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QUICKSTART GUIDE Connect the unit to the electrode pads Place the electrode pads around the area to be treated Button P Press and hold the ON button to switch the device on Select the programme by pressing the button P Channel Channel 1 UP...
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Beauty Max. TensCare stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for the applications in the areas of gentle electrotherapy, muscle toning, continence management and pain relief during labour. Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ....................5 2. INTENDED USE ....................5 3. BEAUTY MAX FEATURES ................. 5 4. HOW ‘EMS’ WORKS ................... 6 5. CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS .......... 7 6. INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME SETTINGS ........ 10 7. PROGRAMMES ....................12 7.1.
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SYMBOLS USED TYPE BF APPLIED PART: Equipment providing a degree of protection against electric shock, with isolated applied part. Indicates that this device has conductive contact with the end user. This symbol on the unit means “Refer to instructions for use”. Temperature Limitation: indicates the temperature limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed.
1. INTRODUCTION 3. BEAUTY MAX FEATURES Device Description & Principles of • Dual Channel Design Two independent channels with four The Beauty Max is a powered muscle electrode pads to treat two areas at the stimulator used for body toning and same time.
Advantages of EMS • Unique electrode pads Use of EMS will help to tone and shape Face: Simple application to stimulate all the body by contracting the selected areas of the face in one treatment muscle group. particularly session. convenient for areas that are famous for Breast: Large surface...
a high level of strain on the muscle, thus • Do NOT use on the abdomen in the promoting the muscular structure. later stages of pregnancy. Stop using immediately if you experience unexpected contractions. 5. CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS & WARNINGS: CAUTIONS Do NOT use when driving, operating In this manual: machinery, or similar actions needing...
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electrodes and possible damage to the persons with cognitive disabilities, i.e., stimulator. Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Do NOT use Beauty Max in close Caution Keep away from children proximity (e.g. 1 m) to a shortwave or under 5 years of age. Long cord - risk microwave this produce...
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DO NOT PLACE ELECTRODE PADS: Note: Electrode pads supplied have measurable latex • On skin, which does not have normal content. sensation. If the skin is numb too great a strength may be used, which could result in skin inflammation. TO KEEP YOUR DEVICE IN GOOD •...
the machine or allow your muscles to For each programme, the unit will go rest until the aching disappears. through a stimulation phase (Work) for 0-10 seconds, followed by a phase without stimulation (Rest) for a similar 6. INFORMATION ABOUT time.
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tensing under the pads, there should be • Micro lifting (12 Hz to 20 Hz) little visible movement. Toning facial muscles to improve both the appearance and the dynamism of Use a low intensity for the first session facial muscles. to help you to understand how the machine works.
7. PROGRAMMES 7.1. PRESET PROGRAMMES Programme Muscle Description Special Feature group FACE Use with face Facial Helps tone, firm, lift and tighten the electrode pads (see Quick soft tissues face, E-CM3050). Tone counteracting effects ageing. Intensity limited to 40 mA. ABS 1 Abdominal Suitable for people who wish to...
7.2. PROGRAMMES SETTINGS PROGRAMME 1: Facial Quick Tone Phase Total Time (min) Stimulation (s) Pause (s) Frequency (Hz) Pulse width (µs) Ramp (s) PROGRAMME 2: Abdominal Phase Total Time (min) Stimulation (s) Pause (s) Frequency (Hz) Pulse width (µs) Ramp (s) PROGRAMME 3: Side Abdominal Phase Total...
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PROGRAMME 5: Hips & Pelvic Phase Total Time (min) Stimulation (s) Pause (s) Frequency (Hz) Pulse width (µs) Ramp (s) PROGRAMME 6: Legs Phase Total Time (min) Stimulation (s) Pause (s) Frequency (Hz) Pulse width (µs) Ramp (s) PROGRAMME 7: Bust Phase Total Time (min)
Phase Total Time (min) Stimulation (s) Cont Pause (s) Frequency (Hz) Pulse width (µs) Ramp (s) PROGRAMME 10: Massage Output Frequency Pulse width Phase Time (min) (pulses) (Hz) (µs) 7.3. USING THE Recommended use: One treatment session daily, 5 days/week, for 12 PROGRAMMES weeks.
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It may improve your general fitness The TensCare face electrode pads (see levels as well as achieving a thinner E-CM3050) are designed to reduce any silhouette by building up the muscles. risk to a minimum. Some secondary effects may subsist but they should be temporary.
