RESPeRATE User Manual
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1. d00103124 gy0 3 7 d RESPCRATE TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE User Manual2. Breaths Min Clock with Ring gt JE L q iD g lt 42 5 Therapeutic Minutes for the past 7 days will show O minutes Once you start using the device and accumulating therapeutic minutes this number will show a running tab of your last 7 days It will never show 0 minutes again unless you have accumulated zero therapeutic breathing time for 7 consecutive days 12 Il Set Up 1 Install the batteries Place the 4 AA batteries into the battery compartment located on the bottom of the device Position the batteries as shown inside the compartment 2 Plug in the sensor Insert the sensor plug into the smaller socket in the back of the device marked with r 3 Plug in the ear buds Insert the ear buds plug into the socket at the back of the device marked with KA Sponges for the ear buds are provided should you need them Please note that any standard headphones can be used with RESPeRATE Sensor Socket Ear buds Socket Ill Using Your RESPeRATE for the 1st Time 1 Putting on the sensor belt The belt should be wrapped around your upper abdomen halfway between your navel and chest and buckled Buckling the belt in front as illustrated will be more convenient The label of the sensor is to be placed against your body and the sensor cable should hang down The sensor belt should not be on too tightly Slide the sensor slightly to the lef
3. Normal breathing is usually 12 18 breaths per minute In the first few sessions your slowest comfortable breathing rate achieved might be higher than 10 breaths per minute Don t push yourself Within a few RESPeRATE sessions your breathing rate will likely drop to below 10 breaths per minute Breathe gradually While following the guiding tones avoid holding your breath after inhaling or exhaling Breathing excessively deep is counterproductive Effortless breathing is best achieved by a gradual inhalation through the nose then a gradual exhalation through the mouth One easy way to prolong exhalation is to purse your lips as if you were blowing out a candle If at any time during the session you feel that following the guiding tones is uncomfortable use the Refresh function by pressing and holding the INFO button i It s not a competition The slowest breathing rate and pattern that is comfortable for each individual varies from person to person and from day to day Only you can decide when breathing becomes uncomfortable The goal is to reach the Therapeutic Zone of slower 22 than 10 breaths per minute not to reach as slow a breathing rate as possible Making an effort to achieve an excessively slow breathing rate may not be as beneficial in lowering blood pressure levels The more therapeutic breathing minutes the better Be sure to accumulate no less than 40 therapeutic breathing minutes per week Remember that the more time spen
4. 4 ee Breathing Display a ae screen A ri san Ear buds INFO _ button De MENU Button Zs Ru 6 UP DOWN Button volume button Main Display The following values appear here t Breaths per minute 0 Volume level User 1 l Melody selection number Duo model s duration minutes E ERN T erapeutic minutes Duo model Statistics Low Battery Guiding Figure Dat with guiding arrows and notes Breathing Gauge al Therapeutic Minutes Clock Sensor Belt Errors tight loose improper wn Volume E Scroll Up Down amp Volume os ee Info Function 7 Tutorial On Secondary Display Session duration seconds 1 1 I n Performance report period 1 1 J 1 l eres Breaths Min breaths per minute Breaths Mif E a R Session Duration a Voice Instructions On Off a Melody Selection Recognition Phase Each session begins with a Recognition phase During this phase background music will play and a figure showing your breathing movements will appear on the screen The figure fills up as you breathe in and empties as you breathe out Breathe In Breathe Out You should relax and breathe while RESPeRATE learns your breathing rate and 1710 pattern Once RESPeRATE has successfully 10 learned your Breathing pattern it will display your current breaths per minute
5. Means that 88 of the time sensor H me Description was able to identify respiration data Last 7 days report reads F 88 a Means that on average 88 of the 1 rng time the sensor was able to identify 61T the respiration data lt mh mali y Last 30 days report reads F 88 Means that on average 88 of the 3 CNE time the sensor was able to identify F Tl iI the respiration data 9 35 Troubleshooting l Troubleshooting The table below describes some situations which may occur and how to best solve them If your particular problem is not addressed contact customer service Problem Explanation Solution The Recognition The sensor is improperly Refer to Tutorial and Phase takes longer positioned Manual Sensor Positioning than two minutes section page 39 Breathing is too unstable Relax and breathe normally repeatedly hear Breathing is not Begin to gently inhale a voice message synchronized with then gradually exhale Breathe with the the guiding tones soon after the start of guiding tones the guiding tones Activate the guiding arrows for assistance Try following Melody 4 36 Problem am unable to complete sensor positioning in the tutorial Explanation Breathing is not synchronized with the voice instructions Solution Begin to gently inhale then gradually exhale soon
