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5.3. Actions in relation to treatment
Before treatment
• Check the patient for absolute and relative
contraindications.
• Test the heat sensibility of the treatment area.
• If the skin is hairy shaving is the best.
Connection of accessories other than ones
specified by the manufacturer can adversely
affect the safety of the patient and correct
functioning of the equipment, and is therefore
not permitted.
5.4. Connection and disconnection
reactions
Constant Current (CC) output characteristics may
cause unpleasant connection and disconnection re-
actions if the electrodes are not securely placed or
lose contact with the skin. Make sure the output is
set to 0 mA when you apply or remove the elec-
trodes.
5.5. Electrolytic effects
Electrolysis occurs under the electrodes when cur-
rent types with a DC component are applied. Be-
cause the greatest concentration of electrolytic by-
products caused by ion migration occur under the
electrodes, we recommend the use of the supplied
sponges to keep the effects to a minimum. Make
sure that the sponges are kept well moistened and
place the thick side of the sponge between the flex-
ible rubber electrodes and the patient.
CHAPTER 6 - MAINTENANCE
6.1. Technical maintenance
We recommend to have the unit checked annually.
This may be done by your supplier, or by another
agency, authorised by the manufacturer. It is also
recommended that a record of the service history is
kept for all activities relating to service and mainte-
nance. In some countries this is even obligatory.
Maintenance and all repairs should only be carried
out by an authorised agency. The manufacturer will
not be held responsible for the results of mainte-
nance or repairs by unauthorised persons.
The service and/or maintenance must be carried out
conform the procedure described in the service
manual of the unit.
Opening of the equipment by unauthorised agen-
cies is not allowed and will terminate any claim to
warranty.
6.2. Cleaning of the apparatus
Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the mains
supply. The apparatus can be cleaned with a damp
cloth. Use lukewarm water and a non-abrasive liquid
household cleaner (no abrasive, no alcohol content
solution).
6.3. Cleaning of accessories
6.3.1.
Electrodes and sponge pads
The rubber electrodes should be cleaned with luke-
warm water. For stubborn stains or dirt, cleaning and
disinfection of the rubber electrodes can be done
using a 70% alcohol solution. During this process,
the black colouration of the rubber electrodes may
be stained. This does not affect the operation of the
electrodes.
The sponge pads must be washed after use in warm
water with a household cleaner. Then they must be
rinsed with water, drained thoroughly and then dried,
after they have been placed like roofing tiles.
Damaged sponge pads must be replaced.
In areas where the water is soft, it is possible that the
water may conduct poorly resulting in abnormally
low currents. In this case it is possible to use a sa-
line solution to improve the conductivity of the wa-
ter.
When the electrodes are not being used, the sponge
pads should be removed. This increases the opera-
tional life of the rubber electrodes. We advise that
you should keep an extra set of sponge pads in stock.
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