Flextone PowerStim 15R Manual de usuario

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the world of Electronic Muscle Exercise. You have taken the first step to

improving your muscles and overall physical well-being. The PowerStim 15R is a very effective

and easy to use exercise/therapy unit. It is a versatile and unique product that has been designed

to duplicate the effects of regular exercise in the privacy of your own home or office. The

PowerStim 15R is fully adjustable, there are no preset programs; with this unit YOU are the

program. You can adjust every bit of the PowerStim 15R to fit your body and get the results you

are looking for.

Your PowerStim 15R was designed by our engineers working in consultation with

Electro Physiotherapy Departments and Exercise Science programs at major university hospitals

around the country. The device incorporates new techniques in micro-circuitry and solid-state

technology. This new design incorporates several functions that are found in products used in

hospitals that cost thousands of dollars.

EMS (Electronic Muscle Stimulation) training can be used in conjunction with resistance

training programs or aerobics programs. EMS training can be done every day using alternate

muscle groups every other day. The muscle groups should be stimulated 15-30 minutes every

workout.

EMS can also be used as a pre-warmup 15 minutes before you resistance training or

aerobics routine. Using this technique it will increase blood flow to the stimulated muscle group

and exhaust the muscle; but not to the point of fatigue. You should then wait 10 to 15 minutes

before working out that particular muscle group. And alternate to a pre-workout is a post-

workout. Using this technique allows you to remove the waste products in your muscles (IE

Lactic Acid) a lot faster than by normal methods. The post-workout allows your muscles to

recover much faster than they would with only a physical, mechanical, or weight workout.

Faster, more smooth recovery of the muscle translates to increased growth, strength, and

endurance in your muscle groups.

EMS training can be used to increase the benefits of your cardiovascular and weight

training exercises.

CAUTION / WARNING

The PowerStim 15R is one of the world's strongest EMS units, use with care.

When using the PowerStim 15R, start out on the lowest intensity setting and slowly turn

the intensity up. We suggest that you start out with the controls off, then turn the machine on to

level 1, and gradually increase power to a setting that is comfortable for you. When using the

Russian Stim feature, we suggest that you turn the intensity knobs to level 1, and then flip

(R2500 Hz) switch on, you will feel a radical change in stimulation. Give your body a few

minutes to adjust to the Russian Stim and then slowly adjust the intensity to your liking. This is

an incredibly strong professional strength machine, please proceed with caution.

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GETTING STARTED

When you open the box to your new PowerStim 15R you will find:

 StimRX Flyer w/ Coupon Code

 The PowerStim 15R

 4x 2-dual pin Prong Cables

 12v AC Adapter

 Ab Belt w/ Instructional Flyer and Attached Cloth Electrodes

 8 oz conductive mist spray

 10 x 4- Packs of Self-Adhesive Electrodes

STEP 1:

Remove the PowerStim 15R and all of the accessories from the box. You will need a knife

or scissors to remove the bubble wrap, the unit is very well wrapped and heavily taped up, be

careful as to not damage the unit.

STEP 2:

Lay all of the accessories out on a flat surface and use the above checklist to make sure that

you have all of the accessories and cables. Take the black AC Adapter and plug it into the

wall. There is a green light on the top of it, it will take 3-5 seconds when you first plug it in

for the light to come on, but once it does, the AC Adapter is ready to use. Grab your

PowerStim 15R and turn it around, you will see an AC Port and directly beside it a circular

object that says "FUSE." Plug the AC Adapter into the AC Port. DO NOT play with the

circular electrical fuse.

Karen- Please insert Photo of the fuse and adapter plug here

STEP 3:

Make sure that the unit is off and all knobs are twisted to the far left. There are 4 Intensity

Knobs labeled Channel 1,Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4. Make sure that these 4 Channel

knobs are all the way turned to the left to the off position. You will hear the knob “Click” to

be sure it is OFF. Open up the 4x cables, they will be in sealed baggies. The cables will

have a black 2-prong head on one end and 2x dual pin lead wires on the back, these wires are

red and black. Now open up the bag of electrodes and remove one of the 4x packs of

electrodes. You will notice on the electrodes there is a short stem coming out of each

electrode, this is where you will connect the black and red ends to the electrode.

STEP 4:

Take one of the cables and plug the 2-Prong connection into Channel 1 on the front of the

PowerStim 15R unit. Do the same thing with a second cable and plug it into Channel 2.

Karen- PHOTO OF 2 PRONG PLUG GOING INTO FACE OF UNIT HERE

STEP 5:

Decide on which area of the body you would like to exercise. We recommend starting on

your bicep just so you get acclimated to the feeling of EMS; it is a unique sensation. For tips

on electrodes placement, please see our chart on pages 10 and 11 of this manual. Take the 2x

electrodes that are plugged into Channel 1 and place them on the area you want to exercise.

