Dittmann TNM 275 Parts list manual

Neck collar for TENS- and EMS-
stimulation devices
For pain/migraine and muscle
applications
Universal size
Electrode positions can be individually
adjusted with hook-and-loop tape
For all Tens devices with 2 mm
plug diameter
Paddings can be removed individually
Collar outer fabric washable
4 electrodes can be moistened with water
2 electrodes can be controlled with one
channel of the stimulation device each
Incl. usage instructions
24 months' warranty
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Version 2, 2012-08
Neck Collar TNM 275
TNM 275
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Warranty
Technical data, icons
Setting, application and use of the neck collar
Setup of the neck collar
Scope of delivery/packaging content
Disposal of the neck collar
Cleaning and care of the neck collar
Storage/maintenance of the neck collar
Where must the neck collar not be used?
Use of the neck collar
Use by children and teens
For which areas of application is the neck collar not suitable?
For which areas of application is the neck collar suitable?
For which areas of use/environments is the neck collar not suitable?
For which areas of use/environments is the neck collar suitable?
General safety notes
Information on the TENS + EMS application
What does TENS + EMS mean?
Basic information
What do the icons mean?
No. Subject Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A TENS or EMS device uses electrical current in the low-frequency range for
therapy. The electrical impulses that are generated, their intensity, frequency and
frequency width are controlled by the respective application programme. The
electrodes of the neck collar are used to conduct electrical impulses into the
nervous system and the muscles. The current flows from one electrode to the other,
depending on impulse type of the device. This procedure influences the pain
transfer to the brain when applying TENS therapy. The user no longer perceives
pain or perceives it at reduced intensity only. EMS-application generates tension for
the respective muscle. The intensity of the neck collar electrodes depends on the
setting of the respective device. If your device has two channel outputs, two
electrodes can be connected per channel.
2.2 Application of the neck collar with TENS + EMS devices
TENS: T= transcutaneous (transferred through the skin), E= electrical,
N= nerve, S= stimulation.
EMS: electrical muscle stimulation = the muscle tissue is electrically stimulated
2.1 What does TENS + EMS mean?
2.0 Basic information
Warning/danger: The device must not be used by any persons with a
pacer!
Always comply with these notes!
Warning/danger: In case of improper use, there is a danger of serious
injury/damage!
Read and observe operating instructions!
The icons represent the following contents:
The safety icons which are displayed in the operating instructions are notes on the
proper use of the neck collar and for protection of your safety.
1.0 What do the icons mean?
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3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.1.7
3.1.8
3.1.9
3.2.0
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
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Avoid too-high pressure on the neck when applying the neck collar so that
there will not be any lack of circulation or blood arrest. The neck collar
pressure must be set so that the pressure on the neck is perceived as com-
fortable and the electrodes touch the neck. If the pressure is too high, the
blood vessels are constricted and there may be irreparable tissue damage
and loss of limbs. Attention! There is danger of suffocation!
The instructions must be retained during the product's service life.
If there are any irregularities during application, application must be termi-
nated at once.
Check that the electrodes are placed correctly in the area of the neck before
every application.
Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged objects onto the neck collar.
Misuse and non-application-oriented use must be avoided. No other accesso-
ries from other devices must be used. Observe the operating instructions of
your TENS device's manufacturer when connecting the neck collar TNM 275
to it.
Keep these usage instructions for later questions and hand them on along
with the neck collar if you pass the device on to any third parties. Make the
usage instructions available to third parties as well. The usage instructions
are part of the neck collar.
Do not use the neck collar without consulting your doctor or in any locations
that are painful without explanation, on swollen muscles or after severe
muscle injury. Application of the neck collar does not replace medical
diagnosis and treatment.
If you have any doubts regarding application of the neck collar, consult your
doctor beforehand.
Do not use the neck collar when driving a car and do not perform any other
activities during use.
Take off all metallic objects like jewellery, belts, watches and other utensils
you are wearing before application to prevent them from getting into contact
with the neck collar.
If skin changes, pain, pain, swelling, feeling unwell or other irregularities
occur during application of the neck collar, terminate use at once and consult
a doctor!
In case of a defect, the neck collar must not be repaired, used or modified
(changed) on your own. Incorrect use may lead to the stimulation current
causing pain, injury and burns.
