Empty, completely flat batteries must be
disposed of through specially designated
collection boxes, recycling points or
electronics retailers. You are legally required
to dispose of the batteries.
The codes below are printed on batteries containing harm-
ful substances:
Pb = Battery contains lead
Cd = Battery contains cadmium
Hg = Battery contains mercury
9. Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
The batteries are
The device
empty.
does not
The batteries are not
switch on.
inserted correctly.
Cuff is not in suffi-
cient contact with
the skin.
Stimulation
is too weak.
Water contact elec-
trodes are not suffi-
ciently moist.
Solution
Replace the
batteries.
Reinsert the
batteries.
Reposition the
cuff. Ensure there
is sufficient contact
with the skin.
Switch off the
device. Moisten
electrodes.
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Problem
Possible cause
The intensity on the
device is set too
high.
Water contact elec-
trodes are not suffi-
Stimulation
ciently moist.
is uncom-
fortable.
Connection cable is
worn/faulty.
Water contact elec-
trodes are worn/
faulty.
Irregular
Connection cable
stimulation.
faulty.
Water contact elec-
Stimulation
trodes are not posi-
is ineffec-
tioned correctly on
tive.
the skin.
Solution
Lower the intensity
on the device.
Switch off the
device. Moisten
electrodes.
Replace the
connection cable.
Replace the cuff.
Reduce the inten-
sity and rotate the
connection cable
on the socket by
90°. If addition-
al power failures
occur, replace the
connection cable.
Remove water
contact electrodes
and reposition on
the skin. Ensure
there is sufficient
contact with the
skin.