Body Clock Smart TENS Instruction Manual

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Using Your Smart TENS

The Smart TENS has 4 TENS modes. Each has been designed to provide
a different sensation.
You can use any of the TENS modes to treat your pain. The table below
sets out a brief description of the sensation each mode provides:
Mode Description
CONSTANT Pulses are continuous and feel like a tingly
sensation. Refer to page 3 of the accompanying
book "An Easy Guide", for explanation.
Pulses are off and on in a regular cycle and will feel
BURST
like a heart beat. Refer to page 3 of the accompanying
book "An Easy Guide", for explanation.
MASSAGE The pulse decreases and then increases in regular
cycles creating a massaging sensation.
3 seconds of Constant and 3 seconds of Burst as
MIXED
(Dense described above. *Professor Han suggests that
Disperse
switching between these two modes produces a
or Han
simultaneous activation of the encephalin and
Stimulation * )
dynorphin systems which creates a more potent
analgesic effect to combat pain.
To Commence Treatment Easy Guide to TENS Pain Relief.
2. Switch the unit on by pressing
the On/Off Button. Your unit
1. Carefully peel the electrodes
will automatically start up in
from the plastic backing, using
the Constant mode the first
your forefinger and thumb.
time you use it.
Place on you body as shown
3. Begin by pressing the CH1+
on the diagrams found in your
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Q Can I use the Smart TENS for
Please refer to your
labour?
"Easy Guide to TENS Pain
A This is not recommended
Relief "(UK only) for
as it does not include the
electrode placement charts,
boost function required for
troubleshooting and general
TENS information. use during contractions. For
information on TENS for use
during labour, please visit
TENS - Frequently Asked
www.babycaretens.com
Questions
or call +44 (0)845 230 9737.
Q Is it safe?
Troubleshooting
A Yes, TENS is used widely for
Questions
pain relief and is
recommended by medical
Q Why does the pulse sensation
professionals.
not appear to be as strong
Q Can I use it with other
after you have used the Smart
medications?
TENS for a while?
A Yes. TENS is drug-free so
A Increase the intensity, you may
you can use it with any
have become acclimatised to a
other medication including
lower setting.
paracetamol.
Q Why does the pulse sensation
Q What conditions can TENS be
feel strong but ineffective?
used to treat?
A You may need to reposition
A TENS can be used to treat
the electrode pads (don't
numerous pain conditions.
forget to switch the Smart
If you are unsure about using
TENS off before doing so).
TENS please consult your
Q Why does the sensation not
medical adviser or contact
feel sufficiently strong even
Body Clock Health Care on
on a high setting?
+44 (0)20 8532 9595.
A The batteries may need
replacing.
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key. Each time you press this The are 5 settings:
key, a small 'half-moon' shape Continuous, 15mins, 30 mins,
will appear on the screen 45 mins and 60 mins.
increasing in number and size 8. Continue stimulating for as long
as the intensity is increased. as necessary but preferably for
4. You will begin to feel a tingling no less than 30 minutes, unless
sensation. Repeat step 3 with you experience discomfort.
the CH2+ key. You will now feel 9. Some people achieve pain
a sensation in both sets of relief after short periods of
pads. time. Others may require to
5. The Mode Key. The Smart use their TENS for a lot longer.
TENS has 4 modes as 10. If you continue to stimulate for
described in the table on page a number of hours check you
8. These modes are selected by to make sure your self-
pressing the Mode Key adhesive electrodes have not
allowing you to choose dried out. If this is the case,
whichever you find to be the dampen them slightly. If
most comfortable. Varying the electrodes are allowed to dry
modes helps to avoid or delay out this can cause minor skin
your body becoming used to irritation.
any particular setting. 11 Always ensure the unit is
6. Pulse Width Adjustment: An switched off before you
added facility giving extra remove the leads. Do not pull
versatility to your TENS unit. the wires. Always remove the
Increasing or decreasing the jack plugs from their sockets
pulse width heightens or by holding the plugs between
lessens the sensation at the the forefinger and thumb.
site of the electrodes. This is
fully adjustable between 20µ Additional information
and 250µ in steps of 10µ for all
modes on the Smart TENS and Automatic Power Off - When the
can be altered by pressing the unit intensity levels are zero, and
PW key. (µ = microseconds) it has not been in use for about 5
7. Timer Key: Allows you to minutes, the unit will shut off
set your length of treatment. automatically.
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Technical Data

Display 8 seven segment digits and around 95 segments
Operation Mode Four modes:
• Constant
• Burst - 32Hz-2 bursts per second, 8 pulses per burst
• Massage - 100Hz - fixed frequency modulating on pulse width
• Mixed - 3 second in mode 1, 3 seconds in mode 2, repeat
Pulse (Hz) Frequency Pulse Width (µs)
Constant 100 20-250
Burst
2 (16 pulses per burst) 20-250
Massage 100 20-250
Mixed 2 and 100 (repeated) 20-250
Countdown timer has 5 settings
Timer
• Continuous • 15 Minutes • 30 Minutes
• 45 Minutes • 60 Minutes
Automatic
5 Minutes
Power Off
Output Channel Dual Channel
Output Voltage 0-60V adjustable in 15 steps (500Ω load, peak to 0)
0 - 120mA adjustable in 15 steps (500Ω load). Intensity
Output Intensity
level will drop back to 0 after mode changes
Output Waveform Asymmetrical bi-phasic rectangular
Output Jacks CE touch-proof jacks
Load Detector Contact detection between the device and human skin
Battery 2 x 1.5V AA Battery (Type LR6)
BatteryLowDetect 2.2V±0.2V
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EC DIRECTIVE 93/42/EEC Annex V
Display
CONSTANT
BURST
MASSAGE
Body Clock Health Care Ltd
MIXED
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Tel (+44) (0)20 8532 9595
Fax (+44) (0)20 8532 9551
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