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- Page 1 Dual Channel Pain Relief Device TENS therapy for muscle and joint pain Target-specific pain relief. User Manual Model ACRL-3001...
- Page 2 This manual is valid for the AccuRelief™ Dual Channel Pain Relief Device ACRL-3001. This instruction manual is published by Carex Health Brands. Carex Health Brands reserves the right to improve and amend this manual at any time without prior notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................4 Important safety precautions and warnings ................5 How TENS works for pain relief ....................12 Package contents ........................13 Know your device ........................14 Inserting batteries ........................16 Attaching the belt clip ......................16 Easy steps to get started with your therapy with electrode pads .......... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the AccuRelief™ Dual Standard Parts Channel Pain Relief Device (Model ACRL-3001) for The package contains the following components: your pain relief solution. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY In order to use the stimulator safely, read the Dual Channel TENS... -
Page 5: Important Safety Precautions And Warnings
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS It is important that you read all the warnings and precautions included in this manual because they are intended to keep you safe, prevent injury and avoid a situation that could result in damage to the device. - Page 6 WARNING On open wounds or rashes, over swollen, red, infected, inflamed areas, or skin eruptions (e.g., Consult with your physician before using phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins); or this device, because the device may on top of, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions. cause lethal rhythm disturbances in certain susceptible individuals.
- Page 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE DURING REGARDING THE PADS THESE ACTIVITIES: Apply pads to normal, healthy, clean, dry skin Bathing or showering; (of adult patients) because it may otherwise Sleeping; disrupt the healing process. Driving, operating machinery or any activity in If you experience any skin irritation or redness which electrical stimulation can put you at risk after a session, do not continue stimulation on...
- Page 8 Make sure the components are connected well CAUTION and the pads are fixed on the part of the body you WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS wish to treat or the therapy may not be effective. REGARDING THE PADS DO NOT USE YOUR PADS THIS WAY: Do not bend or fold because the pad may not function properly.
- Page 9 Do not use near a cell phone as this may cause Always turn the power off before removing or the TENS unit to malfunction. changing the pad location. Do not bend or pull the end of the cord. Do not leave pads attached to the skin after treatment.
- Page 10 If you have suspected or diagnosed heart GENERAL PRECAUTIONS disease, you should follow precautions The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are recommended by your physician. unknown. If you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy, Apply stimulation to only normal, intact, clean, you should follow precautions recommended by dry, and healthy skin.
- Page 11 For best results use this device with the sinus) head, upper back, or across your heart AccuRelief™ brand electrodes and lead wires. because this could cause severe muscle spasms resulting in closure of your airway, Keep unit out of the reach of young difficulty breathing or adverse effects on heart children.
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Page 12: How Tens Works For Pain Relief
What is it? from the source of pain from ever reaching The Dual Channel Pain Relief Device ACRL-3001 the brain. is a two output channel TENS machine and is highly The gentle electrical pulses increase the effective in relieving pain. -
Page 13: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS Quick start guide Lead wires and 2 in. x 2 in. electrode pads Belt clip AAA batteries ACRL-3001 unit Instruction manual Electrode placement guide Dual Channel Pain Relief Device... -
Page 14: Know Your Device
(you can use just one wire with two electrodes). ACRL-3001 offer six (6) programs (P1~P6) for you to choose from plus an additional six (6) PE preset programs that are suitable for different parts of the body and pain. - Page 15 LCD Display Treatment Body part time indicator treatment indicator Treatment program Treatment time indicator Electrode pad indicator Low battery indicator Intensity of Channel 1 Intensity of Channel 2 Intensity lock indicator...
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Page 16: Inserting Batteries
INSERTING BATTERIES 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the device as shown by the graphic to the right. 2. Insert 3 x AAA batteries. Make sure the positive + and negative – signs correspond with the markings in the device when inserting batteries. Reinstall the battery cover as shown by the graphic to the right. -
Page 17: Easy Steps To Get Started With Your Therapy With Electrode Pads
EASY STEPS TO START YOUR THERAPY WITH ELECTRODE PADS STEP 1 STEP 3 Attach pads to Pad placement the lead wires Remove the clear Lead wire snaps onto the plastic film from the connector in the middle pack of the pads. Place of the electrode pad. - Page 18 Single Channel Electrode Placement The AccuRelief™ Dual Channel Pain Relief Device features one or two channels for pain relief. When using only one channel and one set of electrodes, use the following placement guide: NECK / CERVICAL PAIN LOWER BACK / LUMBAR PAIN Attach both pads on the neck.
- Page 19 WARNING: Make sure the device is turned off or the intensities are set to zero (0) levels before placing pads on skin. Never remove the self-adhesive electrodes from the skin while the device is turned on. KNEE / JOINT PAIN Attach both pads above the knee or above and below the joint with pain.
- Page 20 Dual Channel Electrode Placement The AccuRelief™ Dual Channel Pain Relief Device features one or two channels for pain relief. When using two channels and two sets of electrodes, use the following placement guide: NECK / CERVICAL PAIN LOWER BACK /...
- Page 21 WARNING: Make sure the device is turned off or the intensities are set to zero (0) levels before placing pads on skin. Never remove the self-adhesive electrodes from the skin while the device is turned on. KNEE / JOINT PAIN Attach both sets of pads above the knee or above and below the joint with pain.
