Idromed 5 GS User Manual
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1. insensitivity to pain gt gt Prolonged usage of high frequency surgery units on a patient can cause burns under electrodes Application of the electrodes close to the ribcage can increase the risk of ventricular fibrillation Effective current densities over 2 mA cm at all electrode faces require higher attention from the user During treatment the electric circuit needs to be completed constantly i e maintain at least one hand or foot in each tub Conductive material e g metal water pipes etc must not be touched during treatment All jewellery on hands and feet must be removed before starting treatment Any damage to skin minor injuries scratches etc on the palms of the hands soles of the feet cuticles or at the armpits must be coated with vaseline or a fatty cream before treatment as current permeability will be higher than normal on those spots Please do only cover these spots Current intensity is set according to individual requirements of the user The ideal current intensity evokes a pleasant tingling sensation not on the treatment of the armpits The values listed in these instructions are the maximum values allowed Current intensity chosen by the user however should normally be much lower otherwise there is a danger of burning the skin e g the usual range for the treatment of the armpits is about 1 2 mA Moisten the sponges from inside and outside until they don t2. a For the best results and for your own security the unit should only be used with original accessories from the manufacturer b For treatment you should separate the two parts of the case To do this open the case completely put it on a plain surface and separate the 2 parts carefully in opposite directions see arrows on the hinges on the case c Fill the 2 treatment tubs with tap water to a depth of approx 3 4 cm finger and toe joints should be just covered Please see also the warnings on page 10 point 4 3 d Connect one of the cables to one of the plate electrodes and to the connection on the front of the idromed 5 GS e Connect the 2nd cable of the electrode with the other electrode and with the connection on the front of the idromed 5 GS f Place the electrodes 1 in each tub and cover the electrodes with the distance grids g Connect the plug of the power supply to the rear of the idromed 5 GS and plug the power supply to a mains socket 220 230 V 50 Hz The green control lamp on the power pack is now alight Dr K H nle Medizintechnik GmbH idromed 5GS ss 1919gjgqgqgjgjggggg gg aaa OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 4 TREATMENT If possible treatment should be performed once a day initially Treatment should last 10 15 minutes depending on the doctor s prescription Normally after 10 15 treatments a normal hydrosis level is reached and the skin moisture is normalized The intervals of treatment s
3. a danger of burns if the sponges are too dry Attention there is a danger of burns if the metallic electrodes are in direct contact with the skin Use the 2 electrode cables to connect the electrodes with the positive and the negative pole of the unit Switch on the unit by pushing down the turning knob Pay attention that the turning knob is on switch setting Self test armpits 5nA hands 15mA feet 25mA Set the therapy a current mA Place your hands feet or armpit sponges Maximum Values Therapy time is running Pma Remaining time 9 min The unit carries out a self test This action takes some seconds Adjust the required current intensity with the turning knob A turn to right increases the current intensity A turn to left decreases it Please note also the maximum values permissible for the treatment of the armpits max 5 mA ideal 1 2 mA Complete the circuit For this put one sponge electrode under each armpit Attention Because of the compression water may leak from the sponge electrodes Put for example a towel underneath to absorb the water For an optimal accomplishment of the treatment of the armpits please proceed as follows Dr K H nle Medizintechnik GmbH idromed 5 GS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Regulate the current by turning the knob right or left until you feel a soft tingling sensation at the armpits Turn the knob to the left until the tingling sensation
