Display

Operation Mode

ABCD

Four modes:• A• B• C• D

Pulse (Hz) Frequency

45554490

Pulse Width (µs)

208100208100

Display

ABCD

Memory Memorises latest selections when switched on

AutomaticPower Off

5 Minutes

Output Channel ONE Channel

Output Voltage ± 70V adjustable in 14 steps (500Ω load, peak to peak)

Output Intensity 0 - 20mA adjustable in 14 steps (500Ω load)

Output Waveform Symmetrical multiphase bipolar rectangular

Output Jacks CE touch-proof jacks

Load Detector Contact detection between the device and human skin

Battery 2 x 1.5V AA Battery (Type LR6)

Battery Low Detect 2.2V±0.1V

Weight / Size 45g / 12 x 3 x 1.5cm

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Body Clock Health Care Ltd108 George Lane, South Woodford

London E18 1AD

Tel (+44) (0)20 8532 9595

Fax (+44) (0)20 8532 9551

www.bodyclock.co.uk

e-mail customercare@bodyclock.co.uk

This manual is recyclable

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Technical Data

Flexi TENSInstructions for use

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Electrode Placement

KEY: =first pair of electrodes =second pair of electrodes.

N.B. Electrodes supplied with this unit are all the same colour -the black and white squares show suggested electrode placement only.

TENS - Frequently AskedQuestions

Q Is it safe?

A Yes, TENS is used widelyfor pain relief and isrecommended by medicalprofessionals.

Q Can I use it with othermedications?

A Yes. TENS is drug free so youcan use it with any othermedication includingparacetamol.

Q What conditions can TENS beused to treat?

A TENS can be used to treatnumerous pain conditions.If you are unsure about usingTENS please consult yourmedical adviser or contactBody Clock Health Care on(+44) (0)20 8532 9595.

Q Can I use the Flexi TENS forlabour?

A This is not recommended asit does not include the boostfunction required for useduring contractions.

For information on TENS foruse during labour, please visitwww.babycaretens.com or call(+44) (0)845 230 9737.

TroubleshootingQuestions

Q Why does the pulsesensation not appear to beas strong after you have usedthe Flexi TENS for a while?

A Increase the intensity,you may have becomeacclimatised to a lowersetting.

Q Why does the pulsesensation feel strong butineffective?

A You may need to repositionthe electrode pads (don’tforget to switch the FlexiTENS off before doing so).

Q Why does the sensation notfeel sufficiently strong evenon a high setting?

A The batteries may needreplacing.

Lower Back Pain Upper Back Pain Sciatica

Neck Pain/Whiplash Shoulder Pain andFrozen Shoulder

Hip Pain

Outer and inneraspect of shoulder

Knee Pain Ankle Pain Period Pain

Classic MigraineIrritable BowelSyndrome

Neuralgia

Postoperative

Postshingles

Insideleg

Outsideleg

ISO 9001 ISO 13485EC DIRECTIVE 93/42/EEC Annex V

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The Flexi TENS is an ultra-simple, yetpowerful digital TENS unit - flexiblebecause it can be used for one or two painareas - ideal for numerous acute andchronic pain conditions.

TENS is recognised as a safe and highly effectivemethod of pain relief and is regularly recommendedby medical professionals.

TENS is a drug free method of pain relief, with noknown side effects. It can also be used in conjunctionwith any additional medication if required.

Explanation Of Symbols On Unit

Equipment providing a particular degree of protection against electric shock particularly regarding allowable leakage currents having an F type (floating) applied part.

Warning - refer to page 4 of these instructions.

Denotes a product which must be disposed of safely.

This symbol indicates the serial number of the device and includes the year of manufacture. The serial number canbe found in the battery compartment of this device.

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Contents

What is TENS? ...................................................................... 3

Precautions And Contraindications ...................................... 4

The Flexi TENS Controls ........................................................ 5

Additional Functions ............................................................ 5

Setting Up Your Flexi TENS.................................................... 6

Using Your Flexi TENS .......................................................... 7

Electrode Pad Placement Diagrams ...................................... 8

FAQ’s & Troubleshooting .................................................... 10

Technical Data...................................................................... 11

What Is TENS?TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) works by passing mildelectrical impulses through the skin, into the nerve fibres which lie below,via electrode pads. TENS impulses help your body produce its own painkilling chemicals, such as ‘endorphins’.

What Can TENS Be Used For?TENS can be used for many chronic and acute pain conditions such as backpain, shoulder pain, arthritis, sciatica, sports injuries, migraine, periodpain and post-operative pain.

Precautions And Contraindications

1. Do NOT use the Flexi TENS ifyou have a cardiac pacemaker.

2. Check with your medicaladviser before using if yousuffer from a heart condition,undiagnosed pain, have anymetal implants, or any doubtswhatsoever.

