Almagia ALMAG+ User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
DEAR CUSTOMER,
Congratulaons! You have just purchased ALMAG+ Magnetotherapy Device incl.
accessories (hereinaer – Device). The Device is classified as medical equipment
product and is listed in the nomenclature of physiotherapeuc devices authorized
for use in medical pracce.
Please, read this Operaon Manual carefully that is the document cerfying the
main parameters guaranteed by the manufacturer as well as specificaons, indica-
ons for use, intended use procedures and safety precauons. This knowledge will
allow you to make the best use of the unique product capabilies on the treatment
and prevenon of a wide range of diseases, either under medical facility environ-
ment where the physiotherapy department is present or by paents themselves at
home, on their doctor’s advice.
AƩenƟon!
AƩenƟon!
Please, retain the Operaon Manual all of the way through a product’s lifecycle.
Whenever the device is transferred to third pares, the Operaon Manual shall be
transferred with the product.
Carrying out the treatment sessions by the paent at home does not
require any special training and/or skills. To be more effecve in us-
ing the device, please, read the Operaon Manual and follow treat-
ment procedures.
Should you have queson(s) and/or concerns on the use of the de-
vice, please, consult with your local physiotherapist.
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Warnings and precauons related to safety and operang efficiency.
Type BF working part.
The working part of the device is protected with reinforced insulaon.
Compliant with naonal regulatory documents.
Class II product. The housing is protected with reinforced insulaon,
no protecve earthing is required.
Operaon Manual. Please read the Operaon Manual carefully.
Control Unit of the product provides the ingress protecon against
items over 1 mm in diameter as well as vercally dripping water.
Manufacturer’s Trade Mark;
Device/product Name;
Factory number;
Power consumpon;
Rated voltage and frequency;
Date of manufacture;
Specificaon symbol;
«Made in Russia» text.
Symbolic notaons on the device
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OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 4
PURPOSE AND OPERATING PRINCIPLE ................................................................... 6
SCOPE OF DELIVERY ............................................................................................... 8
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION .......................................................................... 8
INDICATIONS FOR USE ........................................................................................... 9
CONTRAINDICATIONS ............................................................................................ 10
SIDE EFFECTS ..........................................................................................................10
PREPARATION FOR USE .......................................................................................... 11
OPERATION PROCEDURES ..................................................................................... 12
Visual Display .................................................................................................... 12
Treatment Modes .............................................................................................. 13
Detailed Procedures .......................................................................................... 15
DEVICE USER MANUAL .......................................................................................... 21
Age-specific dosage prescripons ..................................................................... 22
Inductors applicaon to deliver disease-specific procedures ........................... 26
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 34
LIST OF STANDARDS USED ..................................................................................... 37
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 37
OPERATING REPAIR ................................................................................................ 38
APPENDIX А........................................................................................................... 39
ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE ..................................................................................... 44
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................... 45
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY ............................................................................. 46

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please, read this Operaon Manual prior to proceeding with medical or prophy-
lacc procedures using the device.
To protect the device from damage, keep it out of the reach of children
if unsupervised.
Visually inspect the device before you start performing treatment. DO
NOT use the device in case its housing or cable is damaged!
Store and use the device in a dry room.
Keep control unit and emier away from humidity when treang sur-
faces with disinfectant soluon(s). Keep the device in dry place avoiding its
exposure to shocks and vibraons.
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
In case the device was transported or stored at low temperatures, first
keep it at least 2 hours at room temperature before use.
Do not twist or bend the cables. Aer using, keep the device in the retail
packaging.
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Precauons for therapeuc use:
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Use the device in locaons where control unit can be comfortably connect-
ed to the socket and cable tension can be avoided during operaon.
DO NOT:
• use the device with mechanically damaged control unit housing and/or
control unit cable and/or inductor coils;
• use the device with disassembled control unit housing and/or inductor
coil housing;
• liand carry the device using cable, do not plug it out of the socket by
the mains cable.
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Direcons for environmental protecon: Dispose of the device at the
end of its lifecycle as electronic waste at dedicated disposal locaons.
Disclaimer of liability: The manufacturer will not be liable for damages
resulng from non-compliance with the direcons given above.
The emier provides the ingress protecon against items over 1 mm in di-
ameter as well as vercally dripping water with the housing inclined by 15°.
AƩenƟon! The device needs special measures to ensure ELECTROMAG-
NETIC COMPATIBILITY and is subject to commissioning in accordance with
the EMC-related informaon given in this Operaon Manual.
AƩenƟon! The use of mobile RF communicaon devices may interfere
with MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
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The device is intended to provide physiotherapeuc treatment as well as recov-
ery and rehabilitaon measures using a low-frequency pulsed magnec field, either
in medical facilies or at home, upon the recommendaon of a doctor.
The device consists of the control unit (current pulse generator) and an emier
comprising four interconnected inductor coils used to provide exposure to individ-
ual parts of the body.
The device is designed to be used under regular climac condions: Ambient
temperature +10 °Сto +35 °С, atmospheric pressure 86.6 kPa to 106.7 kPa (600 to
800 mm Hg).
PURPOSE AND OPERATING PRINCIPLE
DEVICE OVERVIEW
A. Control Unit
B. Emier
C. Inductor Coils
A
B
C
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Matrix layout of the inductor coils
«Spline» emier configuraon composed of four inductor coils
(fastener is omied for clarity)
Inductor coils are combined into two groups of two coils per group. The groups
may be configured in the form of 2x2 matrix and/or «spline» composed of four
inductor coils. «Spline» emier configuraon is achieved using corresponding fas-
tener included in delivery.

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• ALMAG+ Magnetotherapy Device 1
• Accessories: 1
Spline fastener 1
Strap 2
Magnec field indicator 1
• Operaon manual 1
• Retail package 1
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
The device can be stored indoors at temperatures of -50 °Сto +40 °Сand relave
humidity up to 98% at a temperature of +25 °С.
The device is transportable using any mode of transport within temperate and
cold macroclimac areas at ambient temperatures of -50 °Сto +50 °С.
During operaon, aer being used for the intended purpose, the device should
be stored in a retail package at an ambient temperature of +1 °C to +40 °C.
In case of return for exchange or repair, the device must be fully packed.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

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• Arthrides, arthroses, osteochondropathy, or bone spur;
• Dorsopathy including osteochondrosis vertebralis, herniated nucleus pulposus,
or scoliosis;
• Osteoporosis;
• Hypertensive disease of the I and II degree;
• Dystonia (vegetovascular dystonia);
• Complicaons of diabetes mellitus Type I and II;
• Atherosclerosis;
• Vein and lymph vascular disease including varicosity and its complicaons
as well as lymphostasis;
• Asthma;
• Bronchis;
• Nerve root and plexus disorders in extremies including post-traumac
as well as poststroke disorders;
• Injuries (fractures).
INDICATIONS FOR USE

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• Acute pyoinflammatory condions;
• Aorc aneurysm;
• Pregnancy;
• Systemic blood diseases;
• Malignancies;
• Thyrotoxicosis;
• Alcoholic intoxicaon;
• Atrial fibrillaon;
• Implanted cardiosmulator present in the exposure area.
Metal inclusions, if present in bone ssue, is not a contraindicaon to adminis-
traon of the device in therapeuc doses.
Metal dental crowns, if present in mouth cavity, is not a contraindicaon to ad-
ministraon of the device in therapeuc doses.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not exceed the exposure me as specified in the Direcons for Use Chapter of
this Operaon Manual, to avoid adverse events including increase in arterial blood
pressure and aggravated morbidies.
SIDE EFFECTS