17. TROUBLESHOOTING
If your TENS machine is not working properly, please check the following:
Problem
Possible causes
No display
Flat batteries.
Batteries
incorrectly.
Damaged
battery compartment.
Low battery
Low batteries.
display
No sensation Intensity
enough.
Output will
Open
not increase
operating.
above zero
Lead not connected to
body or faulty/damaged.
(Lead wires can break at the bend where they leave the machine giving
no, or intermittent, output).
Sudden
If you disconnect and re-
change in
connect a few minutes
sensation
later, the signal will feel
quite a lot stronger.
If the above review has failed to resolve your problem, or to report unexpected
operation or events, call TensCare or your local supplier or distributor (address on
back cover) for advice.
Contact TensCare customer service on +44 (0) 1372 723 434. Our staff are trained to
assist you with most issues you may have experienced, without the need to send your
product in for service.
Solution
Replace batteries.
inserted
Remove plastic wrap.
Check + / - .
springs
in
Contact supplier.
Replace batteries.
is
not
strong
Increase strength.
Most users will feel something at a setting
below 20.
circuit
cut-out
Ensure machine is attached to your body
correctly.
Try using the second lead wire.
Purchase replacement if necessary.
Always return strength to zero after
disconnecting the leads or electrode pads.
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