Phoenix User’s Manual
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7.3.3 Placement and care of the electrodes
NOTE
: This section applies to electrodes used with conventional leadwires. If you are using
the Phoenix Thigh Garment, please follow the Garment and Garment Electrode instructions.
1.
Peel off the electrodes from the plastic film and apply them on the appropriate body area.
Follow your Clinician’s recommendation and Section 6.4 for proper electrode placement.
Always ensure the electrodes are fully in contact with the skin. If the adhesion of the
electrodes is not good, use new electrodes.
2.
At the end of the treatment, first disconnect the lead wires from the electrodes. Next, peel
off the electrodes from the skin and place them back on the plastic film. Put them back
into the plastic bag and reseal it.
3.
Electrodes will eventually wear out. Check accessories regularly for signs of wear and
replace as needed. Stop using electrodes if their bonding power becomes poor. Contact
Empi to order additional electrodes.
To maximize service life for electrodes:
• Clean the skin application sites with mild soap water before attaching the electrodes.
After cleaning, thoroughly rinse with water and dry the skin carefully.
• Dry electrodes with poor adhesion can be reconditioned. See electrode packaging for
complete instructions.
• If you encounter contact with the skin or repeated open lead detection, replace the
electrodes.
• Remove electrodes by pulling on their edges. Do not pull on the lead wire.
• After use, reattach the electrodes to their protective plastic film. Store the electrodes
in their bags.
• Store the electrodes in a cool place.
• We recommend clipping excess hair from sites where electrodes will be applied. Trim
the hair with scissors; do not shave.
• Do not leave the electrodes attached to your skin for a prolonged period of time.
Remove the electrodes after each use. To avoid skin irritations, apply the electrodes
to different areas and clean the skin thoroughly after treatment. If you observe skin
irritations, consult your Clinician and discontinue therapy until the irritation subsides.
7.3.4 Connection of the lead wires to the electrodes
Connect the pin end of the lead wire to the chosen electrode.
Pay attention to the polarity shown in Section 6.4 and the
indications given in Section 2.1.
7.3.5 Use of the Empi Phoenix Thigh Garment Device
(optional)
Please refer to the Empi Phoenix Thigh Garment User Manual for proper use.
