Compex Cross Training User manual

INSTRUCTION FOR USE
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INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Explanation of symbols 02
2. How does electrostimulation work? 03
3. Device function 05
Contents of kits and accessories 05
Device description 06
Battery insertion 07
Connection 07
Preliminary settings 08
Choosing a category 08
Selecting a programme 09
Adjusting stimulation intensities 09
Programme progression 10
End of a programme 11
Battery level and charging 11
4. Troubleshooting 13
5. Device maintenance 16
6. Technical specifications 17
7. EMC Table 19
It is strongly recommended to read these instructions and the contra-indications and safety
measures carefully before using your stimulator.

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1. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
See the instructions
The stimulator is a category II device with built-in power supply and type BF applied parts.
Manufacturer’s name and address and date of manufacture
This device must be separated from household waste and sent to special collection facilities for
recycling and recovery
The stand-by button is multi-functional
Protect from sunlight
Store in a dry place
IP20
on the unit
This is an indication for protection against ingress of water and particulate matter. The mark IP20
on your unit means: your unit is protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5mm dia and greater.
Not protected against water
IP02
on the case
IP02 on the carrying case means: Protected from the ingress of water droplets from a shower
of rain.
LATEX
Latex-free
Reference number
Batch number

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2. HOW DOES ELECTROSTIMULATION WORK?
Electrostimulation involves stimulating nerve fibres by electrical impulses transmitted by electrodes. The
electrical impulses produced by Compex stimulators are high-quality impulses that are safe, comfortable
and effective and stimulate various types of nerve fibres:
1. Motor nerves to stimulate a muscular response, referred to as electrical muscle stimulation (EMS).
2. Certain types of sensitive nerve fibres to obtain analgesic effects or pain relief.
1. STIMULATION OF MOTOR NERVES (EMS)
With voluntary activity, the brain orders muscles to contract and a command is then sent to nerve fibres
in the form of an electrical signal. This signal is then sent to muscle fibres, which contract. The principle of
electrostimulation accurately reproduces the process involved in a voluntary contraction. The stimulator
sends an electrical impulse to nerve fibres to excite them. This excitation is then transmitted to muscle
fibres and results in a basic mechanical response (= a twitch). This is the basic requirement for muscular
contraction. The muscular response is to all intents and purposes identical to the muscular work
controlled by the brain. In other words, the muscle does not distinguish between a command sent by the
brain or the stimulator.
Programme settings (number of impulses per second, duration of contraction, rest time, total programme
duration) subject the muscle to various types of work, depending on the muscle fibre. Various types
of muscle fibres can be identified according to their respective contraction speeds: slow, intermediate
and fast fibres. A sprinter clearly has more fast fibres and a marathon runner has more slow fibres. With
good knowledge of human physiology and full control of stimulation settings of the various programmes,
muscular work can be specifically pinpointed to achieve the desired objective (muscular strengthening,
increased blood circulation, firming, etc.).

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2. STIMULATION OF SENSORY NERVES
Electrical impulses can also excite sensory nerve fibres to obtain analgesic effects or pain relief.
Stimulating tactile sensory nerve fibres blocks pain being transmitted to the nervous system. Stimulating
another type of sensory fibre increases the production of endorphins and therefore reduces pain. With
pain relief programmes, electrostimulation can be used to treat acute or chronic localised pain and
muscle pain.
Caution: Do not use pain relief programmes for an extended period without medical advice.
BENEFITS OF ELECTROSTIMULATION
Electrostimulation is a very effective method for making muscles work:
• With a significant improvement in various muscular qualities
• With no cardiovascular or mental fatigue
• With limited stress exerted on joints and tendons. Electrostimulation thereby enables more muscular
work than voluntary activity.
For optimum results, Compex recommends supplementing your electrostimulation sessions with other
commitments, such as:
• Regular physical exercise
• A balanced and healthy diet
• A balanced lifestyle

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3. DEVICE FUNCTION
CONTENTS OF KITS AND ACCESSORIES
REF QTY
STIMULATOR 101096D 1
CHARGER 6830XX 1
SET OF 4 SNAP CABLES 001119 1
BAG OF SMALL 5X5
ELECTRODES 42215 1
BAG OF LARGE 5X10
ELECTRODES 42216-4 1
ELECTRODE
PLACEMENTS POSTER
880312
880313 1
QUICK START GUIDE 885626D 1
WARNING LEAFLET M307816 1
CARRY CASE 680029 1
BATTERY PACK 94121X 1
4X ELASTIC STRAPS 6522058 1
PROTECTING COVER 690003 1
Only use this device with cables, electrodes, battery, power adaptor and accessories
recommended by Compex.

