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InterCure RESPeRATE Duo User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 USA: 1-877-988-9388 (Toll Free) United Kingdom: 0800-177-7778 (Toll Free) Other Countries: +1-646-652-5800 (USA) Manufactured by InterCure Ltd., Lod, Israel www.intercure.com +972-73-220-7000 Telephone: Copyright © 2002–2007 InterCure, Inc. All rights reserved. RESPeRATE, RESPeRATE To Lower Blood Pressure, and InterCure are trademarks of InterCure.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome: RESPeRATE To Lower Blood Pressure Introduction The therapeutic power of breathing Breathing with RESPeRATE makes the difference To achieve best results Exploring Your RESPeRATE Device RESPeRATE device and components RESPeRATE display Using Your RESPeRATE Device Preparing to Use RESPeRATE...
  • Page 4 To view Performance Statistics Performance Statistics Errors and Troubleshooting Error Messages Troubleshooting Sensor Position Help Mode Warranty and Additional Product Information Cleaning and Maintenance Technical Information and Approvals Technical Information Country Specific Market Clearance Indication for Use RESPeRATE Limited Warranty Customer Support...

  • Page 5: Welcome: Resperate To Lower Blood Pressure

    This User Manual provides all the information you need to use RESPeRATE effectively. It will guide you to therapeutic breathing and a lowering of blood pressure within a few weeks. Let’s begin lowering blood pressure, one breath at a time.

  • Page 6: The Therapeutic Power Of Breathing

    Effortless therapeutic breathing can be difficult to perform on your own effectively without years of training and individualized coaching. RESPeRATE makes therapeutic paced breathing easy to do on your own. Breathing with RESPeRATE makes the difference RESPeRATE’s patented “Interactive Paced Breathing”...

  • Page 7: To Achieve Best Results

    Nevertheless, the beneficial effect on blood pressure will accumulate. To achieve best results Create a relaxing environment for your RESPeRATE sessions. Sit in a comfortable chair in a quiet room where there are minimal distractions. “Therapeutic breathing” occurs when you breathe slower than 10 breaths per minute without an effort.
  • Page 8 Be patient. As with any physical exercise program, you can expect to see notable progress within 3-4 weeks. Continue using RESPeRATE regularly and you will experience additional, sustained reductions in blood pressure.

  • Page 9: Exploring Your Resperate Device

    Exploring Your RESPeRATE Device RESPeRATE Device and Components Buckle Elastic belt Breathing Sensor Storage compartment Session Duration Headphones button Headphones Jack Voice Instructions On/Off Display screen button On/Off (orange) button Info button Volume Up/Down buttons Melody Selection button...

  • Page 10: Resperate Display

    RESPeRATE Display Main Display The following values appear here: Weekly Therapeutic Breathing Time Breaths per minute Volume level Melody selection number Statistics Therapeutic minutes Session duration (minutes) User selection (Duo model only) Guiding Figure (with guiding arrows and notes) Sensor Belt Errors...
  • Page 11 Secondary Display Session duration (seconds) Statistic report period Info Function symbol Session Duration symbol Volume Level symbol Scroll Up/Down symbol Melody Selection symbol Low Battery symbol Therapeutic Minutes symbol Voice Instructions Muted symbol Breaths Per Minute symbol...

  • Page 12: Using Your Resperate Device

    Preparing to Use RESPeRATE Step 1: Set–Up I. Install the batteries. When using RESPeRATE for the first time, install the 4 AA batteries in the battery compartment at the back of the device. Position the batteries as shown inside the compartment.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Determine The Best Position For The Sensor

    Step 2: Determine the best position for the sensor Breathing involves movement of the chest, abdomen, or both. The best position for the sensor depends on how you breathe. The following procedure helps to determine if you breathe predominantly from the chest or abdomen. Sit comfortably on a chair.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Put On The Sensor Belt

    Step 3: Put on the sensor belt Place the sensor belt around your upper abdomen or chest. The sensor belt must be worn over the clothes. Buckle it up at the front of the body with the cable below the sen- sor (See Step 2 to determine the best position for the sensor.) Check that the label side of the sensor is placed against your...

  • Page 15: Step 4: Put On The Headphones

    ( ) icon. When the headphones are fully inserted into the jack, listen for a “click”. Put on the headphones. Lean back slightly, as sitting forward restricts your breathing movement. You’re ready to begin your RESPeRATE session.