3.1 General safety notes
3.0 Safety notes
SAFETY NOTES
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3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.4.5
3.4.6
Do not use the neck collar at less than 1.5 metres distance to a short- or
micro-wave device or a high-frequency HF surgical device, since there is a
danger of skin irritation or burns below the electrodes. Do not use the neck
collar and the stimulator in the mountains at altitudes above 3000 metres.
The neck collar may interfere with other electrical devices in application or
be interfered with by other electrical devices. Therefore, never use the neck
collar close to other electrical devices.
Do not use the neck collar close to slightly flammable substances and gases
or close to explosives.
Do not use the neck collar in bed or when sleeping.
Do not use the neck collar in the shower, when swimming, in the sauna,
when bathing or in any other environment with high humidity. Keep any
liquids away during application. There may be injury and danger to health
from increased stimulation or short circuit - danger to life.
The neck collar must not be used concurrently with other medical and
electrical devices of any kind.
3.4 For which areas of use/environments is the neck collar
not suitable?
Apply the neck pain collar for:
Tense muscle, migraines, pulled muscles, pain and for muscle stimulation.
The neck collar is only intended for external use (application via the skin) on
humans, specifically for treatment of doubtlessly diagnosed chronic pain.
Only use the neck collar for the intended use: for low-frequency applications
(max. electrical impulses in the area up to 120 Hz and max. 120 mA) at the
neck of the human body.
SAFETY NOTES
3.3 For which areas of use/environments is the neck collar
suitable?
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3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4
3.6.5
3.6.6
3.6.7
3.5.1
If a person cannot perceive pain properly, this neck collar must not be
applied. Frail and disabled persons may not be able to make clear when the
stimulation reaches too high an intensity.
The neck collar must not be placed on open wounds, sensitive skin areas
and fresh scars.
The following persons should not use the neck collar:
Children, helpless persons, persons suffering from allergies, persons with
weak immune systems, persons with pain from unclear causes or diabetes,
persons with circulation problems of the outer arteries and tissue,
severe cardiovascular disease. In doubt, ask your physician.
Do not use the neck collar if sudden scare may cause you to injure yourself.
In case of unspecific pain, such as unspecific headache, treatment with the
neck collar will be ineffective.
Under the following circumstances, coordinate with your doctor before taking
the neck collar into operation: a. in case of acute sickness, b. in case of
tumours, c. in case of infectious disease, d. in case of fever, e. in case of
blood pressure problems, f. in case of skin disease, g. after an accident, h. in
case of nausea or vertigo, i. in case of eruption of sickness, j. once irregu-
larities occur, k. in case of pain with unclear cause, l. in case of diabetes, m.
in case of seizures, n. during menstruation, o. if parts of the body have no
perception of pain, p. for persons with metals in the body.
Never use the neck collar under the following circumstances: a. in case of
cardiac diseases and arrhythmia (may cause cardiac arrest), b. directly on
wounds, c. if pregnant in the area of the uterus or in labour, d. in the eye
area, e. for patients with a pacer, f. in badly circulated areas of the body, g.
for persons with psychological and emotional interferences, h. in persons
with a diagnosis of dementia, i. for persons with a low IQ (intelligence
quotient).
3.6 For which areas of application is the neck collar not
suitable?
Treatment with a TENS device is purely symptomatic. They cannot heal.
Contact your doctor if you have any therapeutic questions.
SAFETY NOTES
3.5 For which areas application is the neck collar
suitable?
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3.7.1
3.7.2
3.8.1
3.8.2
3.8.3
3.8.4
3.8.5
3.8.6
3.8.7
3.8.8
3.8.9
3.9.0
3.9.1
3.9.2
3.9.3 Intensity perception does depend on the day-to-day condition and may be
adjusted by the user according to individual needs by adjusting the stimu-
lator intensity.
If not ordered differently by the doctor, we recommend an average treat-
ment duration of 30 minutes up to three times per day.
Only apply the neck collar to the intended body area of the foot!
The neck collar must not be used on body areas with skin inflammation,
open and fresh wounds.
Do not pull on the cable to disconnect the plug connections of the neck
collar.
