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an increase in electromagnetic emissions or a decrease
in the device's electromagnetic immunity; this can result
in faulty operation.
• Failure to comply with the above can impair the perfor-
mance of the device.
• Never immerse the device in water or other liquids.
• Do not use in the vicinity of highly flammable substanc-
es, gases or explosives.
• Never place the belt around your neck. There is a risk of
strangulation.
Notes on the electrodes
Important
• The electrodes must not be attached to areas of broken
skin.
• Max. recommended output value for electrodes is
5 mA/cm .
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• Effective current densities over 2 mA/ cm
creased attentiveness from the user.
Warning
To avoid damage to health, we strongly advise against
using the device in the following situations:
• Do not use the device if you have a pacemaker or other
implants, such as an insulin pump or metal im-
plants.
• If you have a high temperature (e.g. > 39 °C).
• If you have a known or acute cardiac arrhythmia (ar-
rhythmia), or disorders of the heart's impulse and con-
duction system.
• If you suffer from a seizure disorder (e.g. epilepsy).
• If you are pregnant.
• If you have cancer.
• After an operation, if strong muscle contractions could
affect the healing process.
• On acutely or chronically affected (injured or irritated)
skin, e.g. inflamed skin, whether painful or not, or red-
dened skin.
• On rashes (e.g. allergies), burns, bruises, swellings, as
well as open and healing wounds.
• On surgical scars that are still healing.
• If you are connected to a high-frequency surgical device.
This may lead to burns under the electrical muscle stim-
ulation areas.
• When under the influence of pain-relieving medication,
alcohol or sleeping tablets.
require in-
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• While undertaking any activity where an unexpected
reaction (e.g. strong muscle contractions even at low
intensity) could be dangerous, e.g. while driving or oper-
ating/driving machinery.
• On a sleeping person.
• Do not use the device whilst using other devices that
transmit electrical impulses to your body.
• The device is suitable for self-treatment.
• For hygiene reasons, the cuff may only be used on one
person.
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