  • Page 16: Using Resperate

    7 consecutive days. RESPeRATE Duo™ model only: Select User 1 or User 2 The RESPeRATE Duo model allows two users to store the performance statistics in separate memories (See page 26 for...

  • Page 17: Step 2: Breathe Normally (Recognition Phase)

    Each breath that RESPeRATE detects is represented by two short ”recognition tones”as well as changes in the Breathing Gauge. A short high note is heard when you start to inhale. A short low note is heard when you start to exhale.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Breathe According To The Guiding Tones

    , signified by the start of the melody and the voice instruction to “ breathe according to the guiding tones ” ( RESPeRATE composes a melody according to your individual breathing pattern made up of two distinct guiding tones. By gradually prolonging the breathe-in and breathe-out tones, RESPeRATE gently slows your breathing toward the Therapeutic Breathing Zone of less than 10 breaths per minute.
  • Page 19 This is because a visual guide requires far more attention than an auditory guide, which reduces the therapeutic effect. If you are having difficulty learning to synchronize your breathing with the guiding tones, try changing the melody to #4 (Personalizing RESPeRATE, Selecting a Melody, page 22.)

  • Page 20: Step 4: Therapeutic Breathing Zone

    Step 4: Therapeutic Breathing Zone voice instruction) Once your breathing has slowed 10–Therapeutic Minutes down to below 10 breaths per Clock icon minute, you are notified that you are entering the Therapeutic Breathing Zone. The“10–Therapeutic Minutes clock” icon appears on the display, as well as your breathing rate (eg.
  • Page 21 This is neither a fault nor a mistake. It is RESPeRATE’s interactive way to keep pulling you towards your individual slowest breathing rate by using prolonged exhalation that remains comfortable.
  • Page 22 We recommend that you store the RESPeRATE sensor and belt in the compartment at the top of the device in order to protect it from damage. It is best not to wind the cable around the sensor. Important tips: Be patient — results are at hand.
  • Page 23 (i.e. below 5 breaths per minutes) may not be as beneficial in lowering blood pressure levels. Stay awake. RESPeRATE is very relaxing. Some users have been known to fall asleep. If snoozing, your breathing may become faster and you may not be able to accumulate...

  • Page 24: Personalizing Resperate

    Personalizing RESPeRATE RESPeRATE provides you with a number of options to personalize the volume, melody, duration of a session, voice instructions and Breathing Gauge. Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume: Press the Up or Down button Volume adjustment ) repeatedly, until you reach display the volume you prefer.

  • Page 25: Viewing And Changing The Duration Of A Session

    ) button and then press the Up or Down button to reach your preferred duration time. By default, RESPeRATE automatically shuts off after 15 minutes. To extend or shorten the duration of the default session: 1. Hold down the Session Duration ( ) button until the display blinks with your current default session duration.

  • Page 26: Turning The Voice Instructions On/Off

    Press the Voice Instruction On/Off ( ) button (located on the left–hand side of RESPeRATE). RESPeRATE voice instructions are activated by default. Please note that even when muted, some error messages, essential for operating the device, are still provided by voice instructions.

  • Page 27: Displaying The Breathing Gauge

    Displaying the Breathing Gauge The Breathing Gauge shows in real time how the device senses your breathing movements via the stretching of the belt with each Activated Breathing breath in and out. The Breathing Gauge display Gauge appears by default only during the Recognition Phase, but you can activate it throughout the session as follows: To turn the Breathing Gauge on:...

  • Page 28: Assessment Of Your Performance

    10–Therapeutic Minutes Clock icon and the Weekly Therapeutic Breathing Time (displayed momentarily when you turn on RESPeRATE). To allow 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.

  • Page 29: To View Performance Statistics

    1. Verify that your RESPeRATE device is turned off. Then, press and hold the Info button ( ) until the display is turned on. RESPeRATE Duo model users need to choose User #1 or User #2 to see the parameters associated with the user of interest.