3. TENS must NOT be usedbefore the 37th week ofpregnancy.

4. Never use TENS to maskundiagnosed pain since thiscould require urgenttreatment.

5. If you are pregnant, do NOTplace the electrodes over yourabdomen.

General Precautions

1. Do NOT use this unit withoutfirst reading theseinstructions.

2. Do NOT immerse the FlexiTENS in any liquid.

3. Do NOT place it close to anysource of excessive heat oroperate it in the presence offlammable gas.

4. Do NOT drop this unit onto ahard surface.

5. Do NOT attempt to dismantlethe Flexi TENS.

7. Only use specified batteriesand electrodes.

8. If damaged, do not use.Return to supplier.

9. Remove the batteries whennot in use.

10. Do NOT use while driving oroperating potentiallydangerous machinery or whileusing a microwave.

11. Keep out of the reach ofchildren.

12. Do NOT place electrodes on ornear the eyes, in the mouth,over the front or sides of theneck, across the head, heart,or an area of broken, inflamed,infected or numb skin.Electrodes should generallyonly be applied to skin withnormal sensation unlessunder medical supervision.

13. Do NOT use in the presence oftuberculosis, malignanttumours, very high or very lowblood pressure, high fever oracute inflammatory diseaseunless under medicalsupervision.

Setting Up YourFlexi TENSCheck you have the followingcontents:

• 1 x Flexi TENS

• 1 x Pack of 4 self adhesiveelectrodes

• 1 x Single leadwire

• 1 x Dual leadwire

• 2 x AAA batteries

• 1 x Carrying pouch

• 1 x Neck cord

The Assembly Stage

1. Slide open the battery coveron the back of the unit toexpose the batterycompartment.

2. Insert the batteries accordingto the diagram found in thebattery compartment.Replace the cover.

3. Select the leadwire that youwish to use for your treatment:

a). The single leadwire can beused to treat one pain area asindicated on pages 8 and 9 OR

b). The dual leadwire can beused to treat two pain areas,or a large pain area such asyour back. See the diagramson pages 8 and 9.

4. Insert the plug end of theleadwire into the jack plugsocket at the bottom of theFlexi TENS.

5. Connect the electrodes to thepin ends of the leadwire (seediagram below).

Controls On The Flexi TENS

Power Key – Turns the Flexi TENSon and off.

User Display – Indicates the modein use and the intensity level(also see diagram below).

Mode Key – Changes the modein use.

Intensity Up – Increases theintensity of the pulses.

Intensity Down – Decreases theintensity of the pulses.

User Display

Additional Functions

Load Detector – If an electrode becomes detached from the skin,the intensity will drop back to zero.Low Battery Indicator – A flashing battery symbol will be shown on thedisplay.Automatic Power Off – When the unit intensity levels are zero, and theFlexi TENS has not been in use for about 5 minutes, the unit will shut offautomatically.

Indicates themode in use.

Indicates theintensity levelof the pulses.

Low batteryindicator.

Insert a red and black pin (at theend of the lead wire) into eachpair of electrodes.

Before first use of the Flexi TENS, please familiarise yourselfwith the warnings and contraindications contained on page 4.

Using Your Flexi TENS

The Flexi TENS has 4 TENSmodes. Each has been designedto provide a different sensation.

You can use any of the TENSmodes to treat your pain. Thetable below sets out a briefdescription of the sensation eachmode provides:

Mode A Tapping

Mode B Massage

Mode C Tapping massage

Mode D Extended burst

To Commence Treatment

Carefully peel the electrodes fromthe plastic backing, using yourforefinger and thumb. Place onyour body as shown in thediagrams (pages 8and 9). The black and whitesquares represent where to placethe electrodes. If you wish to treatan area of pain that is not

indicated in the diagrams onpages 8 and 9, then as a generalrule the electrodes can be placedover or around the area of pain.

Once the electrodes arepositioned correctly, switch theunit on. MODE A will start to flashon the screen.

Select the mode that you wish touse by pressing the MODE key.Once you have selected yourmode, gradually increase theintensity using the arrow UP key,until the sensation is comfortable.Intensity can be reduced by usingthe arrow DOWN key.

For more information on whichconditions TENS can treat, orfor alternative electrodeplacement advice, please callBody Clock Health Care on(+44) (0)20 8532 9595 or visitwww.bodyclock.co.uk andenquire about ‘An Easy Guideto TENS Pain Relief’ by DrGordon Gadsby.

This unit needs special precautions regarding EMC andneeds to be installed and put into service according tothe EMC information provided in the ACCOMPANYINGDOCUMENT.SN

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