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Carex AccuRelief ACRL-9000 User Manual

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  • Page 2 This manual is valid for the AccuRelief™ Wireless TENS Pain Reliever ACRL-9000. 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. Amendments may however be published in new editions of this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................4 Important safety precautions and warnings ................6 Package contents ........................13 Product structure ........................14 Know your device ........................15 Battery information ......................... 16 Treatment information ......................17 Gel pad positioning ........................ 18 Maintenance and cautions ..................... 21 Storage...........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    not work for everyone. However, in most patients, INTRODUCTION it is effective in reducing or eliminating the pain, allowing for a return to normal activity. Thank you for purchasing the AccuRelief™ How does TENS work? Wireless TENS with Remote (Model ACRL-9000) Scientific theory suggests that electrical stimulation for your pain relief solution.
  • Page 5 work and household activities. This product is carotid arteries, sexual organs or over the spine designed for temporary relief of muscle and joint or bony premises. pain in the: How long can I use the Wireless TENS unit? Neck Waist You may use the Wireless TENS unit for at least 30 Shoulder Upper Extremities (arms)

  • Page 6: Important Safety Precautions And Warnings

    IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS It is important that you read all the warning 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 7 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 8 to confirm that it is advisable for you to use this DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE DURING TENS unit. THESE ACTIVITIES: Bathing or showering; WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Sleeping; REGARDING THE PADS Driving, operating machinery or any activity in Apply pads to normal, healthy, clean, dry skin which electrical stimulation can put you at risk (of adult patients) because it may otherwise for injury.
  • Page 9 Both sides of the thorax simultaneously (lateral To avoid damage to the adhesive surface of the or front and back), or across your chest pads, put the pads only on the skin or on the because the introduction of electrical current plastic film provided.
  • Page 10 Pads should not be placed simultaneously on Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries, as the soles of both feet. this will shorten the battery life. Pads should not be placed simultaneously on Do not use the TENS device while wearing the calves of both legs.
  • Page 11 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are or electrical conductive medium (gel) on the unknown. electrodes. Apply stimulation to only normal, intact, clean, If you have suspected or diagnosed heart dry, and healthy skin.
  • Page 12 Keep unit away from young children. POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS The unit contains small pieces that may Do not use the device to treat one region for be swallowed. Contact your physician extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes immediately if ingested. a session, up to 3 times/day) or muscles in that region may become exhausted and sore.

  • Page 14: Product Structure

    PRODUCT STRUCTURE...

  • Page 15: Know Your Device

    KNOW YOUR DEVICE...

  • Page 16: Battery Information

    BATTERY INFORMATION Before inserting battery, please ensure the device has been turned off. 1. With the unit separated from the gel pad, remove the battery cover from back. 2. Insert two AAA batteries, making sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries to those in unit. 3.

  • Page 17: Treatment Information

    transparent film. Attach TREATMENT INFORMATION the gel pads to the back of the device, pressing them in place. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. STEP 3 STEP 1 Placing the gel pads Cleaning of skin If using only one gel pad Clip excess hair from the treatment area and for treatment, remove...

  • Page 18: Gel Pad Positioning

    Affix gel pads so that they do not overlap one another and are approximately 2 inches apart. STEP 4 Operating the TENS unit Once the gel pads are attached, the TENS unit is ready to be switched on. NOTE: You cannot turn the gel pad units on by pressing the remote control.
  • Page 19 PLEASE NOTE: Be sure not to move the gel pads to another part of your body without turning off the power first. Never stick the gel pads to each other. Keep the gel pads clean and do not expose to heat or direct sunlight.
  • Page 20 information from the remote Light off – the unit is switched off Front of Back of Shoulder Shoulder...

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Cautions

    MAINTENANCE AND CAUTIONS STORAGE Do not immerse the the AccuRelief™ Wireless After use, disconnect the gel pads, and then TENS ACRL-9000 in water or any liquid. Do not store safely and out of the reach of children. drop the device or throw it from a height. Store the AccuRelief™...

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    GEL PAD POSITIONING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type: AccuRelief™ Wireless TENS ACRL-9000 Power supply: 6 x AAA Type: AccuRelief™ Wireless TENS ACRL-9000 Wave form: Bi-phase square pulse wave Power supply: 6 x AAA Frequency: 5 ~ 125Hz Pulse width: 130/250 μS Wave form: Bi-phase square pulse wave...

  • Page 23: Program

    PROGRAM The AccuRelief™ ACRL-9000 unit is preset with a combination program that delivers three phases of alternating therapy. They are specified as follows: Phase Frequency Pulse width Time Description 80~125Hz 130 μS 5 min The frequency is changed in a cycle, which is from 80Hz to 125Hz, then back 80Hz.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit does not operate after taking these measures, contact Carex Health Brands. Problem Possible causes Possible soluTion The unit cannot Is the battery exhausted? Replace the battery. power on Is the battery installed correctly? Insert the battery observing polarity.

  • Page 25: Important Information Regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    The use of accessories other than those Electromagnetic interference may result in incorrect specified by Carex Health Brands, may result in operation of the medical device and create a potentially unsafe situation. Medical devices should also not interfere with other devices.
  • Page 26 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. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance...
  • Page 27 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. Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level...
  • Page 28 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. Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level...
  • Page 29 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 30 Table 6: recommenDeD seParaTion DisTances beTween PorTable anD mobile rF communicaTions equiPmenT anD The Device The device is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the 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 31 increased emission or decreased immunity of the device. Refer to EMC table guidance regarding the EMC environment in which the device should be used. 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.

  • Page 32: Explanation Of Symbols

    EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Type BF Applied Part Disposal in accordance with Directive 2002/96 EC (WEEE) Refer to instruction manual because of the higher levels of output. Caution Keep dry...

  • Page 33: Warranty

    WARRANTY All damage which is due to repairs or Please contact Carex Health Brands or the tampering by the customer or unauthorized device center in case of a claim under the third parties. warranty. If you have to send in the unit,...
  • Page 34 1 year from the date of original purchase. Electrode pads are excluded WARRANTIES. THERE SHALL BE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR from this warranty. Carex Health Brands sells its products with the intent that they IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...
  • Page 36 Manufactured for: Carex Health Brands Tel: 800-328-2935 customerservice@carex.com Copyright 2014 by Carex Health Brands...

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