Maintenance and Troubleshooting
1. In order to maintain the device’s desired performance, the self-adhesive electrode
pads should be kept out of the dust and keep clean.
DO NOT
rub the electrode
pads with your hands, facial tissue, or wool ,etc.
2. The electrode pads tend to lose their adhesion over time, therefore weakening the
intensity level. Moisten finger with a few drops of water and rub it gently against
the electrode pads to improve conductivity.
3. If moistening the electrode pads does not improve signal, replace the old pads
with a pair of new ones. Refer to page 4, section 2: Sticking on the Electrode
Pads. We recommend that you replace the electrode pads after 30 days of usage
(varies among individuals).
4. If the LED indicator does not light during the testing procedure, please check the
following:
•Is the battery installed correctly? (“+” sign faces upward?)
•Is the battery’s energy low? If so, please replace with a new one.
5. If the points mentioned above are checked, and the device still does not work cor
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rectly,
please contact Health Vision by email- [email protected] or 1300 855
733 for further advise.
Caution
1. The intensity level volume should be adjusted to ZERO before
use.
2. DO NOT wear the device if the self-adhesive electrode pads are
not stuck to it.
Also, when you are pressing the test button, DO NOT touch the
conductive rubber or electrode pads with your fingers.
3. DO NOT wash your hands when you are wearing the device. It is
not waterproof.
4. DO NOT use with other medical or electronic device AT THE SAME
TIME.
5. DO NOT use with other medical electronic devices AT THE SAME
TIME.
6. The device should be kept out of the reach of children.
7. Batteries must not be disposed in household waste. Return them
to public collection points or shops selling batteries of the same
kind.
1. This device is NOT suitable for persons with implanted cardiac pacemakers, or
those monitored by electronic equipments (e.g. ECG monitors and ECG alarms)
2. Heart disease patients SHOULD NOT use this device except under advice of a
medical doctor.
3. Snore Stopper is not suitable for Sleep Apnea patients.
4. Do not use this device during pregnancy except unless otherwise advised by a doc
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tor.
5. Patients with acute or infectious diseases may use this device only with a medical
doctor’s advice.
6. Patients with severe skin diseases or sensitive skin, or those in a state of bleeding
SHOULD NOT us this device.
7. Do not use this device on swollen, infected, or inflamed areas, or on skin erup
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tions, e.g. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
8. Operation in close proximity (e.g. 1 meter) to a short wave or microwave therapy
equipment may produce instability in the device output.
WARNING !
Remarks
: Under normal conditions, your home’s indoor background noise will be 30~50 dB.
2. What is dB ? How do I know whether Snore•Stopper can be used in my home?
A
: A dB (decibel) is a unit of measurement of sound intensity. In normal homes the
Sound Intensity is in the range of 30 to 50 db. Intensity above 70 db is considered
to be very loud and unsafe for human being. The design of Snore Stopper detect
the intensity above 55 db noise. You may read the following table to see the opti
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mal sleeping conditions for use. Table as it is.
User’s FAQ
1. Q : Why you snores and-Does Snore•Stopper really work ?
A
: Snoring is caused when the airway is too narrow. When we sleep, our muscles
are relaxed. As air moves through the narrow airway during breathing, it causes
the soft tissues (tonsils, soft palate & uvula) of the throat to vibrate. This vibra
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tion creates the sound and we call it snoring. Generally, snoring can be reduced
if the snorer changes his/her sleeping position or is given a slight nudge by his/her
bedmate.
Exactly the same way, when snores are detected, by the Snore Stopper, it will
generate a 5 second pulse onto superficial skin. This make the snoring person to
change his/her sleeping position and/ or ii.) increases the muscle tension in the
throat back to the normal thus increasing the gap for the airway resulting to stop
the snoring.
Note
: If you have a serious medical condition, refer to our introduction and warn
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ing sections. Use only as directed. If any unusual symptoms appear, discontinue
treatment and see your doctor. Proper use of Snore Stopper requires self-disci
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pline, careful application, and time to train reflexes.
3. Why does the intensity feel so weak during the testing procedures?
A
: Snore Stopper is designed to use at night, If you test during the day you may
not feel the sensitivity to your skin because of the general day time noise. It also
depends on the gender, age, weight and hairs on the wrist.
It may also happen that conductive electrodes might not be in proper position
and or not adhered properly to the Snore Stopper. Battery might be exhausted,
change it.
You may wear the Snore•Stopper to the inner side of the wrist.
4. When I ‘stimulate’ the snores in a silent background, Why device do not work?
A:
To stimulate the device there should be at least 3 consecutive snores having
the snore sound frequency over 55db.
5. Why do I feel one long stimulation? Is something wrong with the device?
A:
This is a special built-in device. As long as your snore frequency is continuously
more than 55 db the device will keep emitting electrical impulse till you change
your sleeping position. Thus you will feel long stimulation.
6. Are the two sides of the electrode pad different? Does it matter if there is no
proper contact?
A:
Yes, the two sides are different.,
The side of the electrode pad that is to be
attached to the device has stronger adhesion (the side with printed words on
the waxed protective film).
Snore Stopper will not work, if the electrodes are not adhered properly
For further information please check the Maintenanace & Trouble shooting.
Technical Specifications
Pulse amplitude :
Fixed 180µA peak into 1,000Ω load
Pulse rate :
Fixed 0.2 Hz
Pulse width :
Fixed 800µs, Voltage adjustable 2.5-14 V, peak into 1,000Ω load
Wave form :
Asymmetrical bi-phasic square pulse
Power source :
1.5 Volt AAA battery
Detective timer :
8 hours auto off
Operation environment :
50˚F ~ 104˚F(10˚C ~ +40˚C ), 30 ~ 85 % RH
Storage environment :
-4˚F ~ 122˚F (-20˚C ~ +50˚C), 10 ~ 95 % RH
Transport environment :
14˚F ~ 122˚F (-10˚C ~ +50˚C), 35 ~ 85 % RH
Maximum wrist belt length:
22 cm. If you request a longer wrist belt, please contact your
local dealer for replacement.
( All electrical specifications are ±20% 1,000Ω load )
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Note
:This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirement
of EN 60601-1-2 as specified in EEC Directive 93/42/EEC.
450-6521A
Patent No. US D448,083S Germany 20106456.1 Taiwan 079184 China ZL01300251.1
Others Patens pending
Indoor background noise and
Snore•Stopper sensor
Above 65 dB (within 50 cm from TV)
Seldom Activated
60 dB (within 1 m from TV)
Seldom Activated
55 dB (within 1m from air-conditioner)
Seldom Activated
Below 55 dB
No Activation
VI. Note
i. The background noise should be below 55 dB while using Snore•Stopper.
ii. You may need a few days to get used to this device. After that you will start en
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joying snore free sleeps.
iii.Due to variations in skin sensitivity, you may not feel the electrical impulse. In this
case, press the test button 3 times and adjust set the intensity to your desired
level (maximum 7
If the electrical impulses are still weak wear the snore stopper inner side of the
wrist. If your wrist is hairy, please remove the hairs.
Sometime battery might be flat. Please replace it and try again.
Individual results may vary as it depends on the snoring cause like, age, obesity,skin
sensitivity etc.
VII. The Snore•Stopper package includes:
• Main unit of Snore Stopper
• Wrist-belt with magic tape and hook
• 1.5 V AAA battery
• Self-adhesive electrode pads (3 pairs)
• Read Me First
• Manual
• Moist alcohol swab
• Screwdriver
• Warranty card
• Storag case
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This product meets the regulations of Directive 93/42 EEC in medical device
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