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15. DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND

ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS (WEEE)

(Refers only to

 mamaTENS

 that have been purchased) 

One of the provisions of the European Directive 2002/96/CE is that 

anything electrical or electronic should not be treated as domestic waste 

and simply thrown away. To remind you of this Directive all affected 

products are now being marked with a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol, 

as depicted below. To comply with the Directive you can return your old 

electro-therapy unit to us for disposal.

Simply print a postage-paid PACKETPOST RETURNS label from our

website www.tenscare.co.uk, attach this to an envelope or padded 

bag with the unit enclosed, and post it back to us. Upon receipt we will 

send your old device for components recovery and recycling to help to 

conserve the world’s resources and minimise any adverse effects on  

the environment.

16. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Waveform   Symmetrical Bi-Phasic Rectangular

Amplitude 

75 mA zero to peak 

(over 500 Ohm) 

50 steps in A&B, 60 steps in C

Channels 

Dual channel

Weight 

96 gms

Dimensions 120x52x22mm

Batteries 

2 x 1.5V AA Alkaline LR6

Environmental: 

Temperature range: 5 to 40C

Specifications 

Humidity: 15 to 93% RH non-condensing

Operating   Temperature range: -25-+70C RH 93% non condensing

Storage

      Contact Duration: 

at least 10 minutes

  Safety classification 

Internal power source.

 

Designed for continuous use.

TYPE BF   Equipment providing a degree of protection against 

EQUIPMENT 

electric shock, with isolated applied part.

This symbol on the unit means “Refer to  

Instructions for Use”

The unit is not water resistant, and should be protected 
from liquids.

NB The electrical specifications are nominal and subject to variation from the listed values due to 

normal production tolerances.

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Summary of Contents for MamaTENS

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...

Page 2: ...nd try out the unit to see how it feels 6 Replace electrodes onto their liners and seal them in the re sealable bag 7 Put everything back into the pouch until labour begins 8 As soon as labour begins...

Page 3: ...4 5 Programme C 8 5 After use 9 6 Cleaning 10 7 Cautions Warnings 10 8 Controls 13 9 Positioning of pads 16 10 Batteries 10 1 Low battery display 16 10 2 Changing the batteries 17 11 Returning your re...

Page 4: ...AND HOW DOES IT WORK Midwives recommend maternity TENS machines for their benefits particularly in early labour as they enable mums to remain mobile and upright This aids descent and dilatation and p...

Page 5: ...is clearly marked on and off whilst the curved green button to the right of the machine is marked with arrows to increase or decrease the intensity as desired Intensity cannot be adjusted unless the e...

Page 6: ...not break WARNING CH1 CH2 4 2 WHEN TO START USING YOUR mamaTENS You can start using mamaTENS as soon your contractions start to become regular 4 3 PROGRAMME A When you switch the machine on it automa...

Page 7: ...he mamaTENS To correct this change over the leads and reset the intensity NB NOTE 4 5 PROGRAMME C If you find programmes A and B do not meet your needs for pain relief there is a third programme C whi...

Page 8: ...ened pack of electrodes is 2 years This may be affected by very high temperatures or very low humidity 6 CLEANING Clean the case and lead wires after each use by wiping with a damp cloth and a solutio...

Page 9: ...onse Over the eyes May affect eyesight or cause headaches Across the front of the head Effect on patients who have had strokes or seizures is not known May affect sense of balance The effects of stimu...

Page 10: ...60 in Programme C Each time the is pressed the intensity will decrease by one level Hold down the or button to scroll intensity As you increase the intensity you will experience a gentle tingling feel...

Page 11: ...this stage using spare batteries supplied See instructions below as to how to change the batteries Upper Pads Uterus Lower Pads Perineum Birth Canal 15 16 The UPWARD POINTING TRIANGULAR YELLOW BUTTON...

Page 12: ...we ll arrange an additional two weeks absolutely free of charge Sending your maternity TENS machine back at the end of the rental period is very easy You ll have received a pre paid envelope with your...

Page 13: ...ility and hygiene use only genuine rectangular electrodes with integral leads For units after 1330000 we are using part number E CM50100 MTNEW For units before 1330000 we are using part number E CM501...

Page 14: ...e world s resources and minimise any adverse effects on the environment 16 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Waveform Symmetrical Bi Phasic Rectangular Amplitude 75 mA zero to peak over 500 Ohm 50 steps in A B 60...

Page 15: ...the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the mamaTENS should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance Electromagn...

Page 16: ...rmal operation If abnormal performance is observed additional measures may be necessary such as re orienting or relocating the mamaTENS b Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz field strengths sho...

Page 17: ...TensCare Ltd 9 Blenheim Road Epsom Surrey KT19 9BE UK Tel 44 0 1372 723434 www tenscare co uk Distributed by Pub Ref I MT UK Rev 1 4 3 17 Manufactured by...

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