USER MANUAL - TIEX Tinnitus Therapie Gerät
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1. USER MANUAL TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device CONTENTS Introduction 4 Packaging 4 Safety instructions 4 Electric power supply battery powered operation 5 Avoiding possible damage to the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device 6 Waste disposal 6 Cleaning the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device 6 Components of the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device 6 Operating of the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device 7 Intended use 7 Usage of the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device 8 Please beware of the following when using the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device 8 When should the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device not be used 9 What is the paradox reaction 9 Technical specifications of the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device 10 Explanation of the graphical symbols 10 Warranty 11 Manufacturer 11 INTRODUCTION Congratulations for having chosen the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device a high quality product of Neuwirth Spittal Drau Austria You have made an excellent choice With the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device you have acquired a product that complies with highest quality standards NEUWIRTH guarantees this outstanding quality The TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device is CE certified T V Austria reference number 0408 The CE certification is the external sign for compliance with the demands of the EC guideline 93 42 EWG for medical devices For further questions please contact us We recommend that you carefully read the following safety instructions and2. precautions before operating the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device They contain important information on how to properly use your new TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device Please contact TIEX Patient Service if you have additional questions you can find the contact information on the last page of this TIEX User Manual NEUWIRTH is constantly striving to improve the quality of both its products and services as well as tailoring them to customers needs Please feel free to contact our TIEX Patient Service for suggestions or questions you can find the contact information on the last page of this TIEX User Manual PACKAGING Please store the TIEX Packaging It was specifically developed to ensure safe shipping for the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device The TIEX Packaging should be used if the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device needs to be returned to TIEX Patient Service for technical service or repair Work SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid harm to the electronic parts of the device do not open the TIEX Headset or the TIEX Base Unit The TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device contains no parts that have to be serviced by the user Please leave technical service and repair work up to our qualified TIEX Technical Service The TIEX Headset can only be attached to the TIEX Base Unit Other technical devices could be damaged if attached to the TIEX Headset The TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device was tested according to EURONORM EN 60601 1 2 EMV electromagnetic compatibility The test
3. proved that the TIEX device has no influence on other electronic devices stereo TV etc and vice versa The TIEX device is also safe against being short circuited Attention Do not expose the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device to extreme temperatures wetness and extreme humidity Also keep this in mind when transporting the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY BATTERY POWERED OPERATION Correctly inserting and connecting the new battery First push the battery cover located on the bottom of the base unit outward Then connect the battery 9 volts i e type 6F22 or 6LR61 to the battery clip Insert the connected battery into the battery shaft and close the cover Battery life If the functional control green beacon starts to flash weakly the battery has to be replaced in order to ensure impeccable performance of the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device The TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device can be used in average for 30 hours with one battery Battery handling Batteries should not be exposed to heat for an extended period of time since a short circuit could occur If you plan on not using the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device for an extended period of time disconnect the battery and take it out of the battery case Store the battery in a cool dry place Immediately remove empty batteries and store or recycle them properly AVOIDING POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE TIEX TINNITUS THERAPY DEVICE CAUTION Never open or disassemble a rechar
4. IRTH Gerald Neuwirth Bahnhofstra e 3 A 9800 Spittal Drau Austria Europe Telephone 0043 650 821 51 00 within Austria 0650 821 51 00 Telefax 0043 4762 610 20 within Austria 04762 610 20 Homepage www tinnitus cc E Mail office tinnitus cc TUV STERREICH LERTIFILIERT c 2008 by Neuwirth Net ESOER User manual TIEX version 1 1 2 05 08
5. emperature between 4 F and 140 F 20 C and 60 C Shipping temperature between 4F and 140 F 20 C and 60 C Humidity up to max 80 Protection grade Type B EXPLANATION OF THE GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS turn of the device O plug for the headset sign of conformity according to the B EC guideline 93 42 EWG VI SN serial number WARRANTY NEUWIRTH sells the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device under guarantee for 2 years from the date of purchase according to the conditions hereafter As proof of entitlement serves the dated sales receipt Claims have to be asserted within the period of warranty During this period NEUWIRTH substitutes or repairs free of charge any parts of the device not working free of fault because of material or manufacturing errors The period of guarantee will not be extended through the case mentioned above This NEUWIRTH product warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or nonobservance of the user manual Liability for indirect or direct consequential damage caused by the device is excluded To obtain warranty service on your TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device please mail the unit packaged in the original cartoon and a copy of your dated sales receipt as proof of purchase to the TIEX Patient Service please refer to back cover of user manual If you are not sure of the existence of a defect please contact the TIEX Patient Service MANUFACTURER NEUW
