PCS-123
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1. Electrode Pin Socket Electrode Electrode placement Attached active electrode directly over the treatment site Attached the dispersive pad proximal Position the electrodes where directed by your doctor or therapist Press the electrodes firmly in place applying pressure from the center out to the edges to ensue good contact Connect leadwires and main unit The wires provided with the system insert into the jack sockets located on right side of the device Holding the insulated portion of the connector push the red plug end of the wire into the red jack black plug end of the wire into the black jack 13 Power switch and Intensity control Turn ON OFF and Amplitude control knob top of unit If the control is in the OFF position the device is switched Off By turning the control clockwise the power will be switched On The current strength of the impulses transmitted to the electrodes increases further when the control is turned clockwise To reduce the current strength or switch the device Off turn the control counter clockwise to the required setting or OFF position respectively Turn the power on LED will be on green color Setting the Pulse rate Set the pulse rate as directed by the clinician Pulse rate is adjustable Turn Frequency control knob top of unit This controls determine how 14 many electrical impulses are applied through the skin every second By turning the con2. PULSED GALVANIC STIMULATOR Instruction Manual CONTENT INTRODUC TION 1 SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS 3 TEGHNIGCAL SPECIFICATION 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS 8 INSTRUCTIONS OF OPERATION sessssssessnncsscssensavane 9 TROUBLESHOOTING soosaar 21 SERYE sinesi 22 VY jxascccrecsesssnsaxcravanceneescanmarscxunmcesncavanonons 23 INTRODUCTION The Pulsed Galvanic Stimulator is a High Voltage Galvanic system This device is battery powered and generates small pulses of electrical current The output signal has a twin peak monophasic wave form with a fixed duration Each pulse is much shorter in duration 5 us and can achieve much higher voltage than conventional stimulator The Pulsed Galvanic stimulator system provides single channel in a single device package The polarity switch sets the polarity of the active in relation to the dispersive electrode The active electrode is the pad that delivers the treatment current The dispersive electrode completes the patient circuit The Pulsed Galvanic stimulator has fully adjustable amplitude voltage and the rate of twin pulses is adjustable from 2 pairs two pulses per second to 100 pairs per second The LED indicator can show the battery condition and function mode When turn on the power the LED will turn into green co
3. 2 100 Hz Waveform Positive or negative wave form Output Mode Synchronous Alternation Alternation mode LED alternates between green and red color Power Green color LED power on Red color LED low battery Pulse Duration 5 us IntraPulse Interval 100 us Tolerance 20 CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS This section describes the related switch on Pulsed Galvanic stimulator system Figure 1 shows the front side oftors the mode left and the polarity right on the display board Wave Form Positive Negative peng ee i Pulsed Galvanic ALT POS Stimulator Altermation Synchronous Jack Red Receptacle Jack Figure 2 there are two jacks locate in the right side view Figure 3 shows the frequency control the amplitude control and an LED indicator Black Receptacle Indicator Light Frequency Control On Off and Amplitude Control Current Control INSTRUCTIONS OF OPERATION This section explains how to operate the Pulsed Galvanic stimulator This single channel device is easy to understand The following procedure will ensure a safe and comfortable treatment you receive no pain relief consult your clinician for electrode placement or stimulation mode alternatives Power off Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position OFF Slide cover A slide on panel covers the buttons controlling Modulations and Compliance timer Your medical
4. disassembly other than by us The defective unit must be returned to us postage prepaid and insured We shall not be liable for any direct or indirect consequential damages resulting from the use of the unit 23 Manufacturer Skylark Device amp Systems Co Ltd 2F 8 9 No 40 2 Sec 1 Minsheng N Rd Guishan Township Taoyuan County 333 Taiwan www skylarkdevice com Manufactured for Pain Management Tech Akron
5. professional may wish to set these controls for you and request that you leave the cover in place Pulsed Galvanic AUT POS Stimulator Using the 9VDC battery Replace the battery compartment cover and press to close Insert the battery into the compartment a battery is being used match the battery terminals and to the label the battery compartmt Skin preparation The treatment site should be carefully examined and cleaned An alcohol wipe is recommended 10 Electrode preparation 1 Clean the electrode application sites 2 Apply gel in an even layer about as thick as a match book cover to the bottom of the electrode Avoid using excessive amount of gel zg 3 The electrode attached with adhesive tape Be sure that all sides are evenly taped and that the electrode is held firmly against the skin Remark If you use the self stick electrodes then you can skip step 2 and step 3 11 Connect leadwires and electrodes Insert each pin of the lead wire into the female receptacle of each electrode The red and black tipped leads should be inserted into the electrodes and the black tipped leads should be inserted into the electrode Output plug Red Pin Connectors plugs into plugs into electrodes output receptacle 1 pos coe 0m neg Electrode Pin Socket Electrode Output plug plugs into output receptacle ae Pin Connectors plugs into
