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1. Open the battery cover at the back of the unit Insert 4 x AAA size batteries included observing the correct polarity as shown on the inside of the battery compartment Replace the battery cover Dispose of batteries safely according to the battery manufacturer s instructions Remove the batteries if the product will not be used for a long period of time Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries WARNING If batteries leak and come into contact with the skin or eyes wash immediately with copious amounts of water Keep batteries away from infants and young children 17 Specifications Model number BPL1 Product name Blood Pressure Lowering System Maximum audio output 10mW with 16 O Ear buds Device display respiration rate range of 2 42 BPM but guides between 9 5 30 BPM Operating Temperature Humidity 5 C to 40 C 20 to 85 Storage and transport Temperature Humidity 20 C to 55 C lt 85 Battery 4 x AAA batteries included Life of Battery 2 months with regular use of 10 minutes per day Size 98mm x 98mm x 46mm Weight 125g Approx without batteries This is a class Ila medical device and fulfils the provisions of medical devices directive 93 42 EEC 18 ubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The sensor fails to recognise your breathing pattern The sensor is not positioned correctly Refer to sections Wearing the Chest Sensor Belt and Earphones2. KINeTIK me d i ca l health monitors for everyone fully automatic BLOOD PRESSURE LOWERING SYSTEM N v Blood Pressure Lowering System gt User Manual kinetik APPROVED By Paul Aylett at 4 57 pm Aug 29 2012 BPL 1 Series Introduction gt 2 4 Parts gt 5 6 General Warnings and Safety gt 7 Wearing the Chest Sensor Belt and Earphones gt 8 Tutorial D 9 Using the Blood Pressure Lowering System gt 9 13 Recommendations for Best Use gt 14 15 Blood Pressure Record Table Sy 16 Battery Information gt 17 Specifications 3 18 Troubleshooting gt 19 Frequently Asked Questions gt 20 21 Maintenance and Cautions gt 22 26 Explanation of Symbols on Unit gt 27 Introduction l Thank you for purchasing the Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System Model BPL1 1 in 3 people in the UK suffer with high blood pressure that s over 16 million people This can be caused by smoking being over weight excess alcohol consumption diet or lack of exercise you can also be more genetically prone to high blood pressure Most people with high blood pressure don t have any symptoms therefore it is essential to check it regularly High blood pressure is generally caused by the blood vessels tightening up and narrowing this then causes the heart to pump harder If left untreated it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease heart attacks and strokes The Blood Pressure Lowering System can be used as part o
3. Tutorial mode Breathing Indicator Therapeutic zone counter Session countdown timer Chest sensor indicator Volume Actual BPM Breaths Per Minute UP DOWN indicator Session time icon Tune icon Mute icon General Warnings and Sa Warnings This device is intended for use as a relaxation treatment for the reduction of blood pressure by leading the user through guided and monitored breathing exercises The device is indicated for use only as an additional treatment for high blood pressure together with medication and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise This device is designed for adults and should never be used on infants or young children Consult your doctor or other healthcare professionals before use on older children Do not use this device without consulting your doctor if you suffer or have suffered in the past from active ischemic heart disease unstable angina severe congestive heart failure chronic arterial fibrillation stroke resulting in permanent impairment chronic renal failure severe asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD like chronic bronchitis and emphysema major organ failure or sleep paralysis have a pacemaker or if you are pregnant Do not use the device when you need to be alert or to concentrate or when using heavy equipment Do not use device while driving If you experience any side effects or if you feel any change in your general health or mood immediately discon
4. abrasive cleaners 6 Do not use when close to a strong magnet interference i e mobile phones or microwaves etc 7 Do not change the earphones and breathing sensor belt supplied with this product with other non approved devices 26 Explanation of Symbols o Read the instructions Symbol for Environment Protection Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local Authority or retailer for recycling advice This symbol indicates that this product is a Type BF device m Symbol for Manufacturer This product complies with MDD93 42 EEC requirements re Symbol for European Representative wl Harvard Medical Devices Ltd Unit 1301 2 13th Floor Railway Plaza 39 Chatham Road South Tsimshatsui Kowloon Hong Kong Ec RE Kinetik Medical Devices Ltd C pi Harvard House The Waterfront Elstree Road Elstree Herts WD6 3BS UK 0197 Made in P R C Kinetik BPL 1 UK IB 20120829 27 m