  • Page 30: Performance Statistics

    Breathing Exercise Phase. Last 60 days report reads 1:54 means that in the past 60 days, 54 sessions reached the Breathing Exercise Phase. * RESPeRATE Duo™ model enables two users to keep separate performance statistics for User 1 and User 2.
  • Page 31 Statistic #2: Therapeutic Minutes Amount of time (minutes) spent in the Therapeutic Breathing Zone (less than 10 breaths per minute). Description Example and Goal Last session report reads 2:9.5 means that 9.5 minutes were spent in the Therapeutic Zone during the last session.
  • Page 32 Statistic #3: Initial Breathing Rate Breaths per minute (BPM) at the start of the Breathing Exercise Phase (at the end of the Recognition Phase). Example and Description Acceptable Range Last session report reads 3:17 means that the initial breathing rate was 17 breaths per minute (BPM).
  • Page 33 Statistic #4: Final Breathing Rate Breaths per minute at the end of the RESPeRATE session. Example and Description Recommended Range Last session report reads 4:6.2 means that the final breathing rate was 6.2 breaths per minute (BPM). Final breathing rates vary and can typically Recommended Range: reach 6–8 BPM within a few weeks...
  • Page 34 Statistic #5: Synchronization Indicates how well you are following the guiding tones. Specifically, it is the percentage of time in which breathing was synchronized with the guiding tones. If this rate is lower than 60%, please refer to the Troubleshooting section, page 34. Example and Description Acceptable Range...
  • Page 35 Statistic #6: 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. If this rate is lower than 80%, please refer to the Troubleshooting section, page 34.

  • Page 36: Errors And Troubleshooting

    Errors and Troubleshooting Error Messages RESPeRATE automatically diagnoses the following problems and notifies you either by voice instruction and/or an error icon that appears on the display. The notification disappears once the problem is corrected. Icon Explanation Solution Sensor belt is too tight.
  • Page 37 Remember, breath holding gradually” is counterproductive. If the guiding tones are too slow for you, simply breathe normally and RESPeRATE will adapt itself to guide you according to your comfortable breathing pattern. It may be helpful to take off the headphones for a short period.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Music is not The headphones are Reconnect the heard through not properly headphones to the headphones. connected. RESPeRATE. Listen for a “click” sound when they are properly inserted. RESPeRATE has Restart RESPeRATE to automatically begin a new session. switched off because the session is over.
  • Page 39 Problem Explanation Solution The Recogntion The sensor is Breathing Sensor needs Phase takes improperly to be repositioned. See longer than two positioned. Sensor Position Help minutes. Mode, page 39. Breathing is too Relax, and breathe unstable. normally. I repeatedly hear It is possible that the Breathing sensor needs a voice...
  • Page 40 Breathe in and out over the entire duration of eachtone. If this is dif- ficult, breathe effortlessly while ignoring the tones. RESPeRATE will readjust itself to your breathing. Static noise is Headphones are not Plug headphones heard through fully plugged into connection fully into the headphones.

  • Page 41: Sensor Position Help Mode

    Breathing Sensor does not reflect the actual movement of inhalation and exhalation as they perceive it. As a result, RESPeRATE is unable to guide breathing appropriately. This help mode will assist in determining the best position for the sensor for your particular breathing pattern.
  • Page 42 RESPeRATE sessions. To exit the Sensor Position Help Mode: Press On/Off ( ) orange button to turn RESPeRATE off To start a new RESPeRATE session, turn the device on again.

  • Page 43: Warranty And Additional Product Information

    Do not attempt to make repairs of any kind on RESPeRATE. Contact Customer Service 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.

  • Page 44: Technical Information And Approvals

    Technical Information and Approvals Technical Information Model: RESPeRATE, RESPeRATE Duo; display type: LCD; power source: four alkaline batteries, 1.5V (type AA); battery life: two months, with regular use of 15 minutes per day; maximum audio output: 20mW RMS @ each ear with 32 Ohm headphones; device display respiration rate range of 2-42 BPM but guides between 5-20 BPM;...

  • Page 45: Indication For Use

    Breathe effortlessly throughout the exercise. Excessive deep breath- ing may cause dizziness and palpitations. 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...

  • Page 46: Resperate Limited Warranty

    RESPeRATE Limited Warranty RESPeRATE is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of one year 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.

  • Page 47: Customer Support

    If you have any questions or feedback, call Customer Support to speak to a Product Specialist 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)
  • Page 48 Manufactured by: For more information or customer service: www.resperate.com USA & Canada: 1-877-988-9388 (Toll Free) UK: 0800-177-7778 (Toll Free) Other Countries: +1-646-652-5800 (USA) InterCure, Inc. 589 8 Avenue New York, NY 10018, USA InterCure, Ltd. 6 Haba’al Shem-Tov Street Lod 71289, Israel +972-73-2207000 www.intercure.com...

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