The following precautions provide instructions that must be followed in order to
prevent personal injury to, or damage to property of you or any other person.
The symbols shown classify and explain the seriousness of possible hazards or
damage if you ignore the precautions and use the device incorrectly.
Danger
Warning
Caution
Failure to observe Dangers will result in serious personal
injury or death.
Failure to observe Warnings may result in serious personal
injury or death.
Failure to observe Cautions may result in personal injury or
property damage.
(Please be sure to follow the precautions)
User’s Manual
HCM-P01 Series
Thank you for purchasing the ELECOM ECLEAR refree.
This manual describes the operating instructions and safety precautions for using the
device.
Please be sure to read this manual carefully before using the device. After reading,
keep the manual safe for future reference.
2nd edition, August, 2016
This symbol indicates a prohibited action.
This symbol indicates a mandatory action.
Danger
Do NOT use this device if you are using a medical device such as:
• A pacemaker or any other implanted electronic medical device;
•
A heart-lung machine or any other life-support electronic medical device; or
• An electrocardiograph or any other wearable electronic medical device.
Such use could cause a malfunction of these medical devices, and
severely impair your life.
Warning
Do not use this device around the heart, on the head, face, mouth,
pudendum or any blemished skin areas.
Such use could cause an accident, injury or ill health.
Do not use for any other purpose than treatment.
Such use could cause an accident, problem or device failure.
Do not use this device simultaneously with any other therapeutic device.
Such use could cause discomfort or ill health.
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Warning
Do not allow children to use this device, or play on or ride on the main
unit or gel pad.
Such use could cause an accident or injury.
Do not allow any metallic object such as a watch or a necklace to come
into contact with the gel pad during treatment.
Such use could cause an accident or injury.
Do not use this device if the surface of a gel pad is chipped or
damaged.
Such use could cause an accident, problem or device failure.
Make sure the device is turned OFF before connecting or disconnecting
the main unit and gel pad, or placing, relocating or removing the gel pad.
Such use could cause an electric shock or device failure.
If a person who has one of the following conditions uses the device, they
should consult a physician prior to use:
• Being in the care of a physician, or feeling particularly ill;
• Having a malignant tumor;
• Having a cardiac or cranial nerve abnormality.
• During pregnancy, or immediately after delivery;
• Having a temperature of 38°C or above (febrile) (ex. 1: Presenting with
pronounced acute-onset symptoms (fatigue, chills, changes in blood
pressure, etc.), ex. 2: Being debilitated);
• Having an infectious disease;
• Having a skin sensory abnormality or skin problem;
• Having an acute (algetic) disease such as vertebral fracture, sprain or
muscle strain;
• Being in need of rest;
• Being on medication;
• Having abnormal blood pressure;
• Having a limb disability;
• Being incapable of expressing one’s own will;
• Having a sensory abnormality due to a severe peripheral circulatory
disorder from diabetes or other causes;
• Having a low body temperature;
• Having vascular insufficiency;
• Showing no effect after using for a while;
• The gel pad does not suit the skin.
Such use could cause an accident or ill health.
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Warning
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the device.
Do Not
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may be caused.
Disassemble
This device is for single person use only.
Do not share the device with anyone else while using.
Otherwise, electric shock or accident may be caused.
Caution
Do not use nor store the device at the following locations:
• Under direct sunlight;
• In high temperature areas such as near heaters;
• In high humidity areas such as in bathrooms;
• Near water;
• In dusty areas;
• On a vibrating surface.
Otherwise, fire, electric shock or device failure may be caused.
Do not use while sleeping.
Such use could cause an accident or injury.
Do not use immediately before or while driving a car, riding a motorcycle or a bicycle.
Such use could cause an accident or problem.
Do not attach a gel pad to the skin for too long.
Otherwise, skin inflammation may be caused.
Do not use this device when the gel pad is wet.
Otherwise, electric shock may be caused.
Do not use this device to treat one region for longer than 15 minutes.
Such use could cause an accident or ill health.
Do not use this device placing a gel pad on another pad.
Otherwise, electric shock or accident may be caused.
Please make sure the main unit and the gel pad are connected correctly
before using the device.