6. RESPeRATE guides you into the Therapeutic Breathing Zone without any conscious effort on your part The physiological result The muscles surrounding the small blood vessels in your body dilate and relax Blood is allowed to flow more freely and pressure is significantly lowered After each exercise with RESPeRATE your breathing returns to its normal rate and pattern Nevertheless the beneficial effect on blood y pressure will accumulate To Achieve Best Results Create a relaxing environment for your RESPeRATE sessions Sit in a comfortable chair in a quiet room with minimal distractions Therapeutic breathing occurs when you are breathing slower than 10 breaths per minute with prolonged exhalation and without a conscious effort Your goal is to log at least 10 minutes of slow therapeutic breathing per session Significant reductions and all day blood pressure lowering can be achieved by accumulating at least 40 minutes of therapeutic breathing per week Additional use may provide even better results RESPeRATE has a normalizing effect and will not lower your blood pressure below a healthy level Daily sessions if possible are recommended Be patient As with any physical exercise program you can expect to see notable progress within 3 4 weeks Using Your RESPeRATE Device RESPeRATE Device and Display betes Elastic belt oe Breathing cry E sensor socket Buckle K Ear buds socket C ON OFF POWER S Button
7. of use Last 7 days report reads d 6 2 Means that the average final TS 10 breathing rate was 6 2 breaths mo C per minute S Breaths Min Last 30 days report reads d 6 2 Means that the average final I yo breathing rate was 6 2 breaths mre C per minute S Breaths Min 33 Statistic E Synchronization Indicates how well you are following the guiding tones of time in which breathing was tones The acceptable range is Specifically it is the percentage synchronized with the guiding from 60 99 Description Last session report reads E 94 means that 94 of the time breathing was synchronized with the guiding tones Example and Acceptable Range XD orn LG S U Last 7 days report reads E 94 Means that on average 94 of the time breathing was synchronized with the guiding tones Last 30 days report reads E 94 Means that on average 94 of the the guiding tones time breathing was synchronized with Ou ae Pa orn 0 US J l Ta gt GD am 34 Statistic F Breath Detection Indicates how well the sensor is able to recognize inhalation and exhalation as a result of the placement of the sensor Specifically it is the percentage of session time that the breathing sensor could identify the respiration data This should range from 80 99 Example and Recommended Range Last session report reads F 88 a
8. Breaths min on the screen Breaths per minute Breathing Exercise Phase RESPeRATE composes a melody based on your individual breathing pattern It contains two distinct guiding tones The high tone signals to breathe in and the low tone signals to breathe out Synchronize your breathing inhaling and exhaling gradually with the tones To help you get started voice instructions will be provided for the first few breaths Continue to breathe according to the inhale and exhale tones and they will guide you into the therapeutic breathing zone Therapeutic Minutes When your breathing rate is below nn 10 breaths per minute you enter the a Wh therapeutic breathing zone RESPeRATE Ronit will tell you when this occurs and the Therapeutic Minutes Clock icon will Therapeutic appear on the screen Minutes Clock Each minute spent in the Therapeutic Breathing Zone appears as a filled segment in the clock When the clock fills in completely you have successfully spent 10 minutes in the therapeutic breathing zone Each additional minute will now be displayed as a ring outside of the clock To achieve best results accumulate at least 40 minutes of therapeutic breathing per week For your convenience RESPeRATE momentarily displays the therapeutic minutes accumulated in the past 7 days each time you turn on the device When starting to use RESPeRATE this number DN ay D Se