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The aim of this programme is to tone, you to generate contractions in this shape and lift the calves’ muscles and specific muscle group. thighs to achieve slender legs with improved definition of the muscles as Recommended use: well as a slimming effect on the ankles. Generally, 3 sessions per week, over a period of 4 to 6 weeks, gives good initial Recommended use:...
Recommended use: Electrode placement for EMS is very important for obtaining the best The massage programme may be used results. daily to relieve or prevent muscle stiffness. Place two electrode pads over the bulk of the muscle, with one electrode over the muscle’s motor point.
Always check that the unit is OFF • In very hot weather the gel on the before attaching removing electrode pads may become soft. In electrode pads. such cases place them, still on their plastic liners and in their pouch into Beauty Max resets strength to zero if a fridge until they return to their the pad or lead is disconnected from...
8.3. ELECTRODE PLACEMENT The electrode pads placement is specific to the programme used. Please refer to the placement guidelines below. Note: The + electrode pad needs to be plugged in to the red lead wire connector, the – refers to the one for the black lead wire connector. FACE–...
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HIP – Pads placement PELV – Pads placement Lead splitters should be used to allow for 8 electrode pads to be used simultaneously. CH 1 Use channel 2 and a lead splitter to place 4 electrode pads in the same position on the other side of the hips/pelvis.
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LEGS – Pads placement Thigh pad placement 1 Thigh pad placement 2 Calves pad placement BUST – Pad placement...
ARM – Pad placement 1 ARM – Pad placement 2 PUBIS – Pads placement CH 1 CH 2 9. CONTENT • 4 x 30x50mm face electrode pads (E-CM3050) • 4 x 50x100mm electrode pads The pack contains: (E-CM50100) • 2 x Lead splitters (L-MXSP) •...
10.2. OPERATING The left-hand buttons ▲ ▲ change strength in the INSTRUCTIONS left-hand lead, CH1, right-hand ON/OFF ▼ ▼ buttons change the To turn the unit ON, press the right-hand lead, CH2. ON/OFF button on the top of the unit To increase strength in steps of 1 mA, and hold for 3 to 5 seconds until the press and release the top part of the...
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PROGRAMME CONTROL KEYPAD LOCK The button marked P is the If you do not press any keys programme control. for 30 seconds, the keypad Beauty Max has ten different, specially will lock so that only the keys marked CH1▼ or CH2▼ will work. This is to developed programmes.
When the batteries are running low, a Number of low battery indicator will show on the uses screen and it is important to change the batteries as soon as possible. Rechargeable batteries Time used The unit will work with rechargeable in hours batteries, but the display may appear dim.
The lead wires may be damaged by If battery leakage occurs and comes in rough handling and should be treated contact with the skin or eyes, wash thoroughly with lots of water and with care. immediately seek medical attention. Warning: Keep batteries out of the Lead wire colour coding.
Warning: Ensure the Beauty 1) Check that the control unit is OFF. If Max is switched OFF before it is not, hold down the OFF button to applying the electrode pads on switch off then remove the electrode the skin. pads from your skin by holding the pad itself and gently pulling.
TensCare, by telephone thrown away. To remind you of this using a credit or debit card, or through Directive all affected products are now the TensCare website.
TensCare Ltd. We will repair, or at our option replace For hygiene reasons, please do not free of charge, any parts necessary to include used electrode pads. Send only correct material or workmanship, or the unit and lead wires.
TensCare or your local supplier or distributor (address on back cover) for advice. Contact TensCare customer service on +44 (0) 1372 723 434. Our staff are trained to assist you with most issues you may have experienced, without the need to send your...
18. GENERAL SPECIFICATION Waveform Asymmetrical Bi-Phasic Amplitude FACE over 500 Ohm load 40 mA zero to peak +ve in 40 steps. Other programmes over 1 90 mA zero to peak +ve in 90 steps +/- 10% kOhm load Modified constant charge control Output plug Fully shielded: touch proof Channels...
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RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY WHEN YOU RETURN YOUR PRODUCT FOR REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. NAME: ADDRESS: POSTCODE: DAYTIME TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: MODEL: DATE OF PURCHASE: ATTACH PROOF OF PURCHASE DO NOT SEND IN ELECTRODE PADS RETAILER’S NAME: RETAILER’S ADDRESS: RETAILER’S POSTCODE: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM YOU ARE EXPERIENCING: WARRANTY IS VOID UNLESS THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS COMPLETED AND CORRECT.
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