Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product sw-1000 Lumiscope
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Transcutaneous Electrical Model SW-1000 Opera tion Manual Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Read this manual bef ore oper ating the TENS device Sa v e th is m an ua l f or fut ur e us e . T he m os t cu rr ent v e rs ion o f th is m an ua l c a n b e f ound online a t ww w .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO TENS INDICA TIONS AND CONTRAINDICA TIONS WARNINGS PRECAUTIONS/ADVERSE REACTIONS ABOUT THIS DEVICE UNIT CONTROLS A TT ACHING THE LEAD WIRES ELECTRODE SELECTION AND CAR.
INTRODUCTION TO TENS What is Pain? Pain is the body’s warning system. Pain is important because it signals an unusual condition in the body and alerts us before additional damage or injury can occur . TENS was developed to help relieve some types of chronic and acute pain.
- - - - Contraindications Patients with implanted electronic devices ( for example, a pacemaker ) or metallic implants should not undergo TENS treatment without first consulting a physician. Any elec tro de pl acem ent that appl ies curr ent to the caro tid (nec k) re gion .
MODE (uS) P ULSE WI DTH (Hz) P ULSE RA TE Lead Connector Intensity Controls Indicator Light Pulse Width Control Mode Selector Pulse Rate Control Battery Compartment Battery Strip 03 60 100 180 230 250.
ABOUT THIS DEVICE Y our TENS device is a battery operated device that includes two controllable output channels. This TENS device creates electrical impulses whose ampli- tude, duration, and modulation can be altered with the controls or switches.
Mode Functions Burst (B) releases individual bursts twice per second, pulse width is adjustable and the pulse rate is set at 100Hz per second. Continuous (C) stimulation is delivered continuously at the settings deter- mined by intensity , rate, and width knobs.
TIPS FOR SKIN CARE Good skin care is important for effective and comfortable use of your TENS device. Always clean the electrode site with mild soap and water solution, rinse well and dry thoroughly prior to any electrode application. Any excess hair should be clipped, not shaved, to ensure good electrode contact with the skin.
3. Place electrodes on the skin Place the electrodes on the skin as recommended by your clinician. 4. Insert the Lead Wire Connector to the TENS device Plug the end of the lead wire into the lead connector port to be used, pushing plug in as far as it will go.
Changing the battery When the yellow indicator light on the front of the unit does not light up when the unit is turned on, the battery should be replaced. 1. Remove the panel cover by pressing o n the top and sliding down until it is completely removed from the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING If the TENS device does not function properly: 1. Make sure the battery is properly installed or replace the battery . Be sure to observe proper polarity markings when replacing the battery . If the yellow light on the front of the unit does not stay lit when the unit is turned on, replace the battery and check again.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dual, isolated between channels Burst, Continuous, Modulation Adjustable 0-80mA peak into 500 ohm load each channel, constant current 1Hz-150Hz (adjustable) 60uS-250uS (adjustable) Burst consists 2 burst per sec at 100 Hz Asymmetrical Bi-Phasic square pulse 0-100 V olt (open current) 9 volt battery 95(H) x 65(W) x 23.
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USA, Corporate Headquarters: GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 www .grahamfield.com SW-1000-INS-LAB-RevB09 GF Health Products, Inc.
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