9. D ONE En Re Par 50 RESPeRATE To Lower Blood Pressure gt Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your RESPeRATE the first medical device clinically proven to lower blood pressure in an effective and pleasant way Please note RESPeRATE should only be used as part of your overall health program for achieving goal blood pressure as recommended by your doctor RESPeRATE can be safely used in conjunction with medication and lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise The therapeutic power of breathing The therapeutic power of breathing has been known for centuries and is used predominantly in relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga Modern science has only recently confirmed that certain therapeutic breathing exercises performed without conscious effort can significantly lower blood pressure The problem is that these exercises can be difficult to perform effectively on your own without years of training and individualized coaching RESPeRATE makes therapeutic breathing easy to do on your own Breathing with RESPeRATE makes the difference RESPeRATE s patented Device Guided Breathing technology ingeniously takes advantage of the body s natural tendency to follow musical rhythms RESPeRATE automatically analyzes your individual breathing pattern It then creates a personalized melody composed of two distinct tones a high inhale tone and a low exhale tone By prolonging the tones
10. EC 61000 80 MHz of the RESPeRATE including cables than the 4 6 recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Radiated RF 3 V m 3 V m Recommended separation distance IEC 61000 80 MHz to P 43 2 5 GHz d 12vP d 12 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 234P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation Distance in metres m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment Ko marked with the following symbol A NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people a Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio cellular cordless telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the location in which the RESPeRATE is used exceed
11. Performance Statistics Performance statistics track and provide feedback on your performance using RESPeRATE This feature is optional and is not necessary to lower blood pressure The two simplest ways to assess your performance are the therapeutic minutes clock icon during session and the weekly therapeutic breathing time displayed momentarily on the device display when it is turned on For a more advanced assessment RESPeRATE s built in memory stores the following six statistics related to your performance number of sessions therapeutic minutes initial breathing rate final breathing rate synchronization and breath detection Furthermore each of these performance statistics is provided for three different time periods last session last 7 days and last 30 days 27 To View Performance Statistics i 28 When RESPeRATE is off press and hold the INFO button i until the screen displays the statistic The data that appears is for your last session e 6 For the Duo Model first select User 1 8 or User 2 to view the results for the appropriate user Press the UP DOWN button S to browse between the performance statistics To choose a time period other than your last session press the INFO button i Press it once to view data for the last 7 days and twice to view data for the past 30 days To Understand Performance Statistics Display Performance statistics are expressed as shown in the example a
12. ULTRA GG RESPeRATE C TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE RESP OL User Manual D Contacts USA 1 877 988 9388 Toll Free E mail support resperate com United Kingdom 0800 177 7778 Toll Free E mail support resperate co uk Israel 972 73 220 7000 E mail support resperate co il Other Countries 1 646 652 5800 USA When the RESPeRATE device has reached the end of its useful life dis pose of it according to local regulations Manufactured by InterCure Ltd www intercure com Copyright 2002 2013 InterCure Ltd All rights reserved RESPeRATE RESPeRATE Ultra and InterCure are trademarks of InterCure Table of Contents IR FOAUCHION sceau hassan 3 Using Your RESPeRATE Device 7 L RESPeRATE Device and Display 7 I aN ESS D Su 13 Ill Using Your RESPeRATE for the 1st Time 15 IV Using RESPeRATE Dans ns us 19 Vo TIDS nd ss eesti uecisaccta 22 FUNCIONS ee een ven ee ee ee a 24 I Melody Selection 24 Il Guiding ATOS Let 25 Mi MUTE rea 22 26 IV Default Session Duration e 26 Performance StatiSIeS 2 27 Troubleshonting 225828 88 Me ea 36 rhone ss en du or eaeesse 36 Il Manual Sensor Positioningd sss 39 Additional Product Information 40 I RESPeRATE Limited Warranty 40 Il Cleaning and Maintenance 41 Ill Technical INGORMALION sissisotaan 42 IV Country Specific Market Clearance 47 V Indication for Se une rr E aE ren 48 Vi Customer SU