5. and Tutorial in this user manual page 8 amp 9 Breathing is too erratic Breathe normally in a relaxed manner The device repeats the message It seems that you are not following the tones Breathing is not in time with the guiding tones If not already activated switch on the guided breathing arrows so that they appear on the display The LCD display does not appear when the device is switched on Batteries have been inserted incorrectly Insert batteries observing the correct polarity Batteries need to be replaced Replace batteries 19 ubleshooti Problem Cause Solution Music is not heard through the earphones Volume is too low Press the up button to increase the volume Refer to page 9 Earphones are not correctly inserted into the device Check that the earphones are correctly connected to the device The device automatically switched off because the session had finished Restart to begin a new session Static interference is heard through the earphones Earphones are not correctly inserted into the device Check that the earphones are correctly connected to the device Interference may be caused by another Electronic Communication Device in your vicinity within 2 metres e g mobile phone Whilst conducting a session please remove all Electronic Communication Devices from your vicinity 20 What is the mai
6. ccumulate each day The ideal is 10 segments a day The base requirement is to achieve 40 segments per week 24 Are there any settings can adjust Yes You can set the volume you can select from 3 tunes and you can adjust the session time from 5 to 60 minutes You can also choose to switch off the LCD arrows and the voice How do access these user controlled settings By pressing the Menu button but only whilst you are in a session pressed the Menu button but nothing happened why You must be in a session to access the Menu button Otherwise the only user adjustable setting is volume up and down When can expect to see results Over the next few weeks blood pressure should start to reduce If my blood pressure starts to reduce can stop taking my medicines No You should not stop any course of medication without consultation with your doctor 25 Maintenance and Cautions j 1 Do not drop this device or subject it to strong impact 2 To avoid environmental pollution please do not throw away the scrapped batteries and the appliance or its components 3 Batteries should be removed when the device is not used for long periods of time 4 We do not recommend the sharing of earphones or breathing sensor belts with others 5 This product is not waterproof Do not clean with any liquid cleaner To clean the unit use a soft dry cloth to clean the surface Do not allow any liquid to enter the main unit Do not use
7. e low tone signal Change your breathing patterns with the tones which slow down gradually For the first minute voice instructions will indicate when to breathe in and breathe out If you do not follow the breathing tones you will be notified with a voice prompt and additional voice instructions 12 Using the Blood Pressure Lov 4 The therapeutic breathing zone will be reached when your breathing rate is below 10 breaths per minute The Therapeutic Zone Counter will appear on the LCD screen when this rate has been reached 1 segment of the Therapeutic Zone Counter represents 1 minute within the optimum breathing zone When all the segments have appeared you have successfully spent 10 minutes on the optimum breathing zone For every minute after this a ring will appear in the outside of the Therapeutic Zone Counter For best results ensure that you breathe within the optimum breathing zone for at least 40 minutes per week 13 In order to get the maximum benefit from using your Blood Pressure Lowering System please try to adhere to the advice detailed below Please ensure that you position yourself comfortably before the beginning of each session It is important to avoid talking or body movement other than breathing during the session as this could interfere with the breathing sensor and therefore the ability of the device to count your breaths accurately Breathing Tips Effortless breathing throughout each s
8. eel which hand moves first when you start to inhale and exhale The sensor position is determined by which hand moves first Place the sensor accordingly Is there a way of knowing if the sensor is detecting my breathing The breathing indication fills up with bars on a breath in and empties on a breath out Do I need to totally fill the moving bars on a breath in and empty the bars on a breath out No The system will not need you to do this 22 How does a session begin First of all the system needs to measure your breathing pattern At the start of the session the unit identifies your breaths per minute and the music voice and LCD arrow guides will all adjust to begin at your breathing rate e g if you are breathing at 17 breaths per minute the system will start at 17 breaths per minute What happens once the system has identified my breathing pattern The guiding voice will ask you to breathe in time with the music To help you begin the guiding voice will talk you through your first breaths when the voice has stopped the breathing indicator on the LCD screen will show you when to breathe in and out So there are 2 audio prompts and 1 visual prompt to assist you How does the system take me from my breathing pattern to therapeutic breathing The system will reduce its speed by 1 breath per 22 seconds until you reach just less than 10 breaths per minute Between 9 5 and 9 9 What if don t follow the reduction of breaths per m
