20. STORING, CLEANING AND SCRAPPING
Storing and using consumables (electrodes, self-adhesive strips and textile accessories):
• Storing electrodes (standard or low back) and self-adhesive strips: it is important to put electrodes
and the self-adhesive strip on their plastic film and put them in their protective bag. Close the bag
completely to prevent dust from entering.
• Store in a dry place. Avoid extreme heat and direct exposure to the sun.
• The electrodes, the self-adhesive strip and the
times. The number of uses depends on the type of skin, the climate and the precautions taken
during use and storage.
• The electrodes have been tested for 20 peel-offs. However, it is recommended to change the
electrodes (standard and low back) every 2 weeks.
• The self-adhesive strips have been tested for 7 peel-offs. When you have several stimulation
sessions during the day, it is recommended to keep the self-adhesive strip on the skin between
two sessions for longer life. It is recommended to change your self-adhesive strip every week.
Storing the
actiTENS
• Keep the devices away from water or other liquids.
• Do not store at too high a temperature or humidity. The storage conditions for the
accessories are given on the labels and in section 26.
• Replace the device in its original package after use to prevent any damage.
Cleaning:
Make sure the
actiTENS
cleaning them.
• Never immerse the
do not rinse them. Never immerse consumables in water. Do not use any other cleaning products
than those given below. They may cause serious damage to the equipment.
• To remove dirt, use a damp cloth and mild detergent (e.g. washing up liquid), to clean the
actiTENS, the cables, the AC charger and the
70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA).
• If the electrodes are dirty, put a drop of water on your finger and carefully remove the dirt from the
surface. Neither soap nor alcohol may be used to clean electrodes.
• It is recommended to machine wash the textile accessories at 40°C using a mild detergent before
the first use and then every 3 weeks.
Scrapping the device:
• Plastic packaging and instruction leaflets are recyclable.
• The electrodes, the self-adhesive strips and textile accessories can be placed with household
waste.
• Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), namely the neurostimulator, the
charging case, the AC charger and the cables must be recycled in accordance with the regulations
in each country.
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neurostimulator and the
neurostimulator is switched off and the charging case unplugged before
neurostimulator or the
actiTENS
textile accessories can be used several
actiTENS
charging case:
actiCHARGE
actiCHARGE
charging case. You can also use
actiCHARGE
actiTENS
charging case in water and
actiCHARGE
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