13. after the voice instructions One or both of the guiding tones are too fast or too slow for my current breathing to the point I m uncomfortable or lightheaded Your breathing rate has changed abruptly You are following the tones but feel uncomfortable or lightheaded RESPeRATE will adapt within a few breaths to guide you according to your natural breathing pattern Use the Refresh function by pressing and holding the INFO button f RESPeRATE will re calibrate to your comfortable breathing pattern Breath per Minutes display is flashing You are breathing more than 30 or less than 3 breaths per minute Breathe according to the guiding tones The display does not turn on when the device is turned on Batteries need to be replaced This icon LS h indicates battery power Install new batteries The poles of the batteries are positioned incorrectly Reinstall the batteries with the poles positioned correctly 37 Problem Music is not heard through the ear buds Explanation The volume is not high enough Solution Press the Up button to increase the volume level The Ear buds are not connected properly to the device RESPeRATE automatically switched off because the session is over Reconnect the ear buds to the device A click will sound when they are properly inserted Restart to begin a new session Static noise is h
14. eard through the ear buds Ear buds are not fully plugged into the ear buds socket Electronic communication device cell phone beeper etc is operating within 5 feet of RESPeRATE Reconnect the ear buds to the device A click will sound when they are properly inserted Remove electronic communication device while conducting the session 38 Il Manual Sensor Positioning The Tutorial should determine where you are to position the sensor abdomen or chest If you are experiencing difficulty there is an alternative way to assess the appropriate position First any restrictive clothing tight pants belt or bra should be loosened Second too many layers heavy sweaters sweatshirts may disrupt the signal and should be removed If the issue persists try manual sensor positioning Sit comfortably on a 11 chair Lean back and place your right TD hand on the right side of your chest e 5 Left hand Place your left hand on the upper V a on upper abdomen above the navel A abdomen Take a few breaths Feel which 3 hand moves first when you start Z to inhale and exhale The sensor l JI Te position is determined by which hand moves first E N EX Place the sensor Right hand on FAT accordingly right chest Manual sensor positioning 39 Additional Product Information RESPeRATE Limited Warranty RESPeRATE is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of one yea
15. erapeutic zone over the XY 1 last 7 days A nc Goal gt 40 Min Last 30 days report reads b 46 Means that on average 46 minutes 1 q iT per week of use were spent in the D H therapeutic zone M Min Note If value is 100 or greater 2 Goal gt 40 Min therapeutic minutes a blinking 99 appears 31 Statistic C Initial Breathing Rate Number of breaths per minute at the beginning of the breathing exercise phase The acceptable range is between 6 30 breaths per minute Example and Description Acceptable Range Last session report reads C 17 Means that the initial breathing rate was 17 breaths per minute Initial breathing rates are normal levels and typically vary from 12 to18 breaths per minute Last 7 days report reads C 17 Means that the average initial breathing rate was 17 breaths per minute Last 30 days report reads C 17 Means that the average initial breathing rate was 17 breaths per minute 32 Statistic D Final Breathing Rate Number of breaths per minute at the end of the RESPeRATE session The recommended range is 5 10 breaths per minute Example and Recommended Range Description Last session report reads d 6 2 Means that the final breathing rate 1 r 42 was 6 2 breaths per minute Final oem breathing rates vary and can typically U UL reach 6 8 breaths per minute within ge a few weeks
16. for achieving goal blood pressure as recommended by your doctor RESPeRATE can be safely used in conjunction with medication and lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise 49 VI Customer Support RESPeRATE Customer Care Representatives are available for guidance and support If you have any questions or feedback call Customer Care Department to speak or schedule a call You can also post your questions or feedback on the RESPeRATE User Forum at www resperate com forum USA 1 877 988 9388 Toll Free E mail support resperate com United Kingdom 0800 177 7778 Toll Free E mail support resperate co uk Israel 972 73 220 7000 E mail support resperate co il Other Countries 1 646 652 5800 USA 50 Manufactured by InterCure Interactive Therapeutic Devices For more information or customer service www resperate com USA 1 877 988 9388 Toll Free United Kingdom 0800 177 7778 Toll Free srael 972 73 220 7000 Other Countries 1 646 652 5800 USA MEDES Ltd 9 Beaumont Gate P O Box 231 Shenley Hill Radlett Hearts London WD78BX UK tel fax 44 0 192 385 9810 nterCure Inc 356 Bloomfield Ave Office 5 Montelair NJ 07042 USA nterCure Ltd The Forum Business Centre Lansdown Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2JA England w InterCure Ltd 16 Hatidhar st P O Box 4131 Raanana 43652 Israel www intercure com Manufacturer Authorized Representative in Europe 51
