TENS + EMS SUPER DUO USER MANUAL Natural therapies to relieve pain and for muscle building...
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Dear prorelax customer, You have decided to purchase the prorelax TENS + EMS SUPER DUO. For this, we would like to thank you sincerely. This modern device was developed for people suffering from painful, tense muscles and those who wish to build up muscles.
IMPORTANT NOTE PRORELAX TENS + EMS DEVICES ARE VERY SAFE AND USER-FRIENDLY. THEREFORE THE INTENSITY IS CONTROLLED ONLY WHEN THE ELECTRODES ARE IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN. TABLE OF CONTENTS INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS PACKAGE CONTENTS ABOUT THE DEVICE...
For successful therapy, the correct application of the electrodes is an important factor. INDICATIONS FOR USE TENS+EMS SUPER DUO-System is a dual channel digital electrical stimulator for active treatment application as the following intended use: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) can be used for the following applications: • For symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain.
Warnings and precautions WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS • If you are under the care of a Physician, consult with your Physician before using this System. • The long-term effects of this System are not known. • Do not place the pads on or close to your heart. • Do not place the pads around or close to your neck. Do not apply stimulation over the neck. Severe spasm of the muscles may occur and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or cause difficulty in breathing. Stimulation over the neck could also have adverse effect hearing or blood pressure.
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Warnings and precautions • Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG and ECG alarms) may not operate properly when electrical stimulation is in use. • You must position the pads and operation the unit ONLY as indicated in this manual. • Avoid areas in injury or restricted movement (e.g. fractures or sprains) • Avoid placing the pads over metal implants. • Avoid using different size electrodes together can cause skin irritation or increased stimulation intensity under the smaller electrode. Some programs may require the use of different sized electrodes for treatment. • Do not use in the bath or shower, or in an environment of elevated humidity (e.g. Sauna, hydrotherapy, etc). • Operation in close proximity, such as 3 feet (1 meter), to shortwave or microwave therapy equipment may produce instability in the device output and may shut the device off.
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Warnings and precautions • Use caution when/if: - Sensory nerve damage is present by a loss of normal skin sensation. - Use caution prior to using this device on patients suspected of having heart disease. - Use caution for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy when using this device.
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Warnings and precautions • An effective session should not cause discomfort. • For first time users, muscle stimulation can be an unusual sensation. We recommend that you begin in a seated position with low stimulation intensity settings to familiarize yourself with the sensation before progressing to higher intensity settings. • The leads and pads must not be connected to other objects. • Do not over exert yourself while using muscle stimulation. Any workout should be at a comfortable level for you. • Do not place pads over jewelry or body piercings. Use Caution and consult your Physician before using System if any of the following conditions apply to you : • You have any serious illness or injury not mentioned in this guide.
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Warnings and precautions • Turn off the stimulator if the stimulation feels unpleasant or does not provide pain relief. • Keep your System out of the reach of children. • Use your stimulator only with the pads, snap cables and accessories recommended by the manufacture. • Do not use this System when driving, operating machinery or when swimming. • Before removing the pads, be sure to power off device to avoid unpleasant stimulation. After strenuous exercises or exertion : • Always use lower intensity to avoid muscle fatigue. IMPORTANT : • Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a clinician qualified in the management of pain or rehabilitation. • Do not use your unit at the same time as any other device, which transfers an electrical current into the body (e.g.
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• You should stop using the device and should consult with your physician if you experience adverse reactions from the device. Conditions that may affect your TENS+EMS SUPER DUO-System Since the stimulator is a battery-operated electronic System, its output performance and safety may be affected greatly in extreme humidity. Therefore, it is very important to keep the stimulator dry to ensure the safety and...
About the device ABOUT THE DEVICE Power On/Off key CH1 intensity level CH key 10. CH2 intensity level 3. Mode key 11. Lock status indicator Up + key 12. Battery status indicator Down – key 13. Battery compartment 6. Therapy Mode 14. Battery cover Program number 15.
Step by step operation guide for training STEP BY STEP OPERATION GUIDE FOR TRAINING PREPARING THE SKIN FOR RUNNING A SESSION Proper preparation of the skin covered by the electrodes allows more stimulation to reach targeted tissues, prolongs electrode life, and reduces the risk of skin irritation.
Step by step operation guide for training Inserting/Changing the Batteries Open the battery compartment at the back of the device by pushing the battery cover labelled “Open” downward (this area features raised marks for easy identifi cation). Insert 3 AAA (1.5 V) batteries in the battery compartment; make sure to match up the symbols (+/–).
Step by step operation guide for training Placement of the Electrode Pads for TENS (Treatment of Pain) Note: You may need help placing the Electrode Pads onto hard to reach areas (lower & upper back) LOWER BACK BUTTOCK FRONT THIGHS UPPER BACK Place a pair of pads Place the pads...
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Step by step operation guide for training Placement of the Electrode Pads for EMS Connecting the lead wire to the electrodes before applying them to the Skin. Use the large Electrode Pads for EMS. The pad placement chart hereafter illustrates the correct placement of the pads for a selection of target muscles.
Step by step operation guide for training Turning On/ Off the Device To Turn On/Off the device, Press and hold the On/Off button for one (1) second to turn on the device. 1.The most recently selected treatment time and program will display on the screen Note : Do not turn the unit on until all electrodes and lead wires are properly attached.
