Do not apply the electrodes to the lower part of your neck. Muscle contraction may be very strong and cause respiratory problems,
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as well as affect heart rate and blood pressure
Do not apply to the heart area, as electro-stimulation may cause heart rhythm disturbances.
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Do not place electrodes on the face, head or temples. The effects of electro-stimulation on the brain are unknown.
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Only apply the electrodes to clean and healthy skin. Do not carry out electro-stimulation on an open wound or on swollen, infected
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or inflamed areas, or on skin rashes (e.g. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.)
Do not use in the bath, shower or for any activity in contact with water.
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Do not use when sleeping.
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Do not use if you are fitted with an IUD contraceptive device, as contraceptive efficiency under electro-stimulation has not been
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established.
Do not use on parts of the body other than those for which the accessories have been designed.
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The electrodes are for personal use. For hygiene reasons, they must always be used by the same person.
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Special precautions should be taken in the following circumstances:
Persons with suspected epilepsy
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If you have a tendency to internal bleeding or bleeding following an injury or fracture.
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Following a surgical operation. (Electro-stimulation may disrupt the recovery procedure.)
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In areas of the skin where sensitivity is impaired.
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adVerse eFFects
Skin irritation.
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Mild burns to the skin where the electrodes are applied.
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Medical adVice
Seek the advice of your doctor in the following cases:
You suffer from serious back pain.
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You have a serious illness not mentioned in this manual.
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You have recently undergone a surgical procedure.
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You take insulin for diabetes.
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recoMMendations For use
You can restart a program cycle on another muscle zone.
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For optimum use, refer to the diagrams shown in this
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manual.
The units can be cleaned using a cloth dampened with a
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disinfectant solution.
repairs
If your device is not working correctly, stop using it and contact
your retailer.
recYcling
Please respect national regulations when you dispose of
your product when it reaches the end of its life.
Please take it to a suitable place in order to ensure that
it is disposed of in a safe and environmentally-friendly
manner.
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contact sport-elec® institut or an
authoriZed distriButor iF:
You experience any irritation, skin reaction, hypersensitivity
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or any other reaction. However, please note that any redness
of the skin on contact with the electrodes is normal and
disappears shortly after using your belt.
Correct use of the electro-stimulation belt should not
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cause any discomfort. SPORT-ELEC® INSTITUT declines all
responsibility if the user does not follow the instructions
described in this manual.
If for any reason you are in any doubt concerning the use of
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this device, consult your doctor prior to use.
restrictions oF use
The belt must not be connected to another device or any
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other object other than the Body Beautiful.
The complete device must be used, with all detachable
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parts in place.
Do not touch the inside of the belt when the device is
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switched on.
Do not use the electro-stimulation belt when driving or
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operating machinery.
Do not use in damp conditions.
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Use the device in a clean environment (dust and dirt-free...).
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Keep the device away from all sources of heat.
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Keep the device away from any wave-emitting or high
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frequency equipment.
To reposition the electro-stimulation belt during the session:
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stop the program in progress, loosen the belt, reposition it
and restart once the belt has been readjusted.
WArnIngs
do not use this deVice
If you carry a pacemaker
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If you are pregnant
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During first 6 weeks after baby birth
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In case of neuromuscular diseases
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In case of hemorrhagic diseases..
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ask For adVice FroM Your phYsician :
if you have electronic or metallic implants (pins, etc.)
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in case of skin condition (wounds,...)
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ModiFYing the unit is ForBidden:
It is forbidden to modify the unit without the manufacturer's
authorization.
If the unit is altered, a function check and an appropriate test
must be carried out to ensure that it can still be used safely.
V. TEchnIcAL spEcIFIcATIOns
uniT :
Class Ⅱa medical device in accordance with Directive 93/42/CEE
Type of current
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Number of programmes
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Number of program variations (or phases)
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Number of adjustable independent outputs
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Current
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Frequency range / Pulse width range
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Power
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Unit dimensions and weight
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Automatic stop at end of each program
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Activation safety
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Absence of electrodes or of contact detection
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Power indicator
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Weak and/or defective batteries indicator
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Absence contact electrodes Indicator
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Indicator of the programs
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Temperature of storage / Relative humidity
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Operating temperature / Relative humidity
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Connection device / electrodes
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Caution
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Guarantee
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do not applY electrodes:
On the heart area, chest and upper back (or passing through
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the heart).
On the face, eyes, mouth, or on the front of the neck.
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On one side to the other of (or through) the head.
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potential DANGERs :
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The simultaneous connection of a patient to a highfre-
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quency surgical unit may cause burns at thepoints of
contact of the stimulator's electrodes, and the stimulator
may be damaged.
Operation in close proximity of a short wavetherapy unit
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may cause instability in the stimulator's output power.
Applying electrodes close to the thorax may increase the
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risk of cardiac fibrillation.
Dual phase
8 programs
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2
From 0 to 70 mA - From 0 to 1000 ΩΩ
1 to 100 Hz / 160 to 320 µs
3 x 1,5 V alkaline batteries type LR03 (not provided)
84 x 126 x 30 mm - 200 gr
Yes - about 4 min 30 sec
100%
yes detection independent on each of the 2 outputs
bar luminous graph
yes - luminous indicator
yes - luminous indicator
luminous pictograms
0°C to + 45°C / Between 10% and 90%
+ 5°C to + 45°C / 20% to 65%
by wires (about 90 cm)
+ modules with snap fasteners 35mm
Read the manuel thoroughly
2 years (unit only)
Device in contact with the patient, excluding the heart
muscles.
Protected against the ingress of foreign object ≥12.5 mm &
against dripping water when tilted up to 15°.
These units are free of materials likely to have a negative
impact on the environment.
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