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Caring for your unit
Your unit should not be allowed to get wet or be left in excessive
sunlight. It may be cleaned regularly using a soft cloth, lightly
dampened in soapy water. Do not allow the interior of your
unit to become wet. Do not use detergents, alcohol, spray
aerosols or strong solvents on your unit.
Access to the interior of the unit is not required for mainte-
nance purposes.
If your unit is damaged, you should not use it but should return
it to
SLENDERTONE
or your local distributor for replacement or
repair. Repairs, service and modifications may not be carried out
by anyone other than qualified service personnel authorised by
SLENDERTONE
.
IMPORTANT
:
Under no circumstance should anything other than
the correct type of batteries – (9v, 6F22) be used with your
unit. These can be purchased from the
SLENDERTONE
careline.
Disposing of the pads and batteries
Used pads and batteries must never be disposed of in a fire but
in accordance with your country’s national laws governing the
disposal of such items.
NOTES
: The signal gradually increases to a peak intensity level
at the start of the contraction phase (i.e. ramp up) and gradual-
ly decreases to nothing at the start of the relaxation phase (i.e.
ramp down). When the symbol is flashing, the stimulus is
significantly reduced.
Accessories:
You can purchase all accessories at www.slendertone.com.
Under no circumstances should anything other than
SLENDERTONE
accessories be used with your
SLENDERTONE
unit (Type 561). Any
others may not be compatible with your unit and could
degrade the minimum safety levels.
•
Pack of 4 Adhesive Pads Type 717
•
Batteries (9v, 6F22)
Product Type:
561
Intended use:
Muscle stimulator
Waveform: Symmetrical bi-phasic square waveform when
measured into a resistive load.
Environmental Specifications:
Operating: Temperature Range: 0 - 35°C (32 - 95°F)
Humidity: 20 - 65 % RH
Storage:
Temperature Range: 0 - 35°C (32 - 95°F)
Humidity: 20 - 85 % RH
Description of your unit’s symbols:
There are a number of technical markings on your unit. These
can be explained as follows:
The unit is manufactured for Bio-Medical Research Ltd,
Parkmore Business Park West, Galway, Ireland.
The unit requires 1 x 9v (6F22) DC battery pack DC is indicated
by the symbol:
The Output Frequency indicates the number of pulses per sec-
ond transmitted by the unit. This is measured in hertz, which
is indicated by “Hz”.
Output (RMSA) means the maximum output root mean square
current for each channel.
Output (RMSV) means the maximum output root mean square
voltage for each channel.
This symbol means “Attention, consult the accompanying
documents”.
This symbol means type BF applied parts.
This symbol on your unit is to indicate conformity to
the requirements of the Medical Device Directive
(93/ 42/EEC). 0366 is the number of the notified
body (VDE).
SN stands for ‘serial number’. Inside the box, on the back of
the unit is the serial number specific to this unit. The letter
preceding the number indicates the year of manufacture,
where “L” denotes 2006, “M” denotes 2007 etc.
The belt’s batch number is represented on the belt packaging,
by the number corresponding with the LOT symbol.
Rated Outputs – Voltage/Currents:
Parameter
500Ω
1KΩ
1K5Ω
Output RMSV
7.5V
12.5V
13.7V
Output RMSA
14.9mA
12.5mA
9.2mA
Output Frequency
2-99Hz.
2-99Hz.
2-99Hz.
DC Component: Approx.
0 C
0 C
0 C
Positive Pulse Width:
200-300µs
200-300µs
200-300 µs
Negative Pulse Width:
200-300µs
200-300µs
200-300 µs
Interphase Interval:
100 µs
100 µs
100 µs
Attention:
This unit can deliver currents in excess of 2mA/cm
2
if used with
incorrect electrodes.
NOTE
:
In accordance with the laws within the member state, safety
testing on the device should be carried out every two years.
NOTE
:
In compliance with German law, product safety testing must
be conducted every two years by an authorised test service.
At the end of the product lifecycle, do not throw this prod-
uct into the normal household garbage, but bring it to
a collection point for the recycling of electronic equip-
ment.
Some product materials can be re-used if you bring them
to a recycling point. By re-using some parts or raw mate-
rials from used products you make an important contri-
bution to the protection of the environment. Please con-
tact your local authorities if you need more informa-
tion about collection points in your area.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment can have
potentially harmful effects on the environment. Incorrect
disposal can cause harmful toxins to build up in the air,
water and soil and can be harmful to human health.
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English
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
QUESTIONS
&
ANSWERS
Can EMS exercise cause muscle soreness?
As with all vigorous exercise or massage, some muscle soreness can be expected. This is normal
and should go away after a day or two. Use a low toning intensity for a few sessions if you are
experiencing muscle soreness.
My skin is red after a session. Why?
Some skin redness after a session is natural. It is partly due to an increase in blood-flow and should
fade after your Total Body Massage session. You should not be concerned about this. However, if
the redness is excessive, it may mean that you have sensitive skin, which can react to the pads. If
the problem persists, you should stop using the unit.
The stimulation is uncomfortable. How can I improve this?
Ensure the pads are correctly positioned and pressed firmly against clean skin. Always pause or
switch off your unit before repositioning the pads and refer to the pad placement information on
pages 8-10.
I can feel a tingling in the bone. What should I do?
Pause the programme and reposition the pads away from any bone.
How do I know when to replace the pads?
If the signal is weakening, even though the battery is still OK, it usually indicates that the pads are
worn and need replacing. After a number sessions the pads can become less adhesive, resulting in
poor skin contact. If this occurs, you should replace the pads. Replacement pads can be purchased
from your nearest
SLENDERTONE
retailer, by calling your local
SLENDERTONE
Careline or visiting www.slen-
dertone.com
Carelines:
UK: 0845 070 7777
Rep. of Ireland: 1890 9223388
International: +353 1 844 1016
How often do I need to replace the pads?
You should replace the pads when they no longer adhere to the skin or when the muscle contractions
are noticeably weaker compared to previous usage.
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