TensCare iTouch Tone User manual

TensCare Ltd, 9 Blenheim Road,
Longmead Business Park,
Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE, UK
Tel [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.tenscare.co.uk
Multi Purpose EMS and TENS
Instructions for Use
Distributed by:
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MUSCLE STIMULATOR/TENS
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Contents
Section Page
1 Introduction 1
2 Special Features 1
3 How EMS works 3
4 How TENS works 5
5 The Programmes 6
6 Choosing the right strength 7
7 Programme Information 8
8 Programme Settings 11
9 Controls and Screen Information 12
10 Installation of Batteries 19
11 Connecting Mono Lead wire 20
12 Positioning of Electrode Pads 22
13 General Pad Advice 23
14 Pad Alarm 24
15 The Belt Cradle 24
16 Troubleshooting 24
17 Caution and Warnings 25
18 Cleaning 27
19 Consumables and servicing 27
20 Guarantee 28
21 WEEE 28
22 Technical Specifications 29
23 Electrode Placement 31
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INTELLIGENT EMS
PACK CONTENTS
•“itouch tone” Pain Relief unit
•Mono Lead wire
•Belt Cradle
•Pack of 4, 50x50mm, superior self-adhesive electrode pads
(item code: E-CM5050)
•AA 1.5v (Type LR6) batteries (2)
•Instruction Manual
•Storage Pouch
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1. INTRODUCTION
The “itouch tone” is a multi-purpose combination unit that offers the
latest in electro muscle stimulation and TENS. It is the result of
considerable research and represents a new generation in such units.
2. “itouch tone” FEATURES:
• Large selection of muscle stimulation and TENS programmes
The “itouch tone” is supplied with 8 preset muscle stimulation
programmes, which can be used for muscle training, well being,
massage and beauty. It also has 2 programmes which can have all their
parameters - such as frequency, pulse width, ramp up and down, work
and rest time - set and saved to your personal needs. There are a further
3 TENS programmes for pain relief, which can be set and saved to suit
your personal needs.
• Comfortable Strength Control
Each step in strength is very small thereby maximising the comfort level.
• One Touch Memory Start
The “itouch tone” has intelligent memory allowing it to remember the
last programme and strength that was used. On start up, at the touch of
only ONE button, the “itouch tone” will automatically return to the last
programme used and to around 50% of the strength. The strength
gently “ramps” up to this level. The strength can be stopped at any time
by pressing any button. The 50% level takes into account
accommodation that the body may have experienced.
•Pad Alarm
Perfect pad contact and condition is important to obtain maximum
benefit. To ensure best performance the “itouch tone” has been fitted
with a “Pad Alarm” that shows you if the contact of any of the four
pads to your body is lost. This eliminates any unknown break in
contact which could interrupt the benefit being obtained from the unit.
•Mono Lead Wire
To ease set up and use, a new unique mono lead wire has
been developed.
•Usage Diary
The “itouch tone” has a built in usage diary which enables you to
monitor your use of the unit. It records and saves the total time that
the unit has been used while connected to the body. This gives “true”
information which can be of great help to you and your physician.
•Backlit LCD screen
Whenever a button is pressed the screen will light up making the
screen easy to read and very clear.
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3. E.M.S. What it is and how it works
EMS stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation.
3.1 EMS successfully rebuilds and tones muscles.
Different levels of muscle contraction are achieved by sending
electrical impulses of various types, depending on the programme
selected, into the body. These muscle contractions retrain the muscles,
increase their effectiveness and improve their condition. This is
beneficial where muscles - for whatever reason - have not been in
regular use and have lost condition (muscle atrophy). For sports, the
benefit is to increase the effect of training and enhance performance.
3.2 Muscle wastage:
EMS is used in the treatment of:
Neuromuscular facilitation - Muscle reeducation - Muscle training -
Prevention/slowing of atrophy/hypotrophy - Preventing postoperative
muscle weakness - Reduction of spasticity - Maintaining or increasing
range of motion - Training of partial peripheral nerve damage with
signs of reinnervation - Treatment of scoliosis - Incontinence treatment
Sports:
EMS is used in:
sports training, covering - warm-up, strength, speed, power,
resistance, endurance and recovery and also for rehabilitation in
relation to sports injury.