9. ession is the key to effectively relaxing muscles around the arteries allowing them to dilate thereby lowering blood pressure This is best achieved through slow inhalation through the nose and then a slow exhalation through the mouth this should be done in time to either the music the voice when activated or icon directions on the device display These visual guides are there to help you to develop an effortless breathing rhythm 14 Recommendations for Best When in a breathing session you should try to avoid the following Holding your breath whilst trying to follow the guides Breathing too deeply Implementing new breathing techniques Falling asleep For Positive Results For positive results you will need to accumulate a minimum of 40 minutes per week in the therapeutic breathing zone this should be sufficient for you to achieve a reduction in your blood pressure Achieving more than 40 minutes per week will improve your chances of reducing your blood pressure even further 15 Blood Pressure Record Tabl Please log the date time and your SYS Systolic and DIA Diastolic blood pressure levels We recommend you share this information with your Doctor Name Date Time SYS Systolic DIA Diastolic Pulse Rate Comments Requires Kinetik Blood Pressure Monitor Sold separately 16 Battery Information Set up Install the batteries 1 2 3
10. f your overall health program for managing your blood pressure as recommended by your doctor The Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System can be safely used in conjunction with medication and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise IMPORTANT PLEASE KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FURTHER REFERENCE Introduction For centuries yoga and meditation have used breathing techniques to aid relaxation In recent years modern science has identified that certain breathing exercises can have therapeutic benefits in helping to lower blood pressure However it is not so easy to achieve these exercises on your own without training and individual coaching The Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System has been designed to help you with these exercises so you can benefit from the therapeutic power of breathing The body has a natural tendency to follow musical rhythms and these are used in the Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System Introduction The Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System measures your breathing pattern using a sensor in the chest strap and it plays music to match your breathing comprising 2 distinct tones an inhale tone and an exhale tone It then slows these inhale and exhale tones by 1 breath per minute every 22 seconds By breathing in and out in time with these tones the Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System guides you to the therapeutic breathing zone less than 10 breaths per minute Your blood pressure begins to reduce as the muscle
11. ill be spoken However if they become a distraction they can be muted To turn the voice instructions on or off press the MENU button 3 times Then press the UP button to turn it on or the DOWN button to mute Your display will change accordingly Session Duration The Blood Pressure Lowering System default session is set at 20 minutes To change the default session duration press the MENU button 4 times Then press the UP or DOWN buttons to increase decrease the time The time changes in increments of 5 minutes Sessions can range between 5 to 60 minutes 11 Using the Blood Pressure To use the Blood Pressure Lowering System please follow the instructions below m The Blood Pressure Lowering System begins by measuring your breathing rate and pattern During this phase background music will play and the breathing indicator showing your breathing movements will appear on the screen The indicator fills up as you breathe in and empties as you breathe out You should relax and breathe while the Blood Pressure Lowering System measures your breathing rate and pattern Once it has successfully measured your current breaths per minute breaths min the result will be displayed on the screen This should take no longer than 2 minutes The Blood Pressure Lowering System will select the correct tune and tempo based on your breathing rate Listen to the tune and breathe in at the high tone signal and breathe out at th
12. inute The system is intelligent and recognises if you are not following the journey The guiding voice will prompt you to follow the tones How do know when I have reached therapeutic breathing Once you have managed to reach therapeutic breathing the voice will tell you and a segmented square therapeutic zone counter will appear on the LCD screen 23 Frequently Asked Questi What happens when have reached therapeutic breathing A square therapeutic zone counter appears when you have reached therapeutic breathing The Square shown on the LCD screen starts empty and fills with segments each of which equals 1 minute 1 segment appears per minute you spend in the therapeutic breathing zone How many segments should fill in a session The aim is to fill the square with all 10 segments in a session What if my breaths per minute rises above the therapeutic breathing level The guiding voice will inform you and your breaths per minute will appear on the screen The system will then guide you back to therapeutic breathing Will lose the segments have already accumulated if I rise above therapeutic breathing and then return to it No The system will remember the segments you have accumulated in the session whilst you remain in the session Will accumulated segments be stored for the next time use the system No Accumulated segments are only retained whilst the system is switched on How many minute segments should a
