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West Chazy, NY 12992 • 1-888-412-4992
Rev5 0618 P/N 861-715430
Physiotherapy • Physiothérapie
Instructions
Please read this manual thoroughly
before using this device for the first time.
Flat Size : 24,811 cm x 18,81 cm
Assembled Size : folded: 10,5 x 15 cm
open: 21 x 15 cm
Projet : 715-430 TENS instructions EN rev5 0618
Item No. : 715-430 Part No. : 861-715430
Colours : B/W CMYK Spots:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 4
• What is pain? • How does TENS work?
• What is EMS and how does it work?
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................ 5
• Indications for use
• Contraindications
• Warning
• Precautions
• Adverse reactions
DEVICE OVERVIEW .......................................................................... 6 - 7
• Components and parts
• Display symbols
• Function keys
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ..................................................................... 9
• Complete step-by-step
TO CREATE A CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM............................................12
PRE-SET PROGRAMS......................................................................... 13
• TENS programs • EMS programs • MASSAGE programs
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE........................................................ 18
• Cleaning the device and accessories
• Maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................... 20
STORAGE............................................................................................. 21
DISPOSAL ............................................................................................21
WARRANTY ......................................................................................... 22
TECHNICAL INFORMATION................................................................ 22
ELECTRODE PLACEMENT GUIDE...................................................... 23
BATTERY REPLACEMENT.................................................................. 27
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4
INTRODUCTION
This device can be used for pain relief, muscle stimulation and
massage. It provides two independent, controllable output channels.
A pair of electrodes which can be connected to each output channel
and the current's parameters and intensity level can be adjusted
according to your needs.
1. What is pain?
Pain warns our body of injury to prevent additional damage. This
sensation is important because without it, vital parts of our bodies
might be injured without our knowledge. However, long-lasting,
persistent (chronic) pain, once diagnosed serves no apparent
purpose and reduces quality of life.
2. How does TENS work?
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) refers to
the transmission of small electrical pulses through the skin to the
underlying peripheral nerves. The theory of TENS suggests two
different modes of operation:
In conventional (high frequency) TENS, continuous mild electrical
activity may block the pain signal travelling to the brain. If the pain
signal does not get through to the brain, the pain is not “felt”. In low
frequency TENS, short bursts of electrical activity may stimulate the
release of endorphins, the body's own natural pain-control substance.
Ask your physician or therapist for more details. No matter what pain
theory is used, TENS has been proven useful in pain management for
many patients in helping to make their lives better.
3. What is EMS and how does it work?
In normal muscular activity, the central and peripheral nervous
systems transmit electrical signals to the muscles, making them
contract. EMS (Electrical muscle stimulation) uses an external
source (the stimulator, via wires and electrodes) to achieve the
same effect, creating involuntary muscle contractions. This can help
improve and maintain muscle tone without actual physical activity
and therefore prevent atrophy.
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. This device is recommended for: • Symptomatic relief of chronic
intractable pain, acute post traumatic pain or acute post surgical
pain • Improving local blood circulation • Relief from muscle
spasms • Immediate post-surgical stimulation of muscles to
prevent venous thrombosis • Prevention or retardation of disuse
atrophy • Maintaining or increasing range of motion
2. Do not use in the following situations: Undiagnosed pain
syndromes (until etiology is established). • Cancerous lesions that
are present in the treatment area. • Swollen, infected, inflamed areas
or skin eruptions (e.g. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins,
etc.). • Demand type implanted pacemaker or defibrillator.
• Epilepsy • Serious arterial circulatory problems in the lower
limbs • Abdominal or inguinal hernia
Safety has not been established for use during pregnancy.
For external use only. The long-term effects of frequent electrical
stimulation are unknown. This device should be used only under
the continued supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.
Do not apply stimulation over the thyroid or carotid sinus regions,
as this could disrupt breathing, cardiac frequency or blood
pressure. Do not use while connected to high-frequency surgical
equipment or near shortwave or microwave therapy equipment.
Never use in environments with high humidity (ex.: bathroom).