17. ion To view how much time you have left in a session press the INFO button i and it will be displayed on the right of the screen 20 gt ge 2 a Session Duration Remaining Time RESPeRATE sessions are set for a default time of 15 minutes If you would like to extend or shorten the time press the INFO button and then the UP DOWN button S until you reach your preferred time The change will only apply to the particular session Changing default session duration is explained in the functions section Status Feedback At any point during a session you can press the INFO button i to receive feedback RESPeRATE will tell you if you are or are not following the tones If you are having some difficulty the device will suggest a solution If you continue to have difficulties the Troubleshooting section of the user manual can provide answers Refresh Function If at any time during the session you feel that following the guiding tones is uncomfortable press and hold the INFO button i The guiding tones stop temporarily allowing you to breathe comfortably with quiet background music RESPeRATE adjusts itself to your comfortable breathing pattern and then continues the guiding tones The therapeutic minutes accumulated will not be affected 21 V Tips Breathe effortlessly In order to effectively lower blood pressure it is essential to breathe effortlessly during the entire RESPeRATE session
18. letter and a value together with the Report Period The letter corresponds to the statistic type and range from A to F The value shows the performance for that particular statistic The report period varies depending on the time frame selected wer Statistic type a asses Report Period HI a or Value Performance Display 29 Performance Statistics Statistic A Number of Sessions The number of sessions that reached the breathing exercise phase Description Example Last session report reads A 01 m After your first RESPeRATE session n n TS this value will always be 1 rm 11 Last 7 days report reads A 05 Means that in the past 7 days n n a 5 sessions reached the guided oe P breathing exercise period A U J Last 30 days report reads A 54 m Means that in the past 30 days 54 1 F 1 j sessions reached the guided breathing m a Ta exercise period A A 30 Statistic B Therapeutic Minutes Amount of Time in minutes spent in the therapeutic breathing zone The goal is to accumulate at least 10 therapeutic minutes per session and 40 minutes per week Description Example and Goal Last session report reads b 9 5 Means that 9 5 minutes were spent in 1 H ro the therapeutic zone during the last XY Session A ins Goal gt 10 Min Last 7 days report reads b 46 A Means that a total of 46 minutes were 1 11 F D spent in the th
19. n environment Immunity test IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic test level level environment guidance Electrostatic 6 kV contact 6 kV contact Floors should be discharge ESD 8 kV air 8 kV air wood concrete IEC 61000 4 2 or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrical fast 2 kV for Not applicable Not applicable transient burst power IEC 61000 4 4 supply lines Surge 1 kV line s Not applicable Not applicable IEC 61000 4 5 and neutral 43 Immunity test Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 IEC 60601 test level lt 5 Ur gt 95 dip in Ur for 0 5 cycle 40 Ur 60 dip in U for 5 cycles 70 Ur 30 dip in Ur for 25 cycles lt 5 Ur gt 95 dip in Ur for 5s Compliance level Not applicable Electromagnetic environment guidance Not applicable Power frequency 50 60 Hz magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 NOTE Uris the a c mains voltage prior to application of the test level 3 A m Not applicable Not applicable 44 Immunity 1IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance test test level level Conducted 3 Vrms 3 Vrms Portable and mobile RF communications RF 150 kHz to equipment should be used no closer to any part I
20. r from date of purchase under normal use This warranty extends only to the original purchaser Should repair be needed within the warranty period please call RESPeRATE Customer Support We will either repair or replace at our discretion free of charge any parts necessary to correct defects in the materials or workmanship If it is necessary to replace the entire product it may be replaced with a remanufactured product The above warranty is complete and exclusive The warrantor expressly disclaims liability for incidental special or consequential damages of any nature To ensure activation of your warranty please complete the registration form online at www resperate com register Some counties and or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above warranty may not apply to you Any implied warranties arising by the operation of law shall be limited in duration to the term 40 of this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Il Cleaning and Maintenance To clean RESPeRATE use a soft slightly damp cloth Do not wash the sensor or the RESPeRATE device Do not use petroleum products thinners or cleaning solvents Protect your RESPeRATE against excessive vibrations Do not leave your RESPeRATE in a place where temperatures are below 14 F 10 C or above 158 F 70 C or in conditions of ver
