Dual Channel TENS Machine
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1. Approved by RCN 1088789 CHANNEL A TIMER tz INTENSITY ri Lt MODE NUM E Dual TENS M chine User Manual Model AD 2029 TIMER uc t2 INTENSITY ri Lt MODE medical Lloydspharmacy Contents Introduction P 1 Features P 2 General warnings safety P 3 4 Parts P 5 Instructions for use P 6 7 Program selection P 8 9 Gel Pad Positioning P 10 Battery Information P 11 Maintenance and Cautions P 12 Specification P 13 Troubleshooting P 14 Warranty P 15 medical Lloydspharmacy INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Dual Channel TENS Machine Model AD 2029 The Dual Channel TENS is effective in relieving pain TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation TENS ts recognized as a safe and highly effective method of relieving pain TENS is now regularly recommended by doctors physiotherapists and pharmacists throughout the UK Before using please read all the instructions in this user manual carefully and keep it safe for future reference Why consider digital pain relief Pain is a warning signal we need these signals to tell us that something may be wrong with our body Without it we may not know that parts of our body might be damaged thereby damaging them further However once we have identified damage pain serves Little purpose In the case of chronic regular pain it can significantly interfere with dail2. OCKETS CHANNELS A amp B LCD SCREEN REMAINING MASSAGE TIME DISPLAY TIME DISPLAY DOT FLASHES ONCE PER SECOND OUTPUT INTENSITY DISPLAY CHANNEL A MODE DISPLAY SELECTION BUTTON UP BUTTON e o CHANNEL B gt lt L SELECTION BUTTON Pile BUTTON Iz OUTPUT e einai INTENSITY eee BUTTON ON OFF BUTTON P 5 medical Lloydspharmacy INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE How to connect the gel pads to the output cable Preparation before using the Unit 1 This unit requires 4 x AAA batteries not included 2 To insert replace batteries remove the battery compartment cover at the back of the unit and insert the batteries observing correct polarity Replace the battery compartment cover securely 3 Attach the gel pads to the output cables and insert into the respective sockets channel A and channel B 4 Attach the gel pads to the area of pain Please read section Gel Pad Positioning carefully to understand where to place the pads Each gel pad is pre fixed with cord socket and protected by a transparent Film Connect the output cable via the cord socket Remove the layer of film and place that side of gel pad to the skin Press to ensure adhesion Please note Never stick two gel pads to each other Keep the gel pads clean and do not expose to heat or direct sunlight IF the gel pads do not attach or are dirty wipe with
3. a damp lint Free cloth or replace with new ones Do not clean the pad or adhesive gels with any chemical Replacement pads are available from your Local Lloydspharmacy Place the pads on intact skin only Do not place on cuts or damaged skin The unit should only be used on one person at a time When removing the gel pads from the skin peel off from one corner of che pad DO NOT pull the cord socket or cable to remove as this may lead to an injury or malfunctioning P 6 medical Lloydspharmacy USING THE UNIT Please ensure the gel pads are correctly attached and placed on the desired area before switching the unit on 1 Press the ON OFF button to switch the unit on 2 Press the A button to select channel A CHANNEL A will be displayed on the Left hand side of the LCD When CHANNEL A is displayed the mode and intensity settings on this channel can be chosen 3 Press the B button to select channel B CHANNEL B will be displayed on the right hand side of the LCD When CHANNEL B is displayed the mode and intensity settings on this channel can be chosen Please note channel A and B have to be set independently They cannot be set up at the same time IF you want to use both channels together set channel A mode and intensity this will start immediately Then set channel B mode and intensity channel A cycle will Finish before channel B 4 To choose a mode setting press th
4. avity or on sexual organs Caution Affix che gel pads so that they do not overlap one another and are approximately 4 6 inches apart Be sure not to move the gel pads to another part of your body without turning off the power first P 9 medical Lloydspharmacy GEL PAD POSITIONING O Lower back Upper back Note Do not place on spine O Legs and Feet For other re s of pain place the gel pads around the area of pain 4 6 inches apart approximately P 10 medical Lloydspharmacy BATTERY INFORMATION 1 Please use 4 x AAA batteries in the unit not included 2 3 4 T 8 9 Remove the batteries if the product is not in use for Long periods of time Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries Warning If batteries Leak and come into contact with the skin or eyes wash immediately with copious amounts of water Batteries must be handled by an adult Keep batteries away From the reach of children Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used Do not use rechargeable batteries Non rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged Remove exhausted batteries from the unit Supply terminals are not to be short circuited 10 Dispose of batteries safely according to battery manufacturer s instructions P 11 medical Lloydspharmacy MAINTENANCE AND CAUTIONS CAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY Do not