EMS works as an excellent complement to regular training.
3.4 Mode of operation
EMS uses external electrical impulses that act through the skin to
stimulate the nerves supplying a specific muscle group. The muscle
reacts in different ways depending on the strength of current and
duration and frequency of the electrical impulse.
Muscles are made up of two different types of fibre:
- Red fibre is slower contracting and aerobic working.
- White fibre is faster acting and capable of anaerobic working.
The proportions of red and white fibres depend on the way the muscle
is used. Fibre can be converted from one type to the other, depending
on the signals it receives. This is known as the Trophic effect. Different
frequencies have different effects: Low (1-10 Hz) frequencies coupled
with long impulse times have a purifying and relaxing effect through
individual contractions, whereby the circulation in the treated muscle
is simultaneously improved and removal of metabolic end products is
supported (lymphatic drainage). The oxygen supply to the muscle is
improved. In contrast, medium (20-50 Hz) frequencies can put a high
level of strain on the muscle, thus promoting the muscular structure.
Very high frequencies (60-90 Hz) can be used to promote muscle
definition and bulk. The body maps at the back of this guide show pad
positioning in order to stimulate specific muscle groups.
3.5 Treatment time and treatment interval
Treatment by EMS can vary between 15-60 minutes stimulation twice a
week to treatment several times per day.
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4. HOW “TENS” WORKS
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS
stimulates your body's own natural defences against pain, namely the
release of endorphins. TENS is totally safe, has been used successfully by
thousands of pain sufferers.
TENS sends a gentle stimulation through the skin which works in
TWO ways:-
Pain Gate
Stimulating the sensory nerves, which carry touch and temperature signals.
These nerves go to the same connections in the spine as the nerves
carrying pain. A strong sensory signal will block the pain signal travelling
up the spine to the brain. This is known as closing the “Pain Gate” and
takes effect quite quickly after the unit is switched on. You can use TENS
several times a day, for as long as you like.
Endorphin Release
At low frequency settings, and slightly stronger output, TENS drives the
motor nerves to produce a small repetitive muscle contraction. This is seen
by the brain as exercise, and this promotes release of Endorphins - your
body's own natural pain killer. The relief builds up and normally takes
about 40 minutes to reach a maximum level which can last for hours after
the machine is switched off.
By using TENS you can expect to achieve a significant reduction in pain if
not complete pain relief.
SIDE EFFECTS
There are no known side effects to TENS use and long-term TENS use is
not harmful.
POSITIONING THE ELECTRODES FOR TENS
Electrodes are usually first placed where the greatest pain is felt. Try
different positions until you find the best for you. Try moving the electrodes
short distances to establish the positions that are most effective for you.
5. THE PROGRAMMES
The unit has 8 pre-set EMS programmes A,B,C,D,E, F, G and H
2 Manually selectable programmes Mand N
3 Manually selectable TENS programmes. S, T, and W
The choice of programme depends on the results you wish to achieve.
Each programme has a different feel and a pre-set default duration.
Programmes may be locked by your physician:
If this has happened, a message:- LOC M (or N, S, T or W) will appear on
the display if you attempt to change programmes.
PROGRAM OUTPUT SENSATIONS
Programmes Ato Hproduce a combination of tingling or pulsing/ tapping
sensations associated with muscle contractions. In EMS a period of muscle
contraction (Work) is alternated with a period of rest.
Programmes S , T and Ware TENS programmes.
In programmes Sand W, the output is Continuous. Strength should be set
so that there is a strong tingling feeling WITHOUT muscle contraction.
Programmme Scan be used until the pain relief effect starts to wear off -
up to 2 hours.
In programme Tthe stimulus is delivered in bursts, i.e. a group of pulses
rather than a single pulse. You should set strength so that muscle
contractions just start to appear, and use for not more than 60 mins.
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6. CHOOSING THE RIGHT STRENGTH
The object of EMS treatment is to produce powerful muscle contractions.
