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Vitalic Duo-T ® Back Therapy Belt Instruction Manual Carefully read the instruction manual before using this device. Be sure to comply with all “CAUTIONS” and “WARNINGS” in the manual. Failure to follow the instructions may be harmful to the user or damage this device. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Contents Introduction Statement of Intended Purpose............4 Package Contents ....................4 Parts of the Vitalic Duo-T Back Therapy Belt ..........5 Parts of the Vitalic Duo-T Device ..............6 The Vitalic Duo-T Back Therapy Belt Skin Preparation ................7 Therapy Belt Positioning and Adjustment ........8 Using the Vitalic Duo-T Back Therapy Belt ..........9 Preparing the Duo-T...
Introduction The Vitalic Duo-T Back Therapy Belt is an accessory designed for use with the Duo-T device by those who suffer from muscular tension and lower back pain. Transcutaneous (through the skin) Electrical Nerve Stimulation device, known as TENS, is a non-invasive therapy used to relieve pain.
Parts of the Vitalic Duo-T Back Therapy Belt Quick Refe re nce Guide / Bel t The various parts of the Duo-T back therapy belt as illustrated in Figure 1. FIGURE 1: Parts of the Vitalic Duo-T Back Therapy Belt. Connection Cable Silicon Electrodes Therapy Belt...
Parts of the Vitalic Duo-T Device The parts of the Vitalic Duo-TENS device and electrode pad are shown below in Figure 1A. Front Rear FIGURE 1A: The parts of the Vitalic Duo-TENS device 1. Power on / Adjust / Increase Setting Key 2.
The Vitalic Duo-T Back Therapy Belt Skin Preparation Prior to therapy, clean the skin to remove any residues of moisturiser, liniment, etc ensuring the skin is clean and free of oil. Do not place the therapy belt on injured or inflamed skin including open wounds, scars, rashes or red irritated areas.
Therapy Belt Positioning and Adjustment Position the therapy belt’s electrodes on the area of the back to be treated. If the back ache is at waist level; the pain is in the upper treatment area. Position the belt so that the middle of the belt is at waist level. If the back pain is in the lower treatment area, position the belt so that the middle of the belt sits approximately 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) below the waist.
Quick Refe re nce Guide / Bel t NOTE: Subjective perception of the electric current may alter Quick Refe re nce Guide / Bel t with changing frequencies or pulse widths. Lower the intensity Quick Refe re nce Guide / Bel t Quick Refe re nce Guide / Bel t as soon as the application becomes unpleasant or the pleasant prickling sensation is not felt for a long period of time.
Preparing the Vitalic Duo-T Device for Use Before using this device ensure you are familiar with the contra-indications, warnings and precautions for use stated in pages 15 and 16 of this manual. Inserting/Changing the Device Batteries To insert new device batteries, open the battery compartment located at the back of the device by pushing the raised battery cover downward.
Turning On the Duo-T Device 1. Press and hold the ON+ button for two (2) seconds to turn on the device. 2. The last selected treatment time and program will display when the unit is turned-on. Turning Off the Duo-T Device The device will turn off automatically once the therapy time has elapsed, or after 60 seconds...
Selecting the Preferred Treatment Program The Duo-TENS device has eight preset treatment programs. The programs differ with respect to varying pulse widths and frequencies as described in the following table. Program Pain Type Treatment Goal Sensation Description Constant tingling. The To relieve muscular P1 / C mode Chronic pain should decrease...
Selecting the Treatment Intensity Level Treatment intensity may be individually adjusted according to the channel selected. Select the desired channel to adjust by pressing either CH1 or CH2. “CH1” or “CH2” will flash on the display. To increase treatment intensity, press ON + repeatedly until the desired intensity level flashing on the display is appropriate.
Contra-Indications, Warnings and Precautions Please read this information carefully before using this device. Usage Contra-Indications: Do NOT use this device if: • You have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or any other implanted metallic or electronic device. • You have undiagnosed chronic pain. • You are in the first trimester of pregnancy • You are being treated for or have symptoms of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) Use Warnings Consult with your doctor before using a TENS device, if you have any medical condition that requires the continuing care of a doctor, including: • Suspected or a diagnosed serious heart problem, epilepsy or cancer.
User Precautions Turn off the device if the stimulation feels unpleasant or does not provide pain relief. Consult your doctor as more comprehensive treatment may be required to achieve improvement. Before removing the device, ensure it is turned OFF, to avoid an unpleasant stimulation.
Therapy Belt Care, Maintenance and Storage Always detach the Duo-T device from the Therapy Belt before cleaning. As the connection cables are integrated into the belt, do not pull on the cables but on the connectors attached to the ends of the cables to disconnect the belt from the TENS device.
Device Disposal Waste medical products should not be disposed of with household waste. If this device is no longer required or it is no longer serviceable, dispose of the device and its accessories in compliance with local regulations. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local Council for recycling information.
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Airssential Home Health Care Solutions 122 Gow Street, Padstow NSW 2211 Phone (02) 9708 5560 Freecall 1800 026 426 Airssential Home Health Care Solutions is a division of Boian Surgical Pty Ltd. ® Airssential and Vitalic are the registered trademarks of Boian Surgical Pty Ltd.
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