Empi EPIX VT - Page 19

User Information
Initiating Treatment continued
STEP 4: Turn On the Device
Turn on the Epix VT by depressing the button on the Pain Scale
that best describes your current level of pain. Current control
settings will be displayed on the Control Panel.
STEP 5: Select the Treatment Settings
Your clinician has recommended one of the program options
explained in the Stimulator Controls and Features section of this
manual. Set the device to the recommended setting if different
from the one shown on the display.
Note: To avoid a startling effect, turn the TENS device off before
adjusting the settings.
Note: Consult your clinician before changing the recommended
settings.
STEP 6: Connect the Lead Wires to the Device
Caution: Always turn the TENS device off before connecting the
lead wires to the device.
Push each lead wire connector into its corresponding Channel
Output Jack located on the top of the device. The Channel Output
Jack marked “1” is controlled by the Channel 1 Intensity Controls;
the jack marked “2” is controlled by the Channel 2 Intensity
Controls. If you only want to stimulate using one channel, you will
need only one lead wire. Connect this single lead wire into either
Channel Output Jack (Figure 5.)
Channel Output Jacks
Battery Status and ON/OFF
Indicator Lights
Figure 5. Connecting the Lead Wires
Note: Use care when you connect and disconnect the lead wires
from the electrodes and the device. Pulling on the lead wire
instead of its insulated connector may cause lead wire breakage.
STEP 7: Begin Treatment
Depress the Channel 1 and Channel 2 Intensity Controls until the
stimulation is strong but tolerable. It is important that you can feel
the stimulation.
The ON/OFF Indicator Lights should be on. If the ON/OFF Indicator
Lights do not come on, or if they alternately turn on and off ata
rapid pace, the battery needs to be changed. The display will also
indicate low battery status.
Caution: Always turn the TENS device off when changing the
battery.
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