Never place the electrodes anywhere on the front of the thorax or
transthoracically as it can increase the risk of ventricular fibrillation,
cause cardiac arrhythmia and lead to cardiac arrest. Never use
near the eyes, the genitals, the heart or on areas which lack
normal sensation. This stimulator should never be used by
patients who are noncompliant or are emotionally, cognitively or
mentally impaired. Keep the stimulator out of reach of children.
WARNING
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Therapy
Sites
Setting
Mode
Indicator
Pulse Width
and Channel 1
Output Intensity
Channel 1
lead wire
socket
Pulse Rate
and Channel 2
Output Intensity
Treatment Time
Intensity
Lock
Indicator
Low
Battery
Indicator
Therapy
Modes
Pause
Indicator
4. Precautions
• Do not adjust controls while operating machinery or vehicles.
• Turn the stimulator off before applying or removing electrodes.
TM
• Only use with ProActive lead wires and electrodes.
• Long-term stimulation at the same electrode site may cause
skin irritation. Use only as prescribed by a physician.
• Never use in rooms where aerosols (sprays) are used
or pure oxygen is being administered. Do not use it near
highly flammable substances, gases or explosives.
• Apply the electrodes to clean, dry, and unbroken skin only.
• Keep electrodes separate during treatment. Electrodes coming
in contact with each other could result in improper stimulation
or skin burns.
5. Possible adverse reactions
Skin irritation or electrode burn under the electrodes. Allergic skin
reaction to electrode gel may also occur.
DEVICE OVERVIEW
Front
Back
Top
Channel 2
lead wire
socket
Clip
LCD
(see next page
for display
icons)
Keys
(see page 8)
Display icons
USB Port
LED Indicator
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. Prepare the Unit
Before use, charge Thera3+ with the
enclosed USB cable. It can be plugged
into a computer’s USB port or into a wall
socket using a adaptor (not included).
When battery is fully charged the LED
indicator will change from yellow to green.
Charging time: 3 hours
2. Connect electrodes to lead wires
Insert the lead wire connector into
the electrodes connector, ensuring
that no bare metal remains exposed.
3. Connect lead wires to the device
This device has 2 output channels,
which can be used simultaneously
(with 2 electrode pairs) or individually
(1 channel with 1 electrode pair). After
making sure that the device is turned
off, insert the wire plugs into the sockets
at the top of the unit.
Caution: Always use the lead wires
supplied with this unit.
4. Place electrodes on skin
Ensure that the skin surface where the electrodes will be placed is
clean and dry. Apply electrodes to the exact site indicated by your
physician. The electrodes should be placed firmly and evenly on the
skin to ensure good contact.
See p.23 for our electrode placement guide, which also includes
recommendations for stimulation positions.
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8
• Increases / decreases the
output intensity of channel 1
• In setting mode, press Ch1to select the next parameter
• Turns the device on or off
• In treatment mode, press to
stop treatment
• Use this key to exit memory
or setting mode
• Increases / decreases the
output intensity of channel 2
• In setting mode, press Ch2+
or Ch2- to ajust user
program parameters
• In standby, press P to select
a therapy program
• Press and hold P to enter
setting mode
• Press to confirm user
selection
• In standby, press to select
a treatment site or press
and hold for 3 seconds to
enter memory mode
• In memory mode, press
and hold for 3 seconds to
clear memory data
• In standby, press to select a
therapy mode
• In user select mode, press
to select a user (U1 or U2)
• In memory mode, press to
check data or confirm its
deletion
• In treatment mode, use to
pause or resume therapy
Keys
1110
Caution:
• Always wash and dry the treatment area before applying
the electrodes.
• Do not turn the device on when the electrodes are not applied
to the treatment area. Never adjust, reposition or remove the
electrodes while the device is still on.
•Always use this device with 4 cm self-adhesive electrodes,
or larger.
5. Turn the device on
Carefully read the contraindications and safety
information in this manual before using for the
first time.
Press . The device will first go into user
select mode (see figure I). Select U1 or U2 by
pressing and press S to continue.
