SEM 30 - Fitness Equipment SANITAS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SEM 30 SANITAS

Functional Principle of the Abdominal Toning Belt The abdominal toning belt works on the basis of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). The muscle stimulator generates gentle electrical pulses which pass through your skin to the muscles. As with natural activation by nerve pulses, the muscle fi bres contract when the belt is used and then relax again. The stimulus is less specifi c than with active abdominal muscle toning, how- ever, and use of the abdominal toning belt thus cannot replace actual active training entirely. Electrical muscle stimulation is used for muscle training in the fi eld of sports and fi tness to achieve a powerful, slim and attractive body. Application areas include – warming up muscles, – muscle defi nition, – muscle and skin toning, – muscle relaxation. EMS is also used in rehabilitation. If persons are forced to rest, regular muscle stimulation helps maintain the mobility and muscle strength of the inactive body part. Rehabilitation time can be signifi cantly reduced as a result. As the tendons and joints are only minimally stressed, this training method is particularly gentle.

2. Signs and symbols

The following symbols are used in these instructions for use, on the packaging and on the type plate for the device: WARNING Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to health Application part, type BF IMPORTANT Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory Disposal in accordance with EC Direc- tive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Note Note on important information CE conformity marking Read the instructions of use Manufacturer Protect from moisture Devices that can emit e ective output values above 10mA or 10V, averaged over every 5 second interval Serial number ENGLISH

WARNING Proper use – This device must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed and in the manner specified in the instructions for use. Any improper use can be dangerous. – If you are wearing jewellery or have piercings in the area to be treated (e.g. a navel piercing), these must be removed before using the device. Failure to do so could result in spot burns. – Do not use the device whilst using other devices that transmit electrical impulses into your body (e.g. TENS devices). – The device is intended for private use and not for medical or commercial purposes. – The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use. – If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified Cus- tomer Services address. – Only use the device with the supplied accessories. – Max. recommended output value for the electrodes 5 mA /cm

, close attention should be paid if the eective current density is over 2 mA /cm

– Do not touch the electrodes while the device is switched on. – For hygienic reasons, the device may only be used on one person. Note: In rare instances, the skin may become irritated in the area where the electrode is at- tached. Improper use – The device must not be used: – In the head area: this can trigger seizures; – In the neck /carotid artery area: this can cause a cardiac arrest; – In the throat and larynx area: this can trigger muscular cramps, which may cause suocation; – In the ribcage area: this can increase the risk of ventricular fibrillation and induce cardiac arrest. – Keep the device away from children. – This unit is not intended for use by children or persons with physical, sensory (e.g. insensitiv- ity to pain) or mental impairments or those who do not know how to use it due to a lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have received instructions from them on how to use the unit. – Keep the device away from heat sources.

Do not use the device near shortwave or microwave devices (such as mobile phones) as these could influence the eect.

Do not use the device near medical monitoring equipment, as the use of muscle stimulation could interfere with the equipment working. – Do not use the device while bathing or showering. Do not store the device in areas where it may fall into the bathtub or wash basin. – Never immerse the device in water or other liquids.

Do not use the abdominal belt if you have eaten within the past 90 minutes. Damage – Regularly check the device for signs of wear and tear or damage. If the device shows signs of wear and tear or damage, contact Customer Services and do not continue to use the device.13 – Switch the device o immediately if it is faulty or not working properly. – Repairs may only be carried out by Customer Services or authorised retailers. – Never attempt to repair the device yourself! WARNING Caution – for your safety The device is intended for use by fit and healthy adults only. The device should not be used in any of the following circumstances: – If you have implanted electrical devices (e.g. a pacemaker); – If you have metal implants in the area that you wish to treat; – If you suer from cardiac arrhythmia; – If you suer from an acute illness; – If you suer from epilepsy; – If you have cancer; – If there are skin lesions or cuts in the area to be treated; – If you are pregnant; – On the spine; – If you have a propensity to bleed e.g. after a serious accident or fracture, as the electrical muscle stimulation can trigger or increase bleeding; – I f you have recently had an operation and strong muscle contractions could aect the healing process; – If you are connected to a high-frequency surgical device; – If you are in close proximity to electrical monitoring devices (e.g. ECG); – If you suer from low or high blood pressure; – If you have a high fever; – If you suer from psychosis; – If the area to be treated is swollen or inflamed; – If you are in close proximity (less than 1 m) to shortwave or microwave therapy devices, as they may cause fluctuations in the output values of the device; – Do not use the device whilst asleep, driving a vehicle or operating machinery. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor. Notes on handling batteries – If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush out the aected areas with water and seek medical assistance. – Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Store the batteries out of the reach of small children. – Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs. – If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth. – Protect the batteries from excessive heat.

Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire. – Do not charge or short-circuit batteries. – If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the batteries out of the battery compart- ment. – Use identical or equivalent battery types only. – Always replace all batteries at the same time.14 – Do not use rechargeable batteries. – Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.

4. Description of Device

3. Program and lock key

4. On / O / Pause key

5. Selection key – Increase intensity

6. Selection key – Reduce intensity

7. Battery compartment lid

10. Covers for electrode connection

If the self-adhesive covers for electrode connection are missing or become detached, we strongly advise you to stick on the enclosed electrode covers. Never attach the belt with bare metal electrodes. Use of the belt without electrode covers can cause injury. Description of the display symbols A Battery status display: flashes if the battery is flat B Intensity: set intensity levels 0 – 25 C Pause symbol: flashes if pause is activated D Timer: remaining time for the program started E Key: key lock is activated F Program: selected program with the number of training cycles already completed

Inserting batteries If the battery symbol in the display flashes, the batteries are flat and must be replaced. The operating unit must be removed from the holder on the belt to insert or replace batteries. – Release the magnetic connector by pulling the device away from the belt. The magnetic connector of the two contact buttons clicks out noticeably.

