Mettler Electronics Auto Therm 395, Instruction Manual

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the treated area. The intensity and treatment time values given in the application table should be
observed. For maximum deep effects apply the inductive coil applicator directly to the body through a
single layer of towelling.
Watch the patient-coupling indicator (16) , to ensure maximum patient coupling. Pay particular
attention when applying the Triplode. Due to its large surface area, this electrode can transfer all of
the maximum 200-W output power of the Auto*Therm to large muscular areas such as the chest and
back . The maximum effect is obtained by applying it to the body surface as flat as possible.
If the patient gets too hot, do not move the Triplode away from the body. Instead, decrease the output
power intensity. If the patient turns off the Auto*Therm 395 by pulling the ripcord, check the actual
intensity shown in the intensity display (15) and readjust, if necessary, to obtain reproducible results
within a treatment series.
If the patient responds to excessive output power (intensity) by moving away from the Triplode rather
than pulling the ripcord, insufficient coupling to the body may occur. Fewer than 8 to 10 LED’s will be
illuminated in the coupling display. If this is allowed to happen over a period of time, the adjusted
electric output power will be converted into heat not only in the patient but also in the Triplode
applicator. This overheating may cause damage to the Triplode. It is imperative for this reason, to
frequently check 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 exists when 8 to 10 LEDs of the coupling indicator
are lit. This means that an optimum of about 80 to 100 per cent of the adjusted output power is being
converted into heat in deeper tissues of the patient.
When in special applications, e.g. treatment of both knees at the same time, matching cannot be
obtained, use the following formula as a rule of thumb:
Maximum intensity = Number of illuminated LEDs (16) x 20 watts
The Triplode can heat up and possibly get damaged at higher intensities with insufficient coupling.
6.5 Applicator loading
The Ioadabilities of individual applicators depend on their surfaces. The Auto*Therm 395 helps to
prevent overheating of the inductive coil applicators and/or the patient by automatically Iimiting the
output power (intensity) of each applicator. When the operator correctly matches the applicator to its
selection on the membrane control panel, output intensity is limited to the values listed below.
Selector Applicator Power limit in Watts
6—
8 cm diameter inductive coil applicator 30
7—
14 cm diameter inductive coil applicator
90
8—
15 x 35 cm Triplode 200
9—
4.2 cm diameter condenser applicator or
Flexible 8 x 14 condenser applicator
21
10—
8.5 cm diameter condenser applicator or
Flexible 12 x 18 cm condenser applicator
80