6. Select the therapy mode and site
Press M to select “TENS”, “MASSAGE” or “EMS”.
The selected mode will flash (see figure II).
Press S to select the therapy site (body part).
The therapy site will flash once selected
(see figure II).
7. Select the therapy program
Press P to select the therapy
program for the treatment site selected.
The LCD will display program numbers (see figure II).
See p.13 for details on preset and user-defined programs.
8. Adjust the intensity to start the treatment
Press CH1+ or CH2+ to increase the intensity
of the corresponding channel,which will begin
treatment. Use CH1- and CH2-to decrease
the intensity. The LCD will display the current
intensity (see figure III) and remaining
treatment time.
IMPORTANT
• The intensity of stimulation may be adjusted
as required to a maximum of 90 (1 level/step).
• Always turn the unit off before removing the electrodes.
• The safety lock feature automatically activates after 20 seconds
of button inactivity. You cannot increase the output intensity
while the indicator is displayed. Press CH1- or CH2- button
to unlock the device.
• The device stops automatically once treatment time reaches "0".
• Press to stop treatment at any time and put the device in
standby. Press the to simply pause treatment and press again
to resume. If the device is locked, press CH1- or Ch2- first to unlock
the device.
• If an open circuit is detected on either channel and the amplitude
level is 10mA or greater, the amplitude will be reset to 0mA.
9. Consulting the memory
The device will record the treatment parameters (e.g. recording
number, program, body part, the average intensity and treatment
time) after you finish your treatment. The maximum number
of records is 30, after which the oldest record will be deleted.
To check the memory, press and hold S for 3 seconds to enter
into memory mode. Press to read the memory parameter,
and press CH1 button to move to the next record number.
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12
Notes:
• The device will return to standby mode when you press
or after 30 seconds of inactivity.
• To clear the memory: Press and hold S for 3 seconds.
The number of records in memory will flash on screen.
To delete, press . To cancel and return to standby, press .
10. Turn the device off
Press and hold to turn the device off. When not in treatment, it
shuts off automatically 3 minutes after the last button operation.
11. Low battery indicator
When the indicator flashes, charge the batteries as soon as
possible. However, the device will continue to operate for about
one hour.
TO CREATE A CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM
Turn on the device, select TENS or EMS and press P to select a user
program. Once in U1, press and hold P to enter setting mode. In this
mode, you can set the pulse width from 50 to 350µs, the pulse rate
from 1 to 150 Hz and treatment time from 5 to 90 minutes.
1. Select the parameter
First press CH1- to switch between the parameters to set
(pulse rate, pulse width, and treatment time).
2. Set each parameter
Then press CH2+ and CH2- to adjust. Press to confirm and go
into standby, then use CH1+ and CH2+ to adjust the amplitude of
each channel.
NOTE: to change the parameters, press and hold P again.
PRESET PROGRAMS IN TENS MODE
Note: Treatment length for all options below is 30 minutes.
Synchronous
100 ~
200
180
180
180
330 /
200
100 ~
200
70 ~
180
200
350
Program
Therapy
site
P1
SHOULDER
NECK
BACK
ELBOW
HIP
ANKLE
FOOT
WRIST
KNEE
Pulse
rate
(Hz)
Pulse
width
(µs)
Waveform
P2
U1 (Default)
Pulse
rate
(Hz)
Pulse
width
(µs)
Waveform
Pulse
rate
(Hz)
Pulse
width
(µs)
Waveform
2 ~
80
2
80 /
2
2
100
2 ~
60
508050
Simple
modulated
pulse
Continuous
Hans
Continuous
Amplitude
modulated
Simple
modulated
pulse
Pulse width
modulated
Synchronous
Asynchronous
50
80
80
80
125
2 ~
8
80
65
2
200
70 ~
180
70 ~
180
70 ~
180
330 /
200
300
70 /
180
200
180
Pulse width
modulated
Hans
Pulse width
modulated
Amplitude
modulated
Pulse rate
modulated
Hans
Synchronous
Continuous
2 ~
125
80
80
100
2 ~
125
2 ~ 402 ~
100
2 ~
80
80
100 ~
200
180
330 /
200
100 ~
200
330 /
200
100 ~
200
100 ~
200
100 ~
200
200
Simple
modulated
pulse
Continuous
Amplitude
modulated
Simple
modulated
pulse
Amplitude
modulated
Simple
modulated
pulse
Simple
modulated
pulse
Simple
modulated
pulse
Alternate
ramped
burst
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PRESET PROGRAMS IN EMS MODE
Note: Treatment length for all options below is 30 minutes.
