Compex sport elite User manual

Compex Muscle Stimulator
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Compex Muscle Stimulator
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ...................................................1
ABOUT COMPEX SPORT ELITE.........................................29
PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................2
CAUTIONS ......................................................................34
WARNINGS ......................................................................56
DANGERS .........................................................................7
INDICATIONS FOR USE.............................................................8
CONTRAINDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
ADVERSE REACTIONS .............................................................9
NOMENCLATURE ......................................... 1011
COMPEX SPORT ELITE ........................................................... 10
ACCESSORIES ................................................................... 11
INTRODUCTION .......................................... 1213
HOW DOES ELECTROSTIMULATION WORK? ...................................... 12
MOTOR NERVE STIMULATION EMS ............................................. 12
BENEFITS OF ELECTROSTIMULATION ............................................ 13
SAFETY GUIDE............................................ 1417
WHO SHOULD NOT USE THE COMPEX SPORT ELITE............................... 14
WHERE NEVER TO APPLY ELECTRODES ........................................1516
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING ELECTRODES ....................................... 17
OPERATION .............................................. 1827
CONNECTING THE CABLES TO THE STIMULATOR ................................. 18
PRELIMINARY SETTINGS......................................................1819
SELECTING A PROGRAM......................................................... 19
PERSONALIZING A PROGRAM ................................................... 20
DURING THE STIMULATION SESSION..........................................2123
ADJUSTING STIMULATION ENERGIES ........................................ 21
PROGRAM PROGRESSION ................................................... 22
END OF PROGRAM .......................................................... 23
RECHARGING THE DEVICE ....................................................2324
ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION ................................................ 24
RECHARGING ............................................................... 24
PROGRAMS ..................................................................2527
MUSCLE STIMULATION TRAINING PROGRAMS ............................2526
ENDURANCE ........................................................... 25

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RESISTANCE ............................................................ 25
STRENGTH ............................................................. 26
EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH.................................................. 26
SPECIALIZED MUSCLE TRAINING PROGRAMS .............................2627
POTENTIATION ......................................................... 26
ACTIVE RECOVERY...................................................... 27
PREWARMUP .......................................................... 27
RECOVERY PLUS........................................................ 27
MASSAGE .............................................................. 27
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ............................... 2830
USAGE GUIDELINES ............................................................. 28
CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE MUSCLE WORK PROGRAM ........................ 28
PLANNING STIMULATION SESSION .............................................. 28
ELECTRODE POSITIONS ......................................................2829
STIMULATION POSITIONS ....................................................... 29
ADJUSTING STIMULATION ENERGIES ............................................ 30
PROGRESSION IN THE LEVELS ................................................... 30
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................... 3138
CLEANING THE UNIT............................................................. 31
MAINTENANCE.................................................................. 31
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS .................................. 31
PATENTS ........................................................................ 31
DISPOSAL....................................................................... 32
STANDARDS .................................................................... 32
HOW TO GET HELP .............................................................. 32
DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE MARKINGS............................................. 33
OUTPUT WAVEFORM ............................................................ 33
UNIT CHARACTERISTICS......................................................... 34
POWER SUPPLY ................................................................. 34
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 34
DESCRIPTION OF ACCESSORIES.................................................. 34
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EMC TABLES............................3538
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 3940
WARRANTY ................................................. 41
INDEX.................................................... 4243

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This manual has been written for the owners and operators
of the Compex® Sport Elite. It contains general instructions
for operation, precautionary instructions, and maintenance
recommendations. In order to obtain maximum life and
efficiency from your Compex Sport Elite, and to assist in the
proper operation of the unit, read and understand this manual
thoroughly.
The specifications put forth in this manual were in effect
at the time of the publication. However, changes to these
specifications may be made at any time without obligation on
the part of DJO, LLC.
Before starting any program, you should become
acquainted with the shopcompex.com website to
establish an appropriate training plan.
The shopcompex.com website helps you take your first
steps with the device.
FOREWORD

