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Babycare TENS Elle TENS 2 Instructions For Use Manual

Summary of Elle TENS 2

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    Instructions for use elletens2instructionmanual2017_layout 1 12/09/2017 16:59 page 1.

  • Page 2: The Elle Tens 2

    The instructions in this manual are designed to cover most operational issues. If you have any questions concerning setting up, using or maintaining this device which are not covered by these instructions or any other concerns please do not hesitate to contact babycare tens at help@babycaretens.Com ...

  • Page 3: What Is Tens?

    What is tens? Tens (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) works by passing mild electrical impulses through the skin, via electrode pads, into the nerve fibres which lie below. The tens impulses help your body produce its own pain killing chemicals, such as endorphins. The level of pain relie...

  • Page 4: Contents

    For more information please also refer to your ‘women’s guide to drug free pain relief’*. *only if you have purchased this unit. Waiting for that big day to finally arrive is exciting, but it is perfectly natural to feel a little apprehensive. You will be thinking about how to make giving birth as e...

  • Page 5

    5 controls on your elle tens 2 the elle tens 2 is very simple to use. However, it is essential to read these instructions to obtain the most out of the unit. Please ensure that all of the contraindications and precautions have been read thoroughly. See pages 17-18. On/off button n.B. Automatic power...

  • Page 6

    6 low battery indicator this sign will start flashing if the batteries run low. If this is the case, change both batteries. Please refer to page 7 for instructions. Power bar this shows the output from 0 to 15 for both channel 1 and 2. Each segment represents approximately 7% of the total output. Co...

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    + a a r 6 1 .5 v + a a r 6 1 .5 v + a a r 6 1 .5 v + a a r 6 1 .5 v setting up your elle tens 2 7 check the following contents: • 1 x elle tens 2 unit • 1 x pack of 4 self adhesive electrodes (40mm x 100mm) • 2 x leadwires and 1 spare • 2 x aa batteries and 2 spare • 1 x carrying pouch • 1 x easy-re...

  • Page 8

    5v c) take two of the purple leadwires and insert each of the black jack plugs into the sockets at the top of the elle tens 2 unit. D) now insert the pins (at the other end of the leadwires) into the sockets attached to the sticky electrodes. Do not remove the electrodes from the backing at this sta...

  • Page 9

    Suggested electrode placement diagram 9 the sticky electrode pads need to be placed in the correct position for maximum pain relief. It is preferable to obtain assistance from either your birthing partner or medical adviser when positioning the pads. Please read the following instructions carefully:...

  • Page 10: Using The Elle Tens 2

    Turn your elle tens 2 on press the on/off button to power up the unit. The unit is in burst 1 mode. Adjusting intensity for pain relief during labour begin by pressing the ch1+ key. Each time this key is pressed, ‘columns’ at the top of the screen will appear on the screen increasing in number and s...

  • Page 11: Using The Elle Tens 2

    Using the elle tens 2 display ch1 ch2 burst 1 5 5 0 10 10 15 15 150 ch1 ch2 5 5 0 10 10 15 15 205 03 0 burst 1 burst 1 (use between contractions*) this is the first mode that you will use. It feels like a pulsing, tingling sensation i.E. The pulses are off and on periodically. This mode will help to...

  • Page 12: Using The Elle Tens 2

    Display using the contraction timer the first time you press the boost button, the elle tens 2 will automatically trigger the contraction timer (ct). This can be seen in the bottom right of the display. This measures the duration of your contractions in seconds. Once the contraction has passed and t...

  • Page 13: Using The Elle Tens 2

    Display to return back to the original mode screen, (which will have continued counting the contraction times in the background) press the ch1- and ch2- buttons together again. The mode button there are two mode ranges available on the elle tens 2, each with a burst and boost function. Mode 1 (burst...

  • Page 14: Using The Elle Tens 2

    Display the opti-max key this provides extra versatility to your elle tens 2. Increasing or decreasing the opti-max key will allow you to either heighten or lessen the level of pulse power transmitted to the electrode pads. Pressing the opti-max key either + or - will increase or decrease opti-max s...

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    15 q when shall i start using my elle tens 2? A use as early as you can after the onset of labour to allow time for your body’s pain-killing chemicals to rise. Q can i try the elle tens 2 before going into labour? A yes, using one leadwire, place 2 pads on your forearm to feel the different pulse se...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications unit size 115mm x 55mm x 30mm unit weight 75 grams output jacks ce touch-proof jacks display digital lcd - 8 seven segment digits and around 95 segments automatic power off will switch off after 5 minutes if not used battery low detect 2.2v ± 0.2v battery 2 x 1.5v aa battery (type lr6...

  • Page 17

    17 contraindications 1. Do not use tens before 37 weeks of pregnancy unless under medical supervision. 2. Electrodes should only be positioned as recommended for childbirth (see page 9), unless otherwise stated by your midwife or medical adviser. 3. Do not place electrodes on the abdomen (before bir...

  • Page 18

    Checking system performance and troubleshooting 1. Check if the unit is turned on and if so, turn it off before taking any further steps. 2. Then replace the batteries and turn the device on. If it does not function at all, return the device for repair. 3. If your unit does not appear to be operatin...

  • Page 19

    M a n u fa c tu re ’s d e c la ra ti o n – e le c tr o m a g n e ti c e m is s io n t h is u n it i s i n te n d e d f o r u s e i n t h e e le c tr o m a g n e ti c e n v ir o n m e n t s p e c if ie d b e lo w . T h e c u s to m e r o f th e u s e r o f th is u n it s h o u ld a s s u re t h a t i...

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    0120 www.Babycaretens.Com s e p te m b e r 2 0 1 7 ( 1 ) this manual is recyclable body clock health care ltd 108 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 babycare tens is part of the body ...