Gymna V-ACTOR II User manual

ACCESSORY MANUAL
V-ACTOR II Handpiece
For ShockMaster devices

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Table of Contents
1General information ......................................................................................... 2
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 2
1.2 V-ACTOR II .............................................................................................. 4
2Installation ..................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Unpacking ................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Scope of the supply ................................................................................... 5
2.3 Handpiece connection ................................................................................ 5
2.3.1 Compatibility ...................................................................................... 6
2.3.2 How to change the transmitters ............................................................ 6
3Operation ....................................................................................................... 7
3.1 General warnings and safety information...................................................... 7
3.2 V-ACTOR II treatment parameter settings .................................................... 7
3.3 Functional checks ...................................................................................... 8
3.4 Standard operation.................................................................................... 8
3.5 Treatment ................................................................................................ 8
4Cleaning......................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Disposal ..................................................................................................10
4.2 Repair.....................................................................................................10
5Trouble shooting ............................................................................................11
6Accessories and spare parts.............................................................................12
6.1 V-ACTOR II handpiece ..............................................................................12
7Technical specifications ...................................................................................13
7.1 V-ACTOR II handpiece ..............................................................................13
8Warranty.......................................................................................................14
8.1 Warranty.................................................................................................14

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1General information
1.1 Introduction
This manual describes the use of the V-ACTOR II handpiece as assigned certain standard
accessory for the ShockMaster control units distributed by:
GymnaUniphy NV
Pasweg 6A
3740 Bilzen
Belgium
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.gymna.com
This manual contains warnings, safety instructions and specific operating instructions in
accordance with liability regulations.
ATTENTION
Complete or partial failure to observe the instructions, information or
procedures preceded by the term “ATTENTION” may cause equipment
damage.
NOTE
Additional information concerning specific features or operating instructions is preceded by
the term “NOTE”
CAUTION
Complete or partial failure to observe the instructions, information or
procedures preceded by the term “CAUTION” may cause injury or fatal
accidents.

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CAUTION
Before using the V-ACTOR II handpiece for the first time, please make sure you
have read and understood all information provided in this operating manual.
Familiarity with the information and instructions contained in this manual is
essential for ensuring efficient and optimal use of the system, for avoiding
hazards to personnel and equipment and for obtaining good treatment results.
Thorough knowledge of the information included in this manual will also enable
you to react promptly and effectively in the event of malfunctions or failures

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1. V-ACTOR II trigger button
2. Applicator head
1.2 V-ACTOR II
The V-ACTOR II is a “vibration-therapy” –handpiece, available as optional accessory for the
ShockMaster control units, which may be used to complement the radial shockwave therapy.
The V-ACTOR II handpiece allows the treatment of soft tissue with high frequency pulses.
Depending on the therapy to be performed, the handpiece can be equipped with the following
V-ACTOR 25mm applicator (1)
V-ACTOR 40mm applicator (2)
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2Installation
2.1 Unpacking
Remove the handpiece from the packaging. Proceed with caution.
Check that all items are included in the packaging and that they are not damaged.
Contact your supplier or the manufacturer immediately if any items are missing or
damaged.
Retain the original packaging. It may prove useful for any later equipment transport.
2.2 Scope of the supply
V-ACTOR II with 2 applicators; 25mm and 40mm.
2.3 Handpiece connection
NOTE
Please also refer to the separate operating instructions of your control unit.
Connect the connector of the V-ACTOR II handpiece to the handpiece connector
provided on the respective control unit (1).
Make sure that the red spot on the connector matches the red spot on the socket.
Gently pushing the plug into the connector will immediately lock the access and will prevent
the connector from disengaging automatically when the cable is pulled.
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Place the V-ACTOR into the V-actor holder, after installing the V-actor holder.
ShockMaster300 ShockMaster500
To break the connection, pull the outside of the plug body. This means the locking function
is initially released, then the plug is pulled out of the handpiece connector. (2)
2.3.1 Compatibility
The V-ACTOR II handpiece can be connected to the ShockMaster control units from the
manufacturer GymnaUniphy NV.
2.3.2 How to change the transmitters
To remove the 25 mm applicator, unscrew the black cap (1) from the handpiece and
pull out the applicator. (2)
Screw the new applicator on to the handpiece until finger tight.
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3Operation
3.1 General warnings and safety information
See the manual of the ShockMaster control unit.
NOTE
The V-ACTOR II is suitable to connect to the ShockMaster control units.
3.2 V-ACTOR II treatment parameter settings
After connecting the V-ACTOR II handpiece, the control unit automatically recognizes V-ACTOR
II and operating mode will be available.
NOTE
For further information concerning display setup and menu navigation please refer to the
separate operating manual of the ShockMaster control unit.

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3.3 Functional checks
Set the pressure to 2.0 bar
Reset the actual number of pulses on the parameter display of the operating
panel.
Release pulses with a frequency of 5Hz
Check that the triggered shocks are correctly counted on the treatment shock
counter of the ShockMaster control unit.
3.4 Standard operation
Connect the V-ACTOR II handpiece to the control unit
Set the pressure to an initial value of 2.0 bar and a frequency of 20Hz.
Start the V-ACTOR II treatment by pushing the trigger button.
3.5 Treatment
CAUTION
Always read chapter 3.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before starting a treatment.
NOTE
The use of maximal pressure level during treatment must not result in any uncomfortable pain
for the patient.
Treatment may be applied directly to the patient’s skin or with textile as
intermedium.
Perform V-ACTOR II treatment as described in the application recommendations.