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SPORÉCUP XTR4
Charging the battery
The battery level is shown on the display with a battery symbol with
4 lines. If the battery level is too low, the stimulator switches off
automatically and cannot be turned on again. The battery then needs
to be re-charged. Only use the delivered charger (Item no. 101062) to
charge the battery of the XTR4.
Switch the commutator to the OFF position.
Connect the charger with the XTR4.
Connect the charger to the mains circuit. The diode on the charger
illuminates in red.
Charge the XTR4 until the diode on the charger illuminates in green.
The battery is fully charged if the light on the charger appears in green.
Important!
Disconnect the charger from the main circuit and from the
stimulator. Place the charger back in the storage case. Do not charge
more than 4 hours.
Important!
Do not forget to switch the commutator to ON again after
charging.
Setting
of Intensity Levels
Do not try to achieve a higher and higher level of intensity. Set the
intensity in such a way that you get a comfortable feeling during the
stimulation. Increase the intensity carefully to a maximum tolerable
and then reduce it slightly step by step to a comfortable level. Note
that the intensity settings change depending on the stimulation area
and the time. This is normal and can be explained as follows:
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Resistance of the skin:
Dry skin has a lower conductivity level than
damp skin (due to sweating). The skin does not show the same
resistance to linear current on all parts of the body. For example,
the resistance level of horny skin can be twice that of the skin in the
hollow of the knee. The innervation differs greatly according to the
area of the body. This results in a difference of sensitivity.
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Volume of the muscle mass:
If you stimulate muscles with a high
volume you will automatically need to set a higher intensity than for
the stimulation of small muscles.
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Muscle fatigue:
A tired muscle will only tolerate a lower intensity.
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age of electrodes:
Self-adhesive electrodes do not last forever. You
can use them up for up to 60 stimulation sessions. This depends on
the quality of the electrodes but also on the skin of the user. Old
electrodes have a higher resistance and their conductivity levels
decline. It is important to replace electrodes regularly.