Please make sure all buttons are working properly before using the
device.
Caution
Please make sure the device works properly by testing the device as
per the User’s Manual before using for the first time, or when it has not
been used for a long period of time.
If you feel a painful sensation, or experience a skin problem such as
eczema, flares or itching while using the device, stop immediately and
consult with a physician.
Otherwise, accident or ill health may be caused.
Avoid touching the USB port with any part of your body such as a hand
or a finger.
Otherwise, electric shock, impairment or device failure may be caused.
Do not insert any metallic object into the USB port.
Otherwise, overheating or fire may be caused.
Avoid excessive pulling or bending of the cable, or placing heavy
objects on the cable.
Otherwise, cable damage or breakage, fire or electric shock may be
caused.
Do not use if the dedicated USB cable is damaged, or the USB port is
loose.
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may be caused.
Do not use a travel converter or any other power converter to charge
the device.
Otherwise, overheating or fire may be caused.
Do not charge in a car using the cigarette lighter receptacle or any other
means.
Otherwise, fire, overheating or electric shock may be caused.
Do not touch the dedicated USB cable or gel pad with a wet hand.
Don’t Touch with
Otherwise, electric shock, device failure or accident may be caused.
Wet Hands
Do not use the supplied dedicated USB cable for other than charging
the main unit. The dedicated USB cable may not be used for communication or charging other devices.
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Caution
Make sure the dedicated USB cable is connected securely when
charging.
If connected incompletely while charging, fire or an electric shock may be
caused.
Be sure to charge at least once every three months.
If the device is fully discharged, it may not be recharged.
If device failure occurs, stop its use immediately, and turn OFF the
device.
Keep the device out of the reach of children.
Otherwise, an accident may be caused. If a child swallows the main unit,
consult a physician immediately.
Do not let water or liquid enter the main unit, nor wet the main unit.
Otherwise, overheating, burst or fire may be caused.
Please dispose of the device according to the applicable municipal
regulations.
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Product Features
91011
Trade name: Gel pad P01
Medical device submission No.: 27B2X00293000001
1 Point Pads (pair)
Wide Pad (single)
2 Point Pads (pair)
Model No.:
HCM-P01G1Model No.: HCM-P01G2
Model No.: HCM-P01G3
Optional Parts
The following optional parts are available:
Package Contents
Intended Use or Indications
This product is a low-frequency electronic pulse massager designed to prevent
atrophy of numb muscles and provide massage benefits.
This product is intended for home use.
About Low-Frequency Electronic Pulse Massager
A Low-Frequency Electronic Pulse Massager relieves stiff muscles by sending
weak low-frequency electrical impulses across the surface of the skin through
electrodes placed on the body to induce muscle contraction and produce
muscle pump action and vasodilation that improve blood flow. The
low-frequency electrical impulses also relieve pain by stimulating nerves and
blocking pain signals to your brain.
Standard Treatment Time
The standard treatment time is approximately 15 minutes for one treatment area.
Excessive use (over 15 minutes) at a time could cause ill health.
This product is equipped with a timer that will automatically power off the device
after about 15 minutes of treatment.
Effective Treatment Time
The treatment is more effective when administered after a bath. It is more
effective in increasing blood flow when the body is warmed up.
Caution:
Be sure to remove sweat and water from the skin before using the device.
Please make sure all components are included. Although we aim to ensure that
all our products are carefully packaged.
Main unitGel pad (2 Point Pad)
Dedicated USB cable
Storage bag
User’s Manual (this document)
(Consumables)
Storage sheet
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Part Names
Optional Parts
The following optional parts are available:
Trade name: Gel pad P01
Medical device submission No.: 27B2X00293000001
1 Point Pads (pair)
Model No.:
HCM-P01G1Model No.: HCM-P01G2
Wide Pad (single)
2 Point Pads (pair)
Main Unit
[+] (Strong) button
Main unit
USB port (for charging)
Power button (mode selection button)
LED indicator
[-] (Weak) button
Connectors (on the main unit)
Gel Pad
Connectors (on the gel pad)
Gel pad
Protective film
Dedicated USB Cable
Type-A USB connectorMicro Type-B USB connector
Model No.: HCM-P01G3
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Preparation
Be sure to fully charge the device before using (for the first time after purchase, or
when it has not been used for a long time), or when the battery has run out during use.
