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Prescription strength pain relief, quick and easy set-up, 20 minute treatment timer, 12 preset modes, 100 intensity levels, treatment record log, auto shut-off
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Dual Channel TENS
Prescription Strength Pain Relief
• Quick and Easy Set-Up
• 20 Minute Treatment Timer
• 12 Preset Modes
• 100 Intensity Levels
• Treatment Record Log
• Auto Shut-Off

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Dual Channel TENS Prescription Strength Pain Relief • Quick and Easy Set-Up • 20 Minute Treatment Timer • 12 Preset Modes • 100 Intensity Levels • Treatment Record Log • Auto Shut-Off...
  • Page 2 This manual is valid for the InTENSity at Home Dual Channel TENS E200-6R. ™ This instruction manual is published by Compass Health Brands Corp. Compass Health Brands reserves the right to improve and amend this manual at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Select Body Part and Program ..... 19 Glossary of Symbols .......... 36 • Therapeutic Programs ......... 20 Important Information Regarding • Intensity Adjustment ........22 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ....37 • Start Treatment ..........22 Warranty ............44 • Pause or Stop Treatment ......23 Other Important Features ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the InTENSity at Home How does TENS work? ™ Dual Channel TENS (Model E200-6R) for your pain Scientific theory suggests that electrical stimulation relief solution. therapy may work in several ways: Please read the complete manual carefully before •...
  • Page 5 What can I treat? • 1 x TENS Device • 4 x “AAA” Batteries The InTENSity at Home Dual Channel TENS can ™ treat many different types of pain. Refer to diagrams • 4 x Electrodes • 2 x Lead Wires on pages 26 –...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Precautions And Warnings

    IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS It is important that you read all the warning and precautions included in this manual because they are intended to keep you safe, prevent injury and avoid a situation that could result in serious injury and equipment damage. DANGER SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN This stimulator must not be used in combination...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS (CONT’D) • On open wounds or rashes, over swollen, red, WARNING infected, inflamed areas, or skin eruptions (e.g., Consult with your physician before using this phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins); or on device, because the device may cause lethal rhythm top of, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS (CONT’D) illness, consult your physician in order to confirm DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE DURING THESE ACTIVITIES: that it is advisable for you to use this TENS unit. • Bathing or showering • Consult a physician if you are on any pain medications as they may decrease your normal •...
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS (CONT’D) • The neck or any area of the throat • The electrode is already pre-gelled and will adhere because this can cause severe muscle to your skin. spasms resulting in closure of the airway, •...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS (CONT’D) • Do not use for any other purpose except as DO NOT USE YOUR ELECTRODES THIS WAY (CONT’D) described in this manual. • Do not share electrodes with another person. This may cause a skin irritation or infection. Electrodes are •...
  • Page 11 • Always use electrodes that are legally marked and selection by a practitioner qualified in the sold in the United States for over-the-counter (OTC) management of pain patients. use only (InTENSity at Home Electrodes – E201-6R). ™ • You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity...
  • Page 12 • Keep unit away from young children. The unit contains small pieces that may be swallowed. Contact your physician immediately if ingested. • Use this device only with the InTENSity at Home ™ brand electrodes (E201-6R).

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS (4) “AAA” Batteries E200-6R Unit (2) Lead Wires (4) 2” x 2” Electrodes Instruction Manual...

  • Page 14: Know Your Device

    KNOW YOUR DEVICE 1. LCD Display: Operating state of the device 2. Program Buttons: Select body part and treatment program. 3. CH 1 Output Intensity: Increase or decrease CH 2 channel 1 intensity. 4. CH 2 Output Intensity: Increase or decrease channel 2 intensity.
  • Page 15 5. Low-Battery Indicator 6. Output Display: Start, pause or lock 7. Hour Indicator: For treatment records only 8. Channel Intensity: Graphic display (CH1 & CH2) 9. Channel Intensity: Numeric display (CH1 & CH2) 10. Therapeutic Body Part: Displays selection 11. Treatment Time: Displays time remaining for selected treatment.

