Rehan Electronics i-Pulz User manual

i-Pulz
User Manual
i-Pulz
User Manual

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USER MANUAL
Read this manual carefully before using the i-Pulz TENS
device and keep to the instructions of your doctor or
specialist.
Table of contents
1 Safety information, maintenance and defects............................... 5
1.1 Use of the device.................................................................. 5
1.2 Precautions........................................................................... 5
1.3 Indications ............................................................................ 6
1.4 Contra-indications................................................................ 6
1.5 IP Rating............................................................................... 6
1.6 Warnings............................................................................... 6
1.7 Maintenance......................................................................... 7
1.8 Maintenance of the batteries................................................ 8
1.9 Battery charger..................................................................... 8
1.10 What to do in case of a defect ............................................. 9
2. The i-Pulz nerve stimulator........................................................... 9
2.1 General ................................................................................... 9
2.2 Controls .................................................................................. 9
2.3 Buttons ................................................................................. 10
2.3.1 On/off............................................................................ 10
2.3.2 Mode ............................................................................ 10
2.3.3 Timer............................................................................. 10
2.3.4 Up / down..................................................................... 11
2.4 The display ........................................................................... 11
2.5 Clip ....................................................................................... 12
2.6 Battery compartment ........................................................... 13
3. Starting the treatment ................................................................ 13
3.1 Cleansing of the skin ............................................................ 13
3.2 Placing of the electrodes...................................................... 14
3.3 Setting up the stimulator ...................................................... 14
3.4 Treatment period .................................................................. 15
3.5 Stopping your daily treatment.............................................. 15
3.6 Removing the electrodes...................................................... 16
3.7 Taking care of your skin........................................................ 16
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3.7.1 Irritation of the skin....................................................... 16
4. Advanced options and setup possibilities.................................. 17
4.1 General ................................................................................. 17
4.2 Menu Options....................................................................... 18
4.2.1 Device information........................................................ 18
4.2.2 Cable tester .................................................................. 18
4.2.3 Buzzer........................................................................... 18
4.2.4 Default timer ................................................................. 18
4.2.5 Program presets ........................................................... 18
4.3 User Programs ..................................................................... 19
4.4 Mask presets........................................................................ 23
5. Accessories ................................................................................ 23
5.1 Cables .................................................................................. 23
5.2 Batteries and charger. .......................................................... 23
5.3 Removing adhesive residues................................................ 23
5.4 Treating the irritated skin ...................................................... 24
5.5 Disposable electrodes.......................................................... 24
5.6 Reusable electrodes............................................................. 24
6. Contents of package.................................................................. 24
7. Technical information ................................................................. 25
8. Program overview ...................................................................... 26
9. Important information regarding EMC........................................ 27
9.1 General ................................................................................. 27
9.2 Emissions Guidance for Users ............................................ 28
9.3 Immunity Guidance for Users ............................................. 29
9.4 Conducted and Radiated Immunity Guidance .................... 30
9.5 Recommended separation distance .................................... 31

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1 Safety information, maintenance and defects
1.1 Use of the device
The i-Pulz is an external stimulator used for pain treatment among
people suffering from chronic and acute pain. Do not use the nerve
stimulator for other purposes. Use it only with permission from a medical
specialist.
1.2 Precautions
• Make sure the nerve stimulator does not get hit, falls or is used
inappropriately to avoid it getting damaged.
• Check the nerve stimulator and cables for any inconsistencies
before using it. Do not use if damaged or degraded in any way.
Replace immediately.
• Do not use the nerve stimulator when driving or controlling heavy
machinery.
• Always check if the nerve stimulator is switched off before
removing or placing electrodes.
• While it is not necessary to store the nerve stimulator in its carry
case when not being used or when being transported, it is ad-
visable to do so for safety and added protection from dust, pet
hairs, pests or insects.
• Remove the device from its carry case when intending to use it.
• Avoid the use of accessories, detachable parts and materials not
described in this manual as these may make the device
• unsafe for use or compromise the selected therapy.
• Avoid connecting the device to other equipment not described
in this manual as this may make the device unsafe for use or
compromise the selected therapy.
• Do not wrap electrode cables around the neck as this could lead
to serious injury or strangulation.
• The application of electrodes near the thorax may increase the
risk of cardiac brillation. If in doubt, consult with a specialist.

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1.3 Indications
TENS can be used for many purposes. Both acute and chronic pains
can be treated with TENS. In general, TENS can be used with:
• Neurological pain, like neuralgia, blunt pain and phantom pain
• Muscle- and joint pain, like rheumatic, lower-back pain, neck-
and shoulder pain, etc.
• Postsurgeon and posttraumatic pain
• Angina Pectoris
• Facial pain
• Circulationdisorders
• Delivery pain
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS type I and II
• Scar tissue pain
• Certain bone fractures
1.4 Contra-indications
At this moment there are no contra-indications, either short term, or long
term. Caution: Electrodes, gel or patches can cause an allergic reaction.
1.5 IP Rating
The i-Pulz is classied with an ingress protection rating IP21. This
means that the device is protected from touch by ngers or similar ob-
jects greater than 12.5mm and is effective against condensation.
1.6 Warnings
• Patients with a pacemaker: the nerve stimulator can inuence
the workings of the pacemaker.
• Never stimulate the nerves of the jugular vein (the area of the
sinus caroticus), on the eyes or in the mouth.
• Simultaneous use of the nerve stimulator and surgical devices
operating on a high frequency can cause burns where the elec-
trodes are placed on the skin.
• Use of the nerve stimulator in the range of shortwave or
microwave equipment (cellular phone or microwave) can cause
uctuations in the output of the nerve stimulator.
• The functioning of electronic monitors, like ECG equipment, can
be disrupted when the nerve stimulator is activated.
• Never use the nerve stimulator for purposes not described in this
manual.
• Keep the nerve stimulator out of reach from children.