A B C D E F15 – Pull the device upwards out of the holder. – Remove the battery compartment lid by pressing and sliding in the direction of the arrow. – Insert the batteries observing the markings in the battery compartment. Ensure correct battery polarity. Note: – Rechargeable batteries cannot be used for this device. – If the device is not in use, we recommend keeping the device separate from the belt. If the device is not needed for a long period, we recommend first removing the batteries. – The empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of through specially designated collection boxes, recycling points or electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of the batteries. – The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances: Pb = Battery contains lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium, Hg = Battery contains mercury. – For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling point. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal. Attaching the belt Before each training session you should ensure that your skin is clean and free of creams or oils. Only then can the device work optimally. – Lay the belt down with the electrodes facing towards you. – Moisten both electrodes and your stomach with water. Make sure the electrode surfaces are evenly moistened to avoid high voltage points on your skin during subsequent training. – Place the belt around your waist so that the electrodes are positioned on your stomach. Then close the Velcro fastener. The belt is made of an elastic material and fits a wide range of waist sizes. Take care that it is tight enough for good contact between the electrode and skin, but does not constrict you. Where must the belt not be used: – On the head: here it can cause seizures. – On the neck / carotid artery: here it can cause cardiac arrest. – On the pharynx and larynx: here it can cause muscle spasms, which lead to suocation. – Neat the ribcage: here it can increase the risk of ventricular fibrillation and lead to cardiac arrest Where must the belt only be used: Only attach the belt around the stomach. The navel should be covered at the center. Automatic deactivation If the device is not used after it is switched on, it switches o automatically after 5 minutes. navel16

General advice on training with the abdominal toning belt In the first week you should not use the abdominal toning belt more than once a day to al- low your muscles to acclimatise slowly to the device. From then onwards you can train more frequently. Note: To allow your muscles to recover, you should rest for at least 5 hours between training sessions. The intensity of training can be matched to your personal fitness level in this way. It is nonethe- less recommended to proceed through a program one step at a time. The programs A to E are coordinated so that your muscles are given sucient time to adapt to more intensive training with each application. Programs A to E dier in their frequency, period of the training pulses, pause between the training pulses. The device is set with a training plan so it works through the programs A to E and repeats each program a dierent number of times. You can select the program yourself however. How to train correctly What you feel when training At the beginning of the training session you will feel a slight tingling sensation. With increas- ing intensity you will feel muscle contractions in the surrounding area and directly under the electrodes. Each contraction starts with a slow rise in voltage; this is held for several seconds at the set intensity. The muscle then relaxes again gently. Switching on the device Press the On/O switch. A short signal sounds and the LCD lights up. Program A is activated the first time the device is started. Selecting the program The abdominal toning belt has five coordinated programmes, which you can work through over the course of several weeks. You start the first week with program A at a low level and raise the level of your training with increasing muscle strengthening. The abdominal toning belt is set so that after a certain number of training cycles the next programme level is set automatically. You can also select the program yourself according to your well-being and fitness level. Observing the training cycle Each training session consists of three phases: – a warm up phase (30 Hz) of two minutes duration, which prepares the muscles for training, – a training phase (at a dierent frequency depending on the training program), – a relaxation phase (30 Hz) of two minutes during which the muscles can relax again. Program Running time [min] Repetitions Training frequency [Hz] A 22 4 45 / 60 B 22 4 60 / 80 C 22 8 45 D 31 16 60 E 31 continuous 8017 Setting the intensity level Note: The intensity can only be set if the electrodes have skin contact. You have to set the intensity level at the beginning of each training session. Press the intensity selection key to increase the intensity and intensity selection key . to reduce the intensity. Depending on the intensity, you will firstly feel tingling and later a muscle contraction. Only set the intensity as high as still feels pleasant for you. Stopping pulses that are too strong You can reduce the intensity at any time or switch o the device again by pressing the On/ O key (~ 2 seconds). If you pull the belt away from your stomach so the skin contact in the electrode region is interrupted, the intensity level automatically returns to zero. If contact is reestablished with the skin no more voltage is applied. Avoiding unwanted pulse changes To avoid inadvertently increasing the intensity of a training session, simply switch on the key lock. Press the program selection key for around 3 seconds for this purpose. An acoustic signal sounds and the symbol appears on the display. To deactivate the key lock press the key once more. Reacting to unpleasant sensations If you feel prickling or itching on your skin even if, at this stage, you only notice a tingling and not muscle contraction, you should switch o the device and proceed as follows: – Check whether the electrodes are OK or if they are defective. – Check whether the round cover over the electrode connections is still in place. – Take the belt o and completely moisten it again. – Ensure good skin contact and good moistening the next time the belt is applied. Taking a break during the training session If you wish to take a break during a program, briefly press the Pause key. An acoustic signal sounds and the pause symbol “II” symbol appears on the display. By pressing the key again you can continue the program. Reading o the number of training sessions You can read o the number of your training sessions on the display. The numbers after the program denote how often you have already fully completed a program. These numbers are stored until there is a battery change.

– Remove the batteries from the device each time you clean it. – Clean the device with a slightly moistened cloth. In case of more extreme soiling you can also moisten the cloth with mild soapy water. – Never drop the device. – Ensure that no water penetrates into the device. If this should ever happen then only use the device once it is completely dry. – Do not use any chemical cleaners or abrasive agents for cleaning. – Once you have removed the device (operating unit), you can wash the belt in luke warm water. Use mild soapy water or a liquid detergent for this purpose. Do not use bleaches. – The belt is unsuitable for machine washing.18