Program W
ork Time Pulse Rate
Pulse Width
W
aveform
W
ave Description
Therap
y Site (Min)
(Hz) (
s
) µ
Shoulder
30
80
1
50
Synchr
onous Ramp up 2 sec,
2 sec ramp down to 0
and then r
amp up
Nec
k 30
1 50
Continuous Continuous output
Bac
k 30 50
350
Sync
hr
onous
Wor
k time 8 sec
(r
amp up time 2 sec,
ramp down time 2 sec),
res
t time 4 sec.
Elbow 30 50 1
50 Sync
hr
onous
Ramp up 2 sec, keeps
5 sec. 1 sec r
amp down
to 0, after keeping
1
6 sec and then r
amp up
Hip 30 65 350
Sync
hronous
Work time 10 sec
(r
amp up time 2 sec,
ramp down time 2 sec),
res
t time 8 sec.
Ankle
30 50 200
Synchr
onous
Work time 8 sec (r
amp up
time 2 sec, r
amp down
2 sec), rest time 4 sec.
Foot
30
50
200
Synchronous W
or
k time 8 sec (ramp up
time 2 sec, ramp down
2 sec), rest time 4 sec.
Wris
t 30 50
200 Sync
hronous
Work t
i
me
6
s
ec
(ramp u
p
t
i
me 1
s
ec
, ram
p do
wn
1 sec), rest time 6 sec.
Knee
30
50
350
Synchr
onous W
or
k time 8 sec
(ramp up time 2 sec,
r
amp down time 2 sec),
rest time 4 sec.
Program 1
Pr
ogram
W
ork T
ime
Pulse Rate Pulse Width
W
aveform
W
ave Description
Ther
ap
y Site (Min) (Hz) (
s)
µ
Shoulder
30 50 200
Synchr
onous W
or
k time 1
3 sec
(r
amp up 1 sec.
r
amp down 2 sec),
R
est time 1
0 sec
Nec
k 30
2 60
200 Simple C
yc
le ti
me=12s
;
span
~
1
00
~
Mod
ul
ate
p
e
rc
e
n
tage
=50%
;
Ra
t
e
P
ulse
sta
y i
n
t
he
2-1
0 Hz
ran
ge
f
or 1/3
o
f the
cy
cl
e
time
(
4
s
eco
nd
s
) as
the
rat
e
mod
u
l
at
es d
ow
n t
o
2 p
u
l
se
s pe
r
se
c
o
nd (H
z)
an
d t
h
en
b
a
ck
u
p ag
ain
Bac
k
30 65 350
Synchr
onous W
or
k time 10 sec
(r
amp up time 2 sec,
r
amp down time 2 sec),
res
t time 8 sec.
Elbow
30 50 200 Synchr
onous W
o
rk t
i
me
13 s
ec
(
r
am
p
u
p
1
se
c. ra
mp do
w
n 2 se
c),
Re
st
t
ime
10
se
c.
Hip
30
40
200
Sync
hr
onous Wor
k time 11 sec
(r
amp up time 4 sec,
r
amp down time 2 sec),
R
est time 1
5 sec.
Ankle
30
65 200
Synchr
onous W
or
k time 1
0 sec
(r
amp
up time 2 sec,
r
amp down time 2 sec),
res
t time 8 sec.
Foot
30 50 200
Sync
hr
onous W
o
rk ti
me
1
3 s
e
c (ram
p
up
1 s
ec
.
ra
m
p d
ow
n
2
s
ec
), Re
st t
im
e
10
s
ec
.
