beurer Compression Leg Therapy FM 150 Instructions

beurer Compression Leg Therapy FM 150 Instructions

 Read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.

Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing a product from our range. Our name stands for high- quality, thoroughly tested products for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage, beauty, baby and air.
With kind regards,
Your Beurer team

WARNING

• The device is intended only for domestic/private use, not for commercial use.
• This device may be used by children over the age of eight and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the device safely, and are fully aware of the consequent risks of use.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless supervised.
• Do not use the device if it shows signs of damage or does not function properly. In this case, contact Customer Services.
• Repairs may only be carried out by Customer Services or an authorised supplier.
• If the mains connection cable of this device is damaged, it must be disposed of. If it cannot be removed, the device must be disposed of.

Signs and symbols

| WARNING
Warning notice indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.
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| IMPORTANT
Safety note indicating possible damage to the device/accessory.

| Note
Note on important information.

| Observe the instructions for use

| Manufacturer

| Protection class II

| Type BF applied part

**Operating

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| Permissible operating temperature and humidity

**Storage

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| Permissible storage temperature. Permissible storage humidity.

PAP

| Dispose of packaging in an environ- mentally friendly manner.

Transportation

| Permissible transport temperature. Permissible transport humidity.

| Switching mains part

IP 22

| IP class
Device protected against foreign objects ≥ 12.5 mm and against water dripping at an angle
| Direct current

| Serial number

| Low-frequency electromagnetic radiation

| Indoor use only
| Disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment EC Directive – WEEE
| Certification symbol for products that are exported to the Russian Federation and members of the CIS
| The CE labelling certifies that the product complies with the essential requirements of Directive 93/42/ EEC on medical device.

Included in delivery

Check that the delivery has not been tampered with and make sure that all components are present. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that all packaging material has been removed. If you are in any doubt, do not use the massager and contact your retailer or contact us on the service hotline number provided.

1 x right leg cuff
1 x left leg cuff
2 x air hoses
1 x hand switch
1 x storage bag
4 x AA batteries (1.5 V)
1 x mains part
1 x These operating instructions

Intended use

Only use the device on the legs and on people. The device is intended for private use only. The device is NOT intended for commercial use. It cannot replace medical treatment.

WARNING
Use the device for the intended purpose only and in the manner specified in these instructions for use. Any form of improper use can be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use.

Usage instructions:

• To improve venous blood circulation.
• To prevent varicose veins and spider veins.
• To reduce swelling and heavy legs.
• To treat muscle tension from sport.
• To treat sports injuries, such as bruises and sprains.
• To treat bruises.

Application location: indoor

Getting to know your device

We all know the feeling of getting in from a long, hard day with legs that feel heavy and swollen. This is usually the result of moving too little or putting one-sided pressure on the legs over a long period (for example, sitting at a desk all day, long-haul flights or standing for extended periods).
The device provides a revitalising pressure massage that acts as a preventative to these symptoms. Compression massage has the following effect: If you have weak or diseased veins, vein valves do not close. Blood settles. The vein valve function is restored thanks to the pressure of compression massage. The blood flow to the heart is stimulated.
This revitalising pressure massage is produced by two leg cuffs with integrated inflating and deflating air cushions that stimulate blood circulation. Thanks to its continuously adjustable massage/pressure intensity, the device can be individually adapted to your needs.
The leg cuffs are alternately inflated, helping to reduce swelling and heavy legs. The treatment also relieves muscle tension in the foot and calf areas. Varicose veins, varicose vein symptoms and spider veins can be prevented. The venous blood circulation is also improved through restoration of the vein function.
The leg cuffs can be easily and conveniently adjusted to your leg shape using the hook-and-loop fasteners. Its compact design and the supplied carrying bag make the device suitable for use both at home and for travel purposes.

Note
The leg compression massager can be reused once the leg cuffs have been cleaned.

Safety notes

Non-observance of the following information may result in personal injury or material damage.

WARNING
Keep packaging material away from children to avoid danger of suffocation.

