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Intelect® Transport 2-Channel Electrotherapy

PATIENT PREPARATION

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Securing Electrodes

Liberally apply Conductor™ Transmission 
Gel to electrode prior to placement on 
patient.

Conductive Medium

Use the Nylatex

® 

Wrap to secure each 

electrode in position on the patient.

Connecting Lead Wires

Insert the lead with the Red (+) electrode 
connector into Red electrode. Insert the 
lead with the Black (-) electrode connector 
into the Black electrode.

Make certain the lead wires are seated 
completely into the electrodes.

RED + 

LEAD WIRE

BLACK  

LEAD WIRE

ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION (continued)

Reusable Carbon Electrodes

SECURE WITH 

NYLATEX

The Nylatex® Wraps contain dry natural rubber and 
may cause allergic reactions in patients with allergies 
to latex.

Summary of Contents for Intelect TranSport 2783

Page 1: ...User Manual Operation Installation Instructionsfor 2783 Two Channel Transportable Electrotherapy Unit Leading Therapy in a New Direction 2005 Encore Medical L P ...

Page 2: ...IONS 20 SETUP 22 MOUNTING THE UNIT ON THE WALL 22 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 26 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 28 USING THE BATTERY PACK 28 PATIENT PREPARATION 29 ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION 29 Electrode Placement 29 DURA STICK Electrodes 30 Reusable Carbon Electrodes 30 DURA STICK Electrode Instructions 31 Connecting Lead Wires 31 Securing Electrodes 31 Reusable Carbon Electrodes 32 Connecting...

Page 3: ...toring Factory Settings 47 Viewing Unit Version Information 48 TROUBLESHOOTING 49 ERROR CODES 49 ACCESSORIES 51 Standard Accessories 51 Optional Accessories 51 MAINTENANCE 52 MAINTAINING THE UNIT 52 Cleaning the Unit and the Accessories 52 FACTORY SERVICE 52 WARRANTY 53 ...

Page 4: ...lt other resources for additional information regarding the application of electrotherapy Product Description The Intelect Transport 2 Channel Electrotherapy unit designed and manufactured by Chattanooga Group offers a new dimension in clinical electrotherapy made possible by software design and digital signal processing Effectiveness of this treatment is dependent upon correct use If treatment ti...

Page 5: ...tions that could have the potential to cause minor to moderate injury or damage to equipment Text with a WARNING indicator will explain possible safety infractions that will potentially cause serious injury and equipment damage NOTE Throughout this manual NOTE may be found These Notes are helpful information to aid in the particular area or function being described PRECAUTIONARY DEFINITIONS Cautio...

Page 6: ...50 h Pa The unit should be routinely checked before each use to determine that all controls function normally especially that the intensity control properly adjusts the intensity of the electrotherapy power output in a stable manner Also determine that the treatment time control actually terminates electrotherapy power output when the timer reaches zero The Intelect battery pack is designed for us...

Page 7: ...nected and consult the factory field service technician for help Where the integrity of the external protective earth conductor arrangement is in doubt equipment shall be operated from its internal electrical power source The battery pack should be removed when storing the unit for extended periods of time DO NOT disassemble modify or remodel the unit or accessories This may cause unit damage malf...

Page 8: ...sed only with the leads and electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer WARNINGS Before administering any treatment to a patient you should become acquainted with the operating procedures for each mode of treatment available as well as the indications contraindications warnings and precautions Consult other resources for additional information regarding the application of Electrotherapy To ...

Page 9: ...itioner prior to therapy session Dispose of all products in accordance with local and national regulations and codes For continued protection against fire hazard charge the battery pack only while installed on the Intelect Transport 2 Channel Electrotherapy unit Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous conditions causing ...

Page 10: ... the unit is not properly rated Charge the battery pack according to the instructions found in this manual Never attempt to charge the battery pack on any other charging mechanism Use the battery pack only with the Intelect Transport Series units DANGERS Do not reverse the polarity of the battery pack Doing so can increase the individual cell temperature and cause cell rupture or leakage NiMH Batt...

Page 11: ...Intelect Transport 2 Channel Electrotherapy SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 Dispose of NiMH batteries according to national state and local codes and regulations DANGERS continued ...

Page 12: ...e avoided that apply current to the carotid sinus region anterior neck or transcereberally through the head Safety has not been established for the use of therapeutic electrical stimulation during pregnancy Powered muscle stimulators should not be used on patients with cardiac demand pacemakers Additional Precautions Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed heart problems Ca...

Page 13: ...10 INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS AND ADVERSE EFFECTS continued Adverse Effects Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been reported with the use of powered muscle stimulators Potential adverse effects with TENS are skin irritation and electrode burns ...

