Vitalmaxx 001-1011-00, Operating Instructions Manual

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for a while in order to prevent blood serum from subsequently fl owing from
the capillaries into the tissue as far as possible.
• To make it easier to put on compression stockings, it can be easier to use the
beforehand.
• In the event of overload, the zips on the cuffs open so as to prevent a block-
ade of the arteries.
• If the circumference of your thighs is greater than approx. 70 cm or that of
your lower leg is greater than approx. 40 cm, you will require cuff extensions.
These are available at
www.venenwalker.com .
A) Setting up the control unit
1. Choose a place where you can sit comfortably while putting up and stretch-
ing your legs, e. g. on a sofa, bed or armchair with a footrest.
2. In order to be able to operate the control unit sitting down, place it next to you
on a side table or chair.
3. Insert the mains plug of the control unit into an easily accessible socket. If
there isn’t one nearby, use an extension cable.
B) Applying cuff extensions
A cuff extension is 10 cm wide at the widest point (thigh). If this is not enough,
you can connect several cuff extensions to one another.
Connecting cuff extensions to one
another:
Join the zip halves at the narrow
ends of the cuff extensions and close the
zip.
Attaching cuff extensions to the
cuff:
• Open the zip of the cuff.
• Join the zip halves of the cuff and
the cuff extension and close the zip.