WARNING
Do not use the device:

• If you suffer from a medical abnormality or an injury to your legs (e.g. brittle bones, open wounds, etc.)
• On children
• During pregnancy
• While sleeping
• On animals
• While undertaking any activity where an unexpected reaction could be dangerous
• After the consumption of substances that lead to impaired cognitive function (e.g. pain medication, alcohol)
• For longer than 30 minutes (risk of overheating). Leave the device to cool down for at least 20 minutes before using it again
• On acute patients or people who are also undergoing medical treatment

If you are unsure whether the device is suitable for you, please consult your doctor.
You should consult your doctor before using the device, particularly in the following cases:

• If you suffer from a severe illness or have recently had surgery on your legs
• If you have a pacemaker, implant or other aids
• If you suffer from thrombosis or suspected thrombosis
• If you suffer from diabetes
• If you are suffering pain, the cause of which is unknown
• If you are suffering from severe inflammation
• Impairment to cardiac function associated with water retention
• Advanced arterial disease
• Pulmonary oedema
• High blood pressure
• Malignant tumour

WARNING

• This product can not be used with high frequency equipments, so as to avoid burn injury or equipment damage.
• Biocompatibility. All of the material which the patient or user can be accessible are no unacceptable risks. The materials of our products are common to see and use.
• Do not touch the output of power adapter DC plug for it might cause electric shock.
• Put the hand switch aside body while using.
• Handle the product with care in case it falls and hurt you.
• For pregnant woman and woman in menstrual period, people with sensitive skin, heart disease, abnormal blood pressure, malignant tumor, cerebrovascular disease, acute disease or people currently under doctor’s treatment, they should consult a doctor first then use this product.
• People with skin perceptual disturbance or not sensitive to pressure are prohibited to use this product.
• Do not use while bathing and sleeping.
• Patients with cerebral hemorrhage: do not use this product when the patient is not in stable phase, and patient with sequela should use this product under the supervision of a doctor.
• Patients with purulent inflammation, acute septicemia and continued hyperthermia are prohibited to use this product.
• Patients with acute cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease are prohibited to use this product.
• Please do not apply this product to body parts other than the legs and feet, and patients with leg and foot skin disease should not use this product.
• Do not walking or moving when using this product, if not, it cause the patient discomfort or the product may be broken.
• Do not apply this product to children or people without expressible conscious ability.
• If the user feels uncomfortable due to the use of this product, please stop using immediately and consult a doctor.
• Do not use this product with other medical electronic equipments, such as cardiac pacemaker, artificial heartlung or other life-supporting medical electronic equipments, electrocardiograph and other medical electronic equipments. Otherwise, it might cause danger.
• Do not arbitrarily disassemble, repair and transform this product, or it might cause malfunction or electric shock.
• In case of emergency, this product should be placed in a position where plug can be easily pushed aside.

ATTENTION

• If the customer uses high frequency surgical equipment and this product at the same time, this product might be damaged;if this product is used near (1 meter) short wave or microwave therapeutic equipment, then the operation of this product may not be stable.
• Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
• Please pull the power plug after using the product or when the product is not expected to be used.
• Do not use this product in high-temperature, inflammable, electromagnetic radiation and humid places.

WARNING: Electric shock

As with all electrical devices, use the device carefully and cautiously, in order to avoid hazards due to electric shock.

Therefore, observe the following instructions for use of the device:

• use device with the supplied mains part and the mains voltage specified on the type plate only,
• never use the device if it or its accessories show visible signs of damage,
• do not use during a storm.

In the event of defects or operational faults, switch the device off immediately and disconnect it from the mains socket. Do not pull on the mains cable or on the device to disconnect the mains part from the socket. Never hold or carry the device by the mains cable. Keep the cables away from hot surfaces. Do not crush, bend or twist the cables. Do not insert needles or any sharp objects. Never open the hand switch.

Ensure that the device, the hand switch and mains cable do not come into contact with water, steam or other liquids. Only use the device in dry rooms (e.g. NEVER in the bath, sauna).

Do not reach for the device if it has been submerged in water. Unplug the mains part from the socket immediately. Never use the device if it or any of the accessories show visible signs of damage. Do not drop the device or subject it to any impacts.

WARNING: Repairs
Only specialist personnel may perform repairs on electrical devices. Improper repairs may subject users to considerable danger. For repairs, please contact Customer Services or an authorised retailer.

WARNING: Risk of fire
There is a risk of fire if the device is used improperly or these instructions for use are ignored.
Therefore, observe the following instructions for use:

• Never use the device underneath a cover, such as blanket, pillow, etc.
• Never use the device near petrol or other highly flammable substances.

WARNING: Batteries

• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush out the affected areas with water and seek medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Store the batteries out of the reach of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.

IMPORTANT: Handling

The device must be switched off and disconnected from the mains after every use and before cleaning.

