Skanlab NG PRO User manual

SKANLAB NG PRO
User Manual
© Skanlab AS –Norge ver. 9-2020 –English for Skanlab NG Pro
Made in Norway 2460

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Table of content
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Unpacking.............................................................................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 2 - INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 General Information............................................................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 3 –CONTRAINDICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 6
3.1 General information on contraindications.............................................................................................. 6
3.2 Contraindications................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Precautions............................................................................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 4 - SAFETY........................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 General introduction .............................................................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER 5 - INSTALLATION OF SKANLAB NG PRO................................................................................. 8
5.1 Location of Skanlab NG Pro.................................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Connection............................................................................................................................................. 8
5.3 Startup / Self-test.................................................................................................................................... 9
5.4 Turn Off................................................................................................................................................. 9
CHAPTER 6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - TIPS AND WARNINGS BEFORE TREATMENT............. 10
CHAPTER 7. SKANLAB NG PRO –OVERVIEW IMAGES........................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 8. STARTING UP OF TREATMENT ............................................................................................. 15
8.1 Predefined settings:.............................................................................................................................. 16
8.2 Manual Settings: .................................................................................................................................. 16
8.3 Pause.................................................................................................................................................... 16
8.4 Adjusting strength level during treatment............................................................................................ 17
8.5 Adjusting duration time of treatment................................................................................................... 17
8.6 Treatment time ended........................................................................................................................... 18
8.7 Brightness Adjustment......................................................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 9. PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON ELECTRODES AND ELECTRODE CREAM ................. 19
9.1 Treatment time..................................................................................................................................... 19
9.2 Level of treatment................................................................................................................................ 19
9.3 Electrodes............................................................................................................................................. 20
CHAPTER 10. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ........................................................................................ 21
10.1 Technical maintenance......................................................................................................................... 21
10.2 Cleaning the device.............................................................................................................................. 21
10.3 Cleaning accessories............................................................................................................................ 21
10.4 Environment Information - Disposal ................................................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 11. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................. 22
11.1 Power failure - no light in the display - no light in standby diode (blue)............................................. 22
11.2 Blank earth electrode provides minor electroshock –“sting” .............................................................. 22
11.3 Gray treatment electrode gives shock / "sting" .................................................................................... 22
11.4 No heat, but light in the display........................................................................................................... 22
CHAPTER 12. TREATMENT IMAGES AND PRE-PROGRAMMED CONDITIONS WHERE SKANLAB
NG PRO TREATMENT HAS SHOWN GOOD EFFECT.................................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 13. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 25
13.1 Technical approvals ............................................................................................................................. 25
13.2 Standard equipment ............................................................................................................................. 25
13.3 Additional Equipment.......................................................................................................................... 25
13.4 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 25
13.5 Environment conditions....................................................................................................................... 26
13.6 Classification : 2460................................................................................................................. 26
13.7 Manufacturing Standards..................................................................................................................... 26
CHAPTER 14. SYMBOLS ................................................................................................................................. 27
CHAPTER 15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY .................................................................................................. 28
15.1 Product liability.................................................................................................................................... 28

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Congratulations on your new Skanlab NG Pro!
This is an electromedical device for use in treating patients with various types of acute or chronic
ailments.
Take the time to read through this user manual to get to know your new device.
In order to satisfy the high quality and safety requirements of manufacturer, each device that
leaves production has undergone a quality test.
In the delivery you will find a separate test-certificate that only applies to this specific device.
Please do an extra quality check by checking that the serial number on the certificate corresponds
to the serial number of the embossed sign on the back of the device. Take care of this certificate. It
is a good reference for us if you have any questions regarding the product in the future
The device should only be used after reading this Instructions for Use
1.1 Unpacking
In the received box you will find the following:
•1 Skanlab NG Pro
•1 cable for power supply connection
•1 earth electrode (blank metal rod)
•1 cable with connection ring to the device at one end, and to the ground
electrode at the other end
•1 treatment probe connected to cable
•2 treatment electrodes
oØ 30 mm (connected to treatment probe)
oØ 23 mm
•Silicone pad for use for storage of the electrodes between treatments
•1 document that is the test certificate (please archive this)
•1 Instructions for Use (This document)
•1 Information Booklet on paper
Optional extras that can be purchased on order:
•Treatment electrode (Ø23mm) for treatment of smaller areas
•Electrode Cream, 1 l or 5 l
•See technical specifications for ordering replacement parts

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CHAPTER 2 - INTRODUCTION
2.1 General Information
Skanlab NG Pro is a medical-technical device intended for the treatment of musculoskeletal
problems. The device and treatment method were developed in Norway and was first
introduced as Skanlab 25 Bodywavein 1988.
Skanlab NG Pro bases its operation on capacitive current. A capacitance is a physical-electrical
property of 2 adjacent, isolated conductors (electrodes). Between these lies a dielectric (the
capacitor). The energy is generated in an electric field that occurs between these two
conductors.
In the capacitor method, the capacitor plates (the electrodes) and the part of the patient
placed between the plates (electrodes) form a capacitor.
The body consists of several types of tissue that conduct the energy differently, and at
different depths. Skanlab has documentation that the heat enters the tissue up to 4 cm, and
the increased local temperature is maintained up to 40 min 1), 2), 3). Hence the term: Deep heat
treatment (Skanlab Deep Heat Therapy). The patient feels comfortable warmth during
treatment.
It is always important to have as little distance as possible between treatment probe and earth
electrode during treatment. By placing the earth electrode on the opposite side of the site to
be treated, optimal depth treatment is achieved. When placed on the same side you might get
a more superficial treatment.
The device produces an electrostatic alternating current field (capacitor current) of 500 kHz
with a wavelength of 600m. Hence the name “Long Wave Treatment”, as opposed to
previously known “short wave treatment”. The electric field occurs between the treatment
handle and the ground electrode, and the patient's tissues acts as part of the capacitor.
In the treatment, the patient is exposed to an electrostatic high frequency alternating current
field. A capacitor's capacity is determined by:
•The size of the plate (here; the square area of the treatment electrode)
•The distance between the plates (here; see picture manual and in the display)
•The insulation material (here; the nature of the fabric, the electrode surface and the
electrode cream).
Only Electrode Cream should be used!
After treatment, wash of the cream with mild soap and water!
The treatment electrode shall easily and continuously be moved in circles (3-5 times diameter
of electrode –before moving to new area), due to the concentrated energy transfer. NB!
Always communicate with patient during treatment. Electrode selection is made depending on
the scope of the treatment area and the size of the electrodes, which determines the heat
output at the treatment site.
The patient should only feel nice comfortable warmth under the treatment electrode (handle).

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You should choose Skanlab NG Pro when you want:
•To treat deep-seated areas and tissues
•To treat poorly-conductive areas, such as joints and deep-seated structures
that you wish to be passively heated
•To reduce pain that may be crucial for further training
Skanlab NG Pro is for professional use and should only be used by healthcare professionals
who have been trained in the use of the device.
Please contact our local representatives (or distributors) who will arrange product
demonstration, education and practical training using Skanlab NG Pro.
References:
1) Prof.dr.med.Kaare Rodahl, S. Mæhlum, H. Frøseth og O. Søvde - Virkningen av behandling med Skanlab 25 Bodywave på
den dype underhudstemperaturen
2) Prof.dr.med. K.Rodahl, fysioterapeut og spesialist i manuell terapi H. Frøseth, prof.dr.med. S.Mæhlum, J.Meyer og
R.Bjørklund - Virkning av behandling av tennisalbu med Skanlab 25 Bodywave
3) H.Frøseth,T.Eklund, L.D.Klilwer, T.Guthe, R.Bjørklund og K.Rodahl - Måling av behandlingseffekt hos pasienter med
epicondylitis radialis ("tennisalbu"),behandlet etter kondensator-metoden med Skanlab 25 Bodywave
Apply Therapy Cream
Onto the treatment area
Apply Therapy Cream
Onto the earth electrode