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LG SMART TENS 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

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Page 1: ...LG SMART TENS INSTRUCTION MANUAL r ...

Page 2: ...amend it at any time without prior notice Amendments may however be published in new editions of this manual All Rights Reserved Rev V1 0 2011 United States Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or licensed practitioner Current Solutions LLC declares that the device complies with following normative documents IEC60601 1 IEC60601 1 2 I EC60601 2 10 IEC60601 1 4...

Page 3: ... 1 Battery 4 2 Connect electrodes to lead wires 4 3 Connect lead wires to device 4 4 Electrode 4 5 Turn ON 4 6 Select the Therapeutic Program 4 7Adjust Channel Intensity 4 8 Safety Lock Feature 4 9 Turn OFF 4 10 Low battery indicator 5 PROGRAM 21 6 CLEANING AND CARE 22 6 1 Tips for skin care 6 2 Cleaning the device 6 3 Electrodes 6 4 Cleaning the Electrodes cords 6 5 Maintenance 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 4: ...h pain is a necessary warning signal of trauma or malfunction in the body nature may have gone too far in its design Aside from its value in diagnosis long lasting persistent pain serves no useful purpose Pain does not begin until coded message travels to the brain where it is decoded analyzed and then reacted to The pain message travels from the injured area along the small nerves leading to the ...

Page 5: ...indications 1 TENS TENS is intended to be used to relieve pain The TENS unit sends comfortable impulses through the skin that stimulate the nerve or nerves in the treatment area In many cases this stimulation will greatly reduce or eliminate the pain sensation the patient feels Pain relief varies by individual patients mode selected for therapy and the type of pain In many patients the reduction o...

Page 6: ...1 This device should be used only under the continued supervision of a licensed physician 2 The long term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown Electrical stimulation devices do not have any curative value 3 TENS is a symptomatic treatment and as such suppresses the sensation of pain which would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism 4 Safety has not been established for the use...

Page 7: ...igh humidity such as in the bathroom or when having a bath or shower 13 Caution should be used in applying electrical stimulation to patients suspected of having heart disease Further clinical data is needed to show there are no adverse results 14 Never use near the heart Stimulation electrodes should never be placed anywhere on the front of the thorax marked by ribs and breastbone but above all n...

Page 8: ...ed electronic device such as a cardiac pacemaker implanted defibrillator or any other metallic or electronic device should not use this device without first consulting a doctor 9 Stimulation delivered by this device may be sufficient to cause electrocution Electrical current of this magnitude must not flow through the thorax or across the chest because it may cause a cardiac arrhythmia 10 Do not p...

Page 9: ...cian if problems persist 19 This device should not be used while driving operating machinery close to water or during any activity in which involuntary muscle contractions may put the user at undue risk of injury 20 Never use the device in rooms where aerosols sprays are used or pure oxygen is being administered 21 Do not use it near any highly flammable substances gases or explosives 22 Do not us...

Page 10: ...rom the electrode gel and electrode burns are potential adverse reactions If skin irritation occurs discontinue use and consult your physician 2 If the stimulation levels are uncomfortable reduce the stimulation Intensity to a comfortable level and contact your physician if problems persist 10 ...

Page 11: ... 5 Decreasing the output intensity of channel 1 6 Select the treatment time from 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes and continuous 7 Increasing the output intensity of channel 2 8 Decreasing the output intensity of channel 2 9 Therapeutic part program selection and stop treatment 10 Turn on or turn off the device 11 Belt Clip 12 The battery compartment cover DC9V 0 8A LG SMART TENS ...

Page 12: ... function indicator 3 Low battery indicator 4 Display numbers of the treatment time 5 Timer symbol 6 Display numbers of the output intensity for channel 1 7 Display numbers of the output intensity for channel 2 8 Display therapeutic program by body part 12 ...

Page 13: ...rating conditions 5 C to 40 C 41 H to 104 H with a relative humidity of 30 75 atmospheric pressure from 700 to 1060 Hpa Storage conditions 10 C to 50 C 14 H to 122 H with a relative humidity of 10 90 atmospheric pressure from 700 to 1060 Hpa Dimensions 4 5 2 55 0 9 inches L W H Weight 0 28 lbs With battery Tolerance There may be a 5 tolerance of all setting and 10 tolerance of output of intensity ...

Page 14: ...105mA peak at 1000 ohm Load each channel 1mA Step Pulse Width From 100 to 260us microseconds Pulse Rate From 50 to 150 Hz 14 3 3 The waveforms of the stimulation programs Normal Pulse Width Modulation Cycle time Pulse Rate Modulation Cycle time Modulation Pulse width and Pulse rate Cycle time ...

Page 15: ...ed on the photo 5 Replace the battery compartment cover and press to close 6 If replace the battery you should slide the battery compartment cover and open Pull up the battery following the direction of the arrow indicated on the photo And insert the 9V battery according to the above step 2 to 5 4 1 2 Disposal of battery Spent batteries do not belong in the household waste Dispose of the battery a...

Page 16: ...a physician right away 3 Battery may not be charged dismantled thrown into fire or short circuited 4 Protect battery from excess heat Take the battery out of the product if they are spent or in case you no longer use the article This prevents damage caused by leaking battery 5 Always replace the same type battery 4 2 Connect electrodes to lead wires Insert the lead wire connector into electrodes c...