The strength of the current should be increased to about three times the
level at which you can first feel the tingling, or to as high as you can
stand without causing pain.
You will probably feel that electrical contraction is being more powerful
than a voluntary contraction, because the current also stimulates your
sensory nerves. The signals have a pain-relieving effect.
You may find the sensation uncomfortable to start with, so that you may
not get up to therapeutic strength at the start of treatment. The strength
can be increased during the course of the treatment, as you become
accustomed to the sensation.
Voluntary muscular activity is more effective than stimulation, and it may
improve progress if you combine voluntary contraction with stimulation.
The powerful muscle contractions caused by electrical stimulation give rise
to training aches, which usually disappear within a week.
After treatment tingling sensations may continue or your skin may feel
numb, this is normal.
7. PROGRAMME INFORMATION
• Frequency (measured in Hz - pulses per second)
EMS 1-110Hz.
See section 4 How EMS works.
TENS 1-150Hz
A frequency of 110 Hz is good at blocking pain signals.
A low frequency of 4 or 10 Hz allows for the release of endorphins, the
body's natural morphine-like substances. 1-110.
• Pulse Width (measured in μS - millionths of a second)
EMS 50-300 μS depending on Frequency*
TENS 50 to 250 μS.
A higher Pulse Width is more likely to activate muscles.
Larger muscles need higher Pulse Width.
•WORK is the time in seconds that muscle is stimulated (not including
Ramp time). The “Tone” offers a range of work periods from 1-40 sec.
•REST is the time in seconds at zero strength in between stimulation.
The “Tone” offers a range of rest periods from 1-40 sec.
•RAMP is the time in seconds taken to move up and down between zero
and the set stimulation strength .The “Tone” offers a range of ramp
times from 1 -5sec in steps of 1 sec. Up time = Down time.
•Synchronous / Alternating ( SYN/ALT ) In Alternating mode output
from Ch2 is delayed. Set CH2 Delay Time 0 to 40 seconds in steps
of 1 second.
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Setting Work/Rest Periods
WORK is the time in seconds when
the muscle is contracting.
REST is the time in seconds when
there is no stimulus
RAMP is the time it takes to go
from zero to set strength
If Alternating (ALT) is selected, the Ch2 stimulus occurs after Ch1.
You can set this delay in seconds.
Ch1 Work + Ch1 Rest=Delay + Ch2 Work.
Ch2 Work is calculated from the other three variables, which can be set
NOTE: An "ERROR" message will be displayed if CH2 Delay time is not set
greater than or equal to CH1 Work time.
TENS PROGRAMMES
• Constant and Burst Modes
Constant mode is when the sensation is continuous as against Burst
mode when the sensation, is as its name implies, is one of on and off.
• Modulation Modes
Modulation is when the frequency sweeps across range of settings.
This enables the body to receive many different signals and can be very
beneficial and lessen any effect of accommodation. See programmes W.
WARNING
Consult your healthcare professional before altering these settings.
Correct settings depend on your muscle tone and exercise goals.
Inappropriate settings could cause discomfort, undesired muscle balance,
or even muscle injury.
Ch1 Work
Delay Ch2 Work
Ch1 Rest
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8. PROGRAMME SETTINGS
Prog Muscle Aim Stage Freq Pulse Work Rest Ramp
Hz Width μS sec sec sec
AAll Warm Up All 10 250 Continuous
BAll Endurance All 20 250 5 10 1
CLarge Power Start 50 300 3 6 2
DLarge Power Improve 50 300 5 10 1
ELarge Bulk Advanced 75 300 5 15 1
FSmall Power Start 50 100 3 6 1
GPower Improve 50 150 5 10 1
HBulk Advanced 75 150 5 15 1
M Selectable Selectable
Range
1 - 110 50-300
N Selectable Selectable
Range
1 - 110 50-300
SPain Relief Selectable Selectable Continuous
1 - 110 50-250
TPain Relief Selectable Selectable Continuous
1 - 110 50-250
WPain Relief Modulated Selectable Frequency Modulation
20 - 100 50-250
CUSTOMISED SETTINGS
Programmes M and N allow you to select the frequency and pulse width to suit
your own requirements. This means that whatever type of pain you are
suffering from, you or your doctor can set the unit in order to obtain maximum
pain relief. See under controls how to set the unit. Ch2 Work is calculated from
the other three variables, which can be set.
