Omron HV-F013 User manual

Electronic Nerve Stimulator
HV-F013
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using the Unit
Introduction..................................................................................2
How Electronic Nerve Stimulator Works ....................................3
Important Safety Precautions and Warnings................................4
Know Your Unit.........................................................................11
Package Contents..................................................................11
Features.................................................................................12
Buttons and Their Functions.................................................12
Operating Instructions
Assembly Steps..........................................................................13
Step 1 – Insert Batteries........................................................13
Step 2 – Attach Electrode Cord to the Main Unit.................14
Step 3 – Snap Either Electrode Cord to Each of the Pads ....14
Step 4 – Remove and Discard Plastic Film from Pads .........15
Get Started with Your Therapy .................................................16
Step 1 – Pad Placement.........................................................16
Step 2 – Select 1 of 5 Modes ................................................21
Step 3 – Select Intensity Level (1 Low – 10 High) ..............23
How to Control and Reduce Your Pain......................................24
When Should You Start Therapy?.........................................24
Get to Your Pain Early .........................................................24
How Long Should You Use it? ............................................24
When to Stop Using the Unit? ..............................................24
What Type of Pain is it Best for? .........................................25
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning and Storage ................................................................26
Cleaning the Pads .................................................................26
When Should You Replace Your Pads? ...............................26
Cleaning the Unit..................................................................27
Storing the Pads ....................................................................27
Storing the Unit and Pads .....................................................27
Troubleshooting............................................................................28
Specications ................................................................................31

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Electronic Nerve
Stimulator.
In order to use the unit safely, read the complete manual carefully
before using the unit for the rst time.
Keep this instruction manual in a convenient place or store with
the unit for future reference.
This box contains the following components:
• 1 Main Unit
• 1 Electrode Cord
• 2 Long Life Pads
• 1 Pad Holder
• 2 “AAA” Batteries (LR03)
• 1 Instruction Manual
• 1 Quick Start Guide / Pad Placement Guide
Intended Use
Medical purpose
OMRON Electronic Nerve Stimulator is intended for the relief
of pain associated with sore or aching muscles of the lower back,
arms, legs, feet and shoulder due to strain from exercise or normal
household and work activities. It should be applied to normal,
healthy, dry, clean skin of adult patients.
Intended User
This unit is intended to be operated by adults who can understand
this instruction manual. It is not for professional use in hospitals
or other medical facilities, it is intended for home use only.
Before Using the Unit

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HOW Electronic Nerve Stimulator WORKS
What is it?
The OMRON Electronic Nerve Stimulator unit is a portable
device designed for adults only. It is designed to reduce and
relieve muscle and joint pain, stiffness and numbness in the
back, arms, legs, shoulder and foot by applying electrical nerve
stimulation to the surface of the skin near the site of the pain.
Any of the modes can safely be used on body parts or pains
described in this manual or Quick Start Guide/Pad Placement
Guide. Just nd one that feels good and is comfortable on your
pain. It can be successfully used in conjunction with any other
pain treatment or medication.
This type of therapy, called Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulator (TENS), has been used for over 30 years by medical
professionals such as physical therapists and chiropractors.
How does it work?
Scientic theory suggests that electrical stimulation therapy may
work in several ways:
1. The gentle electrical pulses move through the skin to nearby
nerves to block or shut out the pain message from ever
reaching the brain from the source of the pain.
2. The gentle electrical pulses increase the production of the
body’s natural pain killer, such as endorphins.
3. Furthermore, it is thought that the electrical stimulation
improves blood circulation as well. Muscles contract and relax
with the ow of the electrical stimulation. With repeated
contracting and relaxing, the blood ows in and out and the
blood circulation is improved.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
It is important that you read all the warnings and
precautions included in this instruction manual because
they are intended to keep you safe, prevent injury and avoid a
situation that could result in damage to the unit.
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DANGER
Improper use may cause danger resulting in
death or serious injury. These are situations
in which the device should not be used.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury to the user or patient or
damage to the equipment or other property.
DANGER
Do not use this unit with these other devices:
(1)
If you have a pacemaker, implanted debrillator, or other
implanted metallic or electronic device. Such use could
cause electric shock, burns, electrical interference or death.
(2) Do not use this device while using another TENS device.
(3) Together with a life-supporting medical electronic device such as
an articial heart or lung or respirator.
(4) For Hospitals and Clinics, in the presence of or when attached to
the body, electronic monitoring equipment (e.g. cardiac monitors,
ECG alarms), which may not operate properly when the electrical
stimulation device is in use.
(5)
For Hospitals and Clinics, Simultaneous connection of a patient to a
high frequency surgical ME equipment may result in burns at the
site of the stimulator electrodes and possible damage to the stimulator.
(6) For Hospitals and Clinics, operation in close proximity (e.g. 1m) to
a shortwave or microwave therapy ME equipment may produce
instability to the stimulator output.