Charging the device.
Connect the Micro Type-B USB connector of the dedicated USB
cable to the USB port on the main unit.
Note: When correctly connected, you will hear the sound “pip,” and
the LED indicator on the main unit will blink or glow.
LED indicator
Blinks red when the battery falls below 80%;
blinks green when charged 80% or more; glows
solid green when the battery is fully charged.
Micro Type-B connector
Dedicated USB cable
Caution:
The use of a travel converter or any other power converter to charge
the device may cause overheating or fire.
The device cannot be used while charging.
The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter with
repeated charging of the main unit. If the operating time becomes
extremely short, the battery has reached the end of its life. However,
the battery is not replaceable.
Charge time: approximately 3.5 hours
USB port
Connecting the gel pad to the main unit.
When using for the first time, take the gel pad from the bag.
(Do not remove the protective film from the gel pad yet.)
Turn OFF the power of the main unit, and make sure the LED
indicator is off.
LED indicator is off
Connect the main unit to the connector on the gel pad until a
“click” is heard.
When fully charged, you will hear the sound “peep.”
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Caution:
Be sure to use only the gel pads specified by our company.
(Do not remove the protective film from the gel pad yet.)
Make sure the power of the main unit is turned OFF (the
LED indicator is off).
Connect the main unit to the connector on the gel pad until
a “click” is heard.
Caution:
When replacing gel pads, please read the instruction manual
for gel pads as well.
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Pull the tab on the gel pad, and remove it from the protective film.
Note: For the second or subsequent use of the device, remove the
gel pad from the storage sheet.
Apply the gel pad to a treatment area.
Make sure the gel pad is firmly stuck to the skin.
Note: If the gel pad separates from the skin, the main unit will
automatically power off.
Caution:
Do not apply the gel pad on metallic objects such as necklaces.
Handling of Gel Pad
Do not touch the adhesive surface of the gel pad. When
the adhesiveness becomes weak, please see “How to
Clean Gel Pad” (P. 19).
Do not bend the gel pad.
Press and hold the Power button for about two seconds. You will hear
the sound “peep,” the device will be powered on and begin treatment.
The LED indicator lights up green.
Power button
Select a mode.
Press the Power button during treatment to select a mode.
Note: When turned on, the device always begins in Automatic mode.
When the Power button is pressed, you will hear the sound
“pip,” and the modes change in the sequence shown below:
We recommend Deep Shiatsu mode for areas where pain such as
neuralgia is felt.
ModePattern
Automatic
Deep Shiatsu
Shiatsu
Repeats Deep Shiatsu → Shiatsu → Knead → Beat.
Electrical
current
Electrical
current
Time
Time
Knead
Beat
Electrical
current
Electrical
current
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Time
Time
Adjust the intensity level.
Select one of 10 intensity levels, as you prefer.
Note: When the device is turned on, or when modes are changed,
the intensity is set at level 1.
When [+] (Strong) button is pressed, you will hear the sound
“pip,” and the intensity increases by one level.
When [-] (Weak) button is pressed, you will hear the sound
“pip-pip,” and the intensity decreases by one level.
When [+] (Strong) button is pressed at level 10, or when [-]
(Weak) button is pressed at level 1, you will hear the sound
"pip-pip-pip," and the intensity level does not change.
[-] (Weak) button
[+] (Strong) button
Turn OFF the device.
After about 15 minutes of treatment, you will hear the sound
“peep,” and the device will automatically power off.
Note: To turn off the device during treatment, press and hold [+]
(Strong) button or [-] (Weak) button for about two seconds.
Note: If the gel pad separates from the skin, or the main unit is
removed from the gel pad, the device automatically powers off.
Store the device.
Remove the gel pad from the skin.
Pull the tab to remove the gel
pad; do not touch the adhesive
surface of the gel pad.
Note: When removing a Wide
Pad, pull both of the
tabs to remove the pad.
Attach it to the storage sheet; do not disconnect the main unit and
the gel pad.
Note: When using a pair, attach them to both sides of the storage sheet.
