Proactive TheraHeat 715-440 User manual

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Instructions
Please read this manual thoroughly
before using this device for the rst time.
715-440 TheraHeat inst rev1 0417
715-440 861-715440

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Packaging Content
Instruction Manual
USB Cable
1 Large, 1 Small
Gel Pad
Electric Stimulator
Please ensure you have all of the following
components before using your tens device
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Table of Content
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 2
Indications for Use .............................................................................................................. 3
Important Safeguards, Warnings & Cautions ....................................................4 - 11
Product Features ...................................................................................................... 12 - 13
Charging the Device................................................................................................ 14 - 15
Preparing Your Device .....................................................................................................16
Placement & Treatment...................................................................................................17
Pulse Program Descriptions. ................................................................................. 18 -19
Selecting Your Gel Pad.....................................................................................................19
Instructions for Use.................................................................................................. 20 - 23
Caring for the Electrode Pads .......................................................................................24
Cleaning and Storage ......................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................26
Device & Label Symbols..................................................................................................27
Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................... 28 - 31
Product Specications............................................................................................ 32 - 33
Warranty Information .....................................................................................................34
Packaging Content
Please ensure you have all of the following
components before using your tens device
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Indications For UseIntroduction
Tens Therapy
TENS technology (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
stimulates nerve endings producing the body’s natural painkillers
while improving circulation and muscle tone. Helps relieve sore,
aching muscles and joints throughout the body naturally, without
drugs or medication.
Heat Therapy
Heat is associated with comfort and relaxation; targeted heat therapy
goes a step further, stimulating blood flow and soothing sore muscles
during treatment. Heat therapy works by dilating the blood vessels
within the muscles, increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients,
helping to promote healing of damaged tissues. Penetrating heat
application at an injury site can help stretch tissue, relax muscles,
promote flexibility and reduce stiffness.

