Troubleshooting; Caution And Warnings - TensCare TouchTENS XL-Y1 Instructions For Use Manual

15. TROUBLESHOOTING

If your TENS machine is not working properly please check the
following:
Problem Possible causes
No display Flat batteries
Batteries inserted incorrectly
Damaged battery tray contacts
Low battery Low batteries
display
No sensation Incorrect connection
Not strong enough
Output will Open circuit cut-out
not increase operating.
above zero Lead not connected to
body or faulty/damaged
(Lead wires can break at the bend where they leave the machine, giving
no, or intermittent, output)
Sudden If you disconnect and re-connect
change in a few minutes later, the signal
sensation will feel quite a lot stronger.
If the above review has failed to resolve your problem, or to
report unexpected operation or events, call TensCare or your
local dealer (address on back cover) for advice.
Solution
Replace batteries
Check
Contact supplier
Replace batteries
Have you applied both electrode
pads (per lead wire) to
ensure a complete circuit?
Increase strength.
Most users will feel something
at a setting below 20
Ensure machine is attached
to your body correctly.
Try using the second lead.
Purchase replacement if necessary.
Always increase strength gradually
after disconnecting the lead or pads.
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16. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
If you are in any doubt about any of these warnings please
consult your medical adviser.
Do not use TENS:
• If you have a heart
rhythm problem.
TENS in the direct vicinity of a pacemaker may affect some models.
If TENS is applied on the front of the neck this can affect your heart rate.
Very strong TENS across the chest may cause an extra heartbeat.
• If you have epilepsy
TENS may affect seisure threshold
• During the first three months of pregnancy
It is not known whether TENS may affect foetal development
• On the abdomen in the later stages of pregnancy
Stop using immediately if you experience unexpected contractions
• When driving, operating machinery, or similar actions needing
fine control
loose pads, damaged leads, or sudden changes in contact may cause brief
involuntary muscle movements
• To mask or relieve undiagnosed pain
may delay diagnosis of progressive condition.
Caution:
• Observe caution when using the Touch TENS at the same
time as being connected to monitoring equipment with body
worn electrode pads
it may interfere with the signals being monitored.
• Strong electromagnetic
cookers/mobile phones) may affect the correct operation of this
unit - See section 21. If it appears to behave unusually, move it
away from these devices.
• Use caution following recent surgical procedures
stimulation may disrupt the healing process.
• Simultaneous connection to a high frequency surgical equipment
may result in burns and damage to the stimulator.
pacemaker or have a
fields (electrosurgery/microwave
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