• Make sure that the air hoses are not kinked.
• Do not sit or stand on the leg cuffs with your whole weight. Do not place anything on the leg cuffs or the hand switch.
• Do not expose the device to high temperatures.

Device description

1. Air inlet (“in”)
2. Mains socket
3. Air outlet
4. ON/OFF button
5. Air outlet button 
6. Stop button*
7. Timer button 10/20/30 min
8. Air hoses
9. Connection for air hoses

(*The stop button interrupts inflation in the event of unpleasant and high pressure)

Initial use

• Remove the packaging.
• Remove the blue protection on the hook-and-loop fasteners of the leg cuffs.
• Check the device, mains part and cable for damage.
• You can either operate the device with batteries (4 x 1.5 V AA alkaline type LR06) or using the supplied mains part.

Initial use with batteries

1. Open the battery compartment on the rear of the hand switch.
2. Insert four 1.5 V AA (alkaline type LR06) batteries. Make sure that the batteries are inserted the correct way round. See the graphic in the battery compartment. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
3. Close the battery compartment on the rear of the hand switch until you see and hear it click into place.

Initial use with mains part

Note
Before using for the first time with the mains part, check there are no batteries fitted in the hand switch.

1. Connect the mains part to the hand switch as shown.
2. Plug the other end of the mains part into a suitable socket.
3. The device is now ready for use.

Use

Starting treatment

IMPORTANT:

• Avoid undoing the leg cuff hook-and-loop fasteners during use as this could impair the functionality of the device. Only open the leg cuff hook-and-loop fasteners if the pressure on your legs becomes uncomfortable during use or press the stop button.
• Make sure the air hoses do not become kinked during use.
• Do not cover the leg cuffs with a blanket or other objects during use.

1. Always follow the instructions in the “Initial use” section.

2. Place the leg cuffs one at a time securely over your lower legs and feet as shown; have your legs bare or wear closely fitting clothing (e.g. tights).
   The leg cuffs should be fastened so that two fingers fit under the cuff. If the leg cuffs feel too tight, fasten the cuffs so that you can get your flat hand under them.

3. For best results, your legs should be elevated/slightly bent during the treatment to aid circulation.

   • The cuff for the left leg is marked with an “L” on the inside.
   • The cuff for the right leg is marked with an “R” on the inside.
     

4. Connect the air hose to the leg cuffs. Ensure the leg cuffs are securely in place and cannot slip.
   Connect the other end of the air hose to the air inlet (“in”) on the hand switch.
   

5. Press the ON/OFF button to switch on the device. Once the device is switched on, the 20 minute timer LED lights up.

6. Please note that the timer begins to count again when you change the timer setting.
   
   IMPORTANT
   We recommend an application time of 20 to 30 minutes. Using the massager for long periods could result in a feeling of numbness in the legs and could cause the device to overheat.

7. The intensity is adjusted using the air pressure controller. Start at the lowest level so that you get used to the massage gradually. For best effects the intensity should be set high, but at a level where it is still comfortable.
   

8. Press „timer“ button to switch among three kinds of timing time which are 10 minutes, 20 minutes and 30 minutes. When start up, the default is 20 minutes. When the remaining time is 5 minutes, the current time indicator slowly flashes; when the remaining time is 1 minute, the current time indicator quickly flashes.
   

9. In the process of using, if you feel the pressure is too much or not comfortable, press the „stop“ button to stop the treatment.
   

Note
The device will now start to massage the legs alternately. The legs will never be massaged at the same time. This is not an indication that the device is faulty.

The device features an automatic switch-off function, which is set to the maximum operating duration of 30 minutes.

If the batteries are almost flat, the timer LEDs begin to flash from right to left. The device will switch off after a few seconds and then be in a 30-second stand-by mode. During this time, all 3 timer LEDs light up.

Concluding treatment
To stop the treatment, you should first switch the device off and then let the air out of the leg cuffs. Proceed as follows:

1. Switch the device off by pressing the ON/ OFF button on the hand switch. The set timer LED goes out. The device is now in standby mode for 30 seconds. During this time, all 3 timer LEDs will be activated.
   

2. Remove the air hose from the hand switch within the 30 second standby mode and insert the air hose into the air outlet ( ) on the side of the hand switch and press the air outlet button [5]. All 3 timer LEDs flash at the same time. They go out again when the process has ended.
   