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Indications For UseIntroduction
Tens Therapy
TENS technology (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
stimulates nerve endings producing the body’s natural painkillers
while improving circulation and muscle tone. Helps relieve sore,
aching muscles and joints throughout the body naturally, without
drugs or medication.
Heat Therapy
Heat is associated with comfort and relaxation; targeted heat therapy
goes a step further, stimulating blood flow and soothing sore muscles
during treatment. Heat therapy works by dilating the blood vessels
within the muscles, increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients,
helping to promote healing of damaged tissues. Penetrating heat
application at an injury site can help stretch tissue, relax muscles,
promote flexibility and reduce stiffness.
TENS (Modes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8)
To be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and
aching muscles in the shoulder, waist, back, arm, and leg, due to
strain from exercise or normal household and work activities.
It is also intended for symptomatic relief and management of
chronic, intractable pain and relief of pain associated with arthritis.
EMS (Modes 1, 3, 7)
To stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle
performance. To be used for the improvement of muscle tone and
rmness, and for strengthening muscles in the arms, abdomen, legs,
and buttocks. Not intended for use in any therapy or for the treatment
of any medical conditions or diseases.
It is also intended to temporarily increase local blood circulation
in the healthy muscles of lower extremities.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
NOTE : Read all instructions and inserts included with this device
carefully before use. The following basic precautions are needed when
using an electrical product.
CAUTION : Failure to read and observe all precautions could result
in injury or equipment damage.
Improper care or use of your device may result in injury, damage to the
unit or ineective treatment. Following these instructions will ensure
the device’s ecacy and long life.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
• Do not use this device if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted
debrillator or other implanted metal or electronic device.
• Do not use this device to treat undiagnosed chronic pain.
• Do not use this device if you have a suspected or diagnosed
heart condition.
• Do not use this device if you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
• Do not use this device if you have a tendency to bleed
internally following an injury.
• Do not use this device during pregnancy.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
NOTE : Read all instructions and inserts included with this device
carefully before use. The following basic precautions are needed when
using an electrical product.
CAUTION : Failure to read and observe all precautions could result
in injury or equipment damage.
Improper care or use of your device may result in injury, damage to the
unit or ineective treatment. Following these instructions will ensure
the device’s ecacy and long life.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
• Do not use this device if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted
debrillator or other implanted metal or electronic device.
• Do not use this device to treat undiagnosed chronic pain.
• Do not use this device if you have a suspected or diagnosed
heart condition.
• Do not use this device if you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
• Do not use this device if you have a tendency to bleed
internally following an injury.
• Do not use this device during pregnancy.
GENERAL WARNINGS PRIOR TO USE
• If you are under the care of a physician, consult with your
physician before using this device.
• Long-term effects of this device are not known.
• Do not place the device on or close to your heart.
• Take care when applying device close to the neck; do not place
this device on the front or sides of the neck. Severe spasm of the
muscles may occur and the contractions may be strong enough
to close the airway or cause diculty in breathing. Stimulation
over the neck could also affect hearing or blood pressure.
• Do not apply stimulation across the chest because the
introduction of electrical current into the chest may cause
cardiac rhythm disturbances.
• Do not place the device on or around your head.
The effects of stimulation of the brain are unknown.
• Do not use this device while sleeping.
• Do not use if you feel numbness.
• Do not use this device in or close to water.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
GENERAL WARNINGS PRIOR TO USE (Cont’d)
• Use only on normal, healthy, clean skin. Do not use on or close
to open wounds or rashes, or over swollen, red, infected or
inamed skin.
• Do not apply stimulation over, or in proximity to cancerous lesions.
• Do not use the device on children or incapacitated persons.
• Consult with your physician before using this device, because
the device may cause lethal rhythm disturbances to the heart
in susceptible individuals.
GENERAL CAUTIONS PRIOR TO USE
• Read this manual before using this device for the rst time.
• Keep this manual available whenever you use this device.
• This device is intended for individual personal use only.
• This device is not effective for pain associated with Central
Pain Syndromes, such as headaches.
• This device is for pain caused by muscle soreness, and should be
placed only around muscles where pain originates.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
• The pain may indicate that you have some other health problem.
You should know the reason and source of your pain before using
this device.
• The safety of using this device during pregnancy has not
been established.
• The effectiveness of this device depends greatly on a person’s
individual physical condition. It may not always be effective
for every user.
• If you have had medical or physical treatment for your muscle
pain, consult with your treatment provider before using this
device. You should contact your physician prior to using this
device following recent surgical procedures. Stimulation may
disrupt the healing process.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
OPERATING WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
CONSULT WITH YOU PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
• If you have a suspected or diagnosed heart condition.
• If you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
• If you have a tendency to bleed internally following an injury.
• If you recently had surgery, or have ever had surgery on your back.
• If areas of skin lack normal sensations, such as skin that tingles
or is numb.
• The unit is intended for the temporary relief of pain caused by
muscle soreness. The source or cause of the pain should be
addressed by a healthcare professional. Pain could indicate
an injury or condition that requires treatment.
• Skin irritation or experience a very sensitive feeling in the skin
due to electrical stimulation. If this occurs, stop using the device
and consult your physician.
• If skin under the pad feels irritated after using the stimulator for a
long period of time, use the stimulator for a shorter period of time.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
• Minor redness at stimulation placement is a normal skin reaction.
It is not considered a skin irritation, and it will normally disappear
within 30 minutes after the electrodes are removed.
If the redness does not disappear after 30 minutes from the
removal of electrodes, do not use the stimulator again until
after the excessive redness has disappeared.
• Turn off your device if the stimulation feels unpleasant
or does not provide pain relief.
• Use this device only with the pads and accessories recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Do not use this device when driving, operating machinery
or when swimming.
• Before removing the Electrode Pad, be sure to turn it OFF,
avoiding unpleasant stimulation.
• TENS is not a substitute for pain medications or other pain
management therapies.
• TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the sensa-
tion of pain that would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism.
• Do not use the unit while sleeping.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
• After each use, clean any adhesive residue left on the skin
with soap and water.
• The effectiveness of therapy varies from person to person.
It may not be an effective treatment for all users.
• The long-term effects of stimulus therapy are unknown.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
STORAGE WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
• Storage outside of stated storage temperature may result
in measurement error or device malfunction; storage
environment temperature is: 14°F – 122°F (-10°C – 50°C);
humidity: 30 – 90% RH.
• Keep the unit out of reach of small children.
• Do not store the device in direct sunlight, dusty or humid
environments, or extreme temperatures. Exact gures
for appropriate use and storage can be found in the
Product Specications Section of this manual.

