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1. Lloydspharmac TENS Digital Pain Replacement Gel Pads Re lj ever User Manual vs 7 AROOO IG fi evuvesues OAA TAAA stee OELE TAAA A Available accessories Last revised 15 08 12 V22 Model LTS2 Introduction Introduction 2 3 Thank you for purchasing the Lloydspharmacy TENS Digital Pain Reliever Model LTS2 Parts 4 5 Features 6 The TENS Digital Pain Reliever is a safe drug free device which helps to ease aches and General Warnings and Safety 7 11 pains TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and is recognised as a Using your TENS Digital Pain Reliever 11 18 safe method of easing pain TENS is now regularly recommended by doctors Programs and Gel Pad Positioning 19 20 physiotherapists and pharmacists throughout the UK Before using please read all the Battery Information 21 instructions in this user manual carefully and keep it safe for future reference Specifications 22 Troubleshooting 23 25 Why consider digital pain relief Maintenance and Cautions 26 Pain is a warning signal we need these signals to tell us that something may be wrong Storage 27 with our body Without it we may not know that parts of our body might be damaged Disposal 27 28 thereby damaging them further However once we have identified damage pain serves Customer Feedback 28 little purpose Warranty 29 Explanation of symbols on the TENS Digital Pain Reliever 30 Introduction Output socket How does TENS wor2. TO THE SPINE 19 Programs and Gel Pad Positioning Program Options Gel pad positioning Program 4 Joints Deep TENS Place the gel pads around either side of the knee joint 3 J Program 5 Leg Alternating modes eo ae i Place the gel pads on the leg n m Program 6 Neck Alternating modes When using on the neck area do not place the gel pads on the spine and do not use on the sides of the neck or the throat i e do not apply over thyroid or carotid sinus region of the neck Place the gel pads on the cervical vertebrae muscle 20 Battery Information N e 8 9 Insert 2 x AAA not included batteries in to the TENS Digital Pain Reliever Remove the batteries if the TENS Digital Pain Reliever 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 out of 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 TENS Digital Pain Reliever Supply terminals are not to be short circuited 10 Dispose of batteries safely according to the battery manufacturer s instructions 21 Model Number Product Name Po
3. placed on the skin lint free cloth or replace with new firmly gel pads Is the intensity too weak Use a higher intensity level 23 Troubleshooting Maintenance and Cautions Problem Check points Possible solution The skin becomes red Are you wearing the gel pads on Re position the gel pads If at any and or you feel a the same site every time time you feel pain or discomfort stabbing pain stop use immediately Is the surface of the gel pads Replace with new gel pads scratched aai i ee e Do not immerse the TENS Digital Pain Reliever in water or any liquid Do not drop AE a Pee a E the TENS Digital Pain Reliever or throw it from a height damp lint free cloth i i T ff the TENS Digital Pai e After using the TENS Digital Pain Reliever please remove the output plug from the e se i a ala neal alae stick FEAN sade output socket and re attach the gel pads to the protective transparent film firmly to the skin e Always use the protective film when the gel pads are not in use Is the output cable disconnected Turn off the TENS Digital Pain Do not twist or pull the output cables Reliever and re connect the cable Do not use any chemical to clean the main TENS Digital Pain Reliever or the gel pads Have the batteries been exhausted Please replace them with new In case you need to clean them please wipe with a damp lint free cloth batteries e Do not let the gel pads dry out or expose them to direct sunlight e Keep
4. the gel pads clean 25 26 e After use disconnect the output cable and the gel pads and then store safely and out NOTE You will find these markings on batteries containing harmful of the reach of children substances e Store the TENS Digital Pain Reliever in a cool well ventilated place Pb battery containing lead e Do not expose the gel pads to direct sunlight and protect them against dirt and Cd battery containing cadmium moisture Hg battery containing mercury Please dispose of the TENS Digital Pain e Never place any heavy objects on the TENS Digital Pain Reliever Reliever in accordance with the directive 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste e Remove the batteries from the TENS Digital Pain Reliever if you are not going to use Electrical and Electronic Equipment If you have any queries please refer to the local it for a long period of time Leaking batteries can damage the TENS Digital Pain Reliever authorities responsible for waste disposal e Do not make any sharp kinks in the output cables or the gel pads Customer Feedback We are constantly striving to delight our customers with our products and customer Used fully discharged batteries must be disposed of in a specifically labelled collection service We value your opinion and feedback on our devices as this helps us to develop container at toxic waste collection points or through an electrical retailer You are under and continually improve We would be grateful if you d share
