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The Curapuls 970 is a shortwave unit that enables HF
energy to be applied selectively deep in the tissues
and joints without unnecessarily affecting the sur-
rounding area. This is effected through capacitive or
inductive electrodes. The capacitive electrodes have
a larger surface effect, the induction electrodes a larger
effect in the deeper tissues. The equipment is only
meant to be used by competent personnel in
physiotherapy, rehabilitation or adjacent areas.
The Curapuls 970 offers two therapy possibilities:
continuous and pulsed.
Continuous shortwave therapy
In continuous shortwave therapy the subjective feel-
ing of warmth plays the major role. The output is
continuous and can be set to a maximum of 400 W.
The automatic tuning ensures that the selected in-
tensity is maintained throughout the treatment. This
technique increases the circulation and stimulates
metabolic processes.
Pulsed shortwave therapy
Pulsed shortwave therapy is an athermic technique
with enhanced biological effects. The maximum out-
put is 1000 W (peak power), the mean output is much
lower: between 6 and 80 W, depending on the se-
lected pulse repetition frequency (which can be set
in 10 steps from 15 - 200 Hz).
Furthermore, acute conditions where heat treatment
is contraindicated can very well be treated with
shortwave therapy. Even the presence of metal im-
plants is not an absolute contraindication.
Some specific indications:
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Post-traumatic conditions.
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Post-operative conditions.
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Acute inflammations.
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Acute sport injuries such as hematomas and
sprains.
See further indications and contra-indications on page
21.
Other characteristics of the Curapuls 970:
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Rectangular pulses.
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Fast, solid-state automatic tuning.
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Provision for HF magnetic field therapy.
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Multi-directional articulated electrode arms with
single-knob fixation.
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Large castors with safety locks.
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Wide range of accessories (see our catalogue).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
INTRODUCTION
General
The Curapuls 970 is a modern, safe and easy-to-han-
dle apparatus, which has been developed, produced,
calibrated and packed with the greatest care. The
Curapuls 970 meets the requirements of the interna-
tional standard for the safety of medical electrical
equipment IEC 60601-1 (General standard), IEC
60601-2-3 (Standard for shortwave therpapy equip-
ment) and IEC 60601-1-2 (Standard for EMC). Ac-
cording to the IEC 60601-1-2 (1993) directive, clause
36.201.1.8, class A equipment and/or systems
(CISPR 11 Classification) are allowed in domestic
establishments when used under the jurisdiction of a
health care professional.
An Enraf-Nonius test certificate is supplied with the
unit. This certificate gives important measurements
with respect to safety and specifications.
Enraf-Nonius cannot be held responsible for any dis-
comfort to the operator or the patient due to faulty
diagnosis, misuse or mishandling of the equipment
and/or accessories, misunderstanding of the operat-
ing instructions or maintenance errors.
Service and maintenance
To meet the legal regulations of the countries that
have implemented the IEC 60601-1 standard, it is
necessary to have the Curapuls 970 checked and
safety tested once each year. We advise keeping
your equipment under service/maintenance at your
local authorized service office. It is also recommended
that a record be kept of all activities related to ser-
vice and maintenance. In some countries this is even
obligatory. The check up and/or technical mainte-
nance must be carried out conform the procedure
described in the service manual of the unit.
Unqualified personnel should not open the equip-ment
for any reason whatsoever.
Enraf-Nonius will not be held responsible for damage
to equipment or injuries to persons operating or being
treated with the equipment that result from service or
maintenance performed by companies or persons not
authorized by Enraf-Nonius.
Combination therapy
Since the Curapuls 970 radiates an electromagnetic
field that can affect electronic circuits inside equip-
ment in the direct vicinity, you are strongly advised
against any sort of combination in treatment whereby
a second (electromedical) apparatus is used.
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