Every person reacts differently to electrical nerve stimulation. If application
is not successful, coordinate with your doctor.
Plugging the neck collar in and out to and from the TENS device is possible
by the plug connection to the electrical cable.
To avoid cable damage, avoid direct pulling at the cables when removing the
plug connections from the neck collar. Only pull or push the plugs to connect
or remove the neck collar.
The cables and neck collar must only be connected when the stimulation
device (TENS device) is switched off.
Before application, clean and dry off the skin regions intended for the neck
collar thoroughly. The skin areas should be grease-free and clean.
Use of the neck collar may cause skin irritation. In case of skin irritation, e.g.
reddening, blistering or itching, no longer use the neck collar. Do not use the
neck collar permanently at the same place of the body because this may
lead to skin irritation.
If you want to re-position the neck collar during application, switch off the
device/stimulator first.
The neck collar must only be connected to stimulators with a 2 mm plug.
Please ensure that the device/stimulator is switched off during application or
removal of the neck collar.
3.8 Use of the neck collar
The neck collar must be kept inaccessible for children and teens below 18
years!
Never treat any children with this neck collar!
3.7 Use by children and teens
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4.0.1
4.0.2
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.3.1 If the neck collar is to be recycled at some point, disposal must be per-
formed according to the statutory provisions. Ask your community or a
disposal company about this. Dispose of the neck collar according to the EC
directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment 2002/96/EC-WEEE.
4.3 Disposal of the neck collar
Observe the washing icons on the neck collar.
Let the neck collar dry off well after each cleaning. Disconnect the electrode
collar from the neck collar to permit it to dry well.
A suitable commercial disinfectant can be used for disinfection. Then let the
neck collar dry off well.
The TENS device/stimulator must not be switched on.
For hygienic reasons, every user should use his own neck collar.
Clean the surfaces of the neck collar carefully with a moist cloth. The
device/stimulator must not be switched on for this. Remove the batteries
from the device/stimulator before cleaning the device because of this. Then
let the neck collar dry off well.
The neck collar must not be exposed to direct sunlight. Do not place the
neck collar on hot surfaces!
4.2 Cleaning and care of the neck collar
For commercial or economic use of the neck collar, safety-technical inspec-
tion is required every 24 months according to § 6 MPBetreibV. The safety-
technical inspections must be performed by a specialist for medical products.
For more information, see our service centre (see page 12).
The connection lines and neck collar must not be bent sharply.
Clean the neck collar after each application. Do not disassemble or repair the
neck collar, because this may cause technical or physical accidents/damage.
The neck collar is maintenance-free.
4.1 Storage/maintenance of the neck collar
Only apply the neck collar to the intended body area of the neck and observe
the application notes.
The neck collar must not be used on body areas with skin inflammation,
open and fresh wounds.
4.0 Where must the neck collar not be used?
STORAGE/CARE
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D. Hook and loop tape
for placement
of the electrodes
E. 4 Electrodes on
the outside
of the electrode
collar
C. Electrode
collar
B. Hook-and-loop
tape
F. Connection sockets
left for channel 1
and right for channel 2
A. Neck collar
The indentation is the top of
the article
4.5 Setup of the neck collar
1 x usage instructions
1 x neck collar
4.4 Scope of delivery/packaging content
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Figure 5
Figure 4
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 1
F. 4 connection sockets
E. 4 electrodes
B. Hook-and-loop tape
D. Hook and loop tapes
Step 7:
If you want to terminate the application, the stimu-
lation device must be switched off. Then you may
loosen the plug connections (F) and take off the neck
collar.
Step 6:
Now you may connect the Tens/EMS device with the
connection sockets (F). Observe that the stimulation
device (TENS) is switched off when connecting it. After
the connection is established, you may start TENS
application. The impulses flow on either side from one
electrode (E) to the other and vice versa when applied.
Step 5:
Now put the adjusted neck collar onto the neck and
close the hook and loop tape (B). The electrodes must
rest against the neck.
Step 4:
If the neck collar is set correctly, you need to moisten
the 4 electrodes of the neck collar slightly with water
(see figure 4). It is best to use a moistened cloth for
this.
Step 3:
Then place the 4 electrodes of the neck collar so that
they are placed on the left and right according to
figure 3. This way, the current from one electrode can
reach the other electrode through the nerves.