Page 14: ...t intensity and parameter controls for each channel Four currents IFC Premodulated High Voltage Pulsed Current HVPC and Russian Fifteen user defined memory positions Lightweight design Battery powered option Common Terms Accommodation condition where nerves lose their ability sensitivity to respond to electrotherapy Beat Fixed Associated with the Interferential waveform Beat Fixed is the parameter...

Page 15: ...nician Keep in mind that the amount of stimulation is directly proportional to the current Channel Mode The available channel modes are Single Channel in which electrotherapy is distributed from one channel Reciprocal where electrotherapy alternates between channels and Co Contract where electrotherapy is distributed from both channels at the same time This parameter is unique to the Russian wavef...

Page 16: ...waveform Ramp Ramp is the gradual increase and decrease in current The purpose of ramping up the current is to maximize patient comfort by preventing the abrupt and sudden exposure to the current This parameter is unique to the Russian and HVPC waveforms Sweep This is the modulation of therapeutic frequency commonly used to prevent accommodation Sweeps are measured in pulses per second pps and Her...

Page 17: ...or pulsed DC AC current Current waveforms are described as either monophasic or biphasic A biphasic wave is further described as either symmetrical or asymmetrical and as balanced or unbalanced For more specifications and types of waveforms available on the Intelect Transport 2 Channel Electrotherapy unit refer to the section entitled Waveform Specifications on page 20 ...

Page 18: ...apy NOMENCLATURE 15 Power On Off LCD TIME Clinical Resources Back STOP Down Arrow PAUSE Accessory Panel Parameter Display Enter START INTENSITY Up Arrow LCD Intensity Contrast Dial Channel 1 Lead Wire Connection Channel 2 Lead Wire Connection ...

Page 19: ...this button to access the following functions Retrieving User Protocols Restoring Factory Settings Restoring Factory Protocols Changing Languages Viewing Unit Information TIME Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to set total treatment time of therapy Back Use this button to return to the previous window STOP Select this button to stop a treatment session Down Arrow When the window displays a list o...

Page 20: ...eter Display Enter Select this button to display the parameters of the waveform during treatment Also this button is used to accept the highlighted selection INTENSITY Use the up or down arrow to increase or decrease output power dosage Up Arrow When the window displays a list of options press the Up Arrow button to scroll up the list Battery Indicator When displayed on the LCD this symbol indicat...

Page 21: ...s symbol displays when the unit is connected to mains power and the battery pack is charging NOTE During battery operation if the unit is left on but is not active for more than five minutes it will power off to conserve battery power To restore power press the Power On Off button ...

Page 22: ...Fuses 3 15 A Time Lag not user serviceable Electrical Class CLASS I Electrical Type TYPE BF Battery Type Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH 1 2 V x 20 size AA Operating Environment Temperature Between 59 F and 104 F 15 C and 40 C Relative Humidity 30 60 NOTE All waveforms except High Voltage Pulsed Current HVPC have been designed with a 200 mA peak current limit All waveform output intensities are measured...

Page 23: ...ltage Treatment Time 1 60 min WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS Premodulated IFC IFC Interferential current is a medium frequency waveform Current is distributed through two channels four electrodes The currents cross each other in the body at the area requiring treatment The two currents interfere with each other at this crossing point resulting in a modulation of the intensity the current intensity increa...

Page 24: ...ontinuous 80 120 pps 1 120 pps 1 10 pps Frequency 10 120 pps Cycle Time 5 5 4 12 10 10 10 20 10 30 10 50 Continuous Treatment Time 1 60 Min WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS continued High Voltage Pulsed Current HVPC Russian Current is a sinusoidal waveform delivered in bursts or series of pulses This method was claimed by its author Kots to produce maximal muscle strengthening effects without significant d...

Page 25: ...sport 2 Channel Electrotherapy unit can be operated while the unit is resting on a flat surface or mounted on a wall To mount the unit on a wall do the following 1 Remove the repositional base from the back of the unit 2 Using the repositional base as a guide mark the 4 wall holes with a pencil or pen ...

Page 26: ...SETUP 23 MOUNTING THE UNIT ON THE WALL continued 3 Using an appropriate size drill bit drill four holes you marked in the previous step 4 Press 4 appropriately sized drywall anchors into the wall so that the drywall anchor is flush with the wall ...

Page 27: ...ING THE UNIT ON THE WALL continued 5 Screw four 8 pan head sheet metal screws 1 inch or 2 54 cm into the wall anchors Make sure you leave 1 4 of an inch 0 635 cm between the wall and the head of the screw 6 Replace the repositional base on the back of the unit ...

Page 28: ...Electrotherapy SETUP 25 MOUNTING THE UNIT ON THE WALL continued 7 Line up the screw heads with the holes on the repositional base and slide the unit down slightly until the screw heads are securely fastened to the repositional base ...

