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Technical
Fault Finding
To assist you with solving any problems you may have with your stimulator, we
have included a list of possible problems with likely solutions;
No output and no indicator lights:
a.
Exhausted battery - replace battery.
b.
Battery incorrectly installed - reconnect battery.
c.
Faulty stimulator - return to Odstock Medical.
No output but the indicator lights operate:
a.
Broken stimulation lead - replace lead.
b.
Faulty stimulator - return to Odstock Medical.
The stimulator's output produces the wrong movement:
a.
Incorrect electrode positions - refer to therapist's diagrams or contact your
therapist.
b.
Incorrect level of stimulation - the level may be too high or low.
c.
Incorrect electrode polarity may have been used - refer to therapist's diagrams
or
contact your therapist.
d.
Poor electrode contact - re-apply or replace electrodes.
The movement produced is weaker than normal:
a.
Insufficient stimulation - increase the stimulation level.
b.
The muscles may be fatigued - rest before restarting exercising.
c.
Electrode condition may be poor. Replace electrodes.
The stimulation is painful:
a.
Incorrect electrode positions - refer to therapist's diagrams or contact your
therapist.
b.
Poor electrode contact - clean & re-apply electrodes.
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