4. AL COMPATIBILITY idromed 5 GS uses high frequency energy exclusively for its internal function Therefore its HF emission is very low and it is unlikely that surrounding electronic devices are disturbed HF emissions acc to CISPR 11 group 1 idromed 5 GS is determined for the use in all facilities including residential areas and such facilities connected directly to an official supply network which also supplies buildings and residential buildings HF emissions acc to CISPR 11 class B Portable and mobile radios should not be used at a closer distance to the idromed 5 GS including cables than the recommended security distances in the table below Nominal capacity of Security distance depending on the transmitter frequency m the transmitter 150 kHz 80 MHz 80 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 2 5 GHz Dr K H nle Medizintechnik GmbH idromed 5GS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 APPLICATION OF THE IDROMED 5 GS 2 1 FIELDS OF APPLICATION Condition Used for the treatment of the following conditions e Hyperhidrosis 2 2 CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION idromed 5 GS has been designed for operation in dry rooms with an ambient temperature from 10 C to 45 Protect the unit against chemical vapours and never operate it in explosive areas 2 3 PREPARATION OF THE TREATMENT The idromed 5 GS is operated with the power supply IDROMED AC AC ADAPTER Typ FM 6299M After the following preparations your unit is ready for use
5. L x W x D 290 mm x 390 mm x 110 mm L x W x D 2 5 kg Power pack 230 V 50 Hz Type FM 6299M 25 mA an 2 KQ infinitely variable from 0 25 mA 0 5 24V The unit has an electronic current limiting device In the event of a functional error the output current is automatically cut off and the orange lamp will be alight Once the unit has been switched off the lamp will be out ll all insulated lia IPX1 C Enz A L T Lichttherapietechnik GmbH Thura Mark 10 D 06780 Zorbig 13488205 Dr K Honle Medizintechnik GmbH Viktor Frankl Str 20 D 86916 Kaufering Tel 0049 8191 30555 0 Fax 0049 8191 30555 50 Sy E Mail medizin drhoenle de http www drhoenle de gt TUV st 5 5S D eS Ny Rey O 12
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS idromed 5 GS Art No 100001 Art No 100003 Before putting the unit into operation and starting treatment read this operating manual carefully 100001 3 S0408 e z Dr K H nle Medizintechnik GmbH idromed 5 GS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Supplied Items Please ensure that all items are present e idromed 5 GS basic unit e power supply e 2x aluminium plate electrodes nickel free e 2x electrode cables e 2x distance grids e shock proof case the 2 parts of the case are used as treatment tubs optional accessories e 2x nickel free electrodes with sponges from eudermic material for treatment of the armpits e 2 x large treatment tubs art no 995130 e 2x distance grids for large treatment tubs art no 995131 Content 1 Important information on idromed 5 GS essscssssssscessessscsssesesseseeveeeesenees 3 dale SAlCUY IMONMAUNON cate ccccctdecscneveassdentueonadersenysenuvandenswesatsusudacndesveeostacdeaeneneveessees 3 1 2 Symbols and warning on the UNit cccccccsececeeeeeeeeceeeeceeeseeeeeueesseeeaeeesaes 4 1 3 Electromagnetical compatibility cc ecccecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeteeeteeeeeeeeeeens 4 2 Application of the idromed 5 GS csssesssssesessessessssessesseseeseseesesserenseseerenss 5 ZN Fed c OF Ap OIICAU OM er 5 2 2 Conditions Of Application cccccccccceecceceeeeceeeeeseeeeseeeeeseeeeeseesesseeeeseeeesseeeeas 5 2 3 Pre
7. drip do not wring them out If the sponges are too dry there is a danger of burns Attention there is a danger of burns when the metallic electrodes are in direct contact with the skin When treating armpits the sponge electrodes have to be kept still and with constant pressure under the armpits otherwise fluctuations of current will occur on the display of the unit Never short circuit the metallic electrodes Dr K H nle Medizintechnik GmbH idromed 5GS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Proper use The idromed 5 GS is an iontophoresis unit for the treatment of hyperhidrosis on the hands and feet and in the armpits The operator undertakes to observe the prescribed schedule for inspection and maintenance work and the replacement of consumables The observance of the safety instructions and regulations in these operating instructions and the accident prevention rules and regulations prevailing at the place of use belong to the proper use of the unit The company Dr K Honle Medizintechnik GmbH shall not be liable for any damage caused by improper use of the equipment 1 2 SYMBOLS AND WARNING ON THE UNIT Anode Alternating current Cathode o Units of protection class Il AN Attention See operating instructions To ention See operating instructions X i p a Ng Unit contains electronic parts iX and may not be disposed of in Application device of type BF household rubbish 1 3 ELECTROMAGNETIC