  • Page 16: Battery Information

    BATTERY INFORMATION DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES Check/Replace the battery • Remove the belt clip and battery cover Depleted batteries do not belong in the household waste. Dispose of the batteries • Insert 4 “AAA” batteries, as shown. according to your federal, state and local •...

  • Page 17: Treatment Setup

    TREATMENT SETUP Step 1 Step 3 Cleaning the Skin Connect Lead Wires to the Device Clip excess hair from the treatment area. Wash area 1. Make sure the device is turned OFF. with soap and water, and dry completely. 2. Holding the insulated portion, push the plug end of the lead wire into CH1 output socket.

  • Page 18: Electrode Placement

    TREATMENT SETUP (CONT’D) Step 4 WARNING Electrode Placement Before using the device for the first time, you 1. Ensure skin is clean and thoroughly dry before are strongly advised to take careful note of the applying the electrodes. contraindications and safety measures detailed on 2.

  • Page 19: Select Body Part And Program

    2. Each therapeutic body part has 2 programs 2. The device will not start treatment until a channel (12 total programs) — P1 and P2. You can intensity is increased. toggle between them by pressing the body part button repeatedly.

  • Page 20: Therapeutic Programs

    TREATMENT SETUP (CONT’D) Body Part Program Treatment Time Frequency Pulse Width Cycle Time 20 Min. 80 – 100Hz 100 – 150µs 10 Sec 20 Min. 150 – 200µs 20 Sec Neck 20 Min. 80 – 100Hz 100µs 10 Sec 20 Min. 10Hz 220 –...
  • Page 21 TREATMENT SETUP (CONT’D) Body Part Program Treatment Time Frequency Pulse Width Cycle Time 20 Min. 80 – 100Hz 120µs 10 Sec Low back 20 Min. 200 – 260µs 20 Sec 20 Min. 120Hz 100 - 120µs 10 Sec Knee 20 Min. 1 –...

  • Page 22: Intensity Adjustment

    2. The intensity output will start at 1. Repeatedly and the output intensity level is equal to 10mA or press the [CH1+] or [CH2+] buttons to increase greater, the intensity will stop automatically.

  • Page 23: Pause Or Stop Treatment

    TREATMENT SETUP (CONT’D) Step 8 Step 9 Pause or Stop Treatment Treatment Timer 1. In case of an emergency or the need to stop 1. All 12 presets are set to a 20 minute timer. treatment immediately, please press the [ I I ] 2.

  • Page 24: Other Important Features

    • If the electrodes do not adhere to your body or are to the output intensity level. Press [CH1–] or dirty, replace with a new electrode (item# E201-6R). [CH2–] button to unlock.

  • Page 25: Treatment Record Log

    OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS (CONT’D) Treatment Record Log Check and Delete Accumulative Records • The treatment record log can store up to • While in the individual records menu, press the 60 treatments. [ II ] button to switch to accumulative records menu.

  • Page 26: Electrode Positioning

    ELECTRODE PLACEMENT GUIDE • Apply electrodes around the pain site as indicated and keep them at least 2” but no more than 6” Shoulder Pain apart. • The skin must be clean and dry. • Press on firmly, making good contact between the skin and the electrodes.
  • Page 27 ELECTRODE PLACEMENT GUIDE (CONT’D) Carpal Tunnel/ Lower Back/ Knee/Elbow Pain Wrist Pain Lumbar Pain...
  • Page 28 ELECTRODE PLACEMENT GUIDE (CONT’D) Foot/Calf Pain Caution: Do not stimulate both feet or calves simultaneously.