5. ENS Digital Pain Reliever with an electrocardiograph meter ECG or any other medical apparatus e Do not use the TENS Digital Pain Reliever with any topically applied creams or ointments e Do not use on scarred areas following surgery for at least 10 months after the operation e Do not use on or around an area of the body with skin disease damage or inflammation e Do not place the gel pads on the head face heart chest area eyes oral cavity sexual organs or onto the spine or bones PLEASE NOTE BEFORE USING THE NECK PROGRAM REFER TO PAGE 20 FOR POSITIONING OF THE GEL PADS When using on the neck area do not place the gel pads on the spine and do not use on the sides of the neck or the throat i e do not apply over thyroid or carotid sinus region of the neck Place the gel pads on the cervical vertebrae muscle General Warnings and Safety e Do not use on a wet body e Do not use on stomach muscles within 90 minutes of eating Please stop using the TENS Digital Pain Reliever immediately if you notice any reddening of the skin if you feel any discomfort or feel unwell seek medical advice Improper use of the TENS Digital Pain Reliever can lead to harm and damage For safe use of the TENS Digital Pain Reliever please note the following safety instructions e The TENS Digital Pain Reliever must be turned off before moving the gels pads to different parts of the body e Do not use the TENS Digital Pain Reliever in the bathroom or in any ot
6. arts The remaining time is shown on the display If the intensity is changed during use it will not affect the timer which will continue to count down from 30 minutes 11 Using your TENS Digital Pain Reliever What can treat The TENS Digital Pain Reliever can treat many different types of pain On pages 19 20 are diagrams of where to place the gel pads for the most common forms of pain For other areas of pain place the gel pads on either side of the area of pain Never place the gel pads on the head face heart chest area eyes oral cavity sexual organs or onto the spine or bones PLEASE NOTE BEFORE USING THE NECK PROGRAM REFER TO PAGE 19 FOR POSITIONING OF THE GEL PADS When using on the neck area do not place the gel pads on the spine and do not use on the sides of the neck or the throat i e do not apply over thyroid or carotid sinus region of the neck Place the gel pads on the cervical vertebrae muscle Preparation before using the TENS Digital Pain Reliever The TENS Digital Pain Reliever requires 2 x AAA batteries not included To insert replace batteries remove the battery compartment cover at the back of the TENS Digital Pain Reliever and insert the batteries observing correct polarity Replace the battery compartment cover securely 12 Using your TENS Digital Pain Reliever How to connect the gel pads Each gel pad is pre fixed with a cord socket and protected by a transparent film Figure Attach th
7. e gel pads to the output cables and insert into the output socket Figure II Remove the layer of film and place that side of the gel pad to the skin positioning the gel pads on the area of pain Press to ensure adhesion Please read section Program Selection and Gel Pad Positioning pages 19 20 carefully to understand where to place the gel pads Transparent Film Figure Caution Affix the 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 Once the gel pads are attached the TENS Digital Pain Reliever Figure Il is ready to be switched on 13 Using your TENS Digital Pain Reliever Please note e Never stick the gel pads to each other e Keep the gel pads clean and do not expose to heat or direct sunlight e If the gel pads do not adhere to your body or are dirty wipe with a damp lint free cloth or replace with new ones e Do not clean the pad or adhesive gels with any chemical e Place the gel pads on intact skin only Do not place on cuts or damaged skin e The TENS Digital Pain Reliever should only be used on one person at a time e Replace the transparent film on the gel pads when not in use e When the gel pads need replacing new gel pads and cables are available at your local Lloydspharmacy or from www lloydspharmacy com Please replace the output cable with the new one sup
8. edly press the Increase intensity button A until comfortable The maximum output intensity is 25 INT 25 Figure IV Press the Decrease intensity button V if you feel any discomfort in the intensity you have chosen The Figure IV treatment will last for 30 minutes unless interrupted The time will count down the minutes and is displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen next to the Treatment time indicator Once the 30 minutes are over you will hear a beep and the treatment will stop NECK SHOULDER HAND A Lock function The Lock function automatically activates if no buttons are pressed within 30 seconds by locking out the ability to accidentally increase Figure V the intensity 16 Using your TENS Digital Pain Reliever The Lock indicator symbol rrO will show on the LCD screen when this is in action Figure V This is a safety feature to prevent accidental changes to your settings Press the Decrease intensity button V7 to unlock NECK SHOULDER HAND fs w 5 lt r a al De You can stop the treatment before the end of the 30 minute session by unlocking the TENS Digital Pain Reliever and reducing the intensity to 0 or by pressing and holding the On Off button Figure Vi zZ z q 4 bal Van gt BACK bts gt ar ba Turn the TENS Digital Pain Reliever off Figure VI Press and hold the On Off button for 5 seconds the LCD display will turn off F
