Grafco GF-TX5, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...s Accessories Attachment of Electrode Lead Wires Lead Wire Maintenance Electrode Placement Tips For Skin Care Application of Re useable Self Adjusting the Controls Operating Instruction After Use Removing Electrodes Lead wires Maintenance Transportation and Safety Technical Control Trouble Shooting Malfunctions Service Repair Warranty 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 12 13 17 18 20 24 26 27 29 30 31 31 32 28 ...

Page 3: ...ually occurs You may discuss this with your physician or therapist 2 1 INTRODUCTION What is Pain Pain is a warning system and the body s method of telling us that something is wrong Pain is important without it abnormal conditions may go undetected causing damage or injury to vital parts of our bodies Even though pain is a necessary warning signal of trauma or malfunction in the body nature may ha...

Page 4: ...imulation should be stopped and electrodes removed until the cause of the irritation is determined 6 Electrodes should not be placed over the eyes in the mouth or internally 7 Keep this device out of the reach of children 4 3 CAUTIONS 1 Read operation manual before use of T E N S 2 We emphasize that any patient with an implanted electronic device for example a pacemaker should not undergo T E N S ...

Page 5: ...se Intensity duration number per second and modulation may be altered with the controls switches Push buttons are very easy to use and the large liquid crystal display showing the exact mode and values of parameters are very convenient for patients Channel I ON OFF and Amplitude Control Channel II ON OFF and Amplitude Control Channel I Output Indicator Output Mode Pulse Width Pulse Rate Timer Chan...

Page 6: ...etails of GF TX5 are as follows Power source One 9 volt DC battery alkaline recommended Channel Dual isolated between channels Output voltage Adjustable from 0 to 40V Max output 500 ohm load Output inT E N S ity Adjustable 0 80 mA Max output 500 ohm load Pulse rate Adjustable from 1 to150 Hz 45 adjustable frequencies Pulse width Adjustable from 30 uS to 300 uS Wave form Asymmetrical bi phasic rect...

Page 7: ...ad wires The use of the electrically conductive medium is subject to the specifications of the component parts contained in the unit or recommended by the dealer 10 9 ACCESSORIES Each set GF TX5 is complete with 1 Adhesive electrodes 4 pieces 2 Electrodes leads 2 pieces 3 9 VDC battery 1 piece 4 Instruction manual 1 piece 5 Carrying case 1 piece 6 Replacement electrodes ITEM 9260 2 Pre Gelled T E ...

Page 8: ...ife 12 11 3 Connect the wire and electrode After connecting the wires to the stimulator attach each wire to an electrode Use care when you plug and unplug the wires Jerking the wire instead of holding the insulated connector body may cause wire breakage Caution Do not insert the plug of the patient lead wire into the AC power supply socket ...

Page 9: ...gh the nerve branches that feed into the pain site Dermatomes myotomes and sclerotomes These are the regions of the body enervated by one spinal nerve Electrode placement involves both stimulating across the similarly 14 13 ELECTRODE PLACEMENT The placement of electrodes can be one of the most important parameters in achieving success with T E N S therapy Of utmost importance is the willingness of...

Page 10: ... electrode site is identical The easiest technique involves placing one pad directly over the point and completing the circuit by placing the second pad on some area on the affected side This second electrode site can be within a nerve zone or a master point located between the thumb and the forefinger on the dorsal web area between the two metacarpal bones Multiple placement strategies Because th...

Page 11: ... 18 17 TIPS FOR SKIN CARE To avoid skin irritation especially if you have sensitive skin follow these suggestions 1 Wash the area of skin where you will be placing the electrodes using mild soap and water before applying electrodes and after taking them off Be sure to rinse soap off thoroughly and dry skin well 2 Excess hair may be clipped with scissors do not shave stimulation area 3 Wipe the are...

Page 12: ...relief consult your clinician for electrode placement or stimulation mode alternatives 1 Slide Cover A slide on panel covers the buttons controlling pulse width pulse rate and modes Your clinician may wish to set these controls for you and request that you leave the cover in place 2 Power On Off Switch and Intensity Control Turn knobs top of unit If both turn knobs are in the OFF position the devi...

Page 13: ...ting Increase Button When pressing this button the pulse width will increase gradually 22 21 By turning the controls clockwise the power will be switched On A symbol will be revealed on the LCD as soon as the stimulation is commenced The current strength of the impulses transmitted to the electrodes increases further when the control is turned clockwise To reduce the current strength or switch the...

Page 14: ...goes from one digit to the next digit increase or decrease 6 Setting Value Press the or over 1 second the digital numbers will increase decrease rapidly 7 Battery power indicator full scale battery power full half scale battery power low 24 23 Decrease Button When pressing this button the pulse rate will decrease gradually 7 The device will store the mode that is used before it is switched oFF aut...

Page 15: ...t is in stimulation Slowly turn the channel control in a clockwise direction until you reach the setting recommended by your clinician Repeat for the other channel if both channels are to be used Indicator light will blink at lower pulse rate setting or keep solid when the pulse rate setting is high The display will show the output current in mA when the channel amplitude is adjusted Note the numb...

Page 16: ...accessories in carrying box and store it in cool dry place 5 The T E N S device should be stored and transported under the temperature range of 20 C 60 C relative humidity 20 95 atmosphere pressure 500 hPa 1060 hPa 28 27 REMOVING ELECTRODES LEADWIRES It is strongly recommended to leave the lead wires plugged into the unit to lessen the possibility of breakage If it is necessary to unplug them turn...

Page 17: ... a new one No LCD indicator lights on Replace battery with a new one If none of these measures correct the problem the unit should be serviced 30 29 SAFETY TECHNICAL CONTROLS For safety reasons check your unit each week based on the following checklist 1 Check the device for external damage Deformation of the housing Damaged or defective output sockets 2 Check the device for defective operating el...

Page 18: ...SICIAN 32 31 MALFUNCTIONS Should any malfunctions occur while using the GF TX5 check 1 whether the parameters are set to the appropriate form of therapy Adjust the control correctly 2 whether the cable is correctly connected to the device The cables should be inserted completely into the sockets 3 whether the LCD reveal the menu If necessary insert a new battery 4 for possible damage to the cable ...

Page 19: ...33 Manufactured for Graham Field Health Products Atlanta GA 30360 Made in Taiwan www grahamfield com ...