3. Then undo the hook-and-loop fasteners and take the leg cuffs off. Remove the air hoses on the “Y-adapter” from the leg cuffs, but leave the short end pieces in the leg cuffs as shown. If you used the device with the mains part, remove it from the socket and the hand switch.
   

Cleaning and storage

Cleaning the leg cuffs

• Always switch the device off before cleaning and remove the air hoses (apart from the short end pieces) from the leg cuffs and the hand switch.
• Clean the leg cuffs with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use any chemical or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Do not use the leg cuffs until they are completely dry.

Storage

• If you do not intend to use the device for longer periods, remove the batteries from the hand-held device. Leaking batteries may damage the device.
• Do not make sharp kinks in the air hoses and the leg cuffs.
• Store the device and accessories in a cool, well-ventilated space in its original packaging.

Disposal

For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.

Empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of through specially designated collection boxes, recycling points or electronics retailers. This is a legal requirement.
The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances:
Pb = Battery contains lead,
Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
Hg = Battery contains mercury

What if there are problems?

the hand switch.
Mains part not plugged in| Plug the mains part into a suitable socket.
Air hoses are not correctly connected| Reconnect the air hoses.
The timer LEDs on the hand-held device start to flash during the treatment and the vein massager switches itself off| Batteries are flat| Replace the batteries in the hand switch.

If you cannot find a solution to your problem here, contact our Customer Services.

Technical specifications

Cuff pressure| max. 120 mmHg (when correctly used, as described in section 7.1.)
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Cuff size| 29 – 53 cm
Timing time| 10– 30 minutes with a deviation of ±10 %
Voltage supply for battery operation| 6 V DC (4 x 1.5 V AA batteries (alkaline type LR06))
Permissible operating conditions| +5 °C to +40 °C, 15-93 % relative humidity (non-conden- sing), 700 –1060 hPa ambient pressure.
Permissible storage conditions| -25 °C to +70 °C, 0 – 93 % relative humidity (non-conden- sing), 700 –1060 hPa ambient pressure.
Permissible transport conditions| -25 °C to +70 °C, 0 – 93 % relative humidity (non-conden- sing), 700 –1060 hPa ambient pressure.
Dimensions| Leg cuff: 61 x 67 x 0.5 cm

Hand switch: 17 x 7.7 x 3 cm

Total weight| approx. 1400 g (without mains part)
Protection class| ****
Classification| Type BF

The serial number is located on the device or in the battery compartment.

Mains part

Voltage supply for mains operation| Input: 100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 200 mA
Output: 6 V DC, 500 mA
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Polarity|

Protection class| ****

Notes on electromagnetic compatibility

• The device complies with the EU Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC, the German Medical Devices Act (Medizinproduktgesetz) and the European standard EN 60601-1-2 (in accordance with CISPR 11, IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4- 4, IEC61000-4- 5, IEC61000-4- 6, IEC61000-4- 11, IEC61000-4-8) and is subject to particular precautions with regard to electromagnetic compatibility. The device is suitable for use in all environments listed in these instructions for use, including domestic environments.
• The device is suitable for use in all environments listed in these instructions for use, including domestic environments.
• The use of the device may be limited in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances. This could result in issues such as error messages or the failure of the display/device.
• Avoid using this device directly next to other devices or stacked on top of other devices, as this could lead to faulty operation. If, however, it is necessary to use the device in the manner stated, this device as well as the other devices must be monitored to ensure they are working properly.
• The use of accessories other than those specified or provided by the manufacturer of this device can lead to an increase in electromagnetic emissions or a decrease in the device’s electromagnetic immunity; this can result in faulty operation.

Warranty/service

In case of a claim under the warranty please contact your local dealer or the local representation which is mentioned in the list “service international”. In case of returning the unit please add a copy of your receipt and a short report of the defect.

The following warranty terms shall apply:

1. The warranty period for BEURER products is either 3 years or- if longer- the country specific warranty period from date of Purchase.
   In case of a warranty claim, the date of purchase has to be proven by means of the sales receipt or invoice.

2. Repairs (complete unit or parts of the unit) do not extend the warranty period.

3. The warranty shall not be valid for damages because of

   • improper treatment, e.g. nonobservance of the user instructions.
   • repairs or tampering by the customer or unauthorised third parties.
   • transport from the manufacturer to the consumer or during transport to the service centre.
   • The warranty shall not be valid for accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear (cuff, batteries etc.).

4. Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the unit are excluded even if the damage to the unit is accepted as a warranty claim.

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