Table of Contents Before Using the Unit ....... 2 STEP 4 – Pick 1 out of 9 TENS Introduction ..........2 Modes ....... 21 Important Safety Precautions and STEP 5 – Select the Preferred Warnings ..........4 Intensity Level (1 low - Know Your Unit ........
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the OMRON 3. Improves the blood circulation (as result HeatTens. of repeated muscle contracting and In order to use the unit safely, read the relaxing). complete manual carefully before using the unit for the first time.
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Introduction Since the 1970s, pain relief based on TENS has been widely used by many healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists and pain specialists. Intended User This unit is intended to be operated by adults who can understand this instruction manual. It is not for professional use in hospitals or other medical facilities, it is intended for home use only.
Important Safety Precautions and Warnings It is important that you read all the DANGER warnings and precautions included in this instruction manual because they Do not use this unit with these other devices: are intended to keep you safe, prevent •...
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Important Safety Precautions and Warnings Do not use on these individuals • For Hospitals and Clinics, operation in Pregnant women. close proximity (e.g. 1 m) to a shortwave Do not use on children under 15 years or microwave therapy Medical Electronic old because this unit has not been equipment may produce instability to the evaluated for pediatric use.
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Important Safety Precautions and Warnings NEVER APPLY THE PADS TO THESE On both legs at the same time BODY AREAS: because this may cause cardiac disturbance. The head, the mouth, or any area of the face. On the bottom of both feet at the same time because this may The neck or any area of the cause cardiac disturbance.
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Do not use heat function if you are a patient stimulation in that area of the skin. with a lack of temperature sensation. The pads can only be used with OMRON If used on the elderly, use caution due to gels.
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Important Safety Precautions and Warnings Pads should not touch any metal object, The pads do not work correctly without such as a belt buckle, necklace, or other the gels. For safety and effectiveness, metal worn under clothing. they must be used together. Do not share pads with another person.
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Important Safety Precautions and Warnings Cord Possible adverse reactions Do not insert the cord plug into any place Do not use to treat one region for other than the jack on the unit. extended periods of time (more than Do not pull on the cord during treatment. one 30 minutes a session, up to 3 times/ Do not bend or pull the end of the cord.
Know Your Unit Package Contents Main Unit Cord with Pads Pad Holder Gels (2 pairs) Instruction Manual AC Adapter (HHP-BFH11) Pain Reliever HeatTens (HV-F311-UK) • Pain Reliever. Instruction Manual. IM-HV-F311-UK-01-05/2018 3787476-5A Optional Medical Accessories (within the scope of EC Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC) Product description Model Gels...
Know Your Unit Buttons and Their Functions SET/START (power) Therapy Choice Button Button TENS Push once for Push to Modes confirm the ON and again Heat for OFF. therapy, heat Setting and mode Intensity Minutes and/or to start level Remaining the therapy.
Inspect Unit and Charge Battery STEP 2 – Insert the Power Plug into Before using, check that: 1. The cord is not broken. an Outlet Outlet 2. The gels are not damaged. 3. The connection between cord and pad is not damaged. 4.
Inspect Unit and Charge Battery Battery Icon STEP 3 – Unplug Power Plug Once Note: While the battery is charging, the the Battery is Fully Charged main unit does not work. Outlet Display Contents Battery charge is full. Battery charge is half. Battery is close to low.
Assembly Steps STEP 1 – Prepare Pads STEP 2 – Place Gels onto the Pads Put the jack into the bottom left side of the • Remove the gels from the sealed plastic main unit. bag. Note: Each gel has a film on each side of the gel.
Assembly Steps For optimal therapy: “SKIN” Side’s • The gel should read “SKIN” Plastic Film Place pads on either side of the pain, on top. Remove the “SKIN” not directly on the pain. side’s plastic film and place Place pads at least 2.5 cm apart for the pads onto the skin.
Get Started with Your Therapy STEP 1 – Pad Placement Clean and dry the proper area so it is free of all lotions/oils/sweat/ointment. LOWER BACK Attach 1 pad below Attach both pads and above the on either side of the region in pain, both area with pain.
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Get Started with Your Therapy STEP 1 – Pad Placement JOINT (KNEE) (CALF) Attach both pads above the knee or Attach both pads on the calf with pain. above and below the joint with pain. Pads should not be placed Outside simultaneously on the calves of both legs.
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Get Started with Your Therapy STEP 1 – Pad Placement SHOULDER Attach both pads on the shoulder according to your pain. SHOULDER Attach 1 pad on the front and on the back of your shoulder. Do not use near the heart, on both sides of the thorax or across your chest because the introduction of electrical current may cause rhythm disturbances which could be lethal.
Get Started with Your Therapy Therapy STEP 2 – Pick your Preferred - Heat 15 min, TENS 15 min Therapy Push (power) button to turn on. Select 1 out of 3 therapies using the ▲ ▼ (up/down) arrow buttons. Next, push SET/START to confirm therapy.
