a Remove all parts from the box:
• AC/DC power adaptor
• Revitive Medic device
• Remote control
• AAA batteries x 2
• Electrode Body Pads
• Electrode cord
See “What’s in the box?” to help identify the parts.
b Locate the remote control and insert the batteries.
Before you use Revitive for the first time, read the Important Safeguards. If in doubt, consult your doctor before using the product.
Revitive can be powered from either the internal rechargeable battery or by connecting it to an electrical socket.
Mains power option
a Locate the AC/DC power adaptor.
b Plug the small end of the power cord into the adaptor socket on the side of the device.
c Plug the power adaptor into the nearest electrical socket. This will also start charging the (integrated) rechargeable battery. Once you have connected Revitive to the electrical socket, follow ‘Step 3: Using the SoftTouch foot-pads’ or ‘Step 4: Using the Dual Mode Electrode Body Pads’ to continue setting up Revitive.
Battery power option
a Follow steps a-c in the mains power option. This will start charging the (integrated) rechargeable battery.
b When Revitive is switched off but on charge, the battery indicator icon will constantly scroll during charging; when the battery is full, scrolling will stop.
The battery indicator on Revitive indicates the battery’s charge level.
c Once fully charged, the full battery indicator will stay illuminated until the power adaptor is unplugged from the device or the electrical socket.
A full charge will take approximately 3 hours.
A full charge enables approximately 3½ hours of use (the equivalent of one 30 minute session each day for one week).
When the device is running from the battery, an indicator will show the remaining battery level.
If you turn the device off and the low battery level indicator blinks for 10 seconds, the battery requires recharging.
Please note you can use the device while it is charging but the battery indicator will not show
The SoftTouch foot-pads will deliver the Medic Program, with clinically proven and patented waveforms, to your feet and legs. You can use the Body Pads to receive EMS or TENS, see pages 20-25 for details.
For best results:
• Use Revitive foot-pads for at least 30 to 60 minutes each day, 7 days a week. If you have varicose veins (CVI), use Revitive foot-pads for 60 minutes per day.
• It is important to use Revitive at a high enough intensity to give you a strong comfortable muscle contraction. Most people achieve a strong muscle contraction over intensity level 40 (intensity range 1-99).
• If you are diagnosed with a long term medical condition such as High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) or COPD, it can take up to 8 weeks to help reduce symptoms associated with these chronic conditions.
Do not use Revitive, using EMS stimulation, for more than 6 sessions of 30 minutes (or the equivalent) per day.
a It is important that you are well hydrated. We recommend that you apply a moisturiser to the soles of the feet to help hydrate the skin and improve the delivery of electrical stimulation.
Note: Very dry feet may cause Revitive to auto-pause, and stimulation will not be possible until the soles of your feet are hydrated. In this case it will be necessary to apply a moisturiser.
We also recommend drinking a glass of water before using Revitive.
b Get into a comfortable seated position. For best results sit with your knees at a 90 degree angle (right angle).
c Place Revitive on the floor in front of you. Revitive is designed to be used while seated. Never stand on the Revitive unit. d Place both bare feet on the foot-pads. Make sure you remove all footwear, including socks/ stockings.
d Place both bare feet on the foot-pads. Make sure you remove all footwear, including socks/ stockings.
e Press the power button on the device or on the remote control to turn Revitive on.
You will hear a beep and the display will light up. The time will read 30 minutes and Intensity will read 00.
To turn off Revitive at any time during operation, press the power button on the device or on the remote control.
f Set the time for Revitive. The default time is 30 minutes. You can set the timer for up to 60 minutes.
If you do not want to use the default time of 30 minutes, set the time for the number of minutes you want. You can use the controls on the control panel or on the remote control.
Press the (+) Time Control to increase the time.
Press the (–) Time Control to decrease the time.
g Press the (+) Intensity Control one time to start stimulation.
You can use the buttons on the control panel or remote control. Ensure both feet are on the foot- pads when increasing the intensity.
Press the (+) button to increase the level.
Press the (–) button to decrease the level.
h Ensure you familiarise yourself with the feeling of the Medic Program. Use on a low intensity for 30-60 minutes once per day for a few days.
Set the intensity at a level where you can feel the stimulation in your feet which creates a calf muscle contraction.
It is normal to feel tingling or varying sensations in your feet and calf muscles.
Revitive does not vibrate.
i After a few days of familiarisation, use a higher intensity that provides you with strong but comfortable calf muscle contractions.
Most people experience a strong contraction at intensity level 40 or over.
The IsoRocker ® enables Revitive to rock up and down once muscle contractions are nearing the desired level. The rocking is caused by muscle contractions in the leg, and the resulting ankle movement allowed by the IsoRocker is a good indicator that the intensity level is sufficient to provide the therapy. Increasing the intensity above this level will enhance the therapy, but should not be allowed to become uncomfortable.
You can set the intensity between 1-99.
Please note that the intensity required may vary from day to day.
If you feel pain or discomfort:
• Remove one or both feet from the foot-pads to stop the stimulation
• Lower the intensity of the foot-pads using the (–) Intensity Control on the control panel, or remote control, before replacing your feet on Revitive
j If you remove one or both feet from the foot-pads, Revitive will pause the stimulation for up to 10 minutes. The display will blink on and off and you will hear a beep. The timer will stop until the session is resumed. Do not touch the foot-pads with your hands or pick up device until paused is enabled.
