Richmar DQ8222 Operation Manual Download Page 5

TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4

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FOREWORD

INTENDED USER/OPERATOR

This manual has been written for the 
users of the TheraTouch® CX2, CX4 
and EX4 medical devices. It contains 
general information on the operation, 
precautionary practices, and maintenance 
information. In order to maximize its use, 
effi

  ciency, and the life of the system, 

please read this manual thoroughly and 
become familiar with the controls, as well 
as the accessories before operating the 
system.
These devices are designed to only be 
used by or under the supervision of 
persons using the medical device in the 
course of their work and in the framework 
of a professional healthcare activity, who 
understand the benefi ts and limitations of 
electrotherapy and ultrasound therapy.

WARNING (USA only):

U.S.A. Federal Law restricts these devices 

to sale by, or on the order of a physician 

or licensed practitioner. This device 

should be used only under the continued 

supervision of a physician or licensed 

practitioner.

These devices have been thoroughly 
tested and inspected to assure proper 
performance and operation.
Specifi cations put forth in this manual 
were in eff ect at the time of publication. 
However, to ensure continual improvement 
measures, changes to these specifi cations 
may be made at any time without 
obligation on the part of manufacturer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

AND WARNINGS

 It is important that you read all the 
warnings and precautions included in this 
manual because they are intended to keep 
the patient safe, prevent injury and avoid a 
situation that could result in damage to 
the device.

SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS 

MANUAL

 DANGER

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 
which, if not avoided, could result in death 
or serious injury.

 WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 
which, if not  avoided, could result in 
serious injury and equipment damage.

 CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 
which, if not avoided, may result in minor 
or moderate injury to the user or patient or 
damage to the device or other property.

Summary of Contents for DQ8222

Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL TheraTouch CX2 CX4 EX4...

Page 2: ...ithout prior notice Amendments will however be published in a new edition of this manual 3179 20 01 E 2020 Compass Health Brands Corp All Rights Reserved CONFORMITY TO SAFETY STANDARDS Richmar declare...

Page 3: ...ulated 2 Pole 9 TENS Biphasic Asymmetrical Symmetrical 10 RAAS Biphasic 11 Russian 12 High Volt 13 Microcurrent 14 NMS 15 Ultrasound Specifications 16 Device Specifications 17 Package Contents 18 Oper...

Page 4: ...ustment 34 Start Therapy 35 Combination Therapy Set Up Manual Operation 36 Parameters Electrotherapy 36 Treatment Parameter Adjustment 36 Parameters Ultrasound 37 Treatment Time Adjustment 37 Storing...

Page 5: ...nued supervision of a physician or licensed practitioner These devices have been thoroughly tested and inspected to assure proper performance and operation Specifications put forth in this manual were...

Page 6: ...mulation device is in use On open wounds or rashes or over swollen red infected or inflamed areas or skin eruptions e g phlebitis thrombophlebitis varicose veins or on top of or in proximity to cancer...

Page 7: ...the device is on Always turn the power off before removing or changing the electrode location DO NOT leave electrodes attached to the skin after treatment DO NOT lean against or lay on electrodes whi...

Page 8: ...ltrasonic treatment TheraTouch should be reduced to a comfortable level Moving technique of the applicator should be used when applying therapeutic ultrasound at intensities greater than 0 5 W cm to a...

Page 9: ...efore each use This device should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment and if adjacent or stacked use is necessary the equipment should be observed to verify normal operation in the...

Page 10: ...ess heat or fevers Safety has not been established for the use of therapeutic electrical stimulation during pregnancy ULTRASOUND INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS Indications for Ultrasound Relief of pain...

Page 11: ...may experience a reaction similar to a heat rash Be sure to inspect the treatment area during and following treatment and discontinue if an adverse reaction does occur Coupling Coupling is described...

Page 12: ...ncies produces the modulated effect i e Beat H of 4000 and Beat L of 4150 will yield a 150 pps beat frequency Vector Auto Vector Auto is a form of amplitude modulation and is a percentage of the set i...

Page 13: ...4000 and Beat L of 4150 will yield a 150 pps beat frequency Cycle Time Cycle time refers to the time that the current is On and Off in seconds Example For a cycle time of 10 50 the current will be fl...

Page 14: ...he frequency to reduce accommodation Example When the pulse frequency is set to 80 Hz and the frequency modulation is set to 40 Hz the final frequency will vary from 80 120 Hz Amplitude Modulation Amp...

Page 15: ...d period of time and is denoted in Hz or Pulses Per Second pps Burst Duration The time elapsed from the beginning to the end of one burst and is denoted in ms Pattern Frequency The Pattern Frequency r...

Page 16: ...ty Duty is the percentage of the total treatment time that the current is actually flowing Cycle Time Cycle time refers to the time that the current is On and Off in seconds Example for a Cycle Time o...

Page 17: ...second period of time and is denoted in Hz or Pulses Per Second pps Polarity This refers to the polarity of the red lead wire connect the lead wire to the active electrode Cycle Time Cycle Time refer...

Page 18: ...viously been shown to help with reduction in healing time PARAMETERS Frequency In a pulsed current the Frequency refers to the number of pulses that occur in a one second period of time and is denoted...

Page 19: ...the type of nerve recruited Cycle Time Cycle time refers to the time that the current is on and off in seconds Example for a Cycle Time of 10 50 the current will be flowing for 10 seconds and resting...

Page 20: ...und output display can be toggled between Watt and Watt cm In pulsed mode the Amplitude during the pulse is displayed The time averaged Amplitude can be obtained by multiplying this value by the Duty...

Page 21: ...V 50 Hz 60 Hz 1A Power Output DC 15V 4A Max Dimensions 10 x 7 x 5 L x W x H OPERATING ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F Relative Humidity 10 90 Atmosphere Pressure 700hPa 1 060hPa TRANS...