Step 2:
To adjust the distance between the right and the
left electrodes, move the tow hook and loop tapes
inward or outward. Pushing the electrodes inward
reduces the electrode distance. Pushing the electrodes
outwards increases the electrode distance.
Step 1:
First set the electrodes to your size for application.
Open the electrode collar as in figure 1. Pushing up
and down sets the electrode height. Then place the
top part of the electrode collar onto the neck collar as
in figure 1.
C. Electrode
collar
Application with a stimulation device (TENS)
5.0 Setting, application and use of the neck collar
APPLICATION
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Meaning of the icon on the product, packaging or the usage instruction:
Electrical devices are valuable resources and must not be disposed of in
household waste at the end of their lifetime! Help us in environmental
protection and resource protection and submit this device to the
corresponding collection point. The organisation responsible for waste
disposal can answer any questions you may have. Dispose of the neck
collar according to the EC directive on waste electrical and electronic
equipment 2002/96/EC-WEEE.
Neck Collar TNM 275
Approx. 530 x 140 x 65 mm, (LxWxH) mm
4 x approx. 45 x20 mm diameter
Up to 130 volt at a load of 500 Ohm per channel
Up to max. 120 Hz (Hz=oscillations per second)
Up to max. 120 mA at 1000 Ohm load, direct current
(mA=milliampere, Ohm=electrical resistance
5 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius)
30% - 80% (percent)
Storage/transport temperature
5° C - 50° C (degrees Celsius)
Max. humidity at storage/transport
10% - 80% (percent)
Approx. 180 g
Metals, plastics, polyester, nylon, silicone
The neck collar is compliant with EU-directive 93/42
EEC for medical products.
Batch designation
Manufacturer: Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH,
Kissinger Straße 68, D-97727 Fuchsstadt/Germany
Production date: 2012-08 (year-month)
Model type:
Dimensions:
Electrode area:
Max. impulse voltage (V):
Max. frequency (HZ):
Max. impulse strength
(mA):
Ambience temperature:
Max. humidity at
regular work:
Weight:
Material:
Type label/neck
collar:
Type label/neck
padding:
6.0 Technical data, icons:
TECHNICAL DATA/ICONS
2012-08
V5012TNM275
5°C
50°C
10%
80%
Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH
Kissingerstraße 68
D-97727 Fuchsstadt/Germany
2012-08
V5012TNM275
www.dittmann-gmbh.com
Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH
Kissingerstraße 68
D-97727 Fuchsstadt/Germany
2012-08
V5012TNM275
Material:
48,5 % Cotton,
35,9 % Rubber,
8,4 % Nylon,
7,2 % Polyester.
www.dittmann-gmbh.com
Neck Collar TNM 275 Material:
38,8 % Polyester,
31,5 % Rubber,
29,7 % Nylon.
Neck Padding for TNM 275
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3109112-Tecnical Documentation by www.dittmann-consulting.com
Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH
Kissinger Straße 68
D-97727 Fuchsstadt/Germany
Manufacturer:
With kind regards
Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH
Abteilung Service-Center
Kissinger Straße 68
D-97727 Fuchsstadt/Germany
Email: [e-mail]
Phone hotline: [phone] (0.14 € / min from German landlines;
up to 0.42 € per minute from mobile phones)
www.dittmann-gmbh.com
If you have any complaints regarding the neck collar, contact the
service centre first!
If required, the service centre will initiate return of the device.
Packages sent POSTAGE UNPAID are not accepted by the service
centre!
NOTES:
For technical problems, questions and warranty claims regarding this neck collar,
contact us as follows:
After the end of the warranty period, you may send the defective neck collar to the
following address for repairs. Repairs after the warranty period are subject to
charges.
The following are excluded from warranty:
- Damage from improper use
- Defects that were already known to the customer
at purchase
- Wear parts
- Damage from unauthorised manipulation and
due to the customer's own fault
The statutory warranty period is 24 months from the date of the purchase
regarding material and fabrication defects of the product. Please keep the receipt as
proof of purchase of the neck collar to assert any warranty claims.
The neck collar purchased by you was developed and produced with great care.
7.0 Warranty
WARRANTY
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