Table of Contents
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How will these instructions help you? ........................ 31
2.
Background information ............................................. 31
2.1 What is pain? ............................................................. 31
2.2 What is TENS? .......................................................... 31
2.3 What is EMS? ............................................................ 31
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The Digital TENS ....................................................... 32
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Your safety is important to us .................................... 32
suitable? ..................................................................... 32
unsuitable? ................................................................. 33
Digital TENS suitable? ................................................ 33
Digital TENS unsuitable? ............................................ 33
4.5 Other points to consider .............................................. 34
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How to protect the Digital TENS ................................. 35
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Unpacking and checking the goods as supplied ......... 36
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Inserting the battery .................................................... 37
8.
Digital TENS .............................................................. 38
8.1 Controls ...................................................................... 38
8.2 Displays ...................................................................... 40
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Carrying out treatment ................................................ 41
treatment ..................................................................... 41
electrodes? ................................................................. 41
electrodes? ................................................................. 41
9.4 How to carry out treatment ......................................... 42
10. Setting up the Digital TENS ....................................... 45
10.1 Setting the TENS parameters ..................................... 45
10.2 Setting the EMS parameters ....................................... 45
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Digital TENS
Electrical nerve and muscle stimulator
Instructions for use
10.3 Selecting the operating mode .................................... 46
10.4 Pre-setting the duration of treatment .......................... 48
10.5 Switching the programme lock on and off ................... 48
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monitoring facility ........................................................ 49
12. Cleaning and caring for your Digital TENS ................. 50
12.1 Cleaning ...................................................................... 50
12.2 Changing the self-adhesive electrodes ....................... 50
12.3 Changing the battery .................................................. 50
12.4 Storing your Digital TENS .......................................... 50
13. What to do if there's a problem ................................... 51
14. Re-ordering accessories ............................................. 51
15. Service and Warranty ................................................. 52
15.1 Service address .......................................................... 52
15.2 Warranty and indemnity .............................................. 52
16. Waste disposal and care of the environment .............. 52
17. Technical data ............................................................. 53
18. What do the labels on the Digital TENS mean? ........ 54
19. Examples of treatment using TENS ............................ 55
caused by a problem in the cervical spine .................. 55
19.2 Neck and shoulder pain .............................................. 55
19.3 Pain in the elbow ........................................................ 55
19.4 Pain in the region of the lumbar spine ........................ 55
19.5 Pain in the knee .......................................................... 55
19.6 Pain in the hip ............................................................. 56
19.7 Pain in the ankle ......................................................... 56
20. Examples of treatment using EMS ............................. 56
20.1 Biceps (upper arm) .................................................... 56
20.2 Triceps (upper arm) .................................................... 56
20.3 Firm abdominal muscles ............................................. 56
20.4 Firm back muscles ...................................................... 57
20.5 Quadriceps (upper thigh) ............................................ 57
20.6 Calf muscles ............................................................... 57
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Summary of Contents for IBP DIGITAL TENS
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
17. Technical data ............. 53 How to protect the Digital TENS ......... 35 18. What do the labels on the Digital TENS mean? ..54 Unpacking and checking the goods as supplied ..36 19. Examples of treatment using TENS ......55 Inserting the battery ............ -
Page 2: How Will These Instructions Help You
1. How will these instructions help you? Warning! This symbol warns you about possible damage to your health. This symbol draws your attention to possible damage to your appliance. Note This symbol draws your attention to particularly useful information about using your appliance. The important parts of your appliance are marked with numbers. -
Page 3: The Digital Tens
4. Your safety is important to us Please read these instructions carefully before using your Digital TENS for the first time. They cover all you need to know in order to operate your Digital TENS safely and avoid damage. This instruction manual is an important part of your purchase. Keep it safe –... -
Page 4: For What Range Of Use Is The Digital Tens Unsuitable
► The Digital TENS is only intended for external use on human beings. ► The Digital TENS may only be used as described in this instruction manual. 4.2 For what range of use is the Digital TENS unsuitable? Danger of sparking and explosion! The Digital TENS does not have AP/APG protection. -
Page 5: Other Points To Consider
● over areas of the body which are affected by cancer. 4.5 Other points to consider ► Do not use the Digital TENS or its accessories if they are damaged. The stimulation current can cause pain and burning. ► Do not leave the Digital TENS within reach of children. -
Page 6: How To Protect The Digital Tens
► The electronics of the Digital TENS are affected by humidity and moisture. Do not hold the Digital TENS under running water, do not dip it into water or other liquids and do not carry it when swimming or in a sauna. -
Page 7: Unpacking And Checking The Goods As Supplied
: WL-2205B Combo 0434 1. Open the storage case. Keep the storage case so that you can put the Digital TENS away safely in it after each treatment. 2. Check that all the parts have been supplied. 3. Check the delivered goods for any possible damage during shipment. -
Page 8: Inserting The Battery
7. Inserting the battery Faceplate Battery compartment Ribbon pull to aid removal of battery Positive pole Negative pole 1. Unpack the battery. 2. Open the battery compartment: Using your thumb, push the faceplate down as far as it will go and remove it. 3. -
Page 9: The Controls And Displays On The Digital Tens
8.1 Controls Item Control Function On/off knob, impulse Use the left knob to switch Channel 1 of the Digital TENS on and strength control off. Use the right knob to switch Channel 2 of the Digital TENS on and off. - Page 10 On the reverse, not visible...
