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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model Number: MC0188

INFRARED STIMULATING

FOOT MASSAGER

Health by Vitalcare

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Store this instruction manual in a safe place, along with your warranty card, purchase
receipt and packaging box for future reference. Please pay particular attention to the
safety information and familiarise yourself with the procedure before assembling the unit.

• Check that you have all the component parts on page 4 of the manual and

familiarise yourself with each part before proceeding.

• Take all the fittings out of the plastic bag and separate them into their groups.
• Ensure you have enough space to lay out all the parts before assembly.

WARNINGS

•  Long term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are not known.
•  Safety not determined for use during pregnancy
•  Persons with heart problems: DO NOT USE.
•  Persons with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy: DO NOT USE.
•  DO NOT stimulate over the carotid sinus nerves (or any part of the front of the

throat) especially in persons with known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex.

• DO NOT place over the front of the neck or mouth. Severe muscle spasms of

the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur. The contractions may be strong
enough to close the airway and obstruct or stop breathing.

• DO NOT apply transcerebrally (through the head).
• DO NOT apply current through the chest (transthoracic) as introduction of

electrical current through the heart may cause arrhythmias.

• Machine must not be used over swollen, infected or inflamed areas or skin eruptions,

e.g. Phlebitis, Thrombophlebitis, Phlebothrombosis, Varicose Veins etc. Emboli in the
calf or elsewhere can dislodge and cause pulmonary embolism or stoke.

• This machine must be kept out of reach of children.

PRECAUTIONS & GUIDELINES

DO NOT USE WHEN:

• There is tendency to hemorrhage acute trauma or fracture.
• DO NOT use following a recent surgical procedure when muscle contraction

may disrupt the healing process.

• DO NOT use when menstruating.
• DO NOT use where sensory nerve damage is present by a loss of normal skin.

Some persons may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical
stimulation or electrical conductive medium used. The irritation can usually be

reduced by use of an alternative conduction medium, or electrode placement.

THIS IS NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE. THIS UNIT IS INTENDED TO

BE USED ONLY FOR GENERAL PHYSICAL CONDITIONING.

NO MEDICAL CLAIMS ARE IMPLIED OR WARRANTED BY THE

USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

This Infrared Stimulating Foot Massager is extremely safe and simple to

use - However VITALCARE does not take any responsibility for any harm

caused due to misuse of the product. As a safeguard we suggest that if you

have the following conditions, seek advice before using the machine:
•  After childbirth
•  Persons using a heart pacemaker or with cardiac condition
•  Epilepsy
•  Multiple Sclerosis.
•  Phlebitis in its active phase (Inflammation of a vein)
•  Where tissue is inflamed through disease or injury.
•  Recent scar tissue
•  Varicose veins in its later stages
•  During the heavy days of your period do not use the unit on your abs.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A.  Stimulating area for feet
B.  Infrared light foot plate
C.  Sole roller massager

D.  Infrared light
E.  LCD screen with blue LED light
F.  Carry Handle

THIS SET INCLUDES:

1. Infrared Stimulating

Foot Massager

2. 4 x stimulating massage

gel pads with wire cable

3. 2 x interchangeable

sole massager rollers

4.  Power Adaptor
5.  2 x Gel pad protectors
6.  User Manual

HOW TO USE THE LCD SCREEN

LOCATION IMAGE BENEFITS

To switch the unit on/off

P+

Choose from 1 of the 10 pre-programmed massage
programs ~ Upward

P-

Choose from 1 of the 10 pre-programmed massage

programs ~ Downward

Increase the output intensity of band 1 (Left hand
size) FROM 1- 40 LEVEL

Increase the output intensity of band 2 (Right hand
size) FROM 1- 40 LEVEL

Decrease the output intensity of band 1 (Left hand
size) FROM 1- 40 LEVEL

Decrease the output intensity of band 2 (Right hand
size) FROM 1- 40 LEVEL

Timer

Program Indication

Band 1

Intensity Level

Band 2

Intensity Level

CHANGING THE SOLE MASSAGER ROLLER

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

1.  The battery compartment is located at the back of the unit.
2.  Remove the battery cover from the unit
3.  Insert 3 new 1.5V size C batteries with the   and   marks correctly aligned.

NOTE ON BATTERIES:

• Do not mix different types of batteries or an old battery with a new one
• To prevent the risk of leakage or explosions, never recharge the batteries, apply

heat or take them apart.

• When not using batteries, remove them to prevent battery drain.
• If liquid leaks from the batteries, throw them away. Thoroughly clean the battery

compartment with a dry cloth.

1.  To take out the roller, pull the two side brackets upwards
2.  The roller will then be released
3.  Change to a new roller and push the two brackets back downwards into place.

CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTOR

1. Connect the adaptor jack of the adaptor to the adaptor jack of the unit
2. Plug in the power adaptor to the wall socket. (Make sure that the input voltage

of the wall socket is suitable for the supplied adaptor)

HOW IT WORKS

1.  In order to increase the conduction, apply some water on the sole of your foot.
2.  Place your feet on the massager.
3.  Press the “

”

button for 3 seconds to turn on the unit. The LCD screen will

light up in blue.

4. Then you can adjust the mode by pressing “P+” & “P-“ to select different

programs. Maximum 10 programs.

5. Gently increase the intensity setting by pushing the “ ” button, or decrease

the intensity setting by pushing the “ ” button. (Left button for “Band 1”, right
button for “Band 2”.) Maximum 40 levels.

6. You can adjust the program anytime, but once the program has been re-adjusted,

the intensity will return to ‘0’, in order not to shock the user from the new
program. The user will need to re-adjust the intensity.

7. To terminate the massage period, user can turn off the unit anytime by pressing

the “

”

button for 3 seconds.

Tip: Start massage at a low setting to begin, then gently increase.

AUTO FUNCTIONS

• The unit has an auto timer, it will start to count down from 25 minutes, and will

shut off after 25 minutes of massage.

• If you change the massage program within the 25 minutes, the timer will count

down from the original leftover time.

USING THE STIMULATING GEL PADS

1.  Connect the output wire to the Stimulating Massage Gel Pads.
2.  Then connect the other end of the output wire to the output jack of the machine.
3.  Remove the protecting film from the adhesive pads.
4.  Attach the Stimulating Massage Gel Pads to the skin steadily.
5.  Press the “

”

button for 3 seconds to turn the unit on and adjust the stimulating

mode and output intensity as you wish. (The display will show the mode and the
level that you selected and start to count down)

CAUTION

• Never stick two adhesive pads to each other.
• Keep the adhesive gel pads clean, and never put them under high temperature

and direct sunshine.

• If the stimulating massage gel pads are insufficiently adhesive or dirty, wipe with a

wet cloth or change to new ones. Don’t clean the stimulating massage gel pads
with any chemicals.

•  For protecting the gel pads, always put them on to the gel pad protector after use.
•  Do not increase to high level or above comfort level.
•  The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by

a person responsible for their safety.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNINGS

•  Do not remove the silicon pads when the device is working.
•  Make sure the unit is off before connecting the silicon pad cable to the device.
•  Don’t use on wounds or problem skin.

REFLEXOLOGY CHART

A reflexology chart shows the “reflex zones” worked by reflexologists on the soles of the feet. Similar

maps exist for the position of the reflexes on the hands, ears and internal organ of your body.

Frontal Sinuses

Nose

Trigeminal Nerve

Pituitary Gland

Cerebrum

Eye

Cerebellum

Back of head nerves

Bronchi

10. Trapeziums

11. Parathyroid

12. Ear

13. Shoulder

14. Thyroid Glands

15. Lung

16. Liver

17. Gall Bladder

18. Solar Plexus

19. Adrenal Glands

20. Stomach

21. Kidney

22. Pancreas

23. Duodenum
24. Transverse colon

25. Ascending colon

26. Ileocecal Calve

27. Appendix

28. Small Intestines

29. Bladder

30. Genital Glands

31. Neck

32. Ureters

33. Cervical Vertebra

34. Frontal Sinuses

35. Nose

36. Trigeminal Nerve

37. Pituitary Gland

38. Cerebrum

39. Eye
40. Cerebellum

41. Back of head nerves

42. Bronchi

43. Trapeziums

44. Parathyroid

45. Ear

46. Shoulder

47. Thyroid Glands

48. Lung

49. Shoulder

50. Solar plexus

51. Adrenal Glands

52. Stomach

53. Spleen

54. Kidney

55. Pancreas
56. Duodenum

57. Transverse Colon

58. Descending Colon

59. Small Intestines

60. Bladder

61. Rectum

62. Anus

63. Genital Glands

THIS IS NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE. THE BELOW INFORMATION

ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Battery power supply: 3 x C size batteries (not included)

or AC adaptor (included)

•  Input: 230V ~ 50Hz or 12V ~ 50Hz
•  Output: 4.5V DC 100mA
•  Power Consumption: 0.45W

NOTES:

Distributed by Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd ABN 70 106 100 252

PO Box 6056, Frenchs Forest DC, Australia NSW 2086

Customer Help Line : 1300 886 649 (AU) | 0800 836 761 (NZ)

Telephone: (02) 9975 2199 Fax: (02) 9975 2688

Email: info@tempoaustralia.com.au