AccuRelief ACRL-2000, User Manual

Page 1: ...Dual Channel TENS Natural drug free pain relief Target specific pain relief Model ACRL 3000 User Manual Clinically Proven ...

Page 2: ... and amend this manual at any time without prior notice Amendments may however be published in new editions of this manual All Rights Reserved Rev V2 0 2014 20140513 Conformity to safety standards Carex Health Brands declares that the device complies with the following normative documents IEC60601 1 IEC60601 1 2 I EC60601 2 10 IEC62366 IEC60601 1 11 ISO10993 5 ISO10993 10 ISO10993 1 ISO7010 ...

Page 3: ...6 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 reduce your pain 26 Cleaning and storage 30 Disposal 32 Troubleshooting 33 Important information regarding electromagnetic compatibility EMC 35 Glossary of symbols 42 Warranty 42 ...

Page 4: ...ture reference The AccuRelief Dual Channel TENS unit is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder waist back neck upper extremities arm and lower extremities leg due to strain from exercise or normal household work activities It should be applied to normal healthy clean and dry skin of adult patients No DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A Dual Chan...

Page 5: ...PRECAUTIONS 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 could result in damage to the device DANGER This stimulator must not be used in combination with the following medical devices n Internally transplanted electronic medical devices such as pacemakers n El...

Page 6: ...toring 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 skin eruptions e g phlebitis thrombophlebitis varicose veins or on top of or in proximity to cancerous lesions n Over areas of skin that lack normal sensation n On the opposite sides of your head sinc...

Page 7: ...om 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 skin of adult patients because it may otherwise disrupt the healing process n If you experience any skin irritation or redness after a session do not continue stimulation on that area of the skin NE...

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 you wish to treat or the therapy may not be effective DO NOT USE YOUR PADS THIS WAY n Pads should not touch each other when placed onto your skin n Do not place on your spine or backbone n Pad should ...

Page 9: ...ctronic 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 cord from the device hold the plug and pull n Replace the cord when broken or damaged n The size shape and type of pads may affect the safety and effectiveness of electrical stimulation n The electr...

Page 10: ...n 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 recommended by your physician n If you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy you should follow precautions recommended by your physician n Use caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally such as followin...

Page 11: ...ONS n Do not use device to treat one region for extended periods of time more than 30 minutes a session up to 3 times day or muscles in that region may become exhausted and sore n You may experience skin irritation and burns beneath the stimulation electrodes applied to your skin n You should stop using the device and consult with your physician if you experience adverse reactions from using the d...

Page 12: ...rception TENS does not cure any physiological problem It only helps control the pain TENS does not work for everyone However in most patients it is effective in reducing or eliminating the pain allowing for a return to normal activity HOW TENS WORKS FOR PAIN RELIEF How TENS works Scientific theory suggests that electrical stimulation therapy may work in several ways n The gentle electrical pulses ...

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Page 14: ...o electrodes n ACRL 3000 offer six 6 programs P1 P6 for you to choose from plus an additional six 6 PE preset programs that are suitable for different parts of the body and pain n 25 intensity levels of therapy one 1 low intensity to 25 high intensity Front and rear panel Top View Output socket LCD Increasing intensity button of channel 1 Decreasing intensity button of channel 1 Treatment program ...

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 lock indicator ...

Page 16: ...for 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 eyes wash immediately with large amounts of water n Batteries must be handled by an adult Keep batteries out of the reach of children n Dispose the used batteries safely according to local regulatio...

Page 17: ...the pads Place pads on clean dry and healthy skin near or surrounding the pain at least 2 inches apart and do not let them touch The red lead wire connector denotes the positive electrode and the black lead wire connector denotes the negative electrode For best results before beginning treatment make sure the positive electrodes and negative electrodes are placed exactly as illustrated on pages 18...

Page 18: ...Attach 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 pads on either side of the region where you feel pain Single Channel Electrode Placement The AccuRelief Dual Channel TENS unit features one or two channels for pain relief When using only one channe...

Page 19: ...tach 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 pads simultaneously to the soles of both feet Treat one at a time WARNING Make sure the device is turned off or the intensities are set to zero 0 levels before placing pads on skin Never remove the s...

Page 20: ...ch both 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 Attach both sets of pads on either side of the region where you feel pain Dual Channel Electrode Placement The AccuRelief Dual Channel TENS unit features one or two channels for pain relief When usi...

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 electrode pads simultaneously to the soles of both feet Treat one at a time WARNING Make sure the device is turned off or the intensities are set to zero 0 levels before placing pads on skin Never remo...

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Page 24: ...er 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 call your physician or medical practitioner n Caution should be used when working with maximum intensities i e always at the limit of what you can support Do not exceed your comfort level Safety Lock F...

Page 25: ...dulation 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 SMP Hand wrist 30 min PE BACK Modulated Amplitude MA Lower back waist 30 min PE JOINTS Alternate Ramped Burst ARB Joint knee elbow 30 min PE LEG Modulated Amplitude MA Leg thigh calf ankle foot 30 mi...

Page 26: ...AND REDUCE YOUR PAIN When 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 worse or even chronic It is better to get pain under control sooner so you do not reach such a high pain threshold where it limits your daily activities How to choose the treatmen...

Page 27: ...se 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 using device 1 If you experience an adverse reaction skin irritation redness burns headache or other painful sensation or if you feel any unusual discomfort 2 If your pain does not improve becomes se...

Page 28: ...If 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 does not cure your pain or the original cause of the pain It provides temporary relief or reduction of pain so that you can control your life and activities better ...

Page 29: ...th 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 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 Elbow pain 1 weeks 2x day then adapt according to how the ...

Page 30: ...e pads when the 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 object like a nail on the adhesive side Do not use detergents chemicals or soap 3 Dry the pads and let the adhesive surface air dry completely do not wipe with a tissue paper or cloth CAUT...

Page 31: ...he 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 wires n Turn the device off and remove the lead wires from the unit n Remove the pad from your body and pull out lead wires from the pads n Place the pads on the plastic film and store in the sealed pac...

Page 32: ...disposed 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 dispose of the device in accordance with local regulations ...

Page 33: ...ctrodes 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 uncomfortable Intensity is too high Decrease intensity Electrodes are too close together Reposition electrodes to be at least 2 inches apart Electrode active area size is too small Replace electrodes wi...

Page 34: ...he 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 adhered to the skin The electrodes are dirty Clean the electrodes according to description in this manual or replace with new electrodes The surface of the electrode is scratched Replace with new electro...

Page 35: ...netic emissions for medical 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 accessories and cables other than those specified by Carex Health Brands with the exception of cables sold by Carex Health Brands as replacement parts for internal compone...

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 emissions CISPR 11 Class B The device is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies bu...

Page 37: ...ct 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 applicable Not applicable Not applicable Surge IEC 61000 4 5 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply IEC 61000 4 11 Not appl...

Page 38: ...uipment 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 Recommended separation distance d 1 2 P d 1 2 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 2 3 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts w according to the transmitter manufacturer...

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 considered If the measured field strength in the location in which the device is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above should be observed to verify normal operation If abnormal performance i...

Page 40: ...tromagnetic 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 communications equipment Output power of transmitter in watts Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter in meters 150 kHz to 80 MHz d 1 2 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 1 2 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 2...

Page 41: ...mum 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 guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people Note EMC tests conducted including attached electrod...

Page 42: ...mage due to repairs or tampering by the customer or unauthorized third parties n Damage during transport from the manufacturer to the consumer or during transport to the service center n 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 claim GLOSSARY ...

Page 43: ...These 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 in any other country than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications is not covered under this warranty THESE WA...

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