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Elle TENS
Quick Reference Guide
If you are in labour, please use
the quick reference guide set out
below. It is however recommended
that you read the section entitled
“Setting Up Your Elle TENS” found
on page 5 to obtain the best
performance from your unit.
Before using the Elle
TENS, please read the
contraindications and warnings on
pages 1 and 2.
1. Ensure the Elle TENS unit is
switched off.
2. Insert 2 x AA batteries in the
compartment at the back of the
unit (see figs 1 and 2, page 6).
3. Insert the leadwire plugs into
the top of the unit (see fig 3,
page 6).
4. Insert the pins at the other
end of the leadwires into
the sockets attached to the
electrode pads. Do not remove
the electrodes from their
backing at this stage (see fig 4,
page 6).
5. Position the electrode pads on
the body as indicated on page.
A pair of electrodes must
be connected to each lead
wire in order for you to feel
any sensation. The electrode
pads must be peeled away
from their backing and placed
directly on your body for you
to feel any sensation.
6. Make sure that the ‘boost’
button at the side of the unit
is NOT pressed in. This ensures
that the unit will start in the
BURST 1 mode (see page 3).
7. Press the (on/off) to turn
the unit on.
8. Now push the (CH1 +)
key until you feel a pulsating
sensation.
9. Repeat the same with the
(CH2+) key.
10. At the onset of a contraction
press the ‘boost’ button for
the additional surge of power
needed to combat the pain.
11. Release the ‘boost’ button once
the contraction has passed and
continue in the BURST 1 mode
as before.
This unit needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs
to be installed and put into service according to the EMC
information provided in the ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENT.
Contents
Elle TENS Quick Reference Guide
How Will The ElleTENS Help Your Pain?......1
Introduction To The Elle TENS .......................... 1
General Precautions.............................................. 2
Controls For The Elle TENS ................................. 3
Display Symbols and their Meanings............ 4
Setting Up Your Elle TENS.................................. 5
Useful Diagrams...................................................... 6
Suggested Electrode Placement Chart......... 7
Using Your Elle TENS ............................................. 8
Frequently Asked Questions........................... 10
Troubleshoooting Questions.......................... 10
Useful Information.............................................. 11
Post natal pad placement diagrams............11
Technical Specifications.................................... 12
Explanation of Symbols on Unit
Equipment providing
a particular degree of
protection against electric
shock particularly regarding
allowable leakage currents
having an F type (floating)
applied part.
Warning - refer to pages 1-2
of these instructions.
Please keep device away
from sprays of water or rain.
IP22 The first number 2:
Protected against access to
hazardous parts with a finger,
and the jointed test finger
of 12 mmФ, 80 mm length,
shall have adequate
clearance from hazardous
parts, and protected against
solid foreign objects of 12.5
mmФand greater.
The second number 2:
Protected against vertically
falling water drops when
enclosure tilted up to 15˚.
Vertically falling drops shall
have no harmful effects
when the enclosure is tilted
at any angle up to 15˚ on
either side of the vertical.
Denotes a product which
must be disposed of safely.
This symbol indicates the
serial number of the device
and includes the year of
manufacture.The serial
number can be found in the
battery compartment of
this device.
How Will The Elle TENS
Help Your Pain?
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical
Nerve Stimulation) works by
passing mild electrical impulses
through the skin, via electrode
pads, into the nerve fibres which
lie below. The TENS impulses
help your body produce its own
pain killing chemicals, such as
‘endorphins’ and ‘encephalins’.
The level of pain relief obtained
varies from person to person. Some
find that the Elle TENS provides all
the pain relief required during the
whole of labour, whereas others
find that other analgesics are also
needed during the later stages
of labour.
Introduction To The Elle TENS
The Elle TENS uses a state-of-
the-art, efficient method of
drug-free pain relief with no known
side effects. In order to obtain
maximum benefit, it is advised
that you seek guidance from your
medical adviser as well as reading
this instruction guide.
Precautions and
Contraindications
1. TENS must NOT be used
before the 37th week of
pregnancy.
2. If you are pregnant, do NOT
place the electrodes over your
abdomen.
3. Do NOT use if you have
a pacemaker or any other
implanted electrical device.
4. Check with your healthcare
professional before using if you
suffer from a heart condition,
epilepsy, undiagnosed pain,
have any metal implants,
or any doubts whatsoever.
5. Do NOT use if you experience
an allergic reaction to the
electrodes.
6. Never use TENS to mask
undiagnosed pain since this
could require urgent treatment.
Setting Up Your Elle TENS
Check the following contents:
•1 x Elle TENS unit
• 1 x Pack of 4 self adhesive
electrodes (40mm x 100mm)
• 2 x Leadwires
• 2 x AA batteries
• 1 x Carrying pouch
• 1 x Easy-release neck cord
• 1 x Instruction manual
• 1 x EMC documentation
The Assembly Stage
a) Press and rotate the belt clip
at the back of the Elle TENS in
either direction to reveal the
battery compartment (see fig
1, page 6).
b) Release the battery
compartment cover and insert
2 x AA batteries (see fig 2, page
6), ensuring the positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals are
correctly positioned as marked
in the battery compartment.