5. e MODE button The LCD will display on either the left hand side or right hand side of the LCD depending on whether channel A or channel B has been chosen The a v buttons can be used to choose the desired mode setting 5 To choose an intensity setting press the INT button The LCD will display on either the left hand side or right hand side of the LCD depending on whether ChannelA or channel B has been chosen The 4 or Y buttons can be used to choose the desired intensity setting 6 Press the A button to move up by one level when choosing your mode or intensity settings on the selected channel There are 8 modes and 8 levels of intensities to choose from 1 being the lowest intensity 8 being the highest intensity 7 Press the Y button to move down by one level when choosing your mode or intensity settings on the selected channel P 7 medical Lloydspharmacy One of the following symbols will be displayed in the LCD depending on which mode setting is chosen PROGRAM SELECTION DURATION PROGRAM MODE TAPPING PAIN RELIEF SLOW TAPPING PAIN RELIEF FAST VIBRATING SLOW PAIN RELIEF MASSAGE VIBRATING MEDIUM PAIN RELIEF MASSAGE PAIN RELIEF MASSAGE FAST KNEADING PAIN RELIEF MASSAGE SLOW KNEADING FAST 1 PAIN RELIEF MASSAGE KNEADING FAST 2 PAIN RELIEF MASSAGE E 3 VIBRATING EE DE P 8 medical Ll
6. e any reddening of your skin if you Feel any discomfort or feel unwell Seek medical advice Improper use of the Dual Channel TENS will Lead to harm and damage For safe use of the product please note the following safety instructions The unit must be turned off before moving the gels pads to different parts of the body Keep the unit away from the reach of children Do not use the device in the bathroom or in any other area of high humidity as this may cause an uncomfortable intense stimulation Do not use the device whilst driving or operating any other mechanical equipment Do not use the device whilst sleeping Avoid contact of the gel pads with anything made of metal such as belts or necklaces The device has no AP or APG protection AP Flammable anaesthetic proof mixtures with air APG Flammable anaesthetic proof mixtures with oxygen or nitrous oxide Do not insert the gel pad cables into any other socket other than the socket of the device as instructed as this may lead to an electric shock Do not disassemble repair or modify the device in any way as this may lead to malfunctioning or an incident Any attempted repair by unauthorised persons invalidates the warranty P 4 medical Lloydspharmacy PARTS About Dual Channel TENS CHANNELA CHANNEL B TIMER TIMER Dana pu nu INTENSITY Main Unit Cables x 2 Gel pads x 4 MAIN UNIT PARTS OUTPUT PLUG S
7. immerse device in water or any liquid Do not drop device or throw it from a height After using the device please remove output plug From output socket and re attach the pads to the protective transparent Film Do not twist or pull the output cables Please do not use any chemical to clean the main unit or gel pads In case you need to clean them please wipe with a damp lint free cloth P 12 medical Lloydspharmacy SPECIFICATION Power Source DC 6 0V 4x AAA batteries e Frequency 4 128Hz e Band width 60 200ps e Output current Max 30MA 20 Output voltage 40V P P by 500 load 20 Size 67 w mm x 120 h mm x 26 9 mm without belt clip Operating conditions 5 C 40 C lt 80 RH e Storage conditions 20 C 55 C lt 95 RH Auto time setting 15 minutes Weight 869 Output intensity level adjustment 1 8 8 Levels e Mode selection 8 settings P 13 medical Lloydspharmacy TROUBLESHOOTING The unit does not Are the batteries Replace the batteries switch on exhausted Are the batteries Correctly load the batteries properly loaded observing correct polarity No output stimulus Is the wire properly Firmly connect the wire sensation connected Have you removed the Remove the protective film transparent protective Film from the gel pads Output stimulus Are gel pads stuck on Ensure the pads are stuck sensation is weak the skin properly securely on the s
8. kin Are the gel pads Separate the gel pad and overlapped stick them to the skin again 4 6 inches apart approximately Are the gel pads dirty Please clean the gel pads with a damp lint free cloth Is intensity too weak Use a higher intensity level Are the gel pads Change the position of positioned properly the gel pads The skin becomes Is the intensity too high Choose a lower intensity or red and or you different program feela stabbing pain Are you using the pads Re positionthe pads the same site every time If at any time you feel pain or discomfort stop use immediately Are the gel pads too dry Please gently wipe with a damp lint free cloth and then re apply Are the gel pads stuck Ensure the pads are stuck onto the sktn properly securely on the skin Are the gel pads dirty Please clean the gel pad using a damp lint free cloth Is the surface of the Please replace them with gel pads scratched new gel pads Output current stops Have the gel pads come Turn off the power and stick during therapy off the skin the gel pads firmly to the skin Are the wires Turn off the power and disconnected connect the wires Have the batteries been Please replace them with exhausted new batteries medical Lloydspharmacy WARRANTY This product is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against mechanical and electrical manufacturing defects There are no u
9. oydspharmacy The output intensity will be displayed on the LCD as a number from1 8 115 che Lowest and 8 is the highest The unit has a memory Function if a particular mode setting is chosen then it will remain on that mode even when the unit is switched off and switched back on Note the time and intensity will be set to the default 15 and 0 respectively When the intensity mode is chosen 1 8 the time setting Function starts to work It can be seen as the flashing dot on the LCD display and flashes once per second When the device is on and the mode setting or intensity is changed it will not affect the timer which will continue to count down the remaining time When the mode setting is changed the intensity will default to 0 The device will turn off automatically when the set time has elapsed 15 minutes When the treatment cycle has finished remove the gel pads carefully from the skin Important note When removing the gel pads From the skin peel off From one corner of the pad DO NOT pull the cord socket or cable to remove as this may lead to injuries or malfunctioning What can treat The Dual Channel TENS machine can treat many different types of pain Following are diagrams of where to place the gel pads For che most common forms of pain For other areas of pain place the electrodes on either side of the area Never place the electrodes on the head Face throat back of the neck chest area eyes oral c
