HoMedics HWP105 Welding System User Manual


 
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Other Accessories Included:
•1 CR2032 Lithium Battery
•Carry Case
•Gel Pads
Read before you use
This device should never be used to relieve undiagnosed pain. Before treating any
symptoms of pain, you should consult your doctor.
Warnings
Never use this device near the heart, around the mouth, or on diseased skin.
Do not use this device in places with high humidity such as the bathroom.
May need to use under the supervision of a physical therapist.
For external use only.
Long-term stimulation and use at the same site may cause skin discomfort.
Consult a dermatologist if skin discomfort persists.
Consult a doctor before you use this device if you receive other medical
treatments.
Do not disassemble this device.
Do not use the device while sleeping, driving, bathing, operating machinery, or
during any activity in which involuntary muscle contractions which may cause
undue risk of injury.
Do not let the device come in contact with any metal object, such as belt buckle or
jewelry.
CR 2032
Li-Mn 3V
Do not use the device over twice a day on the same place of your lower back.
Caution should be used with the following conditions:
- Have had a recent surgical procedure where muscle contraction may disrupt the
healing process.
- Over areas of the skin that lack normal sensation.
Gel pad placement and stimulation settings should be based on the guidance of
the Instruction Manual.
The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are currently unknown but is rapidly
advancing.
The device may cause lethal rhythm disturbances to the heart in susceptible
individuals.
Device is ineffective for pain of central origin, including headaches.
This device has no curative value; it is a symptomatic treatment and as such
suppresses the sensation for pain which would otherwise serve as a protective
mechanism on the outcome of clinical process.
Electronic equipment such as EKG monitors and ECG alarms may not operate
properly when device is in use.
The user must keep the device out of the reach of children.
Stimulus delivered by this device may be sufcient to cause electrocution or burn
and it may cause a cardiac arrhythmia.
Possible allergic reaction to tape or gel may exist. Possible skin irritation
and electrode burns are potential adverse reactions. If skin irritation persists,
discontinue use and consult your physician.
Apply stimulation only to normal, intact, clean, healthy skin.
If your pain does not improve, becomes more than mild, or continues for more
than ve days, stop using the device and consult with your physician.
Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18 years old.
Stop using this device if you experience a tingling or numbing sensation, or other
discomfort on the skin.
Do not use if you,
Have pacemaker, metal implant, insulin pump or any other implant in the body.
For patients with known myocardial disease or arrhythmia, the device should be
used only with consultation and evaluation by a specialized physician.
Do not apply any electrode placement that causes current to ow through the
head.
Do not use device on the eyelids. Do not place electrodes directly over the carotid
sinus nerves or arteries, and laryngeal or pharyngeal muscles.
Do not apply device for undiagnosed pain syndromes until etiology is established.