Kinetik PPT1 User Manual
TENS Period Pain Reliever
By Paul Aylett at 5:05 pm, Aug 21, 2012
User Manual
PPT 1 Series
Content
Introduction
Parts
General Warnings and Safety
Instructions for use
Programme Selection
Gel Pad Positioning
Battery Information
Specification
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Cautions
Storage
Disposal
Warranty
Explanation of Symbols on Unit
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Kinetik TENS Period Pain Reliever (Model PPT1). The TENS Period
Pain Reliever is a TENS machine and highly effective in relieving period pain and menstrual cramps.
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and is recognised as a safe and highly
effective method of relieving pain. TENS is now regularly recommended by doctors, physiotherapists
and pharmacists throughout the UK. Before using, please read all the instructions in this user manual
carefully and keep it safe for future reference.
How does TENS work?
TENS works by passing harmless electrical signals into the body from the pad. This relieves pain in
two ways:
• Firstly, it blocks the body’s pain signals which are normally transmitted from the area of damage
through the nerve fibres to the brain - TENS interrupts these pain signals.
• Secondly, TENS stimulates the body’s production of endorphins – its own natural painkillers.
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Parts
About TENS Period Pain Reliever
Your TENS Period Pain Reliever
is supplied with a storage bag
containing:
A. TENS UNIT
B. 1 GEL PAD
C. USER MANUAL
D. CABLES
MAIN UNIT PARTS
LCD
on/
button
off/
p/
button
Cable
Gel pad
Output socket
Belt clip
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Battery
cover
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Parts
Intensity lock indicator
Low battery indicator
Program indication
Intensity indication
Program or intensity
number indication
Treatment time unit indicator
Treatment time indicator
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General Warnings and Safety
Before you start:
Please carefully read and understand the following warnings and cautions to ensure the safe and
correct use of this device and to prevent injury.
• Make sure the batteries are installed correctly.
• Connect the cables to the gel pad and then connect to the unit (see page 8 for more details).
• Attach the gel pad to the area of pain. Please see section ‘Gel Pad Positioning' for details of
where to place the pad (page 15).
• Do not use the gel pad if it is scratched or damaged in any way.
The TENS Period Pain Reliever is a medical device that has been subject to stringent testing.
It is safe to use for most people, with the following exceptions:
• People with pacemakers, pulse regulators or any other implanted medical devices.
• People with heart rhythm problems.
• Cancer patients, people with diabetes or epilepsy should seek advice from their consultant or
doctor before use.
• The use of the device must be supervised by an able adult of sound mind.
• People with inflammation, acute diseases, or infectious skin wounds.
• NOT SUITABLE FOR USE DURING PREGNANCY OR LABOUR OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY
BE PREGNANT.
• Not suitable for children under 16 years of age.
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General Warnings and Safety
• Patients must consult their doctor before using this device if receiving any physical therapy or
suffering from any of the following:
of the body
• Do not use the device with an electrocardiograph meter (ECG) or any other medical equipment.
• Do not use the device with any topically applied creams or ointments etc.
• Do not place gel pad on the head, face, throat, back of neck, heart, chest area, eyes, oral cavity,
sexual organs or onto the spine or bones.
• Do not use on scarred areas following surgery for at least 10 months after the operation.
• Do not use on or around an area of the body with skin disease, damage or inflammation.
• Do not use on a wet body.
• Do not use on stomach muscles within 90 minutes of eating.
• Pregnant women, people with leprosy, people with chronic alcoholism should not use this product.
• For treatment of pain control, muscle injuries or rehabilitation, this device should be used under
close supervision and direction of your doctor or professional therapist.
Acute diseases
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Heart diseases or heart rhythm problems
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A fever
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Abnormal blood pressure
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Skin conditions including broken or damaged skin and people with loss of feeling in areas
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General Warnings and Safety
Please stop using the TENS Period Pain Reliever immediately if you notice any reddening
of your skin, if you feel any discomfort or feel unwell seek medical advice. Improper use of
the Period Pain Reliever can lead to harm and damage. For safe use of the product, please
note the following safety instructions:
• The unit must be turned off before moving the gel pad to different parts of the body.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
• Do not use the device in the bathroom or in any other area of high humidity as this
may cause an uncomfortable intense stimulation.
• Do not use the device whilst driving or operating any other mechanical equipment.
• Do not use the device whilst sleeping.
• Avoid contact of the gel pad with anything made of metal, such as belts or necklaces.
• The device has no AP or APG protection.
AP: Flammable anaesthetic proof mixtures with air.
APG: Flammable anaesthetic proof mixtures with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Do not insert the gel pad cable into any other socket other than the socket of the device
as instructed, as this may lead to an electric shock.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the device in any way.
• Any attempted repair by unauthorised persons invalidates the warranty.
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