Page 22: ...IC 2 3 x5 MicroBlock Dispersive Electrodes 2 PK 400 852 MIC 1 8 oz Bottle of Therasonic Ultrasound Gel LS5288 1 110 Lead Wires 4 bag WQ8112 1 110 Combination Lead Wire Green WQ8112 SNGL 1 OPTIONAL ACC...

Page 23: ...nd Indicator Light 13 Ultrasound Head Cradle 14 Ultrasound Head Connection 15 Power Button 16 Carry Handle 17 Grounding Test Post 18 USB Diagnostic Port 19 On Off Switch 20 Power Cord Connection 2 5 3...

Page 24: ...cm2 Ultrasound Head 14 Ultrasound Indicator Light 15 Ultrasound Head Cradle 16 Ultrasound Head Connection 17 Power Button 18 Carry Handle 19 Grounding Test Post 20 USB Diagnostic Port 21 On Off Switc...

Page 25: ...s 11 Clinical Protocol Button 12 Favorites Button 13 Power Button 14 Carry Handle 15 Grounding Test Post 16 USB Diagnostic Port 17 On Off Switch 18 Power Cord Connection USB Diagnostic Port is used fo...

Page 26: ...is recommended to use the manufacturer supplied electrodes CAUTION DO NOT attach electrodes before device is turned on Device power goes through a self test check and could potentially cause shock or...

Page 27: ...nnels 3 and 4 only available in EX4 CX4 TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY NAVIGATION BAR Icon Name Function Back Return to previous screen Home Return to Home screen Page Number The number of pages in multi page me...

Page 28: ...infection electrodes should not be used on broken skin Before Treatment Check the patient for Contraindications as noted under Intended Use section of this manual Test the heat sensitivity of the trea...

Page 29: ...CC output characteristics may cause unpleasant connection and disconnection reactions if the electrodes are not securely placed or lose contact with the skin Make sure the current amplitude is set to...

Page 30: ...annels for desired treatment When channel 1 is selected channels 2 3 and 4 are still available for another therapy When channels 1 2 or 3 4 are selected both channels have the same parameters Only the...

Page 31: ...py cont To pause the treatment touch the pause button in the navigation bar To continue the treatment touch the run button in the navigation bar To stop the treatment touch the STOP button in the navi...

Page 32: ...hannel 1 is selected channels 2 3 and 4 are still available for another therapy When channels 1 2 or 3 4 are selected both channels have the same parameters Only the intensity can be set differently N...

Page 33: ...ustment Touch the timer The color will change to orange Adjust the treatment time with the central control dial Start Therapy Once your parameters and timers are set start the therapy by touching the...

Page 34: ...ical contact You may experience this when the applicator only partially contacts the body When contact restoration is sensed the treatment is resumed at the set amplitude The contact control function...

Page 35: ...o be adjusted The amplitude can be reduced or the continuous mode can be changed to pulsed mode or vice versa When there are signs that the ultrasound transmission is bad add more contact gel or sprea...

Page 36: ...l control dial to scroll through the information as there may be several pages of additional information regarding desired clinical protocol Parameters Adjust the parameters by touching the desired pa...

Page 37: ...n the navigation bar To continue the treatment touch the run button in the navigation bar To stop the treatment touch the STOP button in the navigation bar NOTE To restart after pressing stop you will...

Page 38: ...nical Protocols Favorites Manual Operation Select Manual Operation button Parameters Adjust the parameters by touching the desired parameter button and change the value with the central control dial N...

Page 39: ...ent area Then start the therapy by touching the output intensity on the bottom of the screen The color will change to orange Use the central control dial to adjust the output level NOTE The current in...

Page 40: ...gives access to all functions of the unit Select the Combination button Manual Operation The Combination Menu provides access to the following functions Favorites Manual Operation Select Manual Opera...

Page 41: ...ng the desired parameter button and change the value with the central control dial Storing Your Favorite Settings When a treatment screen is completely set as required you can save those settings as a...

Page 42: ...to return to the Home Menu Adjusting Current Amplitude The unity of the displayed current amplitude depends on the previously selected current waveform and can be expressed in mA A or V by pressing t...

Page 43: ...s Periodically wipe the lead wires clean with a cloth dampened in a mild soap solution and then gently wipe them dry Use of rubbing alcohol on the lead wires will damage the insulation and dramaticall...

Page 44: ...Restart the device Contact manufacturer tech support 118 External stim board self check has failed 119 Stim board may be defective 120 The storage for favorites is full Delete some of the favorite pro...

Page 45: ...irections 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...

Page 46: ...Australia Canada and the United States Safety Class According to IEC 60601 1 Class I type BF IEC 60601 2 5 Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic therapy equipment IEC 60601 2 10 Partic...

Page 47: ...TheraTouch unit should ensure that it is operated in such an environment Interference Tests Conformity Electromagnetic Environment Guideline RF emissions according to CISPR 11 Group 1 The TheraTouch...

Page 48: ...de 2 kV common mode 1 kV differential mode 2 kV common mode Power outlet quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations...

Page 49: ...Hz 3V effective value 150 kHz to 80 MHz 10 V m 80 MHz to 2 7 GHz Portable and mobile radio should not be used any closer to the TheraTouch devices including cables than the recommended separation dist...

Page 50: ...for operation in an electromagnetic environment where RF disturbances are monitored The customer or user of the TheraTouch Professional Series device can help prevent electromagnetic interference by...

Page 51: ...mar will replace the product with a new or factory certified refurbished product at Richmar s expense or refund the purchase price to the original purchaser for the price of the defective product minu...

Page 52: ...3179 20 01 E 2020 Compass Health Brands Corp Manufactured for...

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