Please note that 2x electrodes HAVE to be connected to the red and black lead wires, the

electrodes will not stimulate if you only have 1x electrode connected. Next, do the same

thing with the 2x electrodes that are connected to the cable plugged into Channel 2.

STEP 6:

The cable that is plugged into Channel 1 only controls those 2x electrodes attached to that

cable, so you can have different intensities on different electrodes. Now make sure that the

intensity knobs on Channel 1 and 2 are turned all the way to the left, this means they are

“Clicked” off. Press the red button to activate and turn on the machine and you will see two

red lights come on, now the machine is active and ready to go. When you turn them on you

will hear a short "click" sound and this means you are now Intensity ON at level one.

STEP 7:

Slowly turn the Intensity Knob on Channel 1 to the right and wait for the click, you are now

stimming. The more you turn the knob to the right the higher the intensity gets, find a level

that is comfortable for you and then do the same for Channel 2. As you begin work the

muscle groups for no longer than 15 minutes and then stops for the day. Please note, turn the

intensity knobs to off and power the machine itself off before you remove the electrodes, if

you touch the electrodes while the machine is on you can sting your fingers. Take care to not

touch the bottoms of the electrodes and always store them on the clear sheet they came on as

this will prolong the life of them. Store everything in a safe place at a standard room

temperature and your PowerStim 15R will last a lifetime. Welcome to the world of

Electronic Muscle Stimulation.

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

Intensity control knobs

Russian S

tim

Russian

Wave

button

Power indicator

button

Relax

ation

control

knob

Frequency control knob

Stim time control

knob

Stimulation indicator

Red light on indicates

muscle stimulation is on

Power indicator

The PowerStim 15R has 4x Intensity Control Knobs, 3x System Control Buttons, 3x Pulse

Control Knobs, and 2x Red Light Indicators. Below is a description of the functionality of

each of these controls.

RED POWER BUTTON - It is located on the top left corner of the unit alongside 2x other

buttons. Once the AC Adapter is plugged into the back of the unit, this button is pressed and

it powers on the machine.

RUSSIAN STIMULATION- to activate flip up the Wave Button and the R-2500hz

Button. See Below

WAVE BUTTON - This button is located directly to the right of the red power button and is

labeled "wave." Flip the wave button UP to activate and warm up the Russian Stim.

RUSSIAN STIMULATION BUTTON – This is an advanced setting and most people do

not need it on a daily basis. This button is located directly to the right of the "wave" button

and is marked "R-2500HZ." Again, this button must be flipped up to be activated. Russian

Stim is 2500 hertz at 50 pulses per second. To Recap both the Wave button and the R-

2500HZ buttons must be flipped up to correctly activate the Russian Stimulation. The

purpose of this frequency is to allow deeper muscle penetration by the electrical pulses.

Russian Stim is helpful for creating a stronger, deeper muscle contraction, more strength, and a

faster recovery time after the muscle has been fatigued or injured. The 15R has one of the

worlds longest contraction times. ( 100 seconds) It is quite strong and feels like an intense

deep tissue massage. When you first activate it make sure the intensity controls are set to

level 1 and then let the program run for a few minutes so as your muscles can get used to the

new sensation. Use caution when you first try it, the program will surprise you so be sure to

start off on the lowest possible settings..

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POWER INDICATOR LIGHT - A small light that is located on the center left of the

faceplate. The light is red and it will light up and stay that way for as long as the PowerStim

15R is on. When the unit is turned off, the red light will also be off.

STIMULTION INDICATOR LIGHT - This small light is located in the middle of all of

the "Channel Squares" on the middle right side of the faceplate. The light itself is red and

will blink on and off indicating when the PowerStim 15R is sending power to the channels.

While the light is on, the machine will be sending power to the channels thus stimulating

your muscles. When it is off it means the machine is resting and not sending power to the

channels.

FREQUENCY CONTROL KNOB - Located on the bottom left hand side and is labeled

"FREQUENCY" above it. It can be adjusted from 45 to 150 Hertz. The frequency of the

pulse is basically how fast the pulse is stimulating your muscles. In simple terms, think of

the electronic stimulation pulse as someone tapping on your muscles, the more you turn this

knob up the faster the tapping gets. Start on the lowest setting of 45Hz and slowly work your

way up.

RELAXATION CONTROL KNOB - This knob is located directly to the right of the

"frequency" knob and is labeled "REDUCE" above it. It can be adjusted between 3 and 45

seconds. What this knob does is give your muscles time to relax in-between contractions.

The more you turn it up, the longer the time gets between stimulation. The machine simply

takes a break and lets your muscles relax for an adjustable period before continuing the

contractions.