Replace the cover. Ensure the
unit is switched off.
c) Take two of the purple
leadwires and insert each of
the black jack plugs (at one
end of each leadwire) into the
sockets at the top of the Elle
TENS unit (see fig 3, page 6).
d) Now insert the pins (at the
other end of the leadwires) into
the sockets attached to the
sticky electrodes. Each leadwire
has two pins, ensure each pin
is attached to an electrode.
Do not remove the electrodes
from the backing at this stage
(see fig 4, page 6).
NB. Each leadwire has a
red and black pin. It makes
NO difference whatsoever
which electrode they are
attached to!
e) If you wish, attach the
easy-release neck cord which
enables you to hang the Elle
TENS from your neck whilst
in labour (see fig 5, page 6).
Now place your electrodes
(see page 7).
NB. The unit should be wiped
clean periodically using
medically approved anti-
bacterial wipes or a very slightly
dampened cloth. A mild soap
may be used but DO NOT apply
solvents.
Display Symbols
And Their Meanings
Power Bar: This
shows the output from 0 to 15 for
both left and right channels. Each
segment represents approximately
7% of the total output.
: Pressing the
‘Boost’ button at the top right
of the unit activates the Boost
mode. This function is used during
contractions.The small arrow to
the left of the word Boost will
remain on, indicating the unit is in
a continuous mode. There are two
Boost modes available indicated
by a 1 or 2 in a small circle next to
the word BOOST. You can switch
between them by pressing the
Mode key.
: This function is
used at the onset of labour and
in-between contractions.The small
arrow to the left of the word Burst
will flash in time with the bursting
rhythm you feel from the Elle
TENS. There are two Burst modes
available indicated by a 1 or 2 in
a small circle next to the word
BURST.You can switch between
them by pressing the Mode Key.
Low Battery Indicator: This sign
will start flashing when the bat-
teries are running low. If this is the
case, change both batteries. Please
refer to page 5 for instructions.
Opti-max: Indicates the Opti-max
output. Each segment represents
20% of total Opti-max power.
Please refer to page 8 for more
details.
General Precautions
1. Do NOT use this unit without
first reading these instructions.
2. Do NOT immerse the Elle TENS
in any liquid. Do not use in the
bath or the shower.
3. Do NOT place it close to any
source of excessive heat or
operate it in the presence of
flammable gas.
4. Do NOT drop this unit onto a
hard surface.
5. Do NOT attempt to dismantle
the Elle TENS.
6. Only use specified batteries
and electrodes.
7. If damaged, do not use. Return
to supplier.
8. Remove the batteries when not
in use.
9. Do NOT use while driving or
operating potentially dangerous
machinery or while using a
microwave.
10. Keep out of the reach
of children.
11. Do NOT place electrodes on
or near the eyes, in the mouth,
over the front or sides of the
neck or across the head or
the heart.
12. Do NOT place the electrodes
on varicose veins or recent
scarring or on any area of
broken, inflamed, infected
or numb skin. Electrodes
should generally only be
applied to skin with normal
sensation unless under medical
supervision.
13. Do NOT use in the presence
of tuberculosis, malignant
tumours, very high or very
low blood pressure, high
fever or acute inflammatory
disease unless under medical
supervision.
14. A mild shock may be caused if
one electrode is accidentally
removed. In the event of this
happening the unit should be
turned off immediately.
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Controls For The Elle TENS
The Elle TENS is very simple to use. However, it is advisable to read these
instructions to obtain the most out of the unit. Please ensure that all of the
precautions have been read thoroughly. See page 2.
Leadwire Jack
Plug Socket
Connectors
Boost Button -
used for extra
surge during
contractions
On/Off Button
Right Channel
Intensity Keys
Left Channel
Intensity Keys
Mode Key
Hoop for attaching neck
cord used for portability
during labour
User Display
Top
Opti-max Key -
adjusts depth of the
pulses - upwards or
downwards. Particularly
useful in the final stages
of labour or when you
may need extra power
Useful Diagrams
Figure 1
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 5
Figure 3
Inserting the battery
Press and rotate the
belt clip to reveal the
battery compartment.
Connecting the
Electrode Pads
Insert a red and black
pin (at the end of each
lead wire) into each
pair of electrodes.
Release the battery
compartment and
insert the batteries.
Using the Neck Cord for mobility during labour
Thread the loop of the neck cord through
the space at the base of the unit. Slip the other
end of the neck cord through the loop and pull
into position.
Connecting the leads
Insert both black jack
plugs into the sockets.