9. CONTROLS AND SCREEN INFORMATION
Lock Button
Channel 2
strength
selected
Channel 2
strength UP
Channel 2
strength
DOWN
Scroll UP
selector
SET
Button
Scroll
DOWN
selector
Programme
Selector
Channel 1
strength
selected
ON and
Channel 1
strength UP
Channel 1
strength
DOWN and OFF
Time selector
Mode Selector
scroll UP
Mode Selector
scroll DOWN
Clock, Alarm and LCD
screen Selector
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ON / Channel 1 Strength UP button
NOTE: Channel 1 controls the output through the white leads
To switch unit on:
Press and hold down for 3 seconds.
When the unit is switched ON an audible “Beep”
will be heard.
Press and hold down until required strength is
achieved. The strength increases in very small
steps to give a soft and comfortable sensation.
See section 6 on choosing the right strength.
The body acclimatizes to the feeling through the
pads, so increases in strength may be necessary
to keep the sensation constant.
To allow you to set the strength accurately, the
Channel you are not adjusting will temporarily
go to zero, and the Programme will remain in
the WORK phase while you are adjusting.
One Touch Memory Start
When switched on the unit will automatically
start in the programme which was being used
when it was switched off.
The strength increases to about 50% of the level
when the unit was last used. To stop the increase
in strength at any time, press any key once.
Channel 1 Strength DOWN /
OFF button
To lower the strength: Press and release
this button. The strength reduces by 2.0 each
time (four times the rate of increase)
When the strength gets down to zero the
unit will then switch off. Alternatively to
switch the unit off press and hold down this
button for 3 seconds.
Channel 2 Strength UP button
NOTE: Channel 1 controls the output through
the black leads.
To increase Strength: Press and hold down
until required strength is achieved.
Channel 2 Strength DOWN button
To lower the strength: Press and release this
button. The strength reduces by 2.0 each time
(four times the rate of increase).
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Programme Selector button
The “itouch tone” has 8 medically proven
preset programmes. The programme selected
will appear in the top left hand corner of the
screen. To select the next programme press
the Programme Selector button and release.
The programmes are shown as A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,M
and N, S,T and W.
Time Selector button
Each time the unit is switched on it defaults back
to continuous mode, known as TIMER OFF.
Time periods available are: 5, 10,15, 20, 30, 40,
50 and 60 minutes. In order to set any of these
time periods press and release the Time Selector
button until the required time period is shown in
the screen. During use within the four time
periods, the unit counts down the minutes set
and switches off when it reaches zero.
Lock button
In order to lock the keypad press and hold down
the Lock button until the word “LOCK” appears
on the screen. To unlock the keypad press the
button and hold down the button again until the
word “LOCK” is no longer on the screen. The Lock
button is situated on the right hand side of the unit.
Time
remaining
Inner Keypad
To access the “Inner Keypad” slide the upper half
of the “itouch tone” upwards. The inner keypad
allows you to use the Customised Settings,
Usage Diary, Clock and Medication Alarms.
Mode Selector scroll UP
To activate the Customised Settings, select
programme M or N.
Use mode UP and DOWN buttons to select
Frequency (FREQ), Pulse width (PULS) Work time
(WORK), Rest time (REST), Ramp time (RAMP), or
Alternating (SYN/ALT) modes.
Mode Selector scroll DOWN
This button operates in the same way as the
Mode Selector scroll UP button but in the
opposite direction, (CONST, PULS and FREQ).
The Mode selected flashes
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Scroll UP Selector
Having selected the mode you wish to adjust,
use the Scroll UP and DOWN buttons to select
the desired setting. Then press the SET to lock
in the setting.
Set Button
Press and release this button to save the setting
shown on the LCD screen into the programme.
When a new choice is required simply select the
new choice and press the SET button again.
NOTE: SYN/ALT work slightly differently:
When you select SYN it flashes. Use Scroll to
change to ALT and press SET. 0 will then flash.
