TensCare perfect BEAUTY Instructions For Use Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

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QUICKSTART GUIDE

Connect the unit to the

electrode pads

Place the electrode pads around

the area to be treated

Press and hold the ON button to

switch the device on

Regulate the output intensity for

each channel

Press and hold the OFF button

to switch the device off

ON

Button P

Channel

2 UP

Channel

2 DOWN

Channel

1 UP

Channel

1 DOWN

OFF

Select the programme by

pressing the button P

1 2 3 4 5

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing perfect BEAUTY. TensCare stands for high­quality, thoroughly tested products for the applications in the areas of
gentle electrotherapy, muscle toning, continence management and pain
relief during labour.

Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later
use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the
information they contain.

Best regards,
Your TensCare Team

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 6

2. INTENDED USE .................................................................................................. 6

3. PERFECT BEAUTY FEATURES ......................................................................... 6

4. HOW ‘EMS’ WORKS ........................................................................................... 7

5. CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS .......................................... 8

6. INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME SETTINGS ................................ 10

7. PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................ 12

7.1. PRESET PROGRAMMES .......................................................................... 12

7.2. PROGRAMMES SETTINGS ....................................................................... 13

7.3. USING THE PROGRAMMES ..................................................................... 15

8. ELECTRODE PADS .......................................................................................... 17

8.1. PAD POSITIONING .................................................................................... 17

8.2. PAD ADVICE .............................................................................................. 18

8.3. ELECTRODE PLACEMENT ....................................................................... 19

9. CONTENT ......................................................................................................... 22

10. UNIT INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 23

10.1. CONTROLS & DISPLAY ......................................................................... 23

10.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 24

11. SETTING UP AND USING THE PERFECT BEAUTY .................................... 26

11.1. INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES ............................................................. 26

11.2. CONNECTING LEAD WIRES .................................................................. 27

11.3. PREPARING FOR SESSION .................................................................. 27

11.4. TRAINING SESSION ............................................................................... 27

11.5. AFTER YOUR TRAINING SESSION ....................................................... 28

12. CLEANING & STORAGE ............................................................................... 28

13. EMC ............................................................................................................... 28

14. DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS

(WEEE) .................................................................................................................... 29

15. ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................. 29

16. WARRANTY ................................................................................................... 30

17. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 31

18. GENERAL SPECIFICATION .......................................................................... 32

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SYMBOLS USED

Attention! Please follow the instructions in the user’s instructions for use.

TYPE BF EQUIPMENT: Equipment providing a degree of protection against
electric shock, with isolated applied part. Indicates that this device has conductive
contact with the end user.

This symbol on the unit means “Refer to instructions for use”.

Temperature Limitation: indicates the temperature limits to which the medical
device can be safely exposed.

Lot Number: indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can

be identified.

Humidity Limitation: indicates the humidity limits to which the medical device can
be safely exposed.

Serial Number: indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specific

medical device can be identified.

Do not dispose in household waste.

Catalogue Number: indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the

device can be identified.

Atmospheric Pressure: indicates the atmospheric limits to which the medical device
can be safely exposed.

Date of Manufacture: indicates the date which the medical device was
manufactured. This is included within the serial number found on the device

(usually in the battery compartment), either as “E/Year/Number” (YY/123456) or

“E/Month/Year/Number” (MM/YY/123456).

This medical device is indicated for home use.

This medical device is not water resistant and should be protected from liquids.
The first number 2: Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger,

and the jointed test finger of 12 mm ø, 80 mm length, shall have adequate
clearance from hazardous parts, and protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5
mm ø and greater.

The second number 2: Protected against vertically falling water drops when

enclosure is tilted up to 15˚. Vertically falling drops shall have no harmful effects
when the enclosure is tilted at any angle up to 15˚ on either side of the vertical.

LOT

S/N

REF

IP22

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1. INTRODUCTION

Device Description & Principles of
Design

The perfect BEAUTY is a powered
muscle stimulator used for body toning
and shaping, as well as for the
reduction of wrinkles and cellulite.

It sends a small and gentle stimulation
(similar to your natural nerve impulses)
to the muscles being treated via two or
four auto-adhesive electrode pads, in
order to help you to firm and tone your
body, and to maintain your youthful
appearance.

We have developed bespoke
programmes dedicated to each specific
area: face, abs, buttocks & hips, thighs,
bust, arms and calves.

2. INTENDED USE

Perfect BEAUTY is a medical

device designed to be used in
the home healthcare environment to
improve muscle tone and bulk, and
reduce signs of ageing. It is suitable for
use by all who can control the device
and understand the instructions.

Do not use the device for any purpose
other than this intended use.

Warning: Not suitable for use
in children without medical
supervision.