- Page 22 Preset program selection Press the button to turn on the device. The The AccuRelief™ Dual Channel Pain Relief Device following screen will appear: offers six (6) PE preset programs that correspond to a selected body part. Please refer to page 25 for detailed program information.
- Page 23 STEP 6 Program selection Start treatment and adjust intensity The AccuRelief™ Dual Channel Pain Relief Device Press s or t button to adjust the output intensity. offers six (6) programs (P1~P6) for you to select The stimulator will start to work. The maximum from.
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Page 24: Other Important Functions In This Stimulator
STEP 7 CAUTION: Turn off the device If the electrodes are not placed firmly on skin, or Press the button and hold for five (5) seconds the device is not connected with the electrodes, to turn off the device. If there is no operation in the and the output intensity level is over 5, the panel for two (2) minutes in the waiting state, the intensity will stop automatically. -
Page 25: Program List
PROGRAM LIST Program Waveform description Treatment location Treatment duration Modulation Shoulder 30 min Burst Hand / wrist 30 min Continuous + burst Lower back / waist 30 min Deep TENS Joint - knee / elbow 30 min Modulation Leg - thigh / calf / ankle / foot 30 min Modulation Neck... -
Page 26: Specifications
HOW TO CONTROL AND REDUCE SPECIFICATIONS YOUR PAIN Power sources: 4.5V DC, 3xAAA batteries When should the device be used? Frequency: 2Hz~150Hz Use as soon as your pain begins. Start with one Pulse width: 50µs~330µs session. The unit automatically turns off at 30 minutes. - Page 27 How long should you use the device? Recommended treatment session as following: Start with one 30-minute session. Always turn unit off with pads still adhered to the skin. Rate your pain to check your progress, (1) low to (25) high. 1 session Max session Max times/day...
- Page 28 What type of pain is TENS best for? This therapy works best on acute pain because it is localized. Acute pain occurs in one area for less than three (3) months. If you have chronic pain, you may have pain in more than one area and for longer than six (6) months.
- Page 29 Specific applications (Practical recommendations) Specific applications Cycle duration Program Remark Muscular pain in the back 4 weeks, 2x/day, with a You are advised to consult your doctor of the neck 10 minute break between if no improvement is observed after the the 2 sessions first week of use.
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Page 30: Cleaning And Storage
The life of pads may vary by the frequency of washing, skin condition, and storage state. If the pad no longer sticks to your skin or the pad is broken, you should replace them with new pads. AccuRelief™ Universal Supply Kit (ACRL-0001, ACRL-0021 or ACRL-0031). - Page 31 Storing the electrode pads and lead wires Before applying the self-adhesive electrodes, it is recommended to wash and degrease the Turn the device off and remove the lead wires skin, and dry it. from the unit. Do not turn on the device when the electrodes Remove the pad from your body and pull out are not positioned on the body.
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Page 32: Disposal
DISPOSAL Used fully discharged batteries must be disposed of in a specially labeled collection container, at a toxic waste collection point or through an electrical retailer. You are under legal obligation to dispose of batteries correctly. Please dispose of the device in accordance with local regulations. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit does not operate after taking these measures, contact the nearest dealer. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTION Are the batteries exhausted? Replace the batteries. The unit cannot power on Are the batteries installed correctly? Insert the batteries observing polarity. Electrodes are dried out or dirty. - Page 34 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTION Verify connection is secure. Insert wires firmly. Turn down the intensity. Rotate lead wires in socket 90°. Intermittent output Lead wires If still intermittent, replace lead wire. If still intermittent after replacing lead wire, a component may have failed.
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Page 35: Important Information Regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)
Replace it with new EMC table in attachment word file IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) With the increased number of electronic devices Nevertheless, special precautions need to be such as computers and mobile (cellular) telephones, observed: medical devices in use may be susceptible to The use of accessories and cables other than electromagnetic interference from other devices. - Page 36 TABLE 1: GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION – ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS AccuRelief™ electrical stimulators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of these electrical stimulators should assure that it is used in such environment.
- Page 37 TABLE 2: GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION – ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY AccuRelief ™ electrical stimulators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of these electrical stimulators should assure that it is used in such environment.
- Page 38 TABLE 4: GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION – ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY AccuRelief™ electrical stimulators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of these electrical stimulators should assure that it is used in such environment.
- Page 39 NOTE I: At 80 MHz ends 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. a Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy.
- Page 40 TABLE 6: RECOMMENDED SEPARATION DISTANCES BETWEEN PORTABLE AND MOBILE RF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND THE DEVICE This TENS device is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the TENS device can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
- Page 41 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (w) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
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Page 42: Glossary Of Symbols
GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS WARRANTY Electrical devices are recyclable Please contact your dealer or the device center in case of a claim under the warranty. If you have to send in the material and should not be disposed of unit, enclose a copy of your receipt and clearly state the with household waste after their useful defect. - Page 43 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Your AccuRelief™ device is warranted for a period of 1 year from the date of original THESE WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE purchase. Electrodes and lead wires are excluded from this warranty. Carex Health WARRANTIES.
- Page 44 Manufactured for: Carex Health Brands A division of Compass Health Brands Tel: 800-328-2935 customerservice@carex.com change to：2019 Copyright 2017 by Carex Health Brands...