21. s the applicable RF compliance level above the RESPeRATE should be observed to verify normal operation If abnormal performance is observed additional measures may be necessary such as re orienting or relocating the RESPeRATE b Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz field strengths should be less than 3 V m 45 The symbols that appear on the labelling have the following meanings Description Disposal according to Local Regulation for Electronic Devices Consult Instructions For Use Z w Manufacturer C CE mark Type BF Applied Part community Keep dry Pec ner Authorized representative in the European 6 IV Country Specific Market Clearance United States 510 k number KO20399 OTC and KO00405 Rx European Union CE 0473 Israel Ministry of Health number 237 0000 South Korea Korean KFDA 04 259 Canada Health Canada 63948 Thailand ISR 4700595 China SFDA 2260351 47 V Indication for Use RESPeRATE is intended for use as a relaxation treatment for the reduction of stress by leading the user through interactively guided and monitored breathing exercises The device is indicated for use only as an adjunctive treatment for high blood pressure together with other pharmacological and or non pharmacological interventions Over the counter Contraindication None known Precautions Do not use this device without consulting your physician if you suffer or ha
22. t and right to ensure that it can move freely Belt Buckle d R Sensor 2 Putting in the ear buds and leaning back It is important to make sure that your breathing is not being limited in any way Loosen restrictive clothing tight pants belt etc and place the device in a comfortable position such as on your lap or a nearby table It s important to avoid leaning forward which may limit the breathing movement of the abdomen or chest eee Ear buds Breathing sensor oe RESPeRATE device Breathing exercise with RESPeRATE The Tutorial When using RESPeRATE for the first time start by using the Tutorial It will check your sensor position guide you through an abbreviated session and provide additional information It takes about 10 minutes to complete and will familiarize you with RESPeRATE The Tutorial will determine where you should position the sensor while using RESPeRATE abdomen or chest Currently you have the sensor belt wrapped L whan around your upper Sensor abdomen During the gelr Buckle Tutorial you may be instructed to move the sensor belt to your chest If so move the belt above your chest and slide the sensor over to the right as illustrated Make sure the sensor is not placed over a bra strap Chest sensor position 17 3 Activating the Tutorial To activate press and hold the POWER button until you see 2 icon appear on the screen While in the Tu
23. t in the Therapeutic Breathing Zone the better your chances of achieving greater blood pressure reduction Avoid other breathing techniques During the RESPeRATE session don t try other breathing techniques such as breath holding or Buteyko These types of breathing require effort which is counter productive to lowering blood pressure Stay awake to lower blood pressure RESPeRATE is very relaxing Some users have been known to fall asleep When sleeping your breathing rate may become faster and you will not accumulate therapeutic minutes You may use RESPeRATE to fall asleep as a secondary purpose Be patient As with any physical exercise program long term results are not immediate Each session can provide an immediate sense of calm and relaxation However an all day blood pressure reduction starts to be seen within 3 4 weeks 23 Functions Your RESPeRATE can be adjusted based on your preferences The following section will explain how to set the functions to your likings The functions are listed according to the order they appear when the MENU button Es is pressed To select a function press the MENU button E and then press the UP DOWN button S to reach your preferred setting RESPeRATE will return to the previous screen after the change is made and it will save the change for the next session I Melody Selection To select a different melody press the MENU button Es one 1 time Then Li press the UP DOWN bu
