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- Page 1 User Guide For the treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia. To get started quickly, watch the “How it Works” video on FisherWallace.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Box Contents Cleaning the Device Quick Start Precautions Indications for Use Contraindications and Warnings Device Assembly and Controls Federal Labeling Electrode Preparation Theory of Operation Headband and Electrode Placement Device Specifications 18-20 Start Using the Device on Level 2 Limited Warranty 21-22 Treatment Duration and Long Term Use... -
Page 3: Box Contents
BOX CONTENTS Carry Case Sponge Electrodes Fisher Wallace Trial Sponges Velcro Headband & Wires Stimulator®... -
Page 4: Quick Start
QUICK START To get started quickly, please watch the instructional video located in the “How it Works” section of our website: FisherWallace.com. Troubleshooting If you encounter any problems using the device, please consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual (pages 11 – 12) for fixes to common issues. -
Page 5: Indications For Use
INDICATIONS FOR USE The Fisher Wallace Stimulator® is indicated for the treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia. -
Page 6: Device Assembly And Controls
DEVICE ASSEMBLY DEVICE CONTROLS For assistance with assembly, please The Fisher Wallace Stimulator® has a dial that turns the device ON/OFF and adjusts watch the instructional video located the level of current. There is a green LED indicator light that flashes when the device in the “How it Works”... -
Page 7: Electrode Preparation
ELECTRODE PREPARATION Clean scalp/hair will minimize any risk of irritation caused After snapping the white sponge receptacles to the wires by electrode use. The sponge electrodes, and the scalp/hair and inserting the other ends of the wires into the top of the beneath them, must be very wet for the electrodes to work device, saturate the sponges with water. -
Page 8: Headband And Electrode Placement
HEADBAND AND ELECTRODE PLACEMENT Place the small Velcro band on the head so that it sits above the eyebrows. Place each wet electrode (sponges must be wet) beneath the headband, above the sideburns. The bottom of Place electrode the electrode should be in line with the top of your ear. It does under the headband, not matter which side the red or black wire electrode is placed. -
Page 9: Start Using The Device On Level 2
START USING THE DEVICE ON LEVEL 2 Once the green ON light illuminates, continue counterclockwise Now that the wet sponge electrodes are securely placed rotation until the second (Level #2) indicator light flashes beneath the headband on your head, and all the wires are yellow. -
Page 10: Treatment Duration And Long Term Use
LONG TERM USE TREATMENT DURATION The device has been on the market for more than 20 years and After twenty (20) minutes, an audible beep sound will no risks are associated with long term use. If you experience full signal the end of the session, and the device will shut off remission of symptoms, you may cease treatment or may use automatically. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting - 1/2
TROUBLESHOOTING - 1/2 If the green “ON” light does not illuminate when the device wet. People with thick hair may have more difficulty wetting is turned ON, first turn the device completely OFF by rotating the hair enough to cause the electrodes to conduct. Some the dial clockwise until you hear a click, then try turning the people with small heads will require a tighter headband to device ON again. - Page 12 / hair / scalp is insufficient or the tightness of the If, after trying the above fixes, issues persist with the device, headband holding the electrodes in place may be insufficient. call Fisher Wallace at 800.692.4380.
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Page 13: Cleaning The Device
CLEANING THE DEVICE The device and headset should be thoroughly cleaned every two weeks. To clean the device, remove the black and red wires from the base unit, remove the old sponges from the sponge electrodes, dampen a cloth or paper towel with alcohol and clean the inside and outside of the plastic electrode receptacles in a circular motion. -
Page 14: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS The Fisher Wallace Stimulator® should not be used on the Wallace Stimulator® should not be exposed to environmental throat, neck or eyes. The device should not be used on or near conditions where the system may get wet. Operation in close areas of the body, including the head, that contain implanted proximity (e.g. -
Page 15: Contraindications And Warnings
High Frequency surgical equipment may not be used when the idea of electrical stimulation of any kind should not use this device. CES stimulation is in use. Do not operate the CES stimulator Patients whose skin is irritated around either electrode site should in close proximity to short-wave or microwave therapy discontinue use of this device. -
Page 16: Federal Labeling
FEDERAL LABELING POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS Federal Law (USA) states that this device must only be Skin irritation may occur at the site of sponge electrode purchased by or under the order of a health care practitioner, placement, especially if the sponges deteriorate (sponges licensed in the state in which he/she practices. -
Page 17: Theory Of Operation
THEORY OF OPERATION The electronic waveform contains a 15,000Hz square wave carrier which is rectified, varying from zero to a maximum of 4 milliamperes. The first modulating signal of 15Hz provides an “ON” time of 50 milliseconds and an “OFF “ time of 16.7 milliseconds. The second modulating signal of 500Hz changes the “ON” time series of 15,000Hz carrier pulses (750 pulses in 50 milliseconds) into 25 smaller bursts of 15 pulses each of the 15,000Hz carrier signal 375 pulses in the same 50 milliseconds. -
Page 18: Device Specifications - 1/3
DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS - 1/3 These output parameters are valid for Parameter Nominal Value an impedance load range of 0-700 Ω Output Amplitude (milliamperes) 0-4 mA Rate 15/500/15.000 Hz Pulse Width 33 microseconds Maximum Charge per Pulse 0.13 microcoulombs On Time per Burst 50 milliseconds Off Time per Burst 16.7 milliseconds... - Page 19 2 7 9 7 9 3 % 7 0 ° C - 2 5 ° C 1 5 % 2 0 2 0...
- Page 20 DR-9007 Headset with cables 0.5m ±0.02m Radiated Immunity Warning: Use of accessories and cables other than those specified, may result in increased EMISSIONS or decreased IMMUNITY of the stimulator. Test Description Specifications Test Method Electromagnetic Compatibility: MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be used according to the EMC information provided in this manual.
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Page 21: Limited Warranty
Fisher Wallace Laboratories warrants each new Fisher Wallace Stimulator (exclusive of batteries) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year following the delivery of the device to the original purchaser. The obligation of Fisher Wallace Laboratories under this warranty is expressly limited solely and exclusively to the repair or replacement of the unit or any parts thereof, which to Fisher Wallace’s satisfaction, shall have become... - Page 22 LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY - 2/2 This warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty made or which may be deemed to have been made by Fisher Wallace Laboratories and is expressly in lieu of any and all other warranties, either expressed or implied, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No person or entity has...
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Page 23: Extending Your Trial Or Returning Your Device
EXTENDING YOUR TRIAL OR RETURNING YOUR DEVICE If you wish to return your device for a refund or request an extension to your trial period, please visit www.fisherwallace.com/returns to begin the process. Refund checks are mailed within five weeks following the receipt of an undamaged device. -
Page 24: Contact Us
CONTACT INFORMATION Tel. 800.692.4380 800.657.7362 Email info@fisherwallace.com PL_1002 Rev_J...
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