Selecting the program Selecting the program The device offers 8 different preset treatment programs (P1~P8) respectively for TENS /EMS modes ; P9 is self-programmable program by the user to desirable pulse width between 50~260uS and frequency at 2~60Hz (for TENS) and 7~70Hz (for EMS). Choice of the appropriate mode The mode you choose determines the kind of work that is imposed upon the stimulated muscles. Choose the mode that is appropriate to your needs or gives you the greatest pleasure.
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Selecting the program For EMS programs: When using the device for muscle stimulation (EMS) any of the 8 programs may be used. The intent is to cause a muscle to contract, and then release. All 8 programs will achieve contraction and vary mainly by the rate and duration of the contractions. As with any exercise regiment, start out slowly with low intensity levels for a warm-up (5~10min).
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Selecting the program Press MODE after treatment mode is set. 1. To choose Program (P1~P8), use Up + (to increase) or the button Down – (to decrease). 2. Program P9, it is self –programmable mode. To set up desirable pulse width between 50~260uS and frequency at 2~60Hz (for TENS) and 7~70Hz (for EMS) : 2.1. Press Mode button, the preset (default) Pulse Width is then fl ashing.
Selecting the Treatment Time Selecting the Treatment Time 1. Press MODE. The preset (default) treatment time will fl ash on the display. To increase or decrease the treatment time, press the button ON + (to increase) or the button OFF – (to decrease) repeatedly until the desired duration appears on the display. 3. Press MODE again to save your selection. The treatment time you selected will appear on the display the next time you turn the device on.
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Selecting the Therapy Intensity Level Selecting the Therapy Intensity Level 1.Intensity is adjustable according to the channel selected. Select the channel you wish to adjust by pressing Ch button, it will fl ash on the display. 2.To increase or decrease the intensity, press Up + (to increase) or Down – (to decrease) repeatedly until the desired intensity level fl ashes on the display. Note: You will feel the intensity increase or decrease as you select the intensity level.
Special Features SPECIAL FEATURES TENS/EMS stimulator with back light The device offers duo TENS/EMS device featured with 8 presets programs and 1 program adjustable on the Pulse Width and Pulse Frequency. All the treatment status displays clearly on the big LCD screen, with backlight for 10 seconds ,with each entry of button. Last Treatment Mode/Time Memory The device offers 12 preset times: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 minutes.
Care and Maintenance CARE AND MAINTENANCE Stimulator The stimulator may be wiped clean with a small amount of soapy water on a clean cloth. Do not submerge the stimulator in liquids or expose it to large amounts of water. • Never use aggressive cleaning products of stiff brushes to clean the device. • Remove the batter before cleaning the device. • Do no use the device again until it is completely dry. • Do not expose the device to direct sunlight and protect it from dirt and moisture. Cabels • Disconnect the cables from the stimulator and electrodes. • Do not pull on the cables, but on the connectors attached to the ends of the cables. • Store the stimulator with the cables in a clean, dry place. Electrode The electrode pads are disposable and use an adhesive that will dry after prolonged usage or storage. Pads should be replaced when they lose their adhesive quality, or you sense a change in stimulation sensation.
Trouble Shooting TROUBLE SHOOTING Always check the unit and accessories before use to prevent damage and defects; these are some of the simple checks: 1. Make sure the battery has sufficient charge and is not corroded. 2. Make sure the cables fit tightly into the connection sockets of the device. The table below shows some common defects. If you cannot remedy the defects as described, contact your unit provider if it is not possible to remedy in the manner described. Defect Cause Remedy...
Technical Specifi cations TENS+EMS SUPER DUO STIMULATOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Channel: Dual, isolated between channels. Output Voltage: 0~40V peak into 500Ω load each channel. Pulse Amplitude: Adjustable 0 – 80mA. Pulse Rate: As pre-programming operation mode. Pulse Width: As pre-programming operation mode. Software ramp up feature: Pulse width ramp up when change mode.
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Technical Specifications ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY •The device complies with current specifications with regard to electromagnetic com patibility and is suitable for use in all premises, including those designated for private residential purposes. The radio frequency emissions of the device are extremely low and in all probability do not cause any interference with other devices in the proximity. • It is recommended that you do not place the device on top of or close to other electronic devices. Should you notice any interference with other electrical devices, move the device or connect it to a different socket.
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Technical Specifications Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The TENS+EMS SUPER DUO is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the TENS+EMS SUPER DUO should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 Compliance level Electromagnetic environment Immunity test test level --guidance Floors should be wood, concrete Electrostatic ± 6 kV contact ±...
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Portable and mobile RF communica- Conducted RF 3 Vrms tions equipment should be used no IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to Not applicable closer to any part of the TENS+EMS 80 MHz SUPER DUO , including cables,than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter. Recommended separation distance Radiated RF 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to...
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Technical Specifications Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the TENS+EMS SUPER DUO The TENS+EMS SUPER DUO is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the TENS+EMS SUPER DUO help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the TENS+EMS SUPER DUO as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment. Rated maximum Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter output power of transmitter 150 kHz to 80 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz...
Warranty Warranty TENS+EMS SUPER DUO carries a two-year warranty from the date This of purchase. The warranty does not apply to damage resulting from failure to follow the operating instructions, accidents, abuse, alterations or disassembly by unauthorized individuals. The warranty applies to the main device and necessary parts and labor relating thereto.
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Exclusively imported and distributed in Europe by: EUROMEDICS GmbH D-53343 Wachtberg, Germany www.euromedics.de info@euromedics.de Well-Life Healthcare Ltd. 1Fl., No. 16 Lane 454. Jungjeng Rd, Yunghe City, Taipei County, Taiwan SANICO Srl Via F. Turati 7, I-20121 Milano, Italy...
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