Wris
t
30
8 200
Synchr
onous
Wor
k time 14 sec (ramp
up time-wor
k 2 sec.
r
amp down time-wor
k
2 sec). Res
t time 12 sec
(
Ra
mp
up
t
i
me
re
s
t 1
s
ec.
ramp
d
o
wn
t
i
me
r
es
t
1
se
c)
.
Knee
30
50 350
Synchr
onous W
o
rk ti
me
1
3 se
c
(r
a
m
p
up
t
im
e
1
se
c
, r
a
m
p
dow
n t
i
m
e
2 s
ec
),
rest
ti
m
e
10 se
c.
Program 2
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MASSAGE PROGRAMS (PRESET ONLY)
Note: Treatment length for all options below is 30 minutes.
PRESET PROGRAMS IN EMS MODE
Note: Treatment length for all options below is 30 minutes.
Pr
ogram
Work Time Pulse Rate
Pulse Width
Waveform
Wave Description
Therapy Site
(Min) (Hz)
( s)
µ
Shoulder 30 40
200 Sync
hronous Wor
k time 11 sec
(r
amp up time 4 sec,
ramp down time 2 sec),
res
t time 15 sec.
Neck
30 2
60 300 Pulse Rate
Modulation time 1
0 sec,~
Modulated Continuous output
Back
30
80
150 Sync
hr
onous
R
amp
up
0.
5
s
ec
,
0
.
5
sec
,
r amp down to 0 and
then r
amp up
Elbow 30 50
350
Alternating
Work time 6 sec
(r
amp up time 1 sec,
ramp down time 1 sec),
res
t time 6 sec.
Hip 30 50
350
Synchr
onous
Work time 13 sec
(r
amp up time 1 sec,
r
amp down time 2 sec).
res
t time 10 sec.
Ankle 30 50
200
Synchr
onous
Wor
k t
ime
13
s
ec
(ra
mp
up
time 1 sec, r
amp down
2 sec), res
t time 10 sec.
Foot
30
65
200 Sync
hronous W
o
rk ti
m
e 1
0
sec
(
r
am
p
up
ti
m
e 2
sec
, ra
m
p do
w
n
2
s
ec
),
rest ti
m
e 8 s
ec
.
Wris
t 30 50
350
Alternating
Work
time
6 se
c (
ramp
u
p
time 1 sec, r
amp down
sec 1), res
t time 6 sec.
Knee
30
40
350 Sync
hronous W
or
k time 1
1 sec
(ramp up time 4 sec,
ramp down time 2 sec),
Res
t time 15 sec.
U1 (Default)
Phase
Pulse rate Pulse Width
Work time
Rest Time
(Hz)
( s) (s)
(s)µ
1
25
30 3.5 1
.0
~220
2
25 30
~220
2.5
0.9
3 33 30 ~220 1
.9 0.9
4 43
30~220 1.3
0.8
5
53
200 0.9 0.7
6
69 200
0.7
0.6
7 79 200
0.5
0.5
8 69
200 0.7 0.6
9
53
200 0.7 0.6
1
0
43 30
1
.3 0.8
~220
11
33 30
1
.9 0.9
~220
12 25
30 2.5 0.9
~220
1
3 25
30~220
3.5 1
Program 2
Phase Pulse Rate Pulse Width
W
ork Time R
est T
ime
(Hz) ( s)
(
s)
(s)µ
1 8
1
00 4
/
Program 1
Therapy Site Program
Shoulder
1 - 2 - 3 - 4
Nec
k 2 - 3 - 4
Back
1 - 2 - 3
Elbow 2 - 3
Hip
1 - 2 - 3 - 4
Ankle
3 - 4
Foot 3 - 4
W
ris
t 2 - 3
Knee
1 - 2
Phase
Pulse Rate Pulse Width
W
ork T
ime
Rest Time
(Hz)
( s)
(
s) (s)
µ
1
83
50
4 1~220
2
100 50~220
3.8 0.8
3 11
1
50 ~220 3.
