AccuRelief ACRL-3001, User Manual

Page 1: ...Dual Channel Pain Relief Device TENS therapy for muscle and joint pain Target specific pain relief Model ACRL 3001 User Manual Clinically Proven...

Page 2: ...time without prior notice Amendments may however be published in new editions of this manual All Rights Reserved Rev V1 0 2017 20170223 Conformity to safety standards Carex Health Brands declares that...

Page 3: ...Attaching the belt clip 16 Easy steps to get started with your therapy with electrode pads 17 Other important functions in this stimulator 24 Program list 25 Specifications 26 How to control and redu...

Page 4: ...ure reference The AccuRelief Dual Channel Pain Relief Device is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder waist back neck upper extremiti...

Page 5: ...RECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS It is important that you read all the warnings and precautions included in this manual because they are intended to keep you safe prevent injury and avoid a situation that coul...

Page 6: ...oring equipment e g cardiac monitors ECG alarms which may not operate properly when the electrical stimulation device is in use n On open wounds or rashes over swollen red infected inflamed areas or s...

Page 7: ...m any serious illness consult your physician in order to confirm that it is advisable for you to use this TENS unit WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE PADS n Apply pads to normal healthy clean dry...

Page 8: ...clean pads in accordance with the illustrations provided Refer to pages 18 and 19 for electrode placement n Make sure the components are connected well and the pads are fixed on the part of the body y...

Page 9: ...tronic devices such as watches as this may damage the device n Do not use near a cell phone as this may cause the TENS unit to malfunction n Do not bend or pull the end of the cord n When removing the...

Page 10: ...or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium gel on the electrodes n If you have suspected or diagnosed heart disease you should follow precautions recommende...

Page 11: ...over your eyes mouth face front of neck especially in the carotid sinus head upper back or across your heart because this could cause severe muscle spasms resulting in closure of your airway difficult...

Page 12: ...harmacists throughout the world HOW TENS WORKS FOR PAIN RELIEF Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation TENS is a noninvasive drug free method of controlling pain TENS uses tiny electrical impulses...

Page 13: ...13 PACKAGE CONTENTS Dual Channel Pain Relief Device ACRL 3001 unit Lead wires and 2 in x 2 in electrode pads Instruction manual Quick start guide Electrode placement guide Belt clip AAA batteries...

Page 14: ...one 1 low intensity to 25 high intensity Front and rear panel CH1 CH2 Top View Output socket TENS Stimulator ACRL 3000 Power Supply DC4 5V 3xAAA Batteries Output 0 45V at 500 ohm load Manufactured for...

Page 15: ...Treatment program Electrode pad indicator Intensity of Channel 1 Treatment time indicator Low battery indicator Intensity of Channel 2 Treatment time indicator Body part treatment indicator Intensity...

Page 16: ...or long periods of time n Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries n Remove exhausted batteries from the unit n Warning If batteries leak and come into contact with the skin or...

Page 17: ...it into the socket on the top of the stimulator as shown by the graphic to the right STEP 3 Pad placement Remove the clear plastic film from the pack of the pads Place pads on clean dry and healthy sk...

Page 18: ...h both pads on the lower back with the backbone in the center Do not place on the backbone or spine ELBOW PAIN Attach both pads on either side of the joint with the pain UPPER ARM PAIN Attach both pad...

Page 19: ...ach pads per the illustration on the left for pain on the outside of your ankle foot Attach the pads per the illustration on the right for pain on the inside of your ankle foot Do not place electrode...

Page 20: ...th sets of pads on the lower back with the backbone in the center Do not place on the backbone or spine ELBOW PAIN Attach both sets of pads on either side of the joint with the pain UPPER ARM PAIN Att...

Page 21: ...PAIN Attach pads per the illustration on the left for pain on the outside of your ankle foot Attach the pads per the illustration on the right for pain on the inside of your ankle foot Do not place el...

Page 22: ...the PE button to select the body part you want to treat The indicator will point to corresponding treatment part as follows STEP 5 Choose your treatment program This device is equipped with two groups...

Page 23: ...detailed program information Press the P button to cycle and select from programs P1 P6 Note If you switch programs either P or PE programs during treatment the device automatically resets the intensi...

Page 24: ...r use refrain from treating those areas for two 2 days If this issue reoccurs reduce the treatment time and intensity settings for future treatment n If you feel pain dizziness discomfort or nausea ca...

Page 25: ...ulation Leg thigh calf ankle foot 30 min P6 Modulation Neck 30 min PE NECK Alternate Ramped Burst ARB Neck 30 min PE SHOULDER Simple Modulated Pulse SMP Shoulder 30 min PE HAND Simple Modulated Pulse...

Page 26: ...en should the device be used Use as soon as your pain begins Start with one session The unit automatically turns off at 30 minutes If you treat your pain early it may prevent the pain from becoming wo...

Page 27: ...e refrain from treating those areas for two 2 days If this issue reoccurs reduce the treatment time and intensity settings for future treatment Recommended treatment session as following When to stop...

Page 28: ...f you have chronic pain you may have pain in more than one area and for longer than six 6 months Chronic pain may be compounded by other issues that this device cannot address Remember this device doe...

Page 29: ...h a 10 minute break between the 2 sessions P3 You are advised to consult your doctor if no improvement is observed after the first week of use Muscular pain in the low back region 4 weeks 2x day with...

Page 30: ...he adhesive surface becomes dirty and or the pads are difficult to attach n Wash the pad softly with your fingertips under slow running cold water for several seconds do not use a sponge cloth sharp o...

Page 31: ...e chance of skin irritation or electrode burns occurring under the electrodes n Always use electrodes that have been cleared for marketing in the U S by the FDA Storing the electrode pads and lead wir...

Page 32: ...isposed of in a specially labeled collection container at a toxic waste collection point or through an electrical retailer You are under legal obligation to dispose of batteries correctly Please dispo...

Page 33: ...trodes are dried out or dirty Replace with new electrodes Electrodes do not stick to skin well Replace with new electrodes Lead wires are old worn or damaged Replace with lead wires Stimulation is unc...

Page 34: ...e same site every time Reposition the electrodes If at any time you feel pain or discomfort stop use immediately Electrodes are not adhered to the skin properly Ensure the electrodes are securely adhe...

Page 35: ...devices Medical devices manufactured by Carex Health Brands conform to this IEC60601 1 2 2007 standard for both immunity and emissions Nevertheless special precautions need to be observed n The use of...

Page 36: ...CISPR 11 Group 1 The device uses RF energy only for its internal function Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment RF emissio...

Page 37: ...t 8 kV air Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrical fast transient burst IEC 61000 4 4 Not ap...

Page 38: ...ipment should be used no closer to any part of the device including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommen...

Page 39: ...radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be conside...

Page 40: ...romagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment transmitters and as recommended below according to the maximum output power of the com...

Page 41: ...um output power rating of the transmitter in watts w according to the transmitter manufacturer NOTE I At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These...

Page 42: ...Accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear 4 Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the unit is excluded even if the damage to the unit is accepted as a warranty c...

Page 43: ...hese warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the country in which the product is purchased A product that requires modifications or adoption to enable it to operate i...

Page 44: ...44 Manufactured for Carex Health Brands A division of Compass Health Brands Tel 800 328 2935 customerservice carex com Copyright 2017 by Carex Health Brands change to 2019...