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Distance Between Electrodes:
The larger the distance between electrodes, the larger the stimulated tissue volume. This applies to the area and depth of the tissue
volume. At the same time, however, the stimulation intensity of the tissue falls the farther the electrodes are apart. As a result, greater
distances between electrodes mean a larger tissue volume is stimulated, but less intensely. Consequently, you must increase the impulse
intensity to boost stimulation. Use the following guidelines to select an appropriate electrode distance:
• Sensible distance: 2-6 in (5-15 cm).
• At distances below 2 in (5 cm), the unit stimulates surface structures intensely.
• At distances greater than 6 in (15 cm), large areas and deep structures are stimulated very weakly.
NOTES:
As part of pain relief treatment, position the electrodes of a channel so that the area affected by the pain is between the electrodes or
position one electrode directly on the area affected by the pain and the other electrode at least one inch (2 – 3 cm) away.
You may use the electrodes of the second channel to simultaneously treat additional areas affected by pain or use them in conjunction
with the electrodes of the first channel to restrict the area affected by pain (position electrodes opposite). In this case, position electrodes
as crosses.
Always use all four electrodes for optimum treatment.
Use the electrodes on skin that is clean and has as little hair and oil as possible, in order to extend the life of the electrodes. If required,
clean skin with water and remove hair prior to treatment.
If an electrode should come loose during use, the impulse intensity of both channels is reduced to the lowest level. Apply the electrode
again and reset the desired intensity level.
WARNING
Exclusively use the electrodes on skin that is clean and preferably free from hair and grease, in order to extend the lifecycle of the elec-
trodes.
Worn electrodes may cause skin irritations as they can no longer ensure an even distribution of current.
We recommend replacing the electrodes after having used them a maximum of 20 times.
If the electrodes partially detach before they have been used 20 times, replace them at an earlier stage.
For more information on where to purchase replacement electrodes, see page 8.