1 0.72
4 1
18 50
2.6 ~220 0.6
5
1
32 50
2.3
~220
0.6
Program 3
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4. Maintenance
• Do not attempt any repairs to the device or any of its accessories.
Contact us at 1-800-363-2381 for repair information.
• The manufacturer will not be held responsible for the results
of maintenance or repairs by unauthorized persons.
• Check the device before each use for signs of wear and/or
damage. Replace worn items (electrodes, lead wires) as required.
Type BF Applied part.
2. Electrodes
• Use the device only with the lead wires and electrodes provided
or sold under the ProActive brand, following the placements
and settings prescribed by your practitioner.
• It is recommended to use at minimum 4 cm self-adhesive
electrodes.
• Inspect your electrodes before every use and replace as needed.
Reusing electrodes too many times may cause slight skin irritation,
low adhesion or ineffective stimulation.
• Between uses, store the electrodes in a resealable bag in a cool
dry place. It may be helpful, between applications, to moisten
the adhesive surface with a few drops of water (be careful not to
over-saturate) and then let them air-dry to help them last longer.
3. Cleaning the electrode cords
Clean the electrode cords by wiping them with damp cloth.
Coating them lightly with talcum powder will reduce tangles
and help them last longer.
Reusable, self-adhesive electrodes
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MASSAGE PROGRAMS (PRESET ONLY) - CONTINUED
Note: Treatment length for all options below is 30 minutes.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Stimulator
Wipe the stimulator with a soft, slightly moistened cloth. If a more
thorough cleaning is needed, you can also moisten the cloth with
mild soapy water. Do not use any chemical cleaners or abrasive
agents to clean this device.
Therapy Site
Program
Shoulder 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
Neck
2 - 3 - 4
Bac
k 1 - 2 - 3
Elbow
2 - 3
Hip 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
Ankle 3 - 4
Foot
3 - 4
Wrist
2 - 3
Knee 1 - 2
Phase Pulse Rate
Pulse Width
Work Time R
est T
ime
(Hz)
(
s)
(s)
(s)µ
6 1
1
8 50
2.6
~220
0.6
7
1
00
50
~220
2.8
0.7
8
1
11
50 ~220 3.3
0.8
Program 3 (Continued)
Phase
Pulse Rate
Pulse Width
Work T
ime R
est Time
(Hz) (
s) (
s) (s)µ
1 1
47 30
1
50 12.0
1
.0
~220~
2 1
69 30 1
50
~220~ 10.3
0.9
3
196
30 150
~220~
8.5 0.6
4
237 ~220~30
150
6.8
0.6
5 258
30
1
50
5.1
0.4~220~
6 290
30 1
50 5.7 0.5
~220~
7
238 30 150
6.3 0.5
~220~
8
19
7 30
150
8 0.6~220~
9 1
91
30
1
50 8.5
0.7~220~
1
0 1
68 30 1
50 9.1
0.8
~220~
11 150
30 150
10.8
0.9
~220~
Program 4
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Problem Possible cause Solution
STORAGE
• Store the device in a dry place and protect it against heat,
sunshine and moisture.
• Never place any heavy objects on the device.
DISPOSAL
Please dispose of the device in accordance with the directive
2012/19/EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Contact your local distributor for information regarding disposal
of the unit and accessories.