8. ends Go through with the treatment with this determined current Set the therapy intensity current P mA When treating 15 minutes the armpits the sponge electrodes Place your hands feet or have to be kept still and with constant pressure under the armpit sponges armpits Otherwise there will occur fluctuations of current at the display of the unit or the unit can display a malfunction information Therapy time is 2 lf there is a break in treatment the unit retains the running UO remaining treatment time R Tal im min NENN l an N If you feel a tingling sensation or burning the current AN intensity is too high and must be scaled down Take your hands feet or armpit sponges out At the end of the treatment remove the sponge electrodes from the armpits Please Turn the knob to the switch setting e and switch off the unit by pushing down the knob switch off the machine Always check the position of the turning knob Position e immediately after switching on the unit and the self test completes 3 IMPORTANT TIPS AND INFORMATION e To simplify therapy the current intensity in mA for your treatment pleasant tingling sensation aside from the treatment of the armpits is displayed and can be set again consistently e The maximum current and voltage are limited by safety limits prescribed for electrical medical equipment Nevertheless do not remove your hand and or feet from treatment tubs during the s
9. ession keep the current circuit closed Take care that the unit is not switched off during treatment e The inhibition of sweating is much more pronounced at the positive pole than at the negative pole In order to optimize the therapeutic effect you should therefore switch polarities before every 5 treatment session To do this you have only to swap the electrode leads e Please take care that the water you are using is normal tap water and has not been treated with a water softener before That reduces the conductibility of water and treatment can be make only conditional or none Dr K H nle Medizintechnik GmbH idromed 5GS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 PROBLEMS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM PROBLEM SOLUTION 4 1 The green lamp on In brightly lit rooms it can be difficult to see whether the lamp is on or the mains plug not Shade the lamp with your hand to check whether it is working IDROMED ADAPTER properly does not work The wall socket may be defective Please connect the unit to another wall socket or check whether the wall socket in question is working properly 4 2 The unit shows on the display At a failure malfunction the unit s output current stops automatically and the unit displays a malfunction message Switch off the unit and switch it VEA on again If the error lamp is still alight please contact Customer Switch off the machine Services 4 3 Current intensity is Check the connections of the plug a
10. he same procedure also to private users 7 WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Generally the general Terms of Sales and Delivery of the company Dr K H nle Medizintechnik GmbH shall apply These shall be submitted to the operator upon the signing of the contract at the very latest The warranty for the idromed 5 GS is 24 months Warranty and liability claims are excluded in case of personal injury or damage of property if these are attributable to one or more of the following causes e The use of the idromed 5 GS for a purpose other than that for which it is intended e Unauthorized structural modifications on the idromed 5 GS e Failure to observe the information contained in the Operating instructions on the commissioning maintenance and operation of the unit e Repair work performed by persons not authorized by the company Dr K Honle Medizintechnik GmbH e Catastrophes caused by foreign bodies or acts of God 11 Dr K H6nle Medizintechnik GmbH idromed 5 GS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 TECHNICAL DATA Type Art no Dimensions of the unit Dimensions of the suitcase Total weight unit suitcase and accessories Current supply Fan Out current Accuracy Nominal input voltage Fuse protection Protection class MDD classification Protection against intrusion of liquids CE Mark Manufacturer Exclusive sales Subject to technical alterations idromed 5 GS 100001 100003 GB 210 mm x 120 mm x 70 mm
11. hould now be extended gradually 1st week every 2 days 2nd week every 3 days until there is just one treatment per week The inhibition of sweating is much more pronounced at the plus pole than at the minus pole In order to optimize the therapeutic effect you should therefore switch polarities before every 5 treatment session To do this all you have to do is swap the electrode leads The maximum values permissible are e For the treatment of the hands 15 mA e For the treatment of the feet or of hands and feet 25 MA e For the treatment of the armpits 5 mA If the current intensity selected is too high you may experience an unpleasant tingling sensation in the extremities treated during the session If this occurs a lower current intensity has to be selected otherwise there is a danger of burns 2 4 1 TREATMENT OF HYPERHIDROSIS ON THE HANDS AND OR FEET Do not switch off the unit during treatment Separate the two parts of the case treatment tubs as described in point 2 3 6 and place in front of the idromed 5 GS on the table Connect the electrodes as described in point 2 3 E Switch on the unit by pushing down the dark grey current intensity knob Self test Maximum armpits EmA Check that the intensity knob is on switch setting Values HS Se The unit carries out a self test This action takes some seconds feet 25mA Set the therapy T Adjust the required current intensity with the knob A turn t