Use scroll to adjust the Delay Time.
Scroll DOWN Selector
This button operates in the same way as the
Mode Selector scroll UP button but in the
opposite direction.
Hash Button (#)
for Usage Diary and LCD screen selection
Press and release the Hash Button to step
through the options: Usage Diary (MEM)
and LCD.
Programme Lock Facility
To lock any programme into the unit so that ONLY that programme can be
used press the “SET” button AND the “MODE DOWN” button and hold
down for 3 seconds until the screen displays “LOC P”. To unlock the
programme simply repeat the procedure holding down the same two
buttons until the screen no longer displays “LOC P”.
Settings Lock Facility
To lock your chosen settings in programme M or N press the “SET” button
AND the “MODE UP” button and hold down for 3 seconds until the screen
displays “LOC M”. To unlock the settings simply repeat the procedure
holding down the same two buttons until the screen no longer displays
“LOC M” or “LOC N”. This feature also applies to Programmes N, S, T and W.
LCD screen display
The LCD function allows for illumination of the screen to be turned off or on.
Usage Diary
Press the Hash Button until the symbol MEM is displayed on the screen,
The screen will also display: - The hours that the unit has been used on the
bottom left hand side. Please note that the Usage Diary is only activated
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when the unit is properly attached to the body and working at a strength
above 4.5. To reset the Usage Diary to zero press and hold both Scroll UP
and DOWN buttons together for 3 seconds until the bottom line shows
000 000. This needs to be repeated for each programme.
10. INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES
Remove Battery Cover
Press down in centre of battery cover
and slide backwards in direction of
raised arrows.
Insert batteries
Ensure that the ribbon goes behind the batteries
to aid removal.
Ensure that the batteries are inserted the right
way as shown in battery compartment
When the batteries are running low a low
battery indicator will show on the screen
(battery symbol) and it is then important to
change the batteries as soon as possible.
Rechargable batteries
It is possible to use rechargeable batteries.
Disposal of batteries:
Always dispose of batteries safely. Do not throw batteries onto a fire.
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WARNING
•Keep batteries out of the reach of small children.
•If battery leakage occurs and comes in contact with the skin
or eyes, wash thoroughly with lots of water.
•Do not mix alkaline and rechargeable batteries.
•Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries.
11. CONNECTING MONO LEADWIRE
Insert the Mono leadwire plug into the base of
the unit. Please note that it has been designed
to only insert one way.
Attaching the electrode pads to
Mono Lead wire
At the other end of the Mono Lead wire, the
lead wire splits into four pin ends, 2 white and 2
black. Push the pin ends into the pigtail ends of
the electrode pads. The mono lead wire can be
split as required and adjust the toggle as
necessary.
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Mono Lead wire colour coding
L-IT … Mono Lead wire (dual channel), as
supplied with the unit, has FOUR wires for use
with four pads. Two of the wires are white and
the other two are black. Channel 1controls the
output to the white wires and Channel 2 to the
black wires.
It is also possible to use L-IT Mono Lead wire
(dual channel) with only two pads using only the
white lead wires. In which case the black lead
wires, as they are not in use, can safely be put to
the side - There is no risk from the exposed pins.
L-IT-1 Mono Lead wire (single channel) can be
purchased as an accessory. This lead is for those
who only wish to use two pads through Channel 1.
12. POSITIONING OF ELECTRODE PADS
Electrode placement for electrical muscle
stimulation is very important for obtaining the best
results. It is often easiest to activate muscles by
stimulating the motor nerve.
Usually the bipolar technique is used, in which two
electrodes are placed over the bulk of the muscle,
with one electrode over the muscle's motor point.
The motor point is the area on the skin that is
located closest to the motor nerve's entry into the
muscle. Here it is easiest to trigger a contraction
by electrical stimulation.
The cleanest and, for the patient, the most comfortable contractions are
obtained most easily if the motor point is localized. Work with movable
electrodes to find motor points. A motor point map can be helpful in
localizing motor points.
Move the electrode across the skin and locate the point over the muscle that
gives the cleanest contraction
Large muscle groups may require stimulation with two channels, that is, four
electrodes simultaneously.