  • Page 29: Cleaning And Storage

    CLEANING AND STORAGE Cleaning the Unit Washing the Electrode Pads 1. Turn unit off and disconnect the lead wires from • To “wash” the electrodes, place a small drop of the unit. water on your clean fingertip and rub the water across the entire gel surface.
  • Page 30 CLEANING AND STORAGE (CONT’D) • If replacement electrodes are necessary, use only CAUTION electrodes that are the same size (2" x 2") as the • The life of electrodes may vary by the frequency electrodes provided with the TENS. of washing, skin condition, and storage state. •...
  • Page 31 CLEANING AND STORAGE (CONT’D) Storing the Electrode Pads and Lead Wires Storing the Unit 1. Turn the device off and remove the lead wires 1. Place the unit, electrodes, lead wires and manual from the unit. back into the retail packaging. Store the box in a cool, dry place, 14°F ~ 122°F;...

  • Page 32: Storage

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Channel Dual, isolated between channels Symmetrical Biphasic Waveform Rectangular Wave Power Supply (4) “AAA” Batteries Adjustable, 10°C ~ 50°C (50ºF to 122ºF) Pulse 0 ~ 100mA @ 1,000 ohm Operating Relative Humidity: 10% – 90% Amplitude Load each channel, Conditions Atmospheric Pressure: 700 –...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Clean treatment area of dirt and/or oily Or Cannot Feel substances (lotion). Any Stimulation Lead wires are old/worn/damaged Replace with new lead wires. Intensity is too high. Decrease intensity. Electrodes are too close together Reposition the electrodes to be a minimum of 1½" apart. Stimulation Is...
  • Page 34 CLEANING AND STORAGE (CONT’D) POSSIBLE CAUSES PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Verify connection is secure. Turn down the intensity. Rotate lead wire in the socket 90º. If still Intermittent Lead Wires intermittent, replace the lead wire. Output If still intermittent after replacing a lead wire, a component may have failed.
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT’D) POSSIBLE CAUSES PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION The electrode is dirty. Clean the electrodes according to the description in this manual (page 29) or replace with new Skin Becomes electrodes. Red And/Or You Feel A Stabbing The surface of the electrode is scratched. Replace with a new electrode.

  • Page 36: Disposal

    DISPOSAL GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS Used fully discharged batteries must be disposed Electrical devices are recyclable material of in a specially labeled collection container, at toxic and should not be disposed of with waste collection points or through an electrical household waste after their useful life! retailer.

  • Page 37: Important Information Regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) With the increased number of electronic Nevertheless, special precautions need to be observed: devices such as computers and mobile (cellular) telephones, medical devices in • The use of accessories and cables other than use may be susceptible to electromagnetic those specified by Compass Health Brands, interference from other devices.
  • Page 38 TABLE 1: GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION – ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS InTENSity at Home electrical stimulators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. ™ The customer or the user of these electrical stimulators should assure that it is used in such environment.
  • Page 39 TABLE 2: GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION — ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY InTENSity at Home electrical stimulators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. ™ The customer or the user of these electrical stimulators should assure that it is used in such environment.
  • Page 40 TABLE 4 : GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION — ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY InTENSity at Home electrical stimulators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. ™ The customer or the user of these electrical stimulators should assure that it is used in such environment.
  • Page 41 TABLE 4 (CONT’D): NOTE I: At 80 MHz ends 800 MHz. the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. a Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy.
  • Page 42 TABLE 6: RECOMMENDED SEPARATION DISTANCES BETWEEN PORTABLE AND MOBILE RF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND THE DEVICE The device is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the device can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
  • Page 43 TABLE 6 (CONT’D): For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance (d) in meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    Limited Consumer Product Warranty (United States) This InTENSity at Home Dual Channel TENS is warranted to the original consumer “the purchaser” to be free from defects ™ in material and workmanship which are not commercially acceptable for the period of one year from the date of purchase.
  • Page 45 If you wish to make a claim under this warranty, please contact your local DME dealer/retailer where you purchased the unit from. You will need the following information when making your claim: • The entire original InTENSity at Home product and packaging ™...
  • Page 46 Manufactured for: Middleburg Heights, OH, 44130 800.376.7263 compasshealthbrands.com Made in China /Hecho en China...

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