24. torial put aside all distractions and listen to the voice instructions gee Press and hold to activate IV Using RESPeRATE Daily Turning on RESPeRATE To begin a session turn on the device by pressing the POWER button The recognition phase will begin and your initial breaths per minute will be displayed Next a session will begin in which your breathing will be guided by musical tones into the therapeutic breathing zone Each session and every breath will bring you closer to achieving and maintaining your goal blood pressure For RESPeRATE Duo Model The duo model is capable of storing performance data for two different users on one device However only one person can use the device at a time After the device has been turned on select User 1 on or User 2 A by pressing the UP DOWN button S respectively If a user is not selected within the first 5 seconds the device will default to function and store information for the last user Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume press the UP DOWN button S until you reach your preferred level 1 15 When you press the button the current level will be displayed on the screen After you adjust the new level will be displayed e Volume Display for a few seconds and then return to the previous screen You can adjust the volume at any time while using RESPeRATE It will be stored as the last set volume for the next session Viewing Changing Session Durat
25. tton S to reach your preferred melody The melody 64 icon amp and the selected melody number will appear on the screen Melody Display 24 Il Guiding Arrows The guiding arrows depict when to breathe in and when to breathe out By default they will turn off one minute into a session as some people tend to constantly focus on them However if you are having problems following the tones or prefer to have the visual aid you can activate them Guiding Arrows On Guiding Arrows Off To turn the guiding arrows on off press the MENU button E two 2 times Then press the UP button to turn it on and the DOWN button to turn it off Your display will change accordingly 25 Il Mute During the session voice instructions and warnings will be spoken However if they become a distraction they can be muted de 0 es Voice Instructions On Voice Instructions Off To turn the voice instructions on off press the MENU button E three 3 times Then press the UP button to turn it on or the DOWN button to mute Your display will change accordingly IV Default Session Duration To change the default session duration press the MENU button E gt four 4 IC N times Then press the UP DOWN 1 button to increase decrease the time Q 2 The time changes in increments of 5 minutes Sessions can range between 10 and 60 minutes 26 Session Duration
26. ve 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 InterCure strongly recommends that you do not modify your hypertension treatments without the advice and consent of your physician Do not use your RESPeRATE when you need to be alert or to 48 concentrate or when using heavy equipment Do not use RESPeRATE while driving If you experience any side effects or if you feel any change in your general health or mood immediately discontinue use of your RESPeRATE and contact your physician Breathe effortlessly throughout the exercise Excessive deep breathing may cause dizziness and palpitations If you experience a rash or irritation from using the ear buds discontinue use and consult a physician Warning No modification of this equipment is allowed Warning Do not connect the RESPeRATE to any other devices or equipment Transport the RESPeRATE in its carrying case Contact InterCure to report any unexpected operation or event associated with the use of the device or if you require any assistance in operating the device Please note RESPeRATE should only be used as part of your overall health program
27. y high humidity gt 85 Do not attempt to make repairs of any kind on RESPeRATE Contact Customer Care if repairs are necessary Please use only Alkaline batteries If you do not plan to use RESPeRATE for a period of more than two months remove batteries from the battery compartment to avoid damaging the device 41 Ill Technical Information Model Name RESPeRATE RESPeRATE Duo and RESPeRATE Deluxe RESPeRATE Ultra is a marketing name of RESPeRATE Model RR152 RR152D RR152 1M RR152 1DM RR152 1 RR152 1D Display type LCD The Deluxe edition includes a back light that makes it easier to read the screen in the dark or in poor light Power source four alkaline batteries 1 5V type AA Battery life two months with regular use of 15 minutes per day Maximum audio output 10mW with 16 Ohm Ear buds Device display respiration rate range of 2 42 BPM but guides between 5 20 BPM Operating temperature 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F Operation humidity 30 75 Storage temperature 10 C 70 C 14 F 158 F Storage humidity 30 85 Weight 360 grams Outer product dimensions 12 4Lx 11 7 Wx 6 6 H cm 49 Lx4 6 Wx2 6H Expected Service Life 5 years 42 Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity The RESPeRATE is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the RESPeRATE should assure that it is used in such a
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