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Page 11: Displays
8.2 Displays Item Display Meaning Display Displays all the current settings CH1, CH2 Channel 1, Channel 2 Continuous operation with constant pulse sequence (TENS operating mode) Cyclical operation (TENS operating mode) Modulating operation (TENS operating mode) Strength/Duration/Rate modulation operation (TENS operating mode) Strength/Duration/Width modulation operation (TENS operating mode) Synchronous operation... -
Page 12: Carrying Out Treatment
9. Carrying out treatment 9.1 What you need to take into account when carrying out treatment ► Keep to the treatment plan as agreed with your doctor or therapist. ► Stop the treatment immediately if it starts to become unpleasant and consult your doctor or therapist. -
Page 13: How To Carry Out Treatment
During treatment you should keep a minimum of 1 m away from microwave and short wave appliances. Electromagnetic interaction may affect the functioning of the Digital TENS. 1. Use scissors to cut off any lush growth of hair at the points where you want to apply the self-adhesive electrodes as recommended by your doctor or therapist. - Page 14 Insert the plug into the output jack as far as it will go. 7. Switch on Channel 1 and Channel 2 of the Digital TENS by rotating the left and right knobs clockwise until you hear a click. The display will be activated and will show the current settings.
- Page 15 14. Put the Digital TENS and the accessories back into the storage case. 15. Store the Digital TENS in a safe place out of the reach of children and away from direct sunlight and damp until the next treatment session.
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Page 16: Setting Up The Digital Tens
10. Setting up the Digital TENS 10.1 Setting the TENS parameters 1. Switch on the Digital TENS. 2. Open the faceplate. 3. Set the mode: Press the MODE button until the symbol for one of the five TENS operating modes flashes in the display. -
Page 17: Selecting The Operating Mode
If a doctor or therapist is giving the treatment, s/he can monitor the treatment continually and if necessary reset the parameters. 1. Switch on the Digital TENS. 2. Press the MODE button until the symbol for the required operating mode flashes on the display. - Page 18 Symbol in the Description of the operating mode display TENS operating mode Continuous operation with constant pulse sequence. Pulse frequency, width and strength are adjustable. Cyclical operation (Burst) Cyclical pulse sequences with 2 bursts per second and 9 pulses per burst. The pulse frequency is fixed at 100 Hz.
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Page 19: Pre-Setting The Duration Of Treatment
• Cycle switch-off time (adjustable in one-second steps from 1 – 30 sec) • Pulse strength 10.4 Pre-setting the duration of treatment 1. Switch on at least one channel of the Digital TENS. 2. Press the TIME button until the symbol in the display shows the required duration of treatment. -
Page 20: Calling Up And Re-Setting The Usage Monitoring Facility
Press the MODE and RATE buttons at the same time. The display shows 0 hr. 4. Returning to operating mode: Switch off both channels of the Digital TENS and then switch at least one of the channels on again. You are now back in operating mode. -
Page 21: Cleaning And Caring For Your Digital Tens
Do not throw the old battery into the fi re! 12.4 Storing your Digital TENS If you are not going to use your Digital TENS for more than four weeks: 1. Switch off the Digital TENS. 2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment (see the section on Changing the battery) 3. -
Page 22: What To Do If There's A Problem
Self-adhesive electrodes are available from specialist shops or can be ordered by post from ibp GmbH quoting the following code number: Elektropads, 40 x 40 mm, set of 4, ibp code 20301. (For the address see the section of this manual on Service and Warranty.) -
Page 23: Service And Warranty
■ Do not throw the Digital TENS in the household rubbish but hand it in at a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. -
Page 24: Technical Data
17. Technical data Manufactured by: Well-Life Healthcare Limited 1FL, No. 16, Lane 454, Jungjeng Rd. Yunghe City, Taipei County, Taiwan, R.O.C. Type of appliance: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) Classification as per 93/42/EC: Class IIa Model number: WL-2205B Maximum permissible ambient air temperature: 10°C - 45°C Maximum permissible relative... -
Page 25: What Do The Labels On The Digital Tens Mean
18. What do the labels on the Digital TENS mean? The rating plate can be found on the underside of the Digital TENS. innovative business promotion GmbH, Germany Transkutane elektrische Nervenstimulation / Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) elektrische Muskelstimulation / Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Artikel-Nr./Article no.: 10155... -
Page 26: Examples Of Treatment Using Tens
19. Examples of treatment using TENS The examples of treatment shown on the following pages only represent a small selection of the treatment methods that are possible. Do not always use the treatment methods shown and do not use them on all patients. -
Page 27: Pain In The Hip
19.6 Pain in the hip Indication: arthritis of the hip 19.7 Pain in the ankle Indication: pain following a sports injury of the ankle 20. Examples of treatment using EMS Some of the examples shown here should be understood to be only suggestions and should not be used on all patients in every case. -
Page 28: Firm Back Muscles
20.4 Firm back muscles Indication: muscle stimulation 20.5 Quadriceps (upper thigh) Indication: muscle stimulation 20.6 Calf muscles Indication: muscle stimulation...