Stimulation
is ineffective
Improper electrode
placement
Reposition electrode
Unknown
Contact your doctor
The skin
becomes
red and / or
you feel a
stabbing pain
Repetitive use of
the electrodes on the
same site
Reposition the electrodes. If at any
time you feel pain or discomfort, stop
use immediately
The electrodes aren’t
applied on the skin properly
Ensure the electrodes are attached
securely to the skin
The electrodes are dirty
Clean the electrode pads with a damp,
lint-free cloth or replace with new
electrodes. Clean the electrode cord
according to the description in the
user manual
The surface of the
electrode is scratched
Replace with a new electrode
Output current
stops during
therapy
The electrode pads
come off the skin
Turn off the device and attach the
electrode firmly to the skin
A cable is disconnected
Turn off the device and connect the cable
Battery is low
Charge battery
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your device does not seem to be operating correctly, refer to the
chart below to determine what may be wrong. If none of these
measures correct the problem, the device should be serviced.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Displays fail
to light up
Low Battery
Battery may be low and needs to
be charged
Weak or no
stimulation
Electrodes are dried
out or dirty
Electrodes are
improperly positioned
Old / worn / damaged
lead wires
Replace and reconnect the electrodes
Replace the electrodes or lead wires
Stimulation is
uncomfortable
Intensity is too high
Decrease intensity
Electrodes are too
close together
Damaged or worn
electrodes or lead wires
Reposition the electrodes
Replace the electrodes or lead wires
Electrode active area
is too small
Replace electrodes with ones that are
2
16 cm (4 cm x 4 cm or 1.5” x 1.5”)
or larger
Refer to the program
section on p.12 for
more details
Please check the manual before use
Intermittent
output
Lead wires
1) Verify connection is secure
and firmly in place
2) Turn down the intensity. Rotate lead
wires in socket 90°. If the problem
persists, replace lead wire.
3) If replacing the lead wire does not
solve this problem, contact us at:
1-800-363-2381
Program option in use
Some programs will seem intermittent.
This is expected. Refer to the program
section on page 13 for more details.
Reposition and reconnect
the electrodes
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LIMITED WARRANTY
A.M G Medical Inc. warrants the device to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, to be proven
by means of the sales receipt or invoice. This warranty is valid for the
original purchaser only. Any alterations, abuse, misuse or accidental
damage voids this warranty. Repairs under warranty do not extend the
warranty period. For service under warranty, call us at:
1-800-363-2381, between 8:30 AM and 5 PM EST.
• The following is excluded under the warranty:
A) All damage which has arisen due to improper treatment,
e.g. nonobservance of the user instructions.
B) All damage which is due to repairs or tampering by the customer
or unauthorized third parities.
C) Damage which has arisen during transport from the
manufacturer to the consumer or during transport to
the service centre.
D) Accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear.
• Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the
unit are excluded even if the damage to the unit is accepted as a
warranty claim.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• Material: ABS • Channel: Two channel
• 500 mAh lithium battery
• Waveform: Asymmetrical diphasic square waveform
• Pulse duration: 30-350μs. • Pulse frequency: 1-290Hz
• Treatment time: 5 to 90 minutes
• Intensity: Adjustable from 0 to 90mA (at 1000 ohm )
• Operating conditions: 5°C to 40°C with a relative humidity
of 30% - 85%, Atmospheric pressure from 700 hpa to 1060 hpa
• Storage conditions: -10°C to 50°C with a relative humidity
of 10%~90%, atmospheric pressure from 700 hpa to 1060 hpa
• Dimensions: 117 x 60 x 25 mm (without belt clip)
• Weight including battery: 107 g
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ELECTRODE PLACEMENT GUIDE
Muscle
Group
Placement of
Electrodes
Body Positionning and Voluntary Start of
the Contraction Phase
Plantar arch
muscles
Sit with your feet resting on the floor
Vigorously contract the muscles of your plantar
arch, trying to dig your toes into the floor
Peroneal
muscles
Sit with your feet resting on the floor
Contract your muscles by exercising a strong
pressure on the floor with your big toe, while
also trying to raise the other toes from the floor
Tibialis
anterior
Calf
muscles
2
1
Hamstrings
1
2
Sit with your feet placed under a piece of
furniture, to prevent your ankles from bending
Contract your tibialis anterior muscles while
vigorously trying to raise the tip of your foot
against an object that resists and prevents this
movement
Sit with your back and feet firmly placed
against supports. This position is easy to adopt
by sitting, for exemple, in a doorframe
Vigorously contract your calf muscles while
strongly trying to push the tip of your foot
against an object that resists and prevents
this movement
Lie flat on your stomach with your ankles held
down in a convenient way
Vigorously contract the muscles on the back
of your thighs (hamstrings) while trying to bend
your knees
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Adductors
1
2
Quadriceps
1
2
Buttocks
1
2
ELECTRODE PLACEMENT GUIDE
Muscle
Group
Placement of
Electrodes
Body Positionning and Voluntary Start of
the Contraction Phase
Sit and place a rigid (but comfortable) object
between your knees
Strongly contract your adductors, while
vigorously trying to bring your knees together
Sit. The voluntary movement phase can be
done in two ways:
• statically – immobilize your knees
• dynamically – to emphasise the treatment
with movement, using an object to create
a resistance
Strongly contract your quadriceps while trying
to extend your legs
Lie down on your stomach or stand up.