Page 17: ...r both channels with two pairs of lead wires Using both channels gives the user the advantage of stimulating two different areas at the same time CAUTION Do not insert the plug of the patient lead wire into any AC power supply socket 4 4 Electrode 4 4 1 Electrode options The electrodes are disposable and should be routinely replaced when they start to lose their adhesive nature If you are unsure o...

Page 18: ...e skin while the device is still turns on 4 It is recommended that at minimum 40mm x 40mm self adhering based square electrodes are used at the treatment area 4 4 3 Electrode placement The placement of electrodes can be one of the most important parameters in achieving success with therapy Of utmost importance is the willingness of the physician to try the various styles of electrode placement to ...

Page 19: ...therapeutic part program indicator will flash after you selected Apply electrodes to the exact site indicated by your physician or therapist 4 7 Select the treatment time There are 4 choices available for the treatment time 15 min 30min 60min and continuous The treatment time can be selected by press T button 4 8 Adjust channel intensity Press the intensity control button and to control the intens...

Page 20: ...ability to press the buttons This is a safety feature to prevent accidental changes to your settings and to prevent accidental increases to the intensity levels You can press either one of the button to unlock the device 4 10 Turn OFF If you want to turn off the device Press button is OK CAUTION If there is no operation in the panel for 2 minutes in the waiting state the device will be turns off a...

Page 21: ...OULDER Pulse rate modulation 800 100 260 30 100 150 100 30 50 80 260 30 ELBOW Continuous 100 100 30 WRIST Continuous 100 260 30 100 150 200 30 120 100 150 30 ANKLE Continuous 100 100 30 FOOT Modulation 60 100 100 160 30 MID BACK Pulse rate modulation LOW BACK Frequency modulation HIP Pulse rate modulation KNEE Pulse width modulation 21 ...

Page 22: ...e excessively stretched across the skin during application To prevent this apply electrodes from centre outward avoid stretching over the skin 5 To minimize pulling stress tape extra lengths of lead wires to the skin in a loop to prevent tugging on electrodes 6 When removing electrodes always remove by pulling in the direction of hair growth 7 It may be helpful to rub skin lotion on electrode plac...

Page 23: ...ay cause slight skin irritation lose adhesion and deliver less stimulation if overused To use these electrodes 1 Attach the electrode to the lead wire 2 Remove the protective backing from the electrode surface Do not throw away the protective backing because it is reused after the treatment session has been completed 3 Place the tacky surface to the prescribed skin area by pressing the electrode f...

Page 24: ... by wiping them with damp cloth Coating them lightly with talcum powder will reduce tangles and prolong the life 6 5 Maintenance 1 Maintenance and all repairs should only be carried out by an authorized agency The manufacturer will not be held Do not pull on the electrode wire Doing so may damage the wire and electrode Do not apply to broken skin The electrodes should be discarded when they are no...

Page 25: ...empt any repairs to the device or any of its accessories Please contact the retailer for repair 3 Opening of the equipment by unauthorized agencies is not allowed and will terminate any claim to warranty 4 Check the unit before each use for signs of wear and or damage Replace wear items as required 25 ...

Page 26: ... Turn down the intensity Rotate lead wires in socket 90 If still intermittent replace lead wire Stimulation weak or cannot feel any stimulation Mayn t operate the device according to the manual Please check the manual before use contacts All contacts are in place All contacts are not broken 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution 1 Try fresh batteries 2 Ensure batteries are inserted corr...

Page 27: ... t stuck onto the skin properly Ensure the electrode is stuck securely on the skin The electrodes are dirty Clean the electrode pads with a damp lint free cloth or replace new electrode pads Clean the electrode belt according the description in user manual The surface of the electrode was scratched Replace new electrode The electrode pads come off the skin Turn off the device and stick the electro...

Page 28: ... dispose of batteries correctly Please dispose of the device in accordance with the legal obligation 10 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EMC TABLES Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user assures that it is used in such an environment Emissions test Compliance Electroma...

Page 29: ...ses Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Electrostatic discharge ESD IEC 61000 4 2 6 kV contact 8 kV air Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guidance 6 kV contact 8 kV ...

Page 30: ...terruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 Cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 Cycles 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 5 sec Not applicable Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Power frequency 50 60Hz magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 3 A m 3 A m Power frequency magnetic fields sh...

Page 31: ...nducted RF lEC 61000 4 6 3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 Vrms 3 V m Electromagnetic environment guidance 80MHz to 800MHz 800MHz to 2 5MHz Portable and mobile RF Communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the device including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance Ra...

Page 32: ...s and people a Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio cellular cordless telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in...

Page 33: ...ransmitters and the as recommended below according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 10 3 8 3 8 7 3 100 12 12 23 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum outpu...

Page 34: ...delines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people 11 GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS Batch code Electrical devices are recyclable material and should not be disposed of with household waste after their useful life Help us to protect the environment and save resources and take this device to the appropriate collection...

Page 35: ...der the warranty If you have to send in the unit enclose a copy of your receipt and state what the defect is The following warranty terms apply 1 The warranty period for device is one year from date of purchase In case of a warranty claim the date of purchase has to be proven by means of the sales receipt or invoice 2 Repairs under warranty do not extend the warranty period either for the device o...

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