3. PERFECT BEAUTY
FEATURES

• Dual Channel

Two independent channels with four
electrode pads to treat two areas at the
same time.

• Comfortable Stimulation

Gentle stimulation with 90 small steps
of intensity (about 1 mA per step).

• 8 Preset Programmes

Including facial toning and firming; as
well as programmes for body toning
and shaping: abs, buttocks & hips,
thighs, bust, arms and calves.

• Memory

Features 3 functions: programme
retention (automatically starts in the last
programme used), number of uses and
time of usage.

• Open Circuit Detection

Automatically resets the strength to
zero if the electrode pads are not
correctly applied.

• Detachable Belt Clip

Enables the user to clip the unit onto a
belt.

• Large LCD Screen

Clearly shows the operation of the unit
and the programme and intensity being
used.

• Unique electrode pads

Face: Simple application to stimulate all

areas of the face in one treatment
session.

Breast*: Large surface area for
comfortable stimulation.

*Sold separately

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Note: The electrode pads need

to be applied directly to the skin

before the intensity increase
buttons will operate. If the Perfect
BEAUTY detects the unit is not properly
connected to you (for example if the
electrode pads or leads come loose)
then the unit switches the intensity to
zero. This safety feature prevents any
unpleasant changes in output.

4. HOW ‘EMS’ WORKS

E.M.S. stands for Electrical Muscle
Stimulation and has successfully been
used in medical rehabilitation and
training in competitive sports. EMS
produces intensive and effective
muscular contraction.

EMS is a complement to other physical
therapy and should always be
combined with active mobility, strength,
coordination and functional training.

In training, the technology for
electrotherapy is used for all kinds of
muscular exercise - warm-up, strength,
speed, power, resistance, endurance,
recovery and also for rehabilitation.
EMS is well known and works as an
excellent complement to regular
training.

Advantages of EMS

Use of EMS will help to tone and shape
the body by contracting the selected
muscle group. It is particularly
convenient for areas that are famous for
losing their shape and hard to exercise
such as the upper arms and the face.

Successful athletes all over the world
have discovered the advantages of
electrical muscle stimulation, such as
an increase of the local circulation and
the size of the muscle fibres. EMS also
helps to raise the intake of oxygen as
well as improving the metabolic
exchange and the consumption of
energy of the user.

How EMS Works

Muscular activity is produced by the
central and peripheral nervous systems
transmitting electrical stimuli to the
muscles of our body. EMS uses
external electrical impulses that work
through the skin to stimulate the nerves
supplying a specific muscle group.

This current then passes into the nerve
fibres controlling that part of the muscle
stimulating it to contract. So, electrical
stimulation (EMS) artificially activates a
muscle for you enabling to exercise the
muscles and, as with any kind of
exercise if performed regularly, build
strength and tone.

Different frequencies have different
effects; low frequencies (1-10 Hz)
coupled with long impulse times, for
example, have a purifying and relaxing
effect through individual contractions,
whereby the circulation in the treated
muscle is simultaneously improved and
removal of metabolic end products is
supported (lymphatic drainage). The
oxygen supply to the muscle is
improved.

In contrast, by means of a rapid
succession of contractions (fibrillation),
medium frequencies (20-50 Hz) can put
a high level of strain on the muscle, thus
promoting the muscular structure.

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5. CONTRAINDICATIONS,

WARNINGS &
CAUTIONS

In this manual:

Warning is used when failure to

follow the instructions may

result in serious injury or death.

A Caution is used when failure

to follow the instructions may
result in a minor or moderate injury, or
damage to the device or other property.

Notes are used to provide

clarification or

recommendation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Do NOT use if you have a

pacemaker (or if you have a heart
rhythm problem) or with any
electronic medical devices. Using

this unit with electronic medical
devices may cause erroneous
operation of the device. Stimulation
in the direct vicinity of an implanted
device may affect some models.
Stimulation on the front of the neck
can affect your heart rate. Very
strong stimulation across the chest
may cause an extra heartbeat.

• Do NOT use during the first three

months of pregnancy. It is not known

whether TENS and EMS may affect
foetal development.

• Do NOT use on the abdomen in the

later stages of pregnancy. Stop

using immediately if you experience
unexpected contractions.

WARNINGS:

Do NOT use when driving,

operating machinery, or similar
actions needing muscular
control. Loose electrode pads,

damaged leads, or sudden changes in
contact may cause brief involuntary
muscle movements.

Do NOT use to mask or relieve

undiagnosed pain. This may

delay diagnosis of a progressive
condition.

Do NOT use if you have, in the

area being treated: active or
suspected cancer or undiagnosed pain
with a history of cancer. Stimulation

directly through a confirmed or
suspected malignancy should be
avoided as it may stimulate growth and
promote spread of cancer cells.

CAUTIONS:

Caution should be used if you

have suspected or diagnosed
epilepsy as electrical stimulation may
affect seizure threshold.