Page 29: ...commodates both AC mains power and an optional battery pack The pack contains 20 Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH drycell batteries To install the battery pack in the unit do the following 1 Locate the battery access door at the bottom of the unit and loosen the screw with a flat head screwdriver 2 Remove the battery access door and retain it ...

Page 30: ...lectrotherapy SETUP 27 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK continued 3 Connect the battery pack cable to the unit s battery connector in the bottom of the battery recess 4 Put the battery pack into the unit making sure to orient it as shown ...

Page 31: ...during operation of the unit by the control circuitry to limit total power consumption A fully charged battery will provide 2 5 hours of treatment depending on the mode used NOTE Even when the battery pack is connected the unit will default to mains power when plugged in USING THE BATTERY PACK To save battery power the Intelect Transport 2 Channel Electrotherapy unit is equipped with a power off f...

Page 32: ...nt Examine the skin again after the treatment Choose electrodes that fit the anatomy Follow electrode manufacturer instructions ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION Electrode Placement Keep electrodes separated during treatment Electrodes in contact with each other could result in improper stimulation or skin burns Output current density is inversely related to electrode size i e the larger the elec...

Page 33: ...ith the treatment area and most uniform delivery of the prescribed electrotherapy treatment Properly dispose of used Dura Stick Electrodes upon completion of the therapy session Reusable Carbon Electrodes If used for delivery of electrotherapy the Carbon Electrodes must be used with a conductive medium such as Conductor Transmission Gel These Carbon Electrodes should be secured to the treatment ar...

Page 34: ...ng used i e the black electrode labeled number 1 should be used with the red electrode labeled number 1 RED LEAD WIRE BLACK LEAD WIRE DURA STICK Electrode Instructions Connecting Lead Wires NOTE Use of conductive medium or sponges is not required or recommended Dura Stick Electrodes are manufactured to ensure the optimum conductivity during therapy when properly applied LEAD WIRE SEATED Remove the...

Page 35: ...ent Connecting Lead Wires Insert the lead with the Red electrode connector into Red electrode Insert the lead with the Black electrode connector into the Black electrode Make certain the lead wires are seated completely into the electrodes RED LEAD WIRE BLACK LEAD WIRE ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION continued Reusable Carbon Electrodes SECURE WITH NYLATEX TheNylatex Wrapscontaindrynaturalrubbe...

Page 36: ...ol panel To apply electrotherapy do the following 1 Turn system power ON by pressing the Power On Off button The message Initializing System displays The unit will go through self diagnostics and the home screen displays on the LCD 2 Connect the Lead Wires to the appropriate electrodes To see a list of recommended electrodes and their preparation see pages 29 32 NOTE Do not use unnecessary force t...

Page 37: ...ding on the type of waveform you intend to use and the number of patients you intend to treat insert the Lead Wire into Channel 1 Channel 2 or both Lead Wire Connections on the Accessory Panel 5 Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to highlight the appropriate channel 6 Press the Enter button The Waveform screen displays ...

Page 38: ...priate waveform 8 Press the Enter button The Parameter screen displays 9 On the parameter screen use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to highlight the parameter you want to change and adjust it accordingly making sure to press the Enter button after each adjustment 10 Press Enter to accept the parameters The Parameter screen refreshes and the new parameters are displayed ...

Page 39: ...ut using the up and down arrows Therapy can be interrupted at any time by pressing the STOP or PAUSE buttons When the STOP button is pressed the unit stops emitting output and the unit returns to the home screen To resume therapy repeat steps 5 11 During treatment the following occurs whenever the PAUSE button is pressed the timer pauses the unit beeps quickly 5 times Paused displays below the tim...

Page 40: ... they are created The Waveform screen displays 2 Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to highlight the appropriate waveform 3 Press the Enter button The Parameter screen displays 4 On the parameter screen use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to highlight the parameter you want to change and adjust it accordingly making sure to press the Enter button after each adjustment 5 Press Enter to accept the para...

Page 41: ...ol this will become the protocol displayed when the waveform is selected on the Waveform screen 8 Press the Enter button to accept the highlighted selection and save your custom protocol The User Protocol Confirmation window displays to indicate that the protocol is now saved as the number you specified 9 Press any button on the Operator Interface The Parameter screen displays and your new protoco...

Page 42: ...ction A list of user defined protocols displays 4 Use the Down Arrow button to highlight the appropriate protocol As you highlight each protocol a description of the protocol s parameters displays to the right 5 Press the Enter button to select the highlighted protocol The Parameters screen displays the parameters of the protocol you selected 6 Verify the parameters of this program and use the app...