13. lume at any time by pressing the A and v buttons Pressing either the menu button or the C button will cancel the tutorial mode The tutorial mode can be restarted by pressing and holding the menu button when the unit is on or by pressing and holding the button when the unit is off Using the Blood Pressure Lowel Your Blood Pressure Lowering System can be adjusted based on your preferences If required you can change the following settings Music selection Breathing indication arrow Voice instructions Session duration All of the above settings are listed accordingly in the order they appear when the MENU button is pressed Using the Blood Pressure Lo Music Selection To select a different tune press the MENU button once Then press the UP or DOWN buttons to select your preferred tune The tune icon and the selected tune number will appear on the screen You have 3 tunes to choose from a al QO Breathing Indication Arrow The breathing indication arrows show when to breathe in and when to breathe im out By default these are set to on but can be switched off if you find them to be a distraction To turn the breathing indication arrows on or off press the MENU button twice Then press the UP button to turn it on and the DOWN button to turn it off Your display will change accordingly 10 Using the Blood Pressure Voice Instructions During the session voice instructions and warnings w
14. n purpose of the Blood Pressure Lowering System It is designed as an aid to lowering and managing blood pressure How does it lower my blood pressure By guiding you into the therapeutic breathing zone What is the therapeutic breathing zone It is breathing at a rate of just less than 10 breaths per minute Why is less than 10 breaths per minute a good breathing rate Because at this rate the muscles around the arteries begin to relax When they relax the arteries dilate and this reduces blood pressure How do get to therapeutic breathing By following the guiding tones What is the tutorial stage On first use the unit plays a tutorial The guiding voice will lead you through what the unit will do and what you need to do 21 Frequently Asked Questio How does it recognise my breathing pattern You wear a chest strap with a sensor The sensor detects movement in your chest and recognises a breath in and a breath out You also wear earphones through which you will be able to hear music and the guiding voice What if the device can t detect my breathing This could be due to clothing or the positioning of the chest strap Restrictive clothing may disrupt the signal and should be removed Check that the positioning of the chest strap is correct Sit comfortably on a chair lean back and place your right hand on the right side of your chest Place your left hand on the upper abdomen above the navel Take a few breaths F
15. s surrounding your small blood vessels dilate and relax 1 Sit somewhere comfortable and quiet where you are unlikely to be disturbed 2 The ideal breathing rate is under 10 breaths per minute However you may not reach this rate the first time Like any exercise it may need more than 1 attempt 3 Your aim is to achieve at least 10 minutes of breathing at less than 10 breaths per minute per session Ideally you should try to achieve one full session per day but at least 40 minutes breathing at this rate per week 4 If you accumulate more sessions this can be helpful 5 If you follow this program you can expect to see positive results in 3 4 weeks However please be patient as with all exercise programs results will vary by individual and are also dependent upon other lifestyle factors N B The Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System can be used as part of any overall program to manage your blood pressure Please don t change any medication without consulting your doctor 4 fully automatic BLOOD PRESSURE LOWERING SYSTEM H E oH LCD screen Sensor O belt oan a socket J Menu Up t Down t ON OFF button Earphones socket Battery cover Poner sanaly tx AAA 15V ats Pease rea tne User Mara rly betore uae deca Medel vest La ETE retk Medea Desens i W6 s U Breathing sensor belt Earphones rts Low battery indicator
16. tinue use of your device and contact your pharmacist Wearing the Chest Sens 1 Putting the breathing sensor belt on The belt should be wrapped around your upper abdomen halfway between your navel and chest Attaching the belt in front as illustrated will be more convenient The flat surface of the breathing sensor belt is to be placed against your body and the breathing sensor cable should hang down The breathing sensor belt should not be on too tightly slide the sensor slightly to e the left and right to ensure that it can move freely Always wear the sensor over a shirt never against your bare skin Insert the breathing sensor plug into the smaller socket which you will find on the device 2 Wearing the earphones Insert the earphones plug into the socket which can be found next to the sensor plug 3 Posture seating position It is important to make sure that your breathing is not being restricted in any way Loosen restrictive clothing tight trousers belt etc and place the device in a comfortable position such as on your lap or a nearby table It is important to avoid leaning forward which may limit the breathing movement of the abdomen or chest On first use or after the batteries are replaced the Blood Pressure Lowering System will automatically start in tutorial mode This mode talks you through each stage of use Note the Q icon will be shown on the LCD display while in tutorial mode You can adjust the vo
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