Caution should be observed

when using the device at the
same time as being connected to
monitoring equipment with body
worn electrode pads. It may interfere
with the signals being monitored.

Caution should be used

following recent surgical
procedures. Stimulation may disrupt
the healing process.

Caution Simultaneous

connection to high frequency
surgical equipment may result in burns
and damage to the stimulator.

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Caution Strong

electromagnetic fields (electro-

surgery/ microwave cookers/
mobile phones) may affect the correct
operation of this unit. If it appears to
behave unusually, move it away from
these devices.

Caution Do not permit use by

children unable to understand
the instructions or persons with

cognitive disabilities, i.e.; Alzheimer’s

disease or dementia.

Caution Keep away from

children under 5 years of age.

Long cord - risk of strangulation in
infants.

Caution should be observed

when using the Perfect
BEAUTY at high strength settings.
Prolonged use at high settings may
cause muscle injury or tissue
inflammation. The Perfect BEAUTY is
capable of delivering outputs in excess
of 10 mA (RMS) or 10 V averaged over
any period of 1 sec.

DO NOT PLACE ELECTRODE PADS:

• On skin, which does not have normal

sensation. If the skin is numb too

great a strength may be used, which
could result in skin inflammation.

• On broken skin. The electrode pads

could encourage infection.

• On the front of the neck. This could

cause the airway to close, giving
breathing problems. May cause
sudden drop in blood pressure
(vasovagal response).

• Over the eyes. May affect eyesight

or cause headaches.

• Across the front of the head. Effect

on patients who have had strokes or
seizures is not known. May affect
your sense of balance. The effects of

stimulation on the brain are
unknown.

ELECTRODE PADS CAUTION:

Caution: Do not ignore any

allergic reaction to the

electrode pads: If a skin irritation

develops, stop using TENS, as this type
of electrodes may not be suitable for
you. Alternative electrode pads
specially made for sensitive skin are
available (see E-696-SS).

Caution: Do not use this

device with leads or electrode
pads other than those recommended
by the manufacturer. Performance

may vary from specification. Electrodes
with smaller surface area may cause
tissue irritation.

Note: Electrode pads supplied
have no measurable latex
content.

TO KEEP YOUR DEVICE IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL
CAUTIONS:

Caution: Do not immerse your

device in water or place it close
to excessive heat such as a fireplace or
radiant heater or sources of high
humidity such as a nebulizer or kettle as
this may cause it to cease to operate
correctly.

Caution: Keep the device

away from sunlight, as long­term exposure to sunlight may affect
the rubber causing it to become less
elastic and crack.

Caution: Keep the device

away from lint and dust, as

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long-term exposure to lint or dust may
affect the sockets or cause the battery
connector to develop a bad contact.

Caution: Temperature &
Relative Humidity of storage:

-20°C to +40°C, 8% to 70% R.H.
Temperature & Relative Humidity of
transportation: -20°C to +40°C, 8% to
70% R.H.

Caution: Do not attempt to
open or modify the TENS unit.

This may affect the safe operation of
the unit and will invalidate the warranty.

There are no known side
effects to use and long-term

use is not harmful. However,
the device works your muscles and
unaccustomed amounts of exercise
may produce muscle ache. If this
happens, simply reduce the strength of
the machine or allow your muscles to
rest until the aching disappears.

6. INFORMATION ABOUT

THE PROGRAMME
SETTINGS

Each programme has its own
combination of Frequency and Pulse
Width settings which allow for different
muscle groups to be exercised and
toned through the electrode pads.

• Frequency (measured in Hz -

pulses per second)

Low frequencies (1-10 Hz) have a
purifying and relaxing effect through
individual contractions.

Medium frequencies (20-50 Hz) can put
a high level of strain on the muscle, thus
promoting the muscular structure.

• Pulse Width (measured in μs -

millionths of a second)

The perfect BEAUTY unit has pulse
widths of 80 to 600 μs. Generally
speaking, the higher the pulse width,
the more "aggressive" the stimulation
feels, if the pulse width is set high
enough, it will usually elicit a muscle
contraction, which is required for an
effective toning of the muscle group
selected.

Work/Rest:

All the programmes are intermittent.
Once you have reached a comfortable

level, 5 seconds after you stop pressing
the button, the intermittent Work/Rest
phase will start.

For each programme, the unit will go
through a stimulation phase (Work) for
0-10 seconds, followed by a phase
without stimulation (Rest) for a similar
time.

This is to allow your muscles to recover
from exercise and avoid fatigue.

During the Work period (W), the unit will
generate contractions, try to contract
the muscle voluntarily at the time to get
the best possible results.

This cycle Work/Rest will continue for
the duration of the programme
selected.

W and R are displayed on the screen.