Page 43: ...PERATION USING PROTOCOLS continued 7 To begin therapy perform all the procedures outlined in the section entitled Patient Preparation on page 29 Then continue with step 11 of the section entitled Starting Stopping and Interrupting Therapy on page 36 ...

Page 44: ...ches 0 00 Changing Protocol Parameters You may change any parameter prior to or during therapy To make Intensity and Treatment Time changes touch the respective buttons and use the up or down arrows to advance to the desired settings To change other parameters during therapy do the following 1 On the home screen use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to highlight the channel on which therapy is current...

Page 45: ...Down Arrow buttons highlight the appropriate parameter and make the necessary changes making sure to press the Enter button after each adjustment Changing Default Protocols To change the power up presets of the waveforms do the following 1 On the home screen press the Enter button The Waveform screen displays ...

Page 46: ...Up and Down Arrow buttons to highlight the parameter you want to change and adjust it accordingly 5 Press Enter to accept the parameters The Parameter screen refreshes and the new parameters are displayed 6 Press the Clinical Resources button The Save Protocol screen displays 7 Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons to highlight Save as Default protocol This will become the protocol displayed whe...

Page 47: ...tton to accept the highlighted selection The Default Protocol Confirmation window displays 9 Press any key to confirm the settings You are returned to the Clinical Resources menu Brightening or Dimming the LCD To brighten or dim the LCD turn the contrast control dial until the display contrast is optimal ...

Page 48: ...esources button The Clinical Library window displays 2 Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow buttons to highlight the Restore Factory Protocols option 3 Press the Enter button to accept the highlighted selection The unit displays the message Restoring Protocols Please wait The user defined protocols are erased and the waveforms are restored to the original parameters Then the Restore Factory Protocols ...

Page 49: ...n the LCD do the following 1 Press the Clinical Resources button The Clinical Resources screen displays 2 Use the Down Arrow and Up Arrow buttons to highlight the Language option 3 Press the Enter button to accept the highlighted selection The Language submenu displays 4 Press the Down Arrow and Up Arrow buttons to highlight the appropriate language 5 Press the Enter button to accept the highlight...

Page 50: ...ical Resources button The Clinical Library screen displays 2 Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow buttons to highlight the Restore Factory Settings option 3 Press the Enter button to accept the highlighted selection The Restore Factory Settings Confirmation screen displays 4 Press any button on the Operator Interface The default power up settings are restored and you are returned to the Clinical Libra...

Page 51: ...are version To do this do the following 1 Press the Clinical Resources button The Clinical Library screen displays 2 Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons to highlight the View Unit Information option 3 Press the Enter button to accept the highlighted selection The Unit Version Information window displays 4 Press any key to return to the Clinical Library window ...

Page 52: ...wo channel treatment but at least one channel is already in use A Wait until the previous therapy session finishes B Press the STOP button to end the therapy session on either channel 106 Overcurrent A Check Electrodes and LeadWires Make certain LeadWires are not damaged and are properly connected to the system Make certain LeadWires are properly connected to the Electrodes and that electrodes are...

Page 53: ...ealer or Chattanooga Group for service Errors and Warnings in these categories indicate an internal problem with the unit that must be tested by Chattanooga Group or a Field ServiceTechnician certified by Chattanooga Group before any further operation or use of the system Use of a unit that indicates an Error or Warning in these categories may pose a risk of injury to the patient user or extensive...

Page 54: ...annel 1 LeadWire 1 27313 Channel 2 LeadWire 1 10648 Nylatex Wrap 2 72852 3 in 8 cm Round Carbon Electrodes Black 2 72853 3 in 8 cm Round Carbon Electrodes Red 2 42044 2 75 in 7 cm Round Disposable Electrodes 4 per pack 1 27939 User Manual CD ROM 1 Optional Accessories Ref Description 27478 NiMH Battery Pack 27467 IntelectTransport 2 Channel Electrotherapy Carrying Bag ...

Page 55: ...e reusable carbon electrodes remove them from the Lead Wires and wipe them down with isopropyl alcohol Repeat this procedure for the sponges as well MAINTAINING THE UNIT FACTORY SERVICE When the Intelect Transport 2 Channel Electrotherapy unit requires factory service contact the selling dealer or Chattanooga Group Service Department WARRANTY REPAIR OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR All units returned to the...

Page 56: ...vice technician Any malfunction or failure in the Product caused by product misuse including but not limited to the failure to provide reasonable and required maintenance or any use that is inconsistent with the Product User s Manual COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY EVENT FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some locations do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentia...

Page 57: ...ing Therapy in a New Direction 2005 Encore Medical L P 27936A 4717 Adams Road P O Box 489 Hixson TN 37343 U S A 800 592 7329 U S A 800 361 6661 Canada 800 242 8329 FAX www chattgroup com ISO 13485 Certified ...

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