9. her area of high humidity as this may cause an uncomfortable intense stimulation e Do not use the TENS Digital Pain Reliever whilst driving or operating any other mechanical equipment e Do not use the TENS Digital Pain Reliever whilst sleeping e Avoid contact of the gel pads with anything made of metal such as belts or necklaces e The TENS Digital Pain Reliever has no AP or APG protection AP Flammable anaesthetic proof mixtures with air APG Flammable anaesthetic proof mixtures with oxygen or nitrous oxide 10 General Warnings and Safety e Do not insert the output cable into any other socket other than the socket of the TENS Digital Pain Reliever as instructed as this may lead to an electric shock e Do not disassemble repair or modify the TENS Digital Pain Reliever in any way as this may lead to malfunctioning or an incident and will invalidate the warranty e The TENS Digital Pain Reliever should not be used whilst the user is connected to high frequency surgical equipment it may cause burn injuries on the skin under the gel pads as well as problems with the device e Do not use the TENS Digital Pain Reliever in the vicinity of shortwave or microwave therapy equipment since this may affect the output of the device Using your TENS Digital Pain Reliever Auto time function The TENS Digital Pain Reliever has an automatic therapy time setting of 30 minutes after which it will turn off automatically The timer begins when the session st
10. igure VI If no buttons are pressed for 2 minutes in the idle state the device will turn off automatically When the TENS Digital Pain Reliever is turned off the current program setting will be saved automatically 17 Using your TENS Digital Pain Reliever Caution e When you have finished using the TENS Digital Pain Reliever please ensure that it is turned off and remove the gel pads Replace the transparent film on the gel pads when not in use e Unplug the output cable by holding the plug not the wire Low battery indicator When the Low battery indicator flashes the batteries should be replaced with new ones as soon as possible The TENS Digital Pain Reliever will continue to operate for several more hours but may not work as accurately Replace the batteries To replace the batteries open the battery cover and remove the old batteries Replace with new 2 x AAA batteries not included observing correct polarity refer to page 21 Note If the gel pads are not in contact with the skin the device will not work 18 Programs and Gel Pad Positioning Program Options Gel pad positioning a a Place the gel pads on the front and back of the shoulder 3 f Program 2 Hand Burst B Place the gel pads on the arm or around the hand as shown A Program 3 Back Continuous and burst Place the gel pads to the left and right of the painful area on the lower back waist e O WARNING DO NOT PLACE THE GEL PADS ON
11. k TENS works by passing harmless electrical signals into the body from the gel pads This LCD display eases pain in two ways e Firstly it blocks the body s pain signals which are normally transmitted from the i area of damage through the nerve fibres to the brain TENS interrupts these pain Masia Decrease intensity signals intensity button button e Secondly TENS stimulates the body s production of endorphins its own natural On Off Battery cover painkillers button program selection button What conditions can TENS help relieve TENS provides pain relief for a number of different pain conditions including e Back pain e Sciatica e Sports strains and sprains e Almost all muscle related injuries Please ask your local Lloydspharmacy pharmacist for advice about any specific condition Output socket Gel pads Treatment program indicator Gel pad indicator Intensity indicator Intensity lock indicator Treatment time indicator Low battery indicator LCD DISPLAY NECK SHOULDERJ HAND A A eo DIDI INT me 6 Nr OE ne ie S pre ae BACK Treatment program number Output intensity Treatment time Treatment program indicator Features e 6 program settings designed to target different areas of the body e 25 output intensities to suit different levels of pain e Can be used alongside medication Please see your GP if you have any concerns with severe or prolonged pain e Automatic therapy time
12. le injuries or rehabilitation the TENS Digital Pain Reliever should be used under close supervision and direction of your doctor or professional therapist General Warnings and Safety Is it safe to use TENS Digital Pain Reliever The TENS Digital Pain Reliever is a medical device that has been subject to stringent testing It is safe to use for most people with the following exceptions e People with pacemakers pulse regulators or any other implanted medical devices e People with heart rhythm problems e People with inflammation acute diseases or infectious skin wounds e People with leprosy or chronic alcoholism e Children under 16 years of age e NOT SUITABLE FOR USE DURING PREGNANCY OR LABOUR OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY BE PREGNANT Please ask your local Lloydspharmacy pharmacist about other drug free pain relief during pregnancy e Patients must consult their doctor before using the TENS Digital Pain Reliever if receiving any physical therapy or suffering from any of the following o Acute diseases o Heart diseases or heart rhythm problems o A fever o Abnormal blood pressure o Skin conditions including broken or damaged skin and people with loss of feeling in areas of the body General Warnings and Safety e Cancer patients people with diabetes or epilepsy should seek medical advice from their consultant doctor or Lloydspharmacy pharmacist before use e Keep the TENS Digital Pain Reliever out of the reach of children Do not use the T