Important note: this treatment requires very
good muscular qualities and is not compatible
with certain morphologies.
Vigorously contract your muscles to try to close
your buttocks while trying to bring your thighs
behind your back
1
2
1
2
Abdominals
Lie down on your back, which can be slightly
raised. The voluntary movement phase can be
done in two ways:
• statically, to simply start the muscular
contraction phase
• dynamically, to associate the treatment with
sit-ups. In this case, always work with your
knees bent so as to not accentuate the
lumbar region arch (lordosis)
Strongly contract your abdominal muscles,
while vigorously trying to raise your head and
shoulders from their support
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1
2
1
2
1
2
ELECTRODE PLACEMENT GUIDE
Muscle
Group
Placement of
Electrodes
Body Positionning and Voluntary Start of
the Contraction Phase
Lower Back
Muscles
Sit. Important note: it is necessary
to have strong muscles to use this method.
In case of repeated failure, we recommend use
of the recommended placement for combined
stimulation of the low back muscles and erector
spinalis. In this case, always take care to
position the electrodes at the level of the dorsal
region muscles, as shown in the picture.
Vigorously contract your lower back muscles,
while trying to sit as tall as possible
Erector
Spinae
Sit
Vigorously contract your back muscles while
trying to sit as tall as possible
1
2
Cervical
Muscles
Sit
Vigorously contract your back muscles while
trying to sit as tall as possible
Trapezius Sit
Strongly contract your trapezius muscles while
trying to shrug your shoulders vigorously
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Deltoids Sit with your elbows placed inside armrests
to create a resistance to their movement away
from the body
Vigorously contract your deltoids, while strongly
trying to move your elbows away from your body
1
2
ELECTRODE PLACEMENT GUIDE
Muscle
Group
Placement of
Electrodes
Body Positionning and Voluntary Start of
the Contraction Phase
Latissimus
Dorsi
Sit with your elbows placed outside of a chair’s
armrests, to create a resistance to their
movement towards the body
Vigorously contract your latissimus dorsi, while
strongly trying to move your elbows towards
your body
Pectorals Sit with the palms of your hands in contact
with each other. WARNING: This electrode
positioning increases risks of cardiac fibrillation
Vigorously contract your pectoral muscles while
strongly trying to press the palms of your hands
against each other
Triceps Sit with your forearms and hands resting
on armrests
Vigorously contract your triceps, while strongly
trying to dig the palms of your hands into the
armrests
1
2
Biceps Sit with your forearms resting on armrests
and the palms of your hands facing up.
Use a fixing system to avoid any movement or
flexion of your elbows during stimulation
Vigorously contract your biceps, while trying
strongly to move the palms of your hands
towards your shoulders
ELECTRODE PLACEMENT GUIDE
Muscle
Group
Placement of
Electrodes
Body Positionning and Voluntary Start of
the Contraction Phase
Hand
Extensors
Sit on a chair, with your forearm and the palm
of your hand resting on an armrest and your
hands solidly attached to the armrest
Vigorously contract your hand extensors while
trying to raise your hand
Hand
Flexors
Sit on a chair, with your forearms resting on
armrests and a crush-proof object in your
hand so that your fingers are slightly bent
Vigorously contract your hand flexors while
firmly trying to grip the object that is in your
hand
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
To change battery pack:
• Remove belt clip.
• Press down, open and remove battery pack from back of device.
• Replace the lithium battery pack with new one,
put in place and snap it closed.
New rechargeable lithium battery can be purchased separately.
Belt Clip
Battery pack
Compartment
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