STIMULATION CONTROL KNOB - It is located directly to the right of the "reduce"

knob and is labeled "STIM." It can be adjusted from 1 to 100 seconds. What this knob

controls is the muscle contraction time. The more you turn it up, the longer of a time period

your muscles will be constantly stimulated for.

INTENSITY CONTROL KNOBS - There are 4x of these on the right side of the faceplate

and each of them controls a channel. Notice the squares on the front of the unit with

"Channel 1", Channel 2", "Channel 3", and "Channel 4" marked on them and in each square

is an intensity control knob. These knobs control ONLY that channel that they are located in

the square with and can be adjusted from 0-10 levels. These knobs control the power level

for that channel. Level 0 is off, and when you turn the knob to the right there will be a

"click" and you can adjust the power level from 1-10. When starting off stay on very low

settings and gradually turn the power up to a comfortable level.

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USING THE CONTROLS PROPERLY

How to Firm, Tone, Repair and/or Build Muscle

In order to firm, tone, repair and/or build muscle you will want to eventually get to the

point where you have a longer stimulation time, a shorter relaxation time, and a fairly high

level or energy flowing through the electrodes. However, it takes a little time to reach

optimum exercise levels and this conditioning time will vary with each individual according

to their body fat and muscle tissue content.

Start slowly by setting the Stimulation Control Knob between 5-10 seconds, this is how

long your muscle will have a constant contraction until it gets a rest period. Then set the

Relaxation Control Knob at 10 seconds as well, this will be the time your muscle will rest

before the machine begins contracting your muscle again. After this, set the Intensity

Control Knob(s) to level 1 and slowly begin to turn it up. Continue to adjust the intensity

settings until you are comfortable, if you feel the power is a little strong, turn it down. You

do not want to over-work of strain your muscles so that is why we recommend these low

settings when first starting off. We want all users to be comfortable and confident with the

machines and have a pleasant experience. You can increase your intensity as your muscles

become stronger and can tolerate high levels of stimulation.

When you are comfortable with the stimulation time of 10 seconds you should gradually

increase in 5 second intervals to the time that is most conducive to your body. At this time

keep the relaxation period at around 5-8 seconds. In doing this you have lowered the ratio of

time between muscle stimulation and relaxation times. This is heading towards your ultimate

goal of longer stimulation times and shorter relaxation times. Again, use these settings at a

comfortable level until the muscle movement tells you that you are ready to increase the

settings. During these increases in stimulation time you will gradually increase the intensity

of the energy flowing through the electrodes by slowly turning up the Intensity Control

Knobs to comfortable levels.

YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL

 THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STIMULATION TIME

 THE LOWEST POSSIBLE RELAXATION TIME

 THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE INTENSITY SETTING

 ALL CONSISTENT FOR THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND COMFORTABLE

WORKOUT

It takes time to reach the higher settings if you have done little or no exercise

recently. Soft muscle tissue can handle only short contractions and requires longer

periods of relaxation time when you first start to exercise. As you use your PowerStim

15R the muscles you exercise will continue to get stronger thus allowing you to move up

to longer stimulation times and higher intensity levels.

Over the course of this exercise program you may have some muscle soreness.

This is very normal for muscles that have not had regular exercise. This soreness will

wear off as your muscles become accustomed to the exercise. If, at anytime during the

workout, your muscles start to hurt, as opposed to being sore, discontinue use of the

machine and let yourself rest until the next day. This is your body's way of telling you

that this muscle has had enough for today.

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SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES

FITNESS GOAL FREQUENCY (Hz)

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FIRMING & TONING 115 to 130 Hz

BODY BUILDING 65 to 100 Hz or RUSSIAN STIM

STRENGTH TRAINING 45 TO 75 Hz or RUSSIAN STIM

MASSAGE & REHAB 130 TO 150 Hz or RUSSIAN STIM

* Russian Stim (2500 Hz) is activated when the button is activated on the machine, this

will override the frequency control and allow you only to control the intensity. We

suggest using it once a week for body building, strength training, and massage and

muscle rehabilitation.

STIMULATION & RELAXATION TIMES

FITNESS GOAL STIMULATION RELAXATION

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FIRMING & TONING 50 to 60 Seconds 10 to 20 Seconds

BODY BUILDING 50 to 100 Seconds 15 to 25 Seconds

STRENGTH TRAINING 25 to 50 Seconds 20 to 25 Seconds

MASSAGE & REHAB 60 to 75 Seconds 15 to 25 Seconds

* The above settings should serve as guidelines in helping you set your PowerStim 15R

unit. Each individual may vary depending on a variety of factors: body fat percentage,

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