Storage sheet
Keep in the supplied storage bag.
Tab
[-] (Weak) button
[+] (Strong) button
Caution:
Power button
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Do not leave in high temperature or humidity areas, nor under direct
sunlight.
Maintenance
Storage
Remove the main unit from the gel pad when cleaning.
How to Clean a Gel pad
(Recommended maintenance interval: once per 30 times of use)
Clean the gel pad when:
The gel pad is not sticking well;
Treatment stimulation feels weaker;
An unpleasant sensation is felt during treatment;
The gel pad is dirty;
The gel pad does not stick to the storage sheet.
If stimulation is weak or you feel an unpleasant sensation even after
cleaning, replace the gel pad.
Clean gently with your fingertips for a few seconds under slowly running water.
Note: Do not pour on too much water. Otherwise, poor adhesion or
deterioration of the adhesive surface may be caused.
Pull the tab and drain the water off, and let the pad dry naturally.
Note: If not dried thoroughly, adhesion decreases.
Note: Do not wipe the adhesive surface with a tissue or cloth.
Note: Avoid direct sunlight.
How to Clean Main Unit
Wipe dirt off the main unit with soft cloth.
Caution:
Be careful not to let water enter the inside of the main unit and USB port.
Store the product in an environment with the following conditions:
Storage temperature: - 10°C - 60°C
Storage humidity: 20 - 85% RH
Precautions for Cleaning and Storage
Do not use liquids such as benzine or thinner to clean
the product.
Do not store in the following areas:
– Under direct sunlight;
– In high temperature or high humidity areas,
near water, or in dusty areas;
– On a vibrating surface;
– Where chemical agents are stored, or a corrosive gas is produced.
Keep out of the reach of babies and infants.
If not using for a long period of time, store the product fully charged, and
try to keep at room temperature (10°C - 30°C).
Charge the battery at least once every three months. If the device is fully
discharged, it cannot be recharged.
Refurbishment
Please perform maintenance of your low-frequency electric pulse massager that has been used for years!
Maintenance
Does it
have one of
these
problems?
An unusual noise or vibration
occurs during charging or
operation.
The main unit is overheating.
The main unit has deformed,
or has a burnt smell.
Stop
use
Benzine
Alcohol
Thinner
Turn off the product or
disconnect the USB cable to
prevent accidents, and be
sure to contact the retailer
and request a maintenance
service.
Nail polish
remover
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Disposal
Recycling of Lithium-Ion Battery
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Since lithium-ion
batteries are recyclable, valuable resources, we strongly
encourage customers to recycle. Please dispose of the device
according to the applicable municipal regulations.
Do not disassemble the battery when disposing of it.
Do not disposed of the device in regular household waste.
Improperly disposed of lithium-ion batteries will break in the
garbage truck, and can short-circuit, overheat and catch
fire.
How to Remove Lithium-ion Battery
Do NOT disassemble other than to dispose of the product.
The following procedures are to dispose of the product; not to
Warning
Fully discharge the battery if it is not completely depleted.
Follow the procedures below to disassemble the product using a screwdriver.
repair it.
The product will not be repaired if it has been disassembled.
Stick a flathead screwdriver into the
gap just under the Power button on the
main unit.
Remove the screws that hold the
circuit board.
Cut the wires of the battery from the
back of the circuit board using
Diagonal pliers, from the black wire on
the negative.
Remove the battery.
Battery
Gap
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Be careful not to short-circuit the positive and negative terminals of the removed
battery. Tape the terminal ends to isolate them.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
The device does not turn on.
The battery runs out very quickly.
The device turns off while in use.
The battery cannot be charged.
The gel pad is not sticking to
the skin.
The adhesive surface of the gel pad peels or moves.
Cannot feel any stimulation/
stimulation is weak.
The skin turns red/
becomes irritated.
CauseSolution
The battery is not charged enough, or is dead.
The battery is being charged.
The battery is not charged enough, or is dead.
The main unit and the gel pad are not connected properly.
The gel pad is not securely attached to the skin.
The battery has fully discharged after being stored
for a long time.
The transparent protective film has not been removed
from the adhesive surface of the gel pad.
