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MS324C
*
Low Volt AC Stimulator
User's Guide
Amrex
®
electrotherapy equipment
a division of Amrex-Zetron, Inc.
*Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner licensed by the law of the state in which
he practices to use or order the use of this device.
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- Page 1 ® electrotherapy equipment a division of Amrex-Zetron, Inc. *Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner licensed by the law of the state in which he practices to use or order the use of this device.
- Page 2 MS324C User's Guide Low Volt AC Stimulator Revised February 2014 Copyright © Amrex-Zetron, Inc. 1995. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America The following are registered or trademarked by Amrex: Amrex ® SynchroSonic ® Flextrode ® AMREX electrotherapy equipment ®...
- Page 3 Thank you. . . for selecting the Amrex MS324C Low Volt AC Stimulator. We believe that you will find this instrument to be versatile, dependable and user friendly. The MS324C is designed for the application of low volt ac muscle stimulation. The Amrex MS324C Low Volt AC Stimulator is a dual-channel, four-pad, low voltage electrical muscle stimulator that produces pulsation, tetanize, surge and reciprocal output.
- Page 4 Service and Shipping Information Amrex Technical Services has a representative to assist you should your equipment require service or repair. It is necessary to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before return- ing equipment to the factory for warranty repair. Call our representative toll free (800) 221-9069.
- Page 5 "clicks", a treatment time selected, and the Start Timer control pressed before stimulation output can be activated. When the Amrex Low Volt AC Stimulator safety reset function is initiated, stimulator output will be discontinued immediately, the Reset Intensities indicator light will flash and an audible signal will be emitted from the generator.
- Page 6 Electrical Muscle Stimulation—Contraindications • Contraindicated for patients with cardiac demand pacemakers. • Should not be used on cancer patients. Electrical Muscle Stimulation—Warnings • Long term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown. • Safety has not been established for the use of electrical muscle stimulation during pregnancy.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Part 1 Overview ..........................1 Part 2 Power/Timer Section .......................5 Part 3 Low Volt AC Stimulator Modality ..................9 Part 4 MS324C General Operation and Application Procedures ..........19 General Operation ........................19 Application of Electrical Muscle Stimulation ................23 Adverse Effects - Shortwave Diathermy Interference ............24 Electrical Muscle Stimulation—Indications ................25 Electrical Muscle Stimulation—Contraindications ..............25 Electrical Muscle Stimulation—Warnings ................25... -
Page 27: Ms324C General Operation And Application Procedures
Part 4 AMREX MS324C General Operation and Application Procedures General Operation 1. Prepare MS324C unit for treatment. First locate the red Power Control in the lower left corner of the cover panel. Check that the red Power Control is in the Off (raised) position. Second, locate the Main Power Switch at the back panel next to the power plug socket. - Page 28 Part 4 • Proper pad electrode contact with the patient • Low Volt ac stimulator pad electrode wear or lack of cleanliness 6. Hand the Patient Treatment Stop Switch to the patient and explain its function. Note: When the Patient Treatment Stop Switch button is pressed during treatment, stimulator output will be discontinued immediately.
- Page 29 MS324C General Operation and Application Procedures Note: The output pulse rate selection can be changed at any time during treatment. 9. Set the treatment duration using the Timer controls. Note: To adjust in one minute increments, press and release. For rapid adjustment, press and hold until the desired treatment duration setting is reached.
- Page 30 Part 4 15. Set either Surge Output Mode or Reciprocal Output Mode. Adjust the Ramping to the desired level. Note: Ramping time cannot be set at greater that half of the Surge-On time. If the user reduces the Surge-On time to less the twice of the Ramping setting time, the Ramping time will self-adjust to half of the new Surge-On setting time automatically.
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Page 35: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications Input Power Requirements Electrical Stimulator continued Line Voltage ....115/230 Vac, 50/60 Hz Modality Treatment Range ....minutes Continuous mode treatment ..1 - 99 min Current ........... < 1.0 A (15 min default) Surge mode treatment ....1 - 99 min Line Leakage ........ - Page 36 2. Use mild soap with a lightly moistened To maintain original design specifications, your cloth. Amrex stimulator must be calibrated and safety tested on an annual basis. Amrex strongly 3. Air dry before using. recommends that servicing be referred to the factory.
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Page 37: Appendix B References
Appendix B References Alon, G. High Voltage Stimulation (High Voltage Pulsating Direct Current). Chattanooga Corporation, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1984. Currier, D.P. and R.M. Nelson. Clinical Electrotherapy. Appleton and Lange, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1986. Dyson, M. “Mechanisms Involved in Therapeutic Ultrasound”. Physiotherapy, March, Vol.73.3, pp.116-120, 1987. Jaskoviak, P.A. - Page 38 Appendix B MS324C User's Guide...
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