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Instruction Manual 

Summary of Contents for Auto Therm 395

Page 1: ...Auto Therm 395 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...nd to be the source of radio frequency interference which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user should try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna as applicable Relocate the Auto Therm with respect to the receiver Move the Auto Therm away from the receiver Plug the Auto Therm into a different outlet than the recei...

Page 3: ...Condenser applicators spaced applicators 14 3 4 2 Flexible condenser applicators 14 3 4 3 Inductive coil applicators 14 3 4 4 Applicator connection cables for condenser applicators 14 3 5 Cleaning and disinfecting 15 4 Indications Contraindications and Precautions for Shortwave Diathermy 17 4 1 Indications 17 4 2 Contraindications 17 4 3 Precautions 17 5 Installation Operation 19 5 1 Mains connect...

Page 4: ... 3 Capacitive method of application 23 6 4 Inductive method of application 23 6 5 Applicator loading 24 7 What to do when problems occur 26 8 Summary of operations 27 9 Specifications 28 10 Accessories 29 ...

Page 5: ...rane panel guides the user through setup A large control knob is provided to increase and decrease intensity A pull cord allows the patient to stop all output if the treatment becomes uncomfortable Large locking wheels allow the Auto Therm 395 to be moved easily around the clinic and then locked in place when needed The Auto Therm 395 has been certified by TÜV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH Berlin ...

Page 6: ...tricts the sale of this device to or on the order of a physician dentist veterinarian or any other practitioner licensed by law of the state in which he practices Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure to radio frequency energy Treatment should be administered only under the direct supervision of a health care ...

Page 7: ...ion misuse or neglect of the Product voids this warranty Except as specifically set forth above Mettler Electronics Corp makes no warranties express or implied including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the Product If any implied warranties apply as a matter of law they are limited in duration to one year Mettler Electro...

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Page 9: ...Abbreviations 2 1 Operational controls displays receptacles and symbols 88 888 RESET MODE APPLICATOR MINUTES TIME WATTS Auto Therm 395 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 12 13 17 14 16 15 TUNING INTENSITY Auto Therm 395 membrane panel controls Auto Therm 395 applicator arm assembly ...

Page 10: ...ctive coil applicator selector 7 14 cm diameter inductive coil applicator selector 8 15 cm x 35 cm Triplode inductive coil applicator selector 9 4 2 cm diameter condenser applicator and 8 x 14 cm flexible condenser applicator selector 10 8 5 cm diameter condenser applicator and 12 x 18 cm flexible condenser applicator selector 11 13 cm diameter condenser applicator selector 12 Decrease treatment t...

Page 11: ...Hinge 21 23 Lock knobs for arm hinges 24 Lower part of arm 25 Lower rotating hinge 26 Lock knob for vertical movement 27 Clasp for fastening arm to cabinet 30 Socket for inductive coil applicators 31 Sockets for condenser applicators 33 Mains power connection 34 Emergency OFF switch ripcord 35 Screw holes for arm attachment Attention consult instruction manual Non ionizing radiation Type BF Equipm...

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Page 13: ...es for attaching the arms are located on the rear of the unit 35 The sockets for connecting the cables for the condenser 31 and inductive coil 30 applicators and the detachable mains power supply cable 33 including fuses are also located on the back of the unit The ripcord 34 for the patient emergency 0FF switch passes through a bushing mounted on the back of the unit so that it can be pulled from...

Page 14: ...he applicator and the skin is achieved by using thick felt spacers that have to be placed in a cloth bag together with the applicator One to three of the 5 mm thick felt spacers are used for tuning between electrode and skin The number of spacers depends on the application and characteristics of the tissue Velcro fasteners or rubber bands may be used for fastening these applicators 3 4 3 Inductive...

Page 15: ...ates high frequency electric and magnetic fields that can penetrate walls ceilings and floors lt cannot be prevented that components of these fields exist in the vicinity of the device Sensitive electronic instruments that are in the immediate vicinity of the Auto Therm 395 can be adversely affected by these fields This danger largely depends on the distance between the devices Therefore the Auto ...

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Page 17: ...ontact with metal during treatment 4 Remove clothing from the treatment area Any metal contained in the clothing such as zippers bra hooks or rivets may cause burning In addition remove jewelry and watches during treatment 5 Remove hearing aids and watches during treatment to prevent interference with or damage to these devices 6 Do not treat over the pelvic or low back area when an IUD is present...