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• Only use the nerve stimulator on account of a medical prescrip-
tion; never lend out your TENS device.
• Do not place electrodes on damaged or irritated skin.
• Do not use electrodes with a surface area smaller than 5 cm²,
as there will be a risk of suffering a burn injury. All electrodes
supplied by Van Lent Systemss fulll this requirement. Caution
should always be exercised with current densities greater than
2 mA/cm².
• Irritation of the skin can be caused by “lengthy” use of small
electrodes and/or an electric current that is too high.
• Do not use on the skull area.
1.7 Maintenance
The i-Pulz stimulator requires little to no maintenance.
• If needed, clean the device with a damp cloth. Never use aggressive
detergents like ether, alcohol or abrasives.
• Never submerge the device in water or in any other liquid. In case it
does get submerged, get the device checked by the manufacturer
or distributor before you use the i-Pulz again.
• The manufacturer advises a technical check up of the device every
5 years.
• You can clean the cables with a damp cloth. The use of aggressive
detergents is not advised, because the cables can get damaged or
rigid, which increases the likelihood of the cables breaking.
• Store the nerve stimulator and its accessories in the original casing.
• If the i-Pulz is to be used on multiple patients then it is necessary to
use new cables and pads each time. Professional hygienic mainte-
nance prior to re-use is not required for the i-Pulz device.

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1.8 Maintenance of the batteries
Remove the batteries from the device if you do not intend to use it for an
extended period of time. This will improve the longevity of the batteries.
1.9 Battery charger
The supplied charger can charge rechargeable AA batteries and rechar-
geable AAA batteries. Place 2 or 4 batteries in the charger and plug it
into the wall socket. The lights on the charger will illuminate as follows:
LED Description
Light burns red Batteries are being charged
Light blinks red Batteries are defect or not placed in
charger correctly
Light burns green Batteries are fully charged
i-Pulz batteries will be charged within 2 hours.
When the batteries are fully charged, you must remove the charger from
the wall socket before removing the batteries.
Warning: do not place non-rechargeable batteries in the char-
ger - this may cause leakage in those batteries which may re-
lease dangerous chemicals.
When using rechargeable batteries, keep in mind the following points:
• Rechargeable batteries are sensitive to over-charging. Remove the
batteries from the charger after the incidated time has passed.
• Rechargeable batteries have an electric discharge that strongly
depends on the temperature of the environment.
• New rechargeable batteries need a few charging-cycles in order
to reach their nominal capacity.
• Rechargeable batteries (NiMH) must be charged at least once
per 6 months.
• The average life expectancy of rechargeable batteries is usually
500 charging-cycles, though this strongly depends on its use.
The total capacity of the battery will slowly decrease after multi-
ple charging-cycles.

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1.10 What to do in case of a defect
Repairs, expansions or alterations to your nerve stimulator should only
be done by the manufacturer or distributor. Contact your distributor for
more information.
Manufacturer Distributor
Rehan Electronics
Aughrim Road
Carnew
Co-Wicklow
Ierland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
2. The i-Pulz nerve stimulator
2.1 General
The i-Pulz is a two-channel nerve stimulator. There is a channel on the
left- and right side of the device. Both channels work independently
from each other and do not inuence each other – two different forms
of stimulation can therefore be used simultaneously. You can also use
just one channel.
The i-Pulz has 10 standard stimulation programs (indicated by P1 to
P10). It is also possible to adapt special user programs and to mask
them (render invisible). The i-Pulz will always start with the last used
preset and, if set, the timer function as well.
2.2 Controls
When you ip open the i-Pulz nerve stimulator, the buttons and the
display will become visible. All presets or settings are selectable and
controllable by pressing these buttons. Presets, intensities and other
settings are visible on the display.

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channel
clip
screen
screen
right channel
up, right
down, right
on/off
mode
timer
battery compartment
down, left
up, left
left channel
2.3 Buttons
2.3.1 On/off
Press this button to switch the stimulator on or off.
2.3.2 Mode
Pressing this button (multiple times) will select a program. In
case of an active program (output currents > 0mA), it is possible
to reduce the current to 0 immediate by pressing this button.
2.3.3 Timer
Pressing this button enables you to set a timer for the
program. Press the timer button (multiple times) to set up
the desired time (ranging from 0 to 90 minutes). The timer is
switched off when 4 horizontal lines are visible on the display.
The timer logo in the upper left corner of the screen, which
usually indicates that the timer is activated, will disappear as
well. Timer adjustments can only be done if both channels are
set to 0mA.