The stimulation can be resumed by placing both feet back on the foot-pads and then pressing the (+) button on the Intensity Control.
While Revitive is paused, the intensity level can be reduced by pressing the (–) button on the Intensity Control.
Intensity cannot be increased while Revitive is paused.
After 10 minutes of being in the paused state, Revitive will switch itself off.
k The Time Display will start to count down in minutes as Revitive cycles through its program.
l When Revitive times out, the Time Display reads 00 and you will hear three beeps.
m Revitive switches itself off automatically.
Electrode Body Pads are for single person use only. Do not share Body Pads with others.
Full Body Pain Management is achieved with the use of Electrode Body Pads, by selecting from two proven therapies EMS and TENS.
| 1. EMS Mode | 2. TENS Mode |
| Use Revitive Body Pads in EMS mode for muscle strengthening and rehabilitation when required, from 30 minutes per day.Do not use Revitive in EMS mode for more than 6 sessions of 30 minutes (or the equivalent) per day. This may result in muscle fatigue.Use at an intensity that provides you with strong but comfortable muscle contractions. | It is recommended to use Revitive in TENS mode for temporary pain relief from chronic joint, muscular, nerve or arthritic pain. Use for 20-30 minutes per session as and when required. Use at an intensity that provides a strong but comfortable tingling sensation without causing you pain. |
The Body Pads cannot be used at the same time as the foot-pads.
Using the Body Pads will automatically turn the foot-pads off.
Do NOT use the Body Pads on your head, face, neck or chest.
a Select the area you wish to apply electrical stimulation to.
Recommended Body Pad placements are shown below:
If using TENS for pain relief, position the Body Pads on either side of the area causing you pain.
b Clean and dry the area where you will place the Body Pads.
c Make sure Revitive is switched off. If the control panel is still illuminated, press the power button and turn Revitive off.
d Attach the ends of the Body Pads to the Electrode cord.
Press connectors until there is no gap between them.
Leaving a gap may cause discomfort or no stimulation.
e Plug the other end of the Electrode cord into the socket on the side of Revitive.
Plugging in the Electrode cord will automatically turn the foot-pads off.
f Remove the plastic liner from the Body Pads, by peeling it off carefully. Replace the Body Pads onto the plastic liner after use.
g Press the Body Pads on the area you wish to apply electrical stimulation to, as shown above, gently pressing the adhesive side against the skin.
h Press the power button on the device or on the remote control to turn Revitive on.
You will hear a beep and the display lights will light up.
The time will read 30 minutes, the Intensity will read 00 and the EMS symbol will be displayed.
Revitive Body Pads will automatically provide stimulation in EMS mode.
If you wish to use Revitive Body Pads in TENS Mode press the TENS button on the remote control.
You will then see the TENS symbol on the display.
See page 27 for further instructions on how to switch between EMS and TENS mode.
i Set the time for Revitive. The default time is 30 minutes. You can set the timer for up to 60 minutes
If you do not want to use the default time of 30 minutes, set the time for the number of minutes you want. You can use the controls on the control panel or on the remote control.
Press the (+) Time Control to increase the time.
Press the (–) Time Control to decrease the time.
j Press the (+) Intensity Control once to start stimulation.
Continue to increase the intensity until you can feel the stimulation. You can set the intensity between 1-99.
You can use the buttons on the device or remote control.
Press the (+) button to increase the level.
Press the (–) button to decrease the level.
It is normal to feel tingling or varying sensations in the muscles you are treating.
Please note that the intensity required may vary from day to day.
If you feel pain or discomfort:
• Lower the intensity of the Body Pads using the (–) Intensity Control on the device or remote control.
• You can also choose to stop therapy before the end of the 30 minute session to avoid skin irritation and/or muscle fatigue. You can do this by pressing the power button on the device or on the remote control.
k The Time display will start to count down in minutes as Revitive cycles through its program.
When Revitive times out, you will hear three beeps, and the device will switch itself off automatically.
l Ensuring that the device is switched off, gently peel the Body Pads from the skin.
Do not pull the Body Pads off the skin using the Electrode cords as this may damage the cords.
m Replace the Body Pads onto their plastic liner after use.
n Unplug the Electrode cord from the socket on Revitive.
o The stimulation can be paused if necessary by unplugging the electrode cord from Revitive or from the pads. Revitive will pause for up to 10 minutes during which time you can re-connect and press (+) to re-start the stimulation.
After 10 minutes of being in the paused state, Revitive will switch itself off.
To change between EMS and TENS mode, press the button of the stimulation mode you require on the remote control.
You will see the mode selected highlighted on the display.
During use, switching from EMS to TENS mode (or vice versa), will reset the timer back to the relevant default time. The intensity will also be reset to zero.
a Ensure Revitive is switched off.
b Wipe down the foot-pads with a soft damp cloth.
Do not clean with chemicals.
Do not immerse Revitive in water.
c Store Revitive in a cool, dry and dust-free location.
Store out of direct sunlight.
d Place Body Pads onto the plastic liner.
e Store the Body Pads in a dry and ventilated location.
Store out of direct sunlight.
You do not have to detach the Body Pads from the Electrode cords to store them.
Replacing the Batteries
The remote control requires two AAA 1.5V batteries to operate.
Replacing the Body Pads
The Body Pads are reusable up to 20-30 applications. If the Body Pads start to lose their adhesiveness, rub a few drops of water into the surface.
Replacement Body Pads can be obtained via www.revitive.com.
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