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Product Features
Electrical stimulator
Product Features
Electrical stimulator
Mode Change
Timer Change
Intensity
Increase (+)
Intensity
Decrease (–)
Front
Back
Snap-On Electrode
Contact Points
Heat On/O
Power
Lock/Unlock
USB
Port

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Product Features
Electrical stimulator
Product Features
Electrical stimulator
Magnetic
Contact Points
Large
Gel Pad
Small
Gel Pad
Front
Back
Magnetic
Contact Points
Gel Pad

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Charging the Device
This device includes an internal rechargeable battery within
the electrical stimulator unit and USB cable.
A USB wall charger/adapter is required for charging; not included.
Before rst use, the device should be fully charged. Charging time may
vary depending on the wall adapter used; 3–6 hours from depleted
battery to full charge.
1. Connect the wide end of the USB cable to a wall adapter.
2. Connect the smaller mini USB to the TENS stimulator.
3. During charging the battery symbol on the stimulator
will ash. When the device is fully charged, the battery
symbol will be solid green.
4. Unplug the charger and stimulator when fully charged;
never operate the unit while charging.

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Charging the DeviceCharging the Device
NOTE :
The TENS + Heat device offers 3 user modes, 8 pulse modes and
20 levels of intensity. As such, the power usage and rechargeable
battery life will vary depending on the users specic settings
during treatment.
For example, a fully charged device utilizing mid-range intensity
and only the TENS setting battery life may extend to 20 hours of use.
The same setting with the heat function activated may only extend
to approximately 3 hours of use.
For maximum effectiveness, monitor the battery life symbol and
charge the device when the battery level graphic is depleted.

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Preparing Your Device
It is necessary to prepare and assemble
your device prior to treatment.
NOTE: Save the plastic lm for storage
after treatment to protect the pads
from dirt and debris.
1. While the stimulator device is
OFF (the display is NOT illuminated)
carefully attach the electrode pads
to the control unit via the magnetic
connection points.
2. Pull gently to ensure the electrode
pad is rmly attached.
3. Carefully remove the plastic
lm from the electrode pad.
4. You are ready to apply the pad
to the affected treatment area.
Do not turn the power ON until the
device is in place on the user’s skin as
indicated in the‘Instructions for Use’
section of this manual.
When connecting the
pad, match the silver to
silver, and gold to gold
connection points.
Silver
Gold

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Placement & TreatmentPreparing Your Device
Read all warnings and cautions completely before use.
The electrode pads are applied directly to the skin. Clothing may be
worn over the device; clothing should not constrict the device and
should allow access to the control unit buttons.
Targeted treatment areas may include:
• shoulder
• elbow
• thigh
• knee
• calf
• ankle
• back of neck
• upper back
• lower back
• feet
Never place device
over the heart, on
the front or sides
of the neck or face.

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Pulse Program Descriptions
Pulse Rate Description Benet
P1 Combination
of the below
Combination
of the below
All kinds of
pain relief
P2 69
Pulse on for
3.4 seconds and off
for 1.6 seconds
Mild gate
pain relief
P3 12.5–55.5
Pulse on for
20 seconds and off
for 1 second
Muscle performance
improvement with
variable pulse rate
P4 1.2 Pulse on every
0.85 seconds
Slow endorphin
pain relief
P5 100
Pulse on for
10 seconds and off
for 2.5 seconds
Quick gate
pain relief
P6 100
Pulse on for
20 seconds and off
for 1 second
Quick gate pain relief
and strong pulse
amplitude
P7 20
Pulse on for
5 seconds and off
for 1 second
Muscle performance
improvement
P8 160
Pulse on for
10 seconds and off
for 2 seconds
Quick and deep gate
pain relief