Get Started with Your Therapy Therapy - Electrical Stimulation only (for 30 min). 15 min 30 min START STEP 3 – Pick Heat Setting Select Heat (Low) or (High) using the ◄► (left/right) arrow buttons. Next, push Note: Heat (Low): 42 °C SET/START to confirm heat setting.
Get Started with Your Therapy How to select the right TENS mode STEP 4 – Pick 1 out of 9 TENS Modes Any of the modes can be used on body Select a (TENS Mode) using the parts or pains described in this manual. 4 arrow buttons.
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Get Started with Your Therapy STEP 4 – Pick 1 of 9 Modes Therapies Potential conditions Sensation designed for Mode 1 - Tap Stiffness, soreness, tight Series of low rate tapping feeling. sensations. Mode 2 - Knead Stiffness, sore or achy, Series of medium rate knotty muscles, tight pulsing sensations to...
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Get Started with Your Therapy STEP 4 – Pick 1 of 9 Modes Therapies Potential conditions Sensation designed for Mode 5 - Stiffness, soreness, Series of high rate to low tingling Lower Back muscle spasm, nerve sensations, followed by tapping. pain.
Get Started with Your Therapy Duration of the therapy STEP 5 – Select the Preferred The unit will operate for 30 minutes before Intensity Level (1 low - 20 high) it automatically shuts off. A maximum of Push SET/START to start at the lowest one 30 minute therapy per session, up to intensity level and slowly increase it by 3 times/day, is recommended.
How to Manage and Reduce Your Pain When should I start therapy? See precautions on page 9. Long- Use as soon as your pain begins. Start with time treatment and strong stimulation 1 session (the unit automatically turns off may cause muscular fatigue and may after 30 minutes).
Cleaning and Storage The cord with pads, and the main unit Cleaning the unit can be cleaned, but you cannot clean the 1. Turn the unit off and disconnect the cord gels. with pads from the unit. 2. Clean with a cloth lightly moistened Cleaning the cord with pads or soaked in a neutral (mild) cleaning 1.
• For information about how to dispose 4. Wrap the pads with gels of the unit, refer to section “Correct cord around the pad Disposal of This Product” on page 36. holder. • To dispose this device, refer to www.omron-healthcare.com...
Troubleshooting In case any of the below problems occurs during use, first check that no other electrical device is within 30 cm. If the problem persists, refer to the table below. If this happens... Possible causes... Try this solution... The intensity is not Are you using only 1 pad? Put the other pad on your skin.
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Troubleshooting If this happens... Possible causes... Try this solution... Display not The battery may be depleted. Recharge the battery fully. working. Is the battery properly charged? Check if the AC Adapter is properly connected to the unit. Check if AC Adapter is connected to a power outlet.
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Troubleshooting If this happens... Possible causes... Try this solution... The gel does not Have you removed the transparent film Peel off the film on the adhesive stick to skin. from the gels? surface of gels. Is the pad wet? Or is your skin too wet? Air dry the pads. Or dry the skin. Is there any lotions/oils/sweat/ointment Clean and dry skin.
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Troubleshooting If this happens... Possible causes... Try this solution... Only 1 pad is attached, or both pads Re-attach dislocated pad(s) onto the is displayed. are not attached. skin firmly. Was transparent film removed from Peel off the film on the adhesive the gel? surface of gels.
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Troubleshooting If this happens... Possible causes... Try this solution... The cord with pads may be short- Stop using the unit immediately, and circuited. refer to the warranty conditions. E2 is displayed. Device error. The main unit may be broken. Stop using the unit immediately, and E3 is displayed.
Technical Data Product Category Electroanalgestic Transcutaneous Stimulators Product Description Pain Reliever Model (code) HeatTens (HV-F311-UK) Power Source AC Adapter (INPUT 100V-240V, 50Hz-60Hz, 0.12-0.65 A) Lithium-ion battery built in (3.7 V; Approx. 1510 mAh) Battery Life Will last for 500 times usage when fully charged and in normal temperatures of 23 °C Frequency Approx.
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NOTE: These specifications are subject to change without notice. This OMRON product is produced under the strict quality system of OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd., Japan. Designed for a minimum of 5 years life expectancy except gels. Gels can be used up to 30 times.
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Technical Data Description of symbols that, depending on a model, can be found on the product itself, product sales package or IM This product should not be used by persons with medical implants, e.g. heart pacemakers, artificial heart, lung or other electronic life support systems. Applied part - Type BF Degree of protection against electric shock (leakage current) Ingress protection degree...
HV-F311-UK manufactured by OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd. conforms to EN60601-1-2:2015 Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard. Further documentation in accordance with this EMC standard is available at OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE at the address mentioned in this instruction manual or at www.omron-healthcare.com. Refer to the EMC information for HV-F311-UK on the website.
Transport costs and risks of transport. described in the instruction manual. b. Costs for repairs and / or defects resulting This product is warranted by OMRON for a from repairs done by unauthorised persons. period of 3 years after the date of purchase.
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Should (warranty) service be required please apply to the dealer whom the product was purchased from or an authorised OMRON distributor. For the address refer to the product packaging / literature or to your specialised retailer. If you have difficulties in finding OMRON customer services, visit our...