10. ser serviceable parts inside the instrument Any attempted repair by unauthorized persons invalidates the warranty This does not affect your statutory rights Approved by pain RCN 1088789 Founded in 1998 Action on Pain is a national charity providing support and advice For those affected by chronic pain We produce a range of informative booklets as well as operating our telephone helpline providing practical and confidential advice In addition Action on Pain operates Mobile Information Unit which visits locations across the U K One of our major roles is to lobby politicians in order to raise the quality and availability of pain management services within U K healthcare Above all Action on Pain has developed good reputation for the quality of the services it provides particularly for the emphasis we place on promoting the positive side of living with chronic pain Why not visit our website at www action on pain co uk or call PainLine on 0845 6031593 between 10am 4pm Monday to Friday Manufacturer Lloyds Pharmacy Limited Coventry CV2 2TX www lloydspharmacy com C 0123
11. unit for longer periods then check your skin where the gel pads have been placed to ensure your skin does not become sore Please ask your local LLoyaspharmacist for advice about any specific condition Before using the Dual Channel TENS please read the instructions included in this user manual carefully P 2 medical Lloydspharmacy GENERAL WARNINGS amp SAFETY Before you start Please carefully read and understand the Following warnings and cautions to ensure the safe and correct use of this device and to prevent injury Make sure the batteries are installed correctly Connect the cable to the gel pads and then connect to the unit see page 6 For more details Attach the gel pads around the area of pain Please see section Gel Pad Positioning For details of where to place the pads page 10 Do not use the gel pads if they are scratched or damaged in any way Is it safe to use Dual Channel TENS The Dual Channel TENS machine is a medical device that has been subject to stringent testing It is safe to use For all people with the Following exceptions People with pacemakers pulse regulators or any other electrical implanted medical devices People with heart rhythm problems Cancer patients people with diabetes or epilepsy should consult their consultant doctor or Lloydspharmacist before use The use of the device must be supervised by an able adult of sound mind People with inflammation ac
12. ute diseases or infectious skin wounds Not suitable for use during pregnancy or labour Please ask your Lloydsoharmacist about other drug free pain relief during pregnancy Not suitable for children under 16 years of age Patients must consult their doctor before using this device if receiving any physical therapy or suffering From any of the Following o Acute diseases Heart diseases or heart rhythm problems A fever Abnormal blood pressure Skin conditions including broken or damaged skin and people with Loss of feeling in areas of the body O medical Lloydspharmacy Do not use the device with an electrocardiograph meter ECG or any other medical apparatus Do not use the device with any topically applied creams or ointments etc Do not place gel pads on the head face throat back of neck heart chest area eyes oral cavity or on sexual organs Do not use on scarred areas following surgery For at Least 10 months after the operation Do not use on or around an area of the body with skin disease damage or inflammation Do not use ona wet body Do not use on stomach muscles within 90 minutes of eating People with chronic alcoholism should not use this product For treatment of pain control muscle injuries or rehabilitation this device should be used under close supervision and direction of your doctor or professional therapist Please stop using the Dual Channel TENS immediately if you notic
13. y activities and the quality of life How does Dual Channel TENS work Dual Channel TENS works by passing harmless electrical signals into the body from its pads This relieves pain in two ways Firstly it blocks the body s pain signals which are normally transmitted from the area of damage through the nerve flores to the brain TENS interrupts these pain signals Secondly TENS stimulates the body s production of endorphins its own natural painkillers P 1 medical Lloydspharmacy FEATURES 2 output channels Each output channel can be adjusted independently 8 mode settings to provide different pain relief and massage effects 8 output intensities to suit different parts of the body and pain Touch control buttons and large LCD display making the unit user Friendly 4 gel pads Automatic therapy time setting For 15 minutes It is safe and effective method of relieving pain It is simple to use It can be used alongside drug therapy It is Lightweight and portable It can also be used as a massager to help relax you What conditions can Dual Channel TENS help relieve Dual Channel TENS provides pain relief for a number of different pain conditions including Back Pain Sciatica Sports strains and sprains Almost all muscle related injuries Use the Dual Channel TENS machine for at Least 15 minutes a day however you may need to wear it for Longer to initially gain pain relief IF you wear the
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