12. nd electrodes and the function of adequate the unit Please check if the water you are using has been treated with a water softener By using softened water the conductivity is reduced In this case please use untreated tap water or use non carbonated still mineral or table water For the treatment of the armpits check if the sponges are still moist enough as in the description under point 2 4 2 lf current intensity is not adequate despite the above mentioned points please contact the Customer Service 4 4 The display shows Check if the lamp is lit on the plug unit See point 4 1 Check the nothing functioning of the socket Press the on off switch several times turning knob If you have further problems please send the unit to the manufacturer for repair If you have further problems or to order spare parts please apply to your locally retailer 10 Dr K H nle Medizintechnik GmbH idromed 5GS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 CLEANING AND CARE After each treatment session empty the treatment tubs and dry the tubs the electrodes and the cable with a towel Disinfect the treatment set regularly with a normal commercial disinfectant Discoloration of the surface of electrodes after the initial therapy sessions are quite normal 6 MAINTENANCE The manufacturer recommends to check the unit every 2 years through our customer service This applies only to commercial users Nevertheless we generally recommend t
13. o current mA right increases the current intensity A turn to left decreases it Place your hands feet or Please note also the maximum values permissible see point armpit sponges 2 4 Ue inet Ian Complete the circuit For this put each hand or foot in the water ST ea filled treatment tubs The correct intensity of current is achieved when you experience a pleasant tingling sensation Dr K H nle Medizintechnik GmbH idromed 5 GS Set the therapy 7 current mA Place your hands feet or armpit sponges Therapy time is running mA Remaining time 11 min Take your hands feet or armpit sponges out malstckrs switch off the machine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If you do not experience a tingling sensation or the intensity of current is too high the current intensity should be adjusted accordingly For treatment of feet turn the knob right or left to the desired value tingling sensation For treatment of the hands adjustments should be made by another person or you would break the circuit by taking one hand out of the tubs Whilst adjusting the current hands may be taken out of the treatment tubs and while the unit is still running without any danger AN Please dry your hands before regulating the current at the unit Regulate the current by turning the knob right or left and close the circuit again by putting again your hands in the treatment tubs Repeat this process until you feel a tingling sensati
14. on with the adjusted current Therapy time takes 15 minutes If there is a breaking in treatment the unit retains the remaining treatment time At the end of the treatment time take your hands and or feet out of the treatment tubs Turn the knob to the switch setting e and switch off the unit by pushing down the knob If you need to treat both hands and feet simultaneously take one treatment tub for your hands and the other treatment tub for your feet Check after the switching on of the unit and the self test always the position of the turning knob Position e After each session please empty the tubs and dry the tubs the electrodes and the cable with a towel idromed 5 GS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dr K H6nle Medizintechnik GmbH 2 4 2 TREATMENT OF HYPERHIDROSIS AT THE ARMPITS Before the treatment clean the armpits with clear water in order to remove any cosmetics and so to avoid any irritation of the skin For treatment of the armpits use the 2 optional sponge electrodes with the sponges optional accessory armpit electrodes with sponges art no 995100 AN Do not switch off the unit during treatment Moisten the sponges together with the electrodes in a water bath for about 30 seconds Press the water from the sponges until they do not drip do not wring them out The more water remains in the sponges the better the current will be directed to the areas which have to be treated There is
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