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ABOUT Compex Sport Elite
The precautionary instructions found in this section and throughout this
manual are indicated by specific symbols. Understand these symbols and
their definitions before operating this equipment. The definitions of these
symbols are as follows:
CAUTION
Text with a “CAUTION” indicator will
explain possible safety infractions
that could have the potential to
cause minor to moderate injury or
damage to equipment.
WARNING
Text with a “WARNING” indicator will
explain possible safety infractions
that will potentially cause serious
injury and equipment damage.
DANGER
Text with a “DANGER” indicator will
explain possible safety infractions
that are imminently hazardous
situations that would result in death
or serious injury.
PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS
NON-IONIZING
ELECTROMAGNETIC
RADIATION
Text with a “Non-Ionizing
Electromagnetic Radiation”
indicator informs the user of
possible hazards resulting from
elevated, potentially dangerous
levels of non-ionizing radiation.
NOTE: Throughout this manual,
“NOTE” may be found. These
Notes are helpful information
to aid in the particular area or
function being described.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Text with an “Explosion
Hazard” indicator will
explain possible safety
infractions if this equipment
is used in the presence of
flammable anesthetics.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Text with a “Dangerous Voltage”
indicator serves to inform
the user of possible hazards
resulting in the electrical charge
delivered in certain program
configurations of waveforms.
BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Text with a “Biohazard” indicator
serves to inform the user of
possible hazards resulting
in improper handling of
components and accessories
that have come in contact with
bodily fluids.

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Read, understand, and practice the precautionary and operating
instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and
hazards associated with the treatment table. Observe any and all
precautionary and operational decals placed on the unit.
DO NOT operate this unit in an environment where other devices
are being used that intentionally radiate electromagnetic energy in
an unshielded manner. Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment can affect Medical Electrical Equipment.
This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. Harmful interference to other devices
can be determined by turning this unit on and off. Try to correct
the interference using one or more of the following: reorient or
relocate the receiving device, increase the separation between the
equipment, connect the unit to an outlet on a different circuit from
that which the other device(s) are connected, and consult DJO, LLC
for help.
Some persons may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity
due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium
(gel). The irritation can usually be reduced by using an alternative
conductive medium or electrode placement.
This device should be used only with the leads, electrodes and
accessories recommended for use by the manufacturer.
Caution should be used for users with suspected or diagnosed
heart problems.
The Compex Sport Elite should not be used while driving,
operating machinery, or during any activity in which involuntary
muscle contractions may put the user at undue risk of injury.
ABOUT Compex Sport Elite

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ABOUT COMPEX SPORT ELITE
The effects of stimulation of the brain are unknown. Therefore,
stimulation should not be applied across the head and electrodes
should not be placed on the opposite sides of the head.
Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed
epilepsy.
Caution should be used in the presence of a tendency to
hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture, following recent
surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the
healing process, over a menstruating or pregnant uterus and over
areas of skin which lack normal sensation.
Do not allow any foreign bodies (soil, water, metal, etc.) to
penetrate the device, the battery compartment and the charger.
Do not use the device in water of in a humid atmosphere (sauna,
hydrotherapy, etc.).
This unit should be operated in temperatures between 32 °F and
104 °F (0 °C and 40 °C), atmospheric pressures between 700 and
1060 hPa and Relative Humidity ranging from 30%-75%.
Sudden temperature changes can cause condensation to build
up inside the stimulator. To prevent this, allow it to reach ambient
temperature before use.
Electrodes should not be shared with other persons. Each person
should have their own set of electrodes; otherwise, undesirable
skin reactions may occur.
Self-adhesive electrodes should be replaced if they no longer
stick firmly to the skin.
Always use the charger provided by DJO, LLC to recharge the
batteries.

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ABOUT COMPEX SPORT ELITE
The Compex Sport Elite should not be used adjacent to or stacked
with other equipment, and if adjacent or stacked use is necessary,
the unit should be observed to verify normal operation in the
configuration in which it will be used.
Use only accessories that are specially designed for the Compex
Sport Elite. Do not use accessories manufactured by other
companies on the Sport Elite. DJO, LLC is not responsible for any
consequence resulting from using products manufactured by other
companies. The use of other accessories or cables may result in
increased emissions or decreased immunity of the Sport Elite.
Long term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
Safe use of electrotherapy during pregnancy has not been
established.
Stimulation should not be applied over the anterior neck or mouth.
Severe spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur
and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or
cause difficulty in breathing.
Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the
introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac
arrhythmia.
Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, and
inflamed areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis,
varicose veins, etc.
The user must keep the device out of the reach of children.
Do not disconnect any stimulation cables during a session while the
stimulator is switched on. Switch the stimulator off first.
Never connect stimulation cables to an external power supply. There
is a risk of electric shock.
Never recharge the stimulator without first disconnecting the
stimulation cables.