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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Damaged or worn electrodes Replace.
or leadwires
Ensure proper PPR is being used 1. Refer to section 3.2 in
the manual for a
description of the PPR.
2. Contact clinician if
discomfort persists.
Stimulation is Improper electrode placement Reposition electrodes.
ineffective Electrodes must be a
minimum of 2 inches apart.
Unknown Contact clinician.
Stimulation only Low battery Replace.
felt on one Improper electrode placement 1. Reposition electrodes.
electrode Electrodes must be a
minimum of 2 inches
apart.
2. Replace electrodes.
Stimulation on Electrodes 1. Replace.
one channel (side) 1. Worn or damaged 2. Reposition electrode.
only 2. Improper placement Electrodes must be a
minimum of 2 inches
apart.
Leadwires
1. Worn or damaged 1. Replace.
Component failure Try each leadwire
independently in each
channel. If there is no
output on either channel
the leadwire is defective
and should be replaced.
If there is output on one
channel only, a component
may have failed. Call the
repair department.
Hi-Volt PPR 1 - 4 in use The Hi-Volt application
is available on Channel 1
only.
Intermittent Leadwires 1. Verify connection is
Output secure.
2. Turn down the intensity.
Rotate leadwires in
socket 90 degrees. If still
intermittent, replace
leadwire.
3. If still intermittent after
replacing the leadwire,
a component may have
failed. Call the repair
department.
Preprogrammed regimen in use Some programs will seem
intermittent. This is
expected. Refer to section
3.2 in the manual for a
description of the PPR.
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