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Before you start:

Please carefully read and understand the following warnings and cautions to ensure the 
safe and correct use of the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever and to prevent injury.
• Make sure the batteries are installed correctly
• Connect the output cable to the gel pads and then connect to the TENS Digital Pain    
  Reliever (see page 13 for more details)
• Attach the gel pads around the area of pain. Please see section ‘Programs and Gel Pad  
  Positioning' for details of where to place the gel pads (pages 19 and 20)
• Do not use the gel pads if they are scratched or damaged in any way
• The use of the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever must be supervised by an able  
  adult of sound mind
• For treatment of pain control, muscle injuries or rehabilitation, the TENS Digital Pain 
  Reliever should be used under close supervision and direction of your doctor or 
  professional therapist

 

Is it safe to use TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever?

The TENS Dual Channel Digital 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
• People with inflammation, acute diseases, or infectious skin wounds
• People with leprosy or chronic alcoholism
• Children under 16 years of age
• NOT SUITABLE FOR USE DURING PREGNANCY OR LABOUR, OR IF YOU SUSPECT  

   

  YOU MAY BE PREGNANT. Please ask your local Lloydspharmacy pharmacist about      
  other drug free pain relief during pregnancy
• Patients must consult their doctor before using the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain     
Reliever if receiving any physical therapy or suffering from any of the following:
 

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 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 of the body

General Warnings and Safety

General Warnings and Safety

Summary of Contents for LTD2

Page 1: ...TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever User Manual Model LTD2 Replacement Gel Pads Available accessories Last revised 15 08 12 V11 ...

Page 2: ...odel LTD2 The TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever is a safe drug free device which helps to ease aches and pains TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and is recognised as a safe method of easing 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 a...

Page 3: ...killers What conditions can TENS help relieve TENS provides pain relief for a number of different pain conditions including Back pain Sciatica Sports strains and sprains Almost all muscle related injuries Please ask your local Lloydspharmacy pharmacist for advice about any specific condition Parts LCD ON OFF button Output sockets Increasing intensity button of channel 1 Increasing intensity button...

Page 4: ... On Off button has a stop function making it safe and convenient Use the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever for at least 30 minutes a day however you may need to use it for longer to initially ease your pain If you use the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever for longer periods then check your skin where the gel pads have been placed to ensure your skin does not become sore Before using th...

Page 5: ...Is it safe to use TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever The TENS Dual Channel Digital 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 People with inflammation acute diseases or infectious skin...

Page 6: ...rae muscle Do not use on a wet body Do not use on stomach muscles within 90 minutes of eating Please stop using the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever immediately if you notice any reddening of the skin if you feel any discomfort or feel unwell seek medical advice Improper use of the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever can lead to harm and damage For safe use of the TENS Dual Channel Digi...

Page 7: ...affect the timer which will continue to count down from 30 minutes What can I treat The TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever can treat many different types of pain On pages 19 20 are diagrams of where to place the gel pads for the most common forms of pain For other areas of pain place the gel pads on either side of the area of pain Never place the gel pads on the head face heart chest area eye...

Page 8: ...pads to each other Keep the gel pads clean and do not expose to heat or direct sunlight If the gel pads do not adhere to your body or are dirty wipe with a damp lint free cloth or replace with new ones Do not clean the pad or adhesive gels with any chemical Place the gel pads on intact skin only Do not place on cuts or damaged skin The TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever should only be used on...

Page 9: ... Mode setting To select the Mode setting press the M button until your chosen mode is displayed Setting the intensity Press the Increase intensity button which starts at intensity 1 To increase the intensity repeatedly press the Increase intensity button until comfortable The maximum output intensity is 25 Figure IV Press the Decrease intensity button if you feel any discomfort in the intensity yo...

Page 10: ...se Unplug the output cable by holding the plug not the wire Figure V Low battery indicator When the low battery indicator flashes the batteries should be replaced with new ones as soon as possible The TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever will continue to operate for several more hours but may not work as accurately Replace the batteries To replace the batteries open the battery cover and remove...

Page 11: ...rea on the lower back waist WARNING DO NOT PLACE THE GEL PADS ON TO THE SPINE Program 6 Neck Alternating modes When using on the neck area do not place the gel pads on the spine and do not use on the sides of the neck or the throat i e do not apply over thyroid or carotid sinus region of the neck Place the gel pads on the cervical vertebrae muscle Program Options Gel pad positioning Treatment Prog...

Page 12: ...de settings Description Gel pad positionings See page 23 24 Modulation P1 1 2 3 Burst P2 4 5 6 Continuous and Burst P3 7 8 9 Mode settings Description Gel pad positionings See page 23 24 Modulation P4 10 11 12 Burst P5 13 14 15 Continuous and Burst P6 16 17 ...

Page 13: ...23 24 Gel pad positioning Gel pad positioning 9 10 11 5 6 7 1 2 3 13 14 15 12 8 4 16 17 ...

Page 14: ...o the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever 2 Remove the batteries if the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever is not in use for long periods of time 3 Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries 4 Warning If batteries leak and come into contact with the skin or eyes wash immediately with copious amounts of water 5 Batteries must be handled by an adult Keep batteries out ...

Page 15: ...perly Re attach the gel pads correctly Are the gel pads dirty Clean the gel pads with a damp lint free cloth or replace with new gel pads Is the intensity too weak Use a higher intensity level Problem Check points Possible solution Are the gel pads too close together Reposition the gel pads further apart Are the gel pads or cables damaged or worn Replace with new gel pads or cables Are the gel pad...

Page 16: ...ry out or expose to direct sunlight Keep the gel pads clean Troubleshooting Problem Check points Possible solution Stimulation stops during therapy Have the gel pads come off the skin Turn off the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever and stick the gel pads firmly to the skin Is the output cable disconnected Turn off the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever and re connect the cable Have the b...

Page 17: ... Store the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever in a cool well ventilated place Do not expose the gel pads to direct sunlight and protect them against dirt and moisture Never place any heavy objects on the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever Remove the batteries from the TENS Dual Channel Digital Pain Reliever if you are not going to use it for a long period of time Leaking batteries can da...

Page 18: ...EC requirements Notified body TÜV Rheinland 0197 Equipment capable of delivering output values in excess of 10mA r m s or 10V r m s averaged over any period of 5 seconds 0197 Shanghai International Holding Corp GmbH Europe Eiffestraße 80 20537 Hamburg Germany This product is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against mechanical and electrical manufacturing defects There ...

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