TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
•
Electrical safety of the device relies on a
properly grounded electrical connection
via the power cord.
•
To ensure continued compliance with
the 21 CFR 1050.10 standard,
this unit should be adjusted and safety
tested once each year.
Procedures specifi ed in the service
manual should be followed.
This may be carried out by your supplier,
or by another agency, authorized by the
manufacturer. It is also recommended
that a service history record be
maintained. In some countries this is
even obligatory.
•
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other
than those specifi ed herein may result
in hazardous exposure to
ultrasonic energy.
WARNING:
•
This unit operates with high voltages. No
attempt should be made to disassemble
the unit. Maintenance and repair should
be carried out by authorized personnel
only. The manufacturer will not be held
responsible for the results of maintenance
or repairs by unauthorized persons.
•
All other technical maintenance is
restricted to authorized manufacturer
maintenance personnel.
CAUTION
•
Replace lead wires annually.
•
Please follow the directions on the
electrode packaging for the care of
the electrodes. The life of an electrode
varies, depending on skin conditions,
skin preparation, storage and climate.
Replace electrodes that no longer stick.
•
NOTE: If the following measures fail to
alleviate the problem, please call the
authorized agency or your supplier.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Displays fail to
light up
Adapter contact failure
Ensure adapter is connect.
Check the following contacts:
• All contacts are in place.
• All contacts are not broken.
• Ensure that adapter is connected.
Stimulation weak
Electrodes
1. Dried out or contaminated
2. Placement
1. Replace.
2. Electrodes must be a minimum of
1.5 inches apart and no more than 6
inches per channel.
Lead wires:
old/worn/damagedvI
Replace.
Stimulation stops
Poor electrode contact
Reapply electrodes, secure fi rmly.
Damaged or worn electrodes or
lead wires
Replace.
Stimulation is
Uncomfortable.
Intensity is too high.
Decrease intensity.
Electrodes are too
close together.
Reposition the electrodes.
Electrodes must be a minimum of
1.5 inches apart and no more than
6 inches per channel.
Damaged or worn electrodes or
lead wires.
Replace.
Electrode active area size is too
small.
Replace electrodes with ones that have
an active area no less than 2 inches.
Stimulation is
Ineff ective.
Improper electrode.
Reposition electrode.
Unknown.
Contact clinician.
