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Chapter 7: PREPARATION FOR USE
Insert batteries:
Your device operates with 3 AAA batteries. Please install batteries with polarities as indicated. Make
sure the battery strip is placed below the batteries.
CAUTION:
Never force a battery into the battery compartment. A battery that does not fit can
damage the stimulator. This device requires 3 AAA batteries, never attempt to use any other battery
type.
Preparing the Skin for a Therapy Session:
Proper preparation of the skin is essential to prolong electrode life and reduce the risk of skin
irritation.
To prepare your skin at the electrode placement sites:
1. Determine the placement sites for the electrodes. Follow your clinician’s instructions.
NOTE: Your clinician generally has you place the electrodes above and below (or surrounding)
the area of pain or along the “pain path” of your arm or leg.
2. Wash the area with mild soap and water (do not use alcohol). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Trim excess body hair from the area with scissors (do not shave).
4. Optionally, apply skin prep to the area to form a protective barrier on your skin.
5. When removing electrodes, always remove by pulling in the direction of hair growth. Do NOT pull
on the wire.
6. It may be helpful to apply skin lotion on electrode placement area when not wearing electrodes.
Connecting the electrodes to the device:
Hold the insulated portion of the electrode connector and push the plug end of the lead wire into the
electrode connector. Repeat for all 4 electrodes. After connecting each electrode, plug the other end
of the lead wire into the TENS device.
Caution: The device should be OFF before connecting the lead wire to the TENS device.
Note:
Use care when you plug and unplug the wires. Pulling on the lead wire instead of its insulated
connector may cause wire breakage.
Caution:
Never insert the plug of the lead wire into an AC power supply or other equipment not
specified as safe for the lead wires.