13. plied IMPORTANT NOTE When removing the gel pads from the skin peel off from one corner of the gel pad DO NOT pull the cord socket or output cable to remove 14 Using your TENS Digital Pain Reliever Turn the TENS Digital Pain Reliever on Press the On Off button to turn on the TENS Digital Pain Reliever The LCD will light up and the following screen will appear Figure III iS Ww it ea e int 06 0 Nal Selecting a program The TENS Digital Pain Reliever has a range of programs P1 P6 which are displayed on the LCD screen next to the symbol 9 Each program is set to be used for a particular part of the body Refer to page 19 to find which setting will be most suited Press the On Off button to select the treatment program you desire P1 P6 The Treatment program indicator A will move to the next treatment each time you press the On Off button e g the Treatment program indicator A is pointed to when P1 is selected Press the On Off button and the Treatment program indicator A will move to HAND Repeat this process to select up to P6 v0 4 gt ar aal BACK Figure Ill 15 Using your TENS Digital Pain Reliever Starting the treatment and setting the intensity FER SHOULD GA EGR SHOULD END To start the treatment press the Increase intensity button A which starts at intensity 1 INT 01 To increase the intensity repeat
14. setting for 30 minutes e Touch control buttons and large LCD display making the unit user friendly e Simple to use e Lightweight and portable 2 gel pads e Can also be used as a massager to help relax you e The On Off button has a stop function making it safe and convenient Use the TENS Digital Pain Reliever machine for at least 30 minutes a day however you may need to wear it for longer to initially ease your pain If you wear the TENS Digital Pain Reliever for longer periods then check your skin where the gel pads have been placed to ensure your skin does not become sore Before using the TENS Digital Pain Reliever please read the instructions included in this user manual carefully General Warnings and Safety Before you start Please carefully read and understand the following warnings and cautions to ensure the safe and correct use of the TENS Digital Pain Reliever and to prevent injury e Make sure the batteries are installed correctly e Connect the output cable to the gel pads and then connect to the TENS Digital Pain Reliever see page 13 for more details e Attach the gel pads around the area of pain Please see section Programs and Gel Pad Positioning for details of where to place the gel pads pages 19 and 20 e Do not use the gel pads if they are scratched or damaged in any way e The use of the TENS Digital Pain Reliever must be supervised by an able adult of sound mind e For treatment of pain control musc
15. wer supply Frequency Pulse Duration Output Voltage Output Intensity Adjustable Treatment Time Operating Conditions Storage Conditions Size Weight Expected life of product LTS2 TENS Digital Pain Reliever 3V DC 2xAAA batteries 2Hz 150Hz 50us 300us 0 45V at 500 ohm load 1 25 25 levels around 30 minutes 5 C to 40 C 30 RH to 75 RH 10 C to 55 C 10 RH to 90 RH 115mm x 47mm x 27mm approx 51 6g without batteries 2 years under normal usage NOTE Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 22 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check points Possible solution Check points Possible solution The TENS Digital Pain Are the batteries exhausted Replace the batteries The stimulation is Is the intensity too high Decrease the output intensity Reliever will not turn uncomfortable Are you operating the TENS Digital Please read and fully understand on correctly correct polarity Pain Reliever according to the the user manual apart a sensation Is the cable damaged old worn Replace output cable i f Are the gel pads or cables damaged Replace with new gel pads or The stimulation Are the gel pads secured on the skin Re attach the gel pads correctly r wori cables i k ft ly ee Are the gel pads stuck on the skin Reposition the gel pads and make batteries have been cerdd Are the gel pads dirty Clean the gel pads with a damp correctly sure they are
16. your thoughts in reviewing legal obligation to dispose of batteries correctly this product Please visit www lloydspharmacy com and look for the customer services section on the home page 27 28 This product is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against mechanical and electrical manufacturing defects There are no user serviceable parts inside the instrument Any attempted repair by unauthorised persons invalidates the warranty This does not affect your statutory rights XiliBaimang Xusheng Industrial Estate No 3 Shenzhen Dongdixin Technology Co LTD Building 518108 Nanshan Shenzhen China Shanghai International Holding Corp GmbH Europe Eiffestra se 80 20537 Hamburg Germany 0197 m EC REP 29 2 EXPO O N gt Explanation of Symbols on the TENS Digital Pain Reliever Follow instructions for use This symbol indicates that the TENS Digital Pain Reliever is a type BF device Disposal in accordance with Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE The name and the address of the manufacturer The name and the address of the authorised representative in the European Community Complies with the European Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC and amended by directive 2007 47 EC requirements Notified body T V Rheinland 0197 Equipment capable of delivering output values in excess of 10mA r m s or 10V r m s averaged over any period of 5 seconds 30
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