The electrode pads must always be used in pairs, so that the signal can flow
in a circuit.
NOTE: Always check unit is OFF before attaching or removing pads.
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13. GENERAL PAD ADVICE
•The electrode pads supplied are reusable but are for single patient use.
•In order to obtain the best conductivity through the pads always ensure
that they are in good condition and tacky.
•Before use make sure your skin is clean and dry.
•Peel the electrode pads from their protective plastic shield by holding
and lifting one corner of the pad and pulling. Do not pull on the pigtail
wire of the pad.
•After use always replace the pads on the plastic liner and replace in the
re-sealable plastic bag.
•If the pads dry out then it is best to buy a replacement pack of
electrodes. In an emergency it may be possible to restore some of the
tackiness of the pad by adding a tiny drop of water on each pad and
spreading around. If too much water is added the pads will become too
soft then it is suggested in order to try to re-establish some adhesiveness
to place them sticky side up in a refrigerator for a few hours.
•In very hot weather the gel on the pads may become soft.
In such cases place the pads, still on their plastic liners and
in their bag into a fridge until they return to their
normal condition.
14. PAD ALARM
Perfect pad contact and condition is important to obtain maximum benefit
from any TENS unit. To ensure best performance the “itouch tone” has
been fitted with a “Pad Alarm”.
If the contact between any of the pads and the skin or the quality of the
pads is below the required standard the pad alarm will be triggered. An
audible bleep will be heard and at the top of the screen the word “PADS”
will flash.
15. THE BELT CRADLE
A belt cradle is supplied to allow you to wear the “itouch tone” at the waist.
Attaching the belt cradle
To attach the belt cradle push the “itouch tone” upwards into the cradle
so that it slides between the two sides of the cradle and slots into it with
the two notches on the inside of the cradle going into the two holes in the
top of the unit.
Removing the belt cradle
To remove the cradle push a finger through the hole at the back of the
cradle whole holding onto it.
NB: Do not attach the mono leadwire before attaching the belt cradle to
the unit. Detach the mono leadwire before removing the cradle.
16. TROUBLESHOOTING
If your TENS machine is not working properly check the following:
BATTERIES:
i) Have they been fitted correctly?
ii) Do they need replacing?
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PADS:
If PADS signal is flashing:-
i) Have you applied both electrode pads (per lead wire) to ensure
a complete circuit?
ii) Are the lead wires properly connected at both ends?
If the above review has failed to resolve your problem, call TensCare or
your local dealer (address on back cover) for advice.
17. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
Do not use TENS or EMS:
•if you have a heart pacemaker or have a heart rhythm problem.
•if you have epilepsy.
•during the first three months of pregnancy.
•when driving or operating machinery.
•if you are suffering from acute, feverish or infectious diseases
•to mask or relieve undiagnosed pain.
Do not place electrode pads:
•on broken skin, as this may encourage infection.
•to skin which does not have normal sensation. If the skin is numb, too
great a strength may be used, which could result in a minor burn.
•on the carotid arteries, on the front of the neck, as these may
affect heart rate.
•over the eyes, or across the front of the head.
•on the abdomen at anytime when pregnant.
•near malignant tumours.
Do not:
•ignore any allergic reaction to the electrode pads.
•start your TENS or EMS treatment until the cause of pain has
been diagnosed.
If you are in any doubt about any of these warnings please consult your
medical adviser.
Also do not :
•immerse your unit in water or place it close to excessive heat.
•attempt to open up the unit. Such actions will void
the guarantee.
•mix old, new or different types of batteries. Be sure to dispose
of old batteries safely.
Caution:
•observe caution when using electrotherapy at the same time as
being connected to electro-monitoring equipment with body
worn electrode pads as interference may occur.
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18. CLEANING
The case and lead wires can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth and
a solution of mild soap and water. Wipe dry. Do not immerse your TENS
machine in water. Do not use any other cleaning solution than soap
and water.
19. CONSUMABLES AND SERVICING
Replacement electrode pads, new batteries and lead wires are available
from your supplier or distributor (see back cover for contact details), by
mail order from TensCare, by telephone using a credit or debit card, or
through our website.
