Airofit Essential Breathing Trainer User Manual

Airofit Essential Breathing Trainer

Product Information

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Airofit A/S
• Product Name: Airofit Essential
• Compatibility: Android and iOS smartphones
• Components: Airofit Essential, Airofit mobile application
• Functionality: Provides resistance for inspiratory and expiratory breathing, offers guidance for respiratory training

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

Before using the Airofit Essential, it is important to consider the following safety precautions:

• Read the user manual thoroughly to prevent damage or injury.
• Avoid usage if experiencing shortness of breath or other health concerns.
• Do not immerse the E-Unit in water or expose it to liquids.

Operation

To operate the Airofit Essential:

1. Press the Power button to turn ON the device.
2. Insert the removable Mouthpiece for comfortable exercise.
3. Clean or charge the device by removing the E-Unit.
4. Calibrate the pressure measurement before starting the exercise.
5. Avoid using the Airofit Essential during other physical activities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Can I use the Airofit Essential without the mobile application?
  A: No, the Airofit Essential is designed to be used in conjunction with the Airofit mobile application for proper functionality and monitoring.

• Q: How often should I clean my Airofit Essential?
  A: It is recommended to clean your Airofit Essential regularly, especially after intense workout sessions, to maintain hygiene and prolong its lifespan.

Purpose and Scope

This user manual describes the functionality and intended usage of Airofit Essential.

Intended Use and Users

The Airofit Essential is intended to exercise the muscles of the respiratory system. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Intended users are:

• End user of the Airofit Essential
• Personnel instructing the user of the Airofit Essential

The Airofit Essential is used in conjunction with the Airofit software application operating on a smartphone – either Android or iOS.

Manufacturer’s Liability
Airofit A/S is only liable for equipment safety, reliability, and performance, provided that the Airofit Essential is used in compliance with these instructions.

Safety Precautions

Health Considerations when Using Airofit Essential
To prevent damage to your Airofit Essential or injury to yourself, read the following precautions in their entirety before using the Airofit system.

• To prevent the potential transmission of infections, we recommend that you do not share your Airofit Essential with any other user, including family members. Moreover, your Airofit Essential is calibrated for only one user’s personalized data.
• The Airofit Essential is manufactured in a safe environment. However, the Airofit Essential is not provided as a sterile device – we recommend that you clean the Breathing Trainer prior to use.
• Do not use Airofit Essential while performing any other activities (e.g., running, cycling, rowing, driving).
• Do not use Airofit Essential for more than 60 minutes per day.
• Respiratory training can cause dizziness. We recommend that you remain seated after training and breathe normally for a minimum of 1-2 minutes before moving on to other activities.
• The Airofit Essential is suitable for ages 12 and over. Users under the age of 15 should only use Airofit under the supervision of an adult.
• Immediately stop the exercise if you feel any physical discomfort.
• If you feel light-headed or dizzy while exercising with Airofit, you should stop and check the resistance wheel’s inspiratory and expiratory settings.
• If you are suffering from a cold, sinusitis, or other respiratory tract infection, we advise you to wait until all symptoms have disappeared before using the Airofit Essential
• If you have any medical conditions with your respiratory system, heart, or blood pressure, we recommend that you consult a doctor before using Airofit.
• Do not use Airofit to inhale any type of substance.

Contraindications
To prevent damage to your Airofit Essential or injury to yourself, read the following precautions in their entirety before using the Airofit system. Use appropriate caution in the following situations:

• A history of spontaneous pneumothorax (collapsed lung), i.e., not due to traumatic injury.
• A traumatic pneumothorax that has not fully healed.
• A burst eardrum that has not healed fully, or other conditions of the eardrum.
• The subgroup of asthma patients with unstable asthma with abnormally low perception of dyspnea (shortness of breath) are also unsuitable candidates for Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT).

General Safety Cautions

• Only use the Airofit Essential together with the Airofit mobile application and the selected sessions and programs. Always set resistance to the recommended settings.
• Do not drop your Airofit Essential. Dropping the Breathing Trainer may result in malfunction or cause a decline in performance.
• Ensure that the inhale/exhale vents located on the sides of Airofit Essential are not obstructed while training.
• Do not immerse the E-Unit, or expose it to jets of water, or any other liquids. For cleaning instructions, refer to the Maintenance section.
• Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents, or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the device. The Airofit Essential is not dishwasher or autoclave safe. For cleaning instructions, refer to the Maintenance section.
• Ensure that your Airofit Essential remains hygienic and in good working order. Always make sure that your device is dry before storing it. We advise you to store your Airofit Essential in a suitable, clean, and hygienic way.
• Only use the supplied magnetic charging cable together with a CE-certified USB charger (refer to Technical Specifications).
• If you have more than one Airofit Essential, do not swap the E-Units. Each E-Unit is calibrated precisely to the device, and swapping them will cause inconsistencies in measurement results

Operation

Your Airofit Essential package consists of:

• Airofit Essential
• Magnetic charging cable
• Airofit Essential Start Guide

Airofit Essential System Description
The Airofit PRO 2.0 system consists of the Airofit Essential and the Airofit mobile application. The Breathing Trainer provides resistance to your inspiratory and expiratory breathing, while the application provides guidance to respiratory training and monitors your performance over time.

