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Chapter 9: PROGRAMMING YOUR DEVICE AS A TENS

1.  Turn the device ON

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Press “ON/OFF” button to turn the unit ON. 

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The most recently selected treatment status is displayed. 

2.  Turn the device OFF

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The device turns off automatically after the therapy session time has elapsed.

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The device will turn off after 60 seconds if no button is pushed. 

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To turn the unit off manually, press “ON/OFF” button for 3 seconds.

Note:

 To prevent unpleasant electric shocks, never move the lead wires or electrodes while the 

device is still turned on.

3.  System Function Selection

To select the stimulation modality (TENS, EMS), follow these steps:

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Press the “MODE” button. The device will show your current settings. 

•  To make changes, press “MODE” again and TENS or EMS will start flashing depending on 

your previous setting. 

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To make changes, press the “UP” or “DOWN” button. 

•  Once you have selected TENS, press “MODE” again and the modes start flashing. Continue 

with step 4. 

4.  Mode Selection for TENS 

The device features 3 different modes for a TENS treatment: Constant ( C ), Burst (B), Modulated Width (M).

•  The last selected Mode setting is flashing.
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To make change, press the “UP” or “DOWN” button. 

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Once you have selected your Mode, press the “MODE” button again and the pulse rate starts 

flashing. Continue with step 5. 

5.  Parameter Setting (pulse rate and width)

To adjust the pulse width and pulse rate settings, follow these steps:

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To adjust the pulse rate (Hz), push the “UP” or “DOWN” button (1 – 150Hz).  

•  Press the “MODE” button and the pulse width starts flashing (uS). Press the “UP” or “DOWN” 

button to change the pulse width (30 – 300uS). 

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Once you are done changing the pulse rate and pulse width, press the “MODE” button and 

the display stops flashing indicating your programming is finished. The display will show your 
final programming. 

Summary of Contents for TENS/EMS Combo Unit

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Page 2: ...odes 08 Explanation of parameter controls 08 Preparation for use 09 Electrodes and electrodes placement 10 Programming your device as a TENS 11 Programming your device as an EMS 12 Programming the tim...

Page 3: ...lation modalities modes TENS and EMS which are explained in more detail below 4 WHAT IS TENS TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator is a battery powered electrical unit which uses electrodes...

Page 4: ...l stimulation to carotid sinus region of the neck Unknown etiology Do not use this device if pain symptoms are undiagnosed Use only after the origin caused of pain has been determined by your doctor H...

Page 5: ...le level Contact your physician clinician if this does not resolve the problem or if the problem persists or re occurs at your next prescribed treatments session Neck stimulation Do not place electrod...

Page 6: ...used in the presence of explosives flammable materials or flammable anesthetics Caution should be used when applying the device to patients suspected of having heart conditions Further clinical data...

Page 7: ...6 Chapter 3 CONTENTS 2 wires 3 AAA batteries Instruction Manual Warranty card Combo unit 4 Electrodes Storage bag black pouch...

Page 8: ...ents 4 Buttons i Adjust MODE settings ii Adjust TIMER settings iii Increase decrease the level of intensity for CH 1 and CH 2 5 Sliding Switch Lock unlock buttons The LCD Display 1 Intensity level for...

Page 9: ...tinuous Ch1 and Ch2 are continuous and pulse width pulse rate is adjustable On Off Ramp can t be changed A Alternating Ch1 and Ch2 alternate while Ch1 is active Ch2 is inactive and vice versa Cycle on...

Page 10: ...ea 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 b...

Page 11: ...t Once an acceptable placement has been achieved mark down the electrodes sites and the settings so that the patient can easily continue treatment at home Contiguous Electrode Placement This is the mo...

Page 12: ...setting To make changes press the UP or DOWN button Once you have selected TENS press MODE again and the modes start flashing Continue with step 4 4 Mode Selection for TENS The device features 3 diffe...

Page 13: ...s MODE again and TENS or EMS will start flashing depending on your previous setting To make changes press the UP or DOWN button Once you have selected EMS press MODE again and the modes start flashing...

Page 14: ...y levels will turn to 0 and the system function will start flashing TENS or EMS Please follow above steps to make changes Note 2 to TENS and EMS programming If no button is pushed for 10 seconds while...

Page 15: ...ntinuous the device has to be turned OFF manually 6 To turn the device OFF manually press the ON OFF button for 3 seconds Chapter 13 ENDING YOUR TREATMENT SESSION After the device shuts off use the fo...

Page 16: ...case the device is changed into programming mode pressing the MODE button 2 times Low Battery Indicator The low battery indicator is displayed whenever the battery is low The battery needs to be chang...

Page 17: ...the battery To change the battery open the battery compartment as you did when you first installed it Pull out the old batteries and insert new ones according to directions CAUTIONS 1 Do not connect t...

Page 18: ...muscle contractions Intensity too high Decrease intensity Stimulation uncomfortable 1 Intensity too high 2 Improper electrode placement 3 Poor electrode contact 1 Decrease intensity 2 Reposition elec...

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