Page 18: ...tis should be avoided 4 Use a single layer of toweling to absorb moisture during treatment with the inductive drum applicators 5 Shortwave diathermy may interfere with other electronic therapeutic devices such as neuromuscular stimulators and therapeutic ultrasound units Never use another electronic device on the same patient when shortwave diathermy is being applied 6 Use caution when treating ob...

Page 19: ...he keyboard figure page 5 5 3 Mode of operation Select the mode of operation using the buttons 3 4 and 5 Pressing button 3 selects the continuous mode of operation Different pulsed modes of operation can be selected by pressing buttons 4 or 5 They differ in pulse width and pulse repetition frequency section 6 The LED indicator will light when a particular mode is selected The mode of operation can...

Page 20: ...ding the buttons down will change the time in 5 minute intervals When both buttons are simultaneously pressed the time is reset to 0 The maximum treatment time is 30 minutes You may also change the time during a treatment After the time is set the Auto Therm 395 starts automatically when the intensity control 17 is turned clockwise A is shown in the time display while the unit is tuning to the pat...

Page 21: ... until the intensity display reads 0 and then turn the intensity control knob clockwise to start the tuning process over Once the device is tuned to the patient you can increase the intensity to the desired level by turning intensity control knob 17 clockwise until the desired intensity level is shown in the intensity display 15 The Auto Therm 395 continuously monitors the intensity level If the p...

Page 22: ...d by the symbols FE2 FE3 FE4 FE6 FE7 FE9 FEA FEb FEC These error messages indicate problems with the unit or with FEC emergency stop by the patient pulling the ripcord If pressing RESET key 2 or turning off and on the unit results in the same error message service may be required Error FE6 may happen with low tuning levels output levels greater than 130 W or when the patient moves off the electrod...

Page 23: ...5 The heat effect of the electrodes differs fundamentally between the inductive and capacitive method of application 6 3 Capacitive method of application The capacitive method of application transforms the shortwave energy into heat in tissues of low blood circulation e g fat connective tissues Thus tissues near the skin s surface are heated so that not only the transformed energy but also the dis...

Page 24: ...the patient and the coupling when using the Triplode applicator For safety reasons the side wings of the Triplode are equipped with small ventilators to cool it when medium and higher output intensities are used Unfortunately we must point out that failures due to operator error are not covered by the claims of warranty and may be very expensive Good coupling between patient and the Triplode exist...

Page 25: ...rmy 25 11 13 cm diameter condenser applicator 200 When different condenser applicators are combined the smallest type of applicator determines the maximum intensity Deviations are possible depending on the heating felt by the patient ...

Page 26: ...e lf the fuses blow frequently please contact service lf the error message FE appears in the Intensity display 15 while turning the intensity knob 17 clockwise check whether all parameters mode of operation applicator time are set lf display 16 shows only little or no coupling during the automatic tuning process indicated by A in the time display 14 check whether the applicator s used correspond s...

Page 27: ...ontrol knob clockwise Wait for tuning 3 7 Turn the intensity control knob 17 3 7 Electric power is applied to the output the treatment timer starts operation When the chosen treatment time has completed the unit automatically turns off and beeps for about 10 seconds After one minute the unit automatically resets to its initial settings You may also reset the unit immediately by turning intensity k...

Page 28: ...n maximum about 700 W Stand by operation about 100 W Frequency 27 12 MHz 0 6 Power equivalent 400 W RF output power at 50 Ω continuous mode 200 W pulsed mode 30 W Pulse parameters Peak pulse power 400W Pulse repetition frequency 70 Hz 350 Hz Pulse width 2 ms 0 4 ms Dimensions 33 5 x 15 0 x 15 4 85 cm x 38 cm x 39 cm Weight 99 lbs 45 kg Outputs 1 coaxial output screened for inductive coil applicato...

Page 29: ...applicator with cable 3959 4 2 cm diameter condenser applicator 3960 8 5 cm diameter condenser applicator 3961 13 cm diameter condenser applicator 3962 8 cm x 14 cm soft rubber plate applicator with flexible cable 3963 12 cm x 18 cm soft rubber plate applicator with flexible cable 3964 10 cm x 16 cm felt spacer for soft rubber plate applicators 3965 14 cm x 20 cm felt spacer for soft rubber plate ...

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