The adhesive surface of the gel pad is dirty.
Used immediately after washed with water.
The adhesive surface of the gel pad has deteriorated.
The adhesive surface of the gel pad is moist with too much sweat or water.
The gel pad is not firmly attached to the skin.
The gel pad is placed on another pad.
The adhesive surface of the gel pad is dirty.
The gel pad is not connected correctly.
The intensity level is low.
The battery is not charged enough, or is running out.
The adhesive surface of the gel pad is dirty, or has deteriorated.
Treatment time is too long.
The gel pad is not firmly attached to the skin.
The adhesive surface of the gel pad is dirty or has dried out.
The adhesive surface of the gel pad has deteriorated.
Turn off and charge the device.
After finishing charging the battery, disconnect the dedicated USB cable, and use the device.P.11
Turn off and charge the device.
Turn off the device, and reconnect the main unit and the gel pad.
Turn off the device, and attach the gel pad firmly to the skin.P.14
Unusable. Make sure you charge the battery once every three months to avoid it becoming
fully discharged.
Remove the protective film from the adhesive surface of the gel pad.
Clean gently with your fingertips for a few seconds under slowly running water.
Drain water off adequately, and let the adhesive surface dry naturally.
The gel pad is a consumable. When the adhesive surface has deteriorated, stop using and purchase optional pads.P. 9
The gel pad is a consumable. When the adhesive surface has deteriorated, stop using and purchase optional pads.P. 9
Attach the gel pad firmly to the skin.
Place the pad apart from other pads.
Clean gently with your fingertips for a few seconds under slowly running water.
Connect properly until a “click” is heard.
Adjust the intensity level.
Charge the battery.
The gel pad is a consumable. When the adhesive surface has deteriorated, stop using and purchase optional pads.P. 9
Use the device up to 15 minutes on one treatment area, and remove the gel pad from the skin after treatment.P.18
Attach the gel pad firmly to the skin.
Clean gently with your fingertips for a few seconds under slowly running water.P.19
The gel pad is a consumable. When the adhesive surface has deteriorated, stop using and purchase optional pads.P. 9
Medical device typeControlled medical device
Medical device
certification No.
Power supply voltageDC 5.0 V ± 5% (lithium-ion battery)
Internal battery40 mAh *1 *2
Amount of charge cycles Approximately 500 times *1
Charge timeApproximately 3.5 hours *3
Operation timeApproximately 150 minutes (when fully charged) *4
Maximum output current Approximately 10 mA or less
Rated output voltageApproximately 32 V
Fundamental frequency Approximately 2 - 550 Hz
Output pulse widthApproximately 200 μS
Power consumptionApproximately 0.2 W
TimerApproximately 15 minutes
Main unit dimensionsApproximately
Cable lengthApproximately 200 mm
Main unit weightApproximately 13 g
Operating temperature
& humidity range
Storage temperature
& humidity range
Marketing
authorization holder
Manufacturer
Country of originChina
*1 As per JIS C 8711.
*2 Equipped with overcharge, over-discharge and overvoltage protection.
*3 Approximate time when fully charging an expired battery
*4 Varies depending on operation states and conditions.
Machinery and equipment 78: Electronic
Therapeutic Device for Home Use
Low-Frequency Electronic Pulse Massager for
Home Use (Code: 70986000)
228ADBZX00037000
44 mm × D 11 mm
0 °C - 40 °C; 20 - 85 % RH
- 10 °C - 60 °C; 20 - 85 % RH
ELECOM Healthcare Co., Ltd.
8F L. A. Tower, 4-1-1 Fushimi-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
ZHANGZHOU EASEPAL INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
In no event will ELECOM Co., Ltd be liable for any lost profits or special,
consequential, indirect, punitive damages arising out of the use of this product.
ELECOM Co., Ltd will have no liability for any loss of data, damages, or any other
problems that may occur to any devices connected to this product.
This product is for domestic use only. We will bear no responsibility for use outside
Japan. Support for inquiries is available only in Japanese. We will retain repair parts at
least for five years after the end of production.
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ECLEAR refree HCM-P01 Series
User’s Manual
August 2016, Ver. 2
ELECOM Co., Ltd.
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