6. Precautions Precautions should be observed 1 When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture 2 Following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process 3 When stimulating over the menstruating uterus Where sensory nerve damage is present resulting a loss of normal skin sensation Additional precautions 1 Avoid adjusting controls while operating machinery or vehicle 2 Turn the system off before applying or removing electrodes 3 Do not immerse the stimulator in the water or other liquid 4 Do not use the stimulator on any muscle or for any purpose other than that for which it was prescribed 5 Do not use the device on any individuals other than those for whom the device has been prescribed 6 Stimulations over areas where bone is near the skin can be painful in some patients Be sure to adjust amplitude slowly 7 If treatment is ineffective or uncomfortable discontinue therapy and consult your physician or therapist 8 For external use only 9 Do not use over the eyelids Adverse Reactions Possible allergic reaction to tape or gel Possible skin irritation under electrode If skin irritation persists discontinue use and consult a physician TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power 9 volt battery or Adaptor Output Single channel Output Voltage 0 240V Max Single channel load 500 Ohm 0 350V Max Open circuit Pulse Rate
7. lor If the battery power is low the LED will show red color In the alternation mode the LED will alternate between red and green color All the selectors controls and switches are very clearly The user is easy to operate this device by following the user manual SAFETY AND PRECUATIONS The following warnings and precautions apply to using the Pulsed Galvanic stimulator system 1 Federal law USA restricts this device to be used by or on the order of a physician 2 Keep this system out of children 3 Do Not use this device on the patients who have circulatory impairment 4 Do not stimulate over the carotid sinus 5 Do not use this device on the patients who have demand on pacemaker 6 Do not use this system on the pregnant women 7 Do not use this system across the temporal region 8 Do not apply to individuals prone to seizure 9 Do not apply electrode over skin defects 10 Do not apply this device transcerebrally 11 Adequate precautions should be taken in the case of persons with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy 12 Several spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscle may occur when the electrodes are placed across the neck or the mouth This may be strong enough to close off the airway or cause difficulty in breathing 13 Patient should never operate potentially dangerous machinery such as power saw automobiles during treatment period 14 Some patient may have skin irritation
8. res and batteries should be ordered through your authorized stimulation device dealer Use only replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer Other brands of components may cause less than satisfactory performance and or system failure 19 20 TROUBLESHOOTING If your Pulsed Galvanic stimulator device seems to work improperly use the following guide to determine what may be wrong 1 If the LED is off check the battery condition or replace battery with a new one 2 Are electrodes in proper position 3 Check lead wires Make sure all connectors are firmly seated 4 Replace cord set with another to check for broken wires 5 Check the electrode condition Following the electrode manufacture s instructions to check electrode 21 SERVICE To obtain service first calls your nearest dealer for assistance You may need to send your complete Pulsed Galvanic stimulator system with a letter describing the problems 22 WARRANTY We warrant each Pulsed Galvanic stimulator system only excluding lead wires electrodes and battery for ONE 1 year from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty covers parts and labor for ONE 1 year Thereafter until the warranty expires only the defective part will be repaired or replaced and the customer will have to pay for the labor This warranty does not cover abuse accident damage resulting from failure to follow operating instructions and alteration
9. se to Slide away the battery cover and take out the OFF when the treatment has been completed battery Removing wire and electrode Pull out the wires from the output jacks Leave the electrode on skin if another treatment is going to start in minutes After a treatment session is finished take off the electrode and clean your skin Note The self adhesive electrode is disposable To use repeatedly please flush the electrode mildly and leave it air dried with the gel side up then stick back to the paster 17 18 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 0 Battery power indication When the battery indicator become red it means Main unit Your Pulsed Galvanic Stimulator device may be cleaned by wiping gently with a damp cloth the battery should be replaced with a new one as moistened with a mild soapy solution Never soon as possible However unit will continue to immerse the unit or allow it to be splashed with operate for several more hours before water or other liquids Wipe lead wires with a replacement damp cloth as above if they become soiled Electrode and leadwire Reusable electrodes lose their conductive properties after repeated uses They should be replaced when they no longer conduct properly or if the gel begins to separate from the rest of the electrode Reusable electrodes should be stored on their protective release liner and in their resealable bags between uses Replacement electrodes lead wi
10. trol clockwise the number of current impulses per second Hz for channel can be continually adjusted Unless otherwise instructed turn the pulse rate control to the 2 100 Hz range Frequency Control Setting the Polarity and Function Mode Select the desired polarity and function mode as directed by the clinician Adjustable the Alternating Synchronous Positive Negative of Mode setting POS means positive wave NEG means negative wave ALT means Alternation Alternation mode LED alternates between green and red color CON means Synchronous 15 Set all dails and slowly turn up the amplitude until you reach the amount of stimulation recommended by the clinician The duration of treatment should base on the recommendation of the clinician Using the 9VDC adaptor If you use 9VDC adaptor as power supply please follow the steps below 1 Turn off your stimulator first Make sure the stimulator power is OFF Both intensity knobs are set to OFF 2 Take the 9V battery out of stimulator Make sure to take out 9V battery before you use the 9VDC adaptor otherwise the battery may ex plode or leak 3 Insert the 9VDC output plug of adaptor into the 9VDC input receptacle of stimulator 4 Put the adaptor body into the receptacle of AC outlet 5 Then follow the indication of PREPARATION FOR USE 16 AFTER USE Turn OFF the intensity control Uninstall battery Turn the Frequency control in anticlockwi
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