk for injury.
WARNING
PAIN MANAGEMENT WARNINGS
nIf you have had medical or physical
treatment for your pain, consult with your
physician before using this device.
WARNING DO NOT USE
THIS DEVICE UNDER THESE
CONDITIONS:
nOn open wounds or rashes, or over swollen,
red, infected, or inamed areas or skin
eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis,
varicose veins); or on top of, or in proximity
to, cancerous lesions.
nOver areas of skin that lack normal sensation.
nWhile the user is connected to high-
frequency surgical equipment. It may
cause burn injuries on the skin under the
electrodes, as well as problems with the
stimulator.
nIn the vicinity of shortwave or microwave
therapy equipment. This may affect the
output power of the product.
DO NOT USE ON THESE INDIVIDUALS:
nPregnant women. The safety of electrical
nIf your pain does not improve, becomes
seriously chronic or severe, or continues for
more than ve days, stop using the device
and consult with your physician.
nThe mere existence of pain functions as
a very important warning telling us that
something is wrong. Therefore, if you
suffer from any serious illness, consult
your physician in order to conrm that it is
advisable for you to use this product.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
REGARDING THE Electrode pads
nApply pads to normal, healthy, clean, dry
skin (of adult patients). It may otherwise
disrupt the healing process.
nIf you experience any skin irritation or
redness after a session, DO NOT continue
therapy on that area of the skin.
nPads SHOULD NOT touch each other when
placed onto your skin.
nPads MUST be placed at least 2 inches
apart, no more than 6 inches apart.
DANGER
NEVER APPLY THE PADS TO
nThe head or any area of the face.
nThe side of the neck (on the carotid
sinus) or any area of the throat
(front of the neck). This could cause
severe muscle spasms resulting in
closure of the airway, difculty in
breathing, or adverse effects on
heart rhythm or blood pressure.
nBoth sides of the thorax
simultaneously or across your
chest. The introduction of electrical
current may cause rhythm
disturbances which could be lethal.
nSpine or backbone.
nBoth feet, legs, arms or hands at
the same time.
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