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DEVICE DESCRIPTION
A Standby button
B Sockets for the 4 stimulation cables
CStimulation cables
D+/- buttons for the 4 stimulation channels
EI-button, which allows:
• The intensities to be increased on several channels at the same time
• The last 5 programmes used to be accessed
FCharger socket (slide the red cover to the right to reveal the charger connector)
GBattery compartment
HSocket for belt clip
A
B
C
DE
F
G
H

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BATTERY INSERTION
Open the battery compartment cover and insert the battery, with the label pointing upwards so that the +
and - terminals are opposite the device’s contacts. Then replace the cover. If the device is not going to be
used for over 3 months, ensure that the battery is fully charged. If the device is not going to be used for over
6 months, ensure that the battery is fully charged and remove it from the stimulator. Switch the stimulator off
before removing the battery.
CONNECTIONS
CHARGER CONNECTION
Remove all stimulation cables from the stimulator before recharging it. Connect the charger to a wall socket
and connect the stimulator by sliding the red cover to the right to reveal the charger connector. It is strongly
recommended to fully charge the battery before its first use to improve its performance and life span.
CONNECTING THE CABLES
The cables of the stimulator connect to the 4 sockets at the front of the device.
COMPEX
COMPEX

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PRELIMINARY SETTINGS
Before your first use, you can define various settings. This options screen can then be displayed by switching
the device off and by pressing and holding the on/off button for at least 2 seconds.
BPress the +/- button of channel 1 to select the language to be used.
CPress the +/- button of channel 2 to adjust screen contrast.
DUse the +/- button of channel 3 to adjust the volume.
EPress the +/- button of channel 4 to adjust the backlighting.
ON: backlighting always active.
OFF: backlighting always inactive.
AUTO: backlighting activated every time a button is pressed.
APress the on/off button to confirm and save your selections. Settings are immediately applied.
CHOOSING A CATEGORY
N.B. The following screens are generic examples but they work in the same way regardless of the device that
you have.
To switch the stimulator on, briefly press the on/off button.
Before selecting a programme, you should select the desired category.
APress the on/off button to switch the device off.
BPress the +/- button of channel 1 to select a category.
EPress the +/- button of channel 4 to confirm your selection.
A B C D E
A B E

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TOP 5
To access the last 5 programmes used press the I-button. From there, select the desired programme and
start it.
SELECTING A PROGRAMME
APress the on/off button to return to the previous screen.
BPress the +/- button of channel 1 to select a programme.
EPress the +/- button of channel 4 to confirm the selection and start the stimulation session.
ADJUSTING STIMULATION INTENSITIES
When you start a programme, you are asked to increase the stimulation intensities.
This step is essential for a successful session.
A B C D E
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1Programme duration in minutes and seconds
2Programme progression bar. For details of how it works, see the following paragraph:
“Programme progression”
APress the on/off button to switch the unit into Pause mode.
B C D E The four channels flash, going from + to 000. The stimulation intensity must be increased to be able
to start stimulation. For this, press the + buttons of the relevant channels until the desired setting is reached.
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N.B. To increase the intensities on several channels simultaneously, press the I-button and then increase the
intensities. The interdependent channels are displayed in white on a black background.
PROGRAMME PROGRESSION
Stimulation starts properly once the stimulation intensity has been increased.
The examples below explain the general rules. Depending on the programme, there may be slight differences.
A B C D E
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4 5 6
1Time remaining (in minutes and seconds) until the end of a programme
2The duration bar showing the duration of the contraction and duration of active rest is only shown during
the work sequence
3Session sequences
4Warm-up
5Work period
6Relaxation
APress the on/off button to temporarily interrupt the programme. To resume, simply press the +/- button of
channel 4. The session will resume at 80% of the intensity level being used before it was interrupted.
N.B. In pause mode, the button switches directly to the next sequence.
N.B. In pause mode and depending on the programme, usage statistics may be displayed:
MAX = the maximum intensity reached per channel during contraction phases
AVG= the average intensity for all channels applied during the contraction phases
B C D E The various intensities reached during the contraction phase are shown by a series of black vertical
bars; the intensities of the rest phase are illustrated by hatched bars.
Please note that the stimulation intensities for the active rest phase are automatically set to 50% of the
contraction intensities. They can be changed during the rest phase. Once changed, they are completely
independent of the contraction intensities.

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END OF A PROGRAMME
At the end of a session, the following screen is displayed. To stop the stimulator, press the on/off button.
N.B. Depending on the programme, usage statistics may be displayed (see previous chapter
“Programme progression”).
BATTERY LEVEL AND CHARGING
Battery performance depends on the programme and the stimulation intensity applied. It is strongly
recommended to fully charge the battery before its first use to improve its performance and life span. Always
use the charger supplied by Compex to recharge the battery.
If the device is not going to be used for over 3 months, ensure that the battery is fully charged. If the device
is not going to be used for over 6 months, ensure that the battery is fully charged and remove it from the
stimulator. Switch the stimulator off before removing the battery.
BATTERY LEVEL
The battery charge level is shown by a battery icon in the bottom left of the screen. The battery icon flashes
when the battery is completely flat. The device can then no longer be used. Recharge it immediately.
RECHARGING
Remove all stimulation cables from the stimulator before recharging it. Connect the charger to a wall socket
and connect the stimulator by sliding the red cover to the right to reveal the charger connector.