6. geable battery Do not expose a rechargeable battery to open fire nor heat it up in any other way Never short circuit the battery Do not let the battery come in contact with metal parts because that can result in a short circuit or in a fire When transporting the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device make sure to wrap the rechargeable battery in a plastic cover WASTE DISPOSAL Please drop off empty rechargeable batteries at the proper recycle locations If you need to dispose of the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device please bear in mind that the TIEX device has to be disposed as electronic waste We ask you to dispose of the packaging correctly too CLEANING THE TIEX TINNITUS THERAPY DEVICE Do not use liquid sprays or clean sing sprays when trying to clean the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device Simply wipe the TIEX Base Unit and the TIEX Headset off with a moist cloth if cleaning is necessary Attention An opening of the TIEX Base Unit or the Headset by any other person than our qualified TIEX Technical Service will result in an immediate loss of warranty COMPONENTS OF THE TIEX TINNITUS THERAPY DEVICE The TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device consists of 2 main units the TIEX Base Unit and the TIEX Headset 121 Off and frequency switch 3 O Position switch 6Hz With this switch the device can be 1 turned on off and the frequency adjusted to 3 5 Hz or 6 Hz E 2 Battery frequency functional control The lamp blink
7. ndividuals who have one or more of the following devices and or conditions should not use TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device electric implants such as cardiac pacemakers or hearing aids epilepsy infections and burn out syndrome If one of the following conditions applies to you consult your physician before using the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device Relative contra indications are hyperthyreosis neoplasm intake of Marcoumar Marcumar heavily irregular heartbeat and excessive dieting When experiencing a heavy state of exhaustion the device should not be used since it would additionally stimulate and therefore stress the cells WHAT IS THE PARADOX REACTION Very similar to many physical therapies acupuncture and neural therapy we can in the beginning of the therapy with the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device observe a short term increase of Tinnitus However this so called paradox reaction is a prognostically positive sign that the therapy can bring the desired results TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE TIEX TINNITUS THERAPY DEVICE Power supply battery 9 volts DC Power input 10 mA Spools biphasic Frequency 3 5 Hz wobbled 0 5 Hz 6 Hz wobbled 0 5 Hz Magnetic flux density 50 uT 10 uT Headset spoolresistance 5 0 Ohm 0 1 Ohm Measurements length 150 mm width 80 mm height 30 mm Weight 340g Operating temperature between 50 F and 104 F 10 C and 40 C Storage t
8. s the rhythm of the adjusted frequency 3 Plug for the headset 4 Battery compartment Pull battery cover outward to open compartment OPERATING OF THE TIEX TINNITUS THERAPY DEVICE On the front of the TIEX Base Unit the plug 3 for the TIEX Headset is located This is where the TIEX Headset has to be plugged in when treating Tinnitus When plugging the TIEX headset in a clicking can be heard In order to start operating the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device please adjust the 3 position switch 1 on the top side of the TIEX Base Unit to 3 5 Hz or 6 Hz The TIEX device is now ready to operate The green lamp 2 on the front of the TIEX Base Unit serves as battery frequency and functional control This green lamp 2 blinks in the rhythm of the adjusted frequency Should the lamp 2 start to flash weaker please replace the battery 9 volts i e type 6 F 22 or recharge the rechargeable battery available in stores In order to enable the best treatment results possible always wear the TIEX Headset on the correct side L eft on the left ear R ight on the right ear INTENDED USE The TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device was tested by Medical Doctors and developed for the treatment and control of tinnitus a ringing in the ears USAGE OF THE TIEX TINNITUS THERAPY DEVICE When treating tinnitus the TIEX Headset must be plugged into the TIEX Base Unit Adjust the frequency to 6Hz Duration of treatment ses
9. sions twice a day 30 minutes each 1 session in the morning 1 session in the evening Goal improved blood circulation increased oxygen supply Position sitting or laying down in a relaxed position c mae If you realise an improvement of your Tinnitus the number of treatments should be reduced step by step PLEASE BEWARE OF THE FOLLOWING WHEN USING THE TIEX TINNITUS THERAPY DEVICE No noise The treatment with the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device works through pulsating magnetic fields and is therefore noiseless This means that even when the TIEX device is switched on during treatment of your Tinnitus you will not hear any noise produced by the TIEX Headset Relaxation We recommend to relax during the daily treatment sessions with the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device Duration of therapy The length of the entire therapy differs from individual to individual since it depends on how fast the organism responds to the treatment It usually extends over a period of two weeks to four months Consulting a physician Before starting to use the TIEX Tinnitus Therapy Device therapy your Tinnitus condition should be examined and evaluated by your physician If you have got any questions concerning the therapy which go beyond the users manual please contact your physician ear nose and throat doctor general practitioner neurologist or the TIEX Patient Service WHEN SHOULD THE TIEX TINNITUS THERAPY DEVICE NOT BE USED I
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