Getting to Know the Airofit Essential

• A Power Button
• B Removable E-Unit
• C Inspiratory Resistance Wheel
• D Expiratory Resistance Wheel
• E Trainer Unit
• F Removable Mouthpiece

Using the Airofit Correctly

• When using the Airofit Essential, you should be relaxed and sitting upright.
• Keep your head facing straight forward, as looking down can cause more salivation. Do not hold the Airofit Essential with your hand during training unless absolutely necessary.
• If you must, hold it with your hand on the E-Unit and make sure that the openings near the resistance wheels are not obstructed.
• Place the device in your mouth so that your lips cover the outer shield of the Mouthpiece and make a complete seal.
• The Mouthpiece bite block should be gripped between your teeth.
• When starting the exercise, the Breathing Trainer requires a short calibration (zeroing) of the pressure measurement. Do not breathe into the Trainer during this process. Wait for the instructions to begin the respiration exercise.
• Airofit Essential should not be used in conjunction with other physical activities. Breathing training while performing other physical exercises will compromise the oxygenation of the locomotor muscles

Maintenance

Always make sure that your device is dry before storing it. We advise you to store your Airofit Essential in a suitable, clean, and hygienic way. Fully charge your device if you are storing it for more than a week without use to avoid full battery depletion. Remember to charge the Airofit Essential fully before resuming usage. (Youtube: Airofit PRO – Care and Maintenance)

Daily Maintenance
As the device will be exposed to saliva during use, it is important to clean it frequently. We recommend cleaning your device after each training session. Always remove the E-Unit before cleaning the device. Do not immerse the EUnit, or expose it to jets of water, or any other liquids. We recommend washing the Trainer Unit and the Mouthpiece in warm water (below 60°C). After washing, shake off and blow through the Trainer Unit to remove excess water, making sure it’s completely dry before reassembling. The Airofit Essential is not autoclave or dishwasher safe.

Weekly Maintenance
Once a week, use a drop of dish soap in water to wash your Trainer Unit and Mouthpiece thoroughly. Once washed, hold the Trainer Unit under running water, allowing it to run through. Shake off excess water, blow through the Trainer Unit, and dry with a clean towel. Let it air dry. Make sure the device is completely dry before reassembling.

Monthly Maintenance
Charge your Airofit Essential fully at least once a month, even when not in use, to avoid complete battery depletion.

Getting Started with Airofit Essential

First-time use essentials
Before you start your training, it is recommended to charge the E-Unit until the light is solid green. While the E-Unit is charging, rinse the Trainer Unit and Mouthpiece in warm water, wipe them with a clean towel, and let them air dry. When the E-Unit is fully charged and the Trainer Unit and Mouthpiece are completely dry, you can reassemble the Breathing Trainer. The E-Unit contains electronics; do not immerse the E-Unit, or expose it to jets of water, or any other liquids.

Sign-up procedure
The Airofit app will guide you through the initial steps of your Airofit journey.

Lung Test
As instructed in the Airofit app, you will initially perform a lung test to establish your breathing condition. The app notification will pop up when you should take the lung test.
The lung test records your

• Accessible Lung Capacity, your active lung volume
• Inhale strength, your Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)
• Exhale strength, your Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP)

These measures are evaluated based on your gender, age, and height (as set in your profile). The percentages (0-200%) show how you compare to other users in the same demographic group as you.

Start Training
Based on the goal selected in the Airofit app, you will find training recommendations within the app. Prepare your trainer by setting the correct resistance levels and follow the app guidance to start the training. When your exercise is finished, the result screen will appear in the app, and you will see a summary of your training.

Understanding training levels

• Beginner: Low pressure loads with short breathing cycles
• Intermediate: Medium pressure loads with medium breathing cycles
• Expert: High pressure loads with long breathing cycles

Understanding training duration
Training duration can vary between 1-10 minutes. We strongly recommend that you always take a short break after every 3 minutes of training.

Training History
The app contains your training history so that you can access your lung test and training session results at any time.

Settings
You can update your profile in the settings. Your account is protected by a password, which can be reset. Preferences for background music and guidance sound can be turned on/off for your training exercise. If you have any questions about training, you can get them answered by clicking on the FAQ button. You can also report a problem if you find something wrong with the app. The app also contains the Terms and Conditions (requires internet connection) and thePrivacy Policy, which you agreed to when you created your account.

Fundamentals in Breathing Performance

0.980665 hPa (or mbar)
Accessible Lung Capacity| The total of usable reserves of lung capacity which you can access
Lung capacity compliance| Compliance in percent is evaluated with respect to gender, age and

height

Respiratory pressure| Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP): Normal range: 20 – 170 cmH2O

Average: 75 ±25 cmH2O

Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP): Normal range: 20 – 230 cmH2O

Average: 95 ±35 cmH2O

height
Exercise level| Beginner Intermediate Expert

Warning Notifications

The list of warning notifications

Battery low (20%)

| The battery on your Airofit device is low. Please charge as soon as possible.
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Battery low (5%)

| The battery on your Airofit device is critically low and it might turn off unexpectedly. Please charge it as soon as possible.

Too much variant

| Failed to properly calibrate the device. Please make sure you’re not breathing into the device and the device is not cold (please warm it up in your hand before trying again).

Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting guidance is available online at: https://www.airofit.com/faq/

Technical Specifications

Airofit Essential

Air resistance
Inhalation air resistance| A-F:

10-250 cmH2