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The charging menu shown below appears automatically.
The charging duration is displayed on the screen. As soon as charging is complete, the battery flashes.
Disconnect the charger: the stimulator will switch off automatically.

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4. TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRODE FAULT
The device emits a tone and alternately displays the pair of electrodes symbol and an arrow pointing towards
the channel on which a problem has been detected. In the above example, the stimulator has detected an
error on channel 1.
Check that the electrodes are connected to this channel.
If electrodes are old, worn and/or if the contact is poor: try using new electrodes.
Try using the stimulation cable on a different channel. If the cable is still faulty, replace it: www.compex.info
STIMULATION DOES NOT PRODUCE THE USUAL SENSATION
Check that all settings are correct and check electrodes are properly positioned.
Change the position of the electrodes slightly.
STIMULATION CAUSES DISCOMFORT
Electrodes lose their adhesive capacity and no longer provide suitable contact with skin.
Electrodes are worn and must be replaced.
Change the position of the electrodes slightly.

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THE STIMULATOR IS NOT WORKING
When an error screen is displayed during use, note the error number (in the example, the error number is
1/0/0) and contact the Compex-approved customer service centre.
THE BATTERY IS VERY FLAT
If the following screen appears, switch the device off and connect the charger.
If a battery is very flat, a recovery cycle will start, lasting 2 minutes.

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When this has finished, if the battery is working properly, it will start charging; in this case, it is strongly
recommended to perform a charge/discharge cycle for the battery by pressing on the channel 4 button
to launch this cycle, which may take up to 12 hours. If, however, it proves to be faulty, the following screen
appears and the battery must be replaced.

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5. DEVICE MAINTENANCE
GUARANTEE
See the attached leaflet.
MAINTENANCE
Your stimulator does not require neither calibration nor periodic maintenance. However when needed clean
with a soft cloth and solvent-free alcohol-based detergent. Use as little liquid as possible to clean the device.
Do not disassemble the stimulator or the charger as they contain high-voltage components which could
cause electrocution. This must be carried out by Compex-approved technicians or repair services. If your
stimulator contains parts that appear to be worn or faulty, please contact the closest Compex customer
service centre.
CONDITIONS FOR STORAGE/TRANSPORT AND USE
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT USE
TEMPERATURE -20° C to 45° C 0° C to 40° C
MAXIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY 75% 30% to 75%
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE from 700 hPa to 1060 hPa from 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Do not use in areas at risk of explosion.
DISPOSAL
Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with national regulatory requirements in force. Any product
bearing the WEEE label (a crossed-out wheeled bin) must be separated from household waste and sent to
special collection facilities for recycling and recovery.

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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
94121x rechargeable Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery (4.8 V / ≥ 1200 mA/h).
Battery chargers: only battery chargers with the part number 6830xx can be used to recharge the batteries
supplied with the stimulator.
Product and accessories (excluded battery) expected service life: 5 years
Electrode shelf life: refer to electrodes bag
NEUROSTIMULATION
All the electrical specifications are supplied with an impedance from 500 to 1000 ohms per channel.
Channels: four independent and individually adjustable channels, electrically isolated from each other.
Impulsion form: constant rectangular current with pulse compensation to eliminate any direct current
component to prevent residual polarisation at skin level.
Maximum pulse intensity: 120 mA.
Pulse intensity increments: manual adjustment of stimulation intensity from 0 to 999 (energy) by minimum
increments of 0.5 mA.
Pulse amplitude: from 60 to 400 μs.
Maximum electrical charge per pulse: 96 microcoulombs (2 x 48 μC, compensated).
Standard pulse ramp-up time: 3 μs (20 %-80 % of maximum current).
Pulse frequency: 1 to 150 Hz.
INFORMATION ABOUT ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
The stimulator is designed to be used in typical domestic environments approved in accordance with the
safety standard EMC EN 60601-1-2.
This device emits very low levels in the radio frequency (RF) interval and is therefore not likely to cause
interference with nearby electronic equipment (radios, computers, telephones, etc.).
The stimulator is designed to withstand foreseeable disturbances originating from electrostatic discharge,
magnetic fields from the power supply or radio frequency emitters.
However, it is not possible to guarantee that the stimulator will not be affected by powerful RF (radio
frequency) fields originating, for example, from mobile phones.
For more detailed information about electromagnetic emissions and immunity, please contact Compex.

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STANDARDS
To ensure your safety, the stimulator has been designed, manufactured and distributed in accordance with
the requirements of the amended European Directive 93/42/EEC covering medical devices.
The stimulator also complies with the IEC 60601-1 standard covering general safety requirements for
electromedical devices, with the IEC 60601-1-2 standard covering electromagnetic compatibility and the IEC
60601-2-10 standard covering special safety requirements for nerve and muscle stimulators.
In accordance with current international standards in force, a warning must be given about applying
electrodes to the thorax (increased risk of cardiac fibrillation).
The stimulator also complies with Directive 2012/19/EU covering waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).