Accessories/Spares
The following replacement parts may be ordered from Tenscare
E-CM5050 Pack of 4 50x 50 Electrode pads:
L-IT Mono Lead wire (dual channel):
L-IT-1 Optional single channel lead
B-AA Batteries 1.5V AA batteries
X-IT-BC Replacement belt cradle
X-IT-BAT Replacement Battery cover
Rechargeable batteries and charger are available. Contact us for details.
20. GUARANTEE
Your TensCare device is guaranteed for two years from the date of
purchase. If a fault develops return the unit to TensCare at the address
below, together with a copy of your invoice and details of the problem. The
guarantee does not cover the batteries, electrode pads or mono lead wire.
Please note that the Guarantee is invalidated if
i) incorrect batteries have been fitted
ii) the unit has been immersed in water, maltreated or tampered with.
21. DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL
AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS (WEEE)
One of the provisions of the European Directive 2002/96/CE is that
anything electrical or electronic should not be treated as domestic waste
and simply thrown away. To remind you of this Directive all affected
products are now being marked with a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol, as
depicted above. To comply with the Directive you can return your old
electro-therapy unit to us for disposal. Simply print a postage-paid
PACKETPOST RETURNS label from our website www.tenscare.co.uk, attach
this to an envelope or padded bag with the unit enclosed, and post it back
to us. Upon receipt we will send your old device for components recovery
and recycling to help to conserve the world's resources and minimise any
adverse effects on the environment.
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Environmental Specifications:
Operating: Temperature range:0 to 35C
Storage: Humidity: 20 to 65% RH
Temperature range: 0 to 55C
Humidity:10 to 90% RH
TYPE BF EQUIPMENT Equipment providing a degree of
protection against electric shock,
with isolated applied part.
This symbol on the unit means
“Refer to Instructions for use”
NB The electrical specifications are nominal and subject to variation from
the listed values due to normal production tolerances.
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22. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
waveform Asymmetrical Bi-Phasic
Amplitude Constant voltage 50V zero to peak +ve in
(over 500 steps of 0.25V over range 470 -2000 Ohm
ohm load) Constant current over range 0 to 470 Ohm
Total output limited to 25uC per pulse
Output plug Fully shielded: touch proof mini USB
Channels Dual Channel
Batteries 2 x AA Alkaline (Two AA batteries) OR
rechargeable NiMH
Weight 90 gms without batteries
Dimensions 110 x 53 x 30 mm
Safety Classification Internal power source.
Type BF
Designed for continuous use.
No special moisture protection.
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23. ELECTRODE PLACEMENT
O.O M.orbicularis oculi
z.m M. zygomaticus major
o.f M.occipito frontalis, pars frontalis
L.L M. levator latii
s.c.m. M. sternocleido-mastoideus
d. M. deltoideus
b. M. biceps brachii
fl. Underarm flexors:
M. flexor carpi radialis et ulnaris
M. flexor digitorum superficialis
M. palmaris longus
p.m. M. pectoralis major
r.a. M. rectus abdominis
s. M. sartorius
r.f. M. rectus femoris
v.l. M. vastus lateralis
v.m. M. vastus medialis
p.l. M. peroneus
(fibularis) longus
t.a. M. tibialis anterior
s.s. M. supraspinatus
i.s. M. infraspinatus
t. M. triceps brachi
ex. Extensors on the underarm:
M. extensor carpi radialis
M. extensor carpi ulnaris
M. extensor digitorum
b.f.+st. M. biceps femoris
+ M. semitendinosus
g.c. M. gastrocnemius
(+ M. soleus)
O.O
z.m z.m
L.LL.L
o.f
s.s.
i.s. i.s.
s.s.
o.f
s.c.m
dd dd
b
fl. fl.
b
t t
e.x.e.x.
s.c.m
p.m.
r.a.
s
r.f. r.f.
v.l. b.f.
p.l.p.l.
t.a. t.a.
v.m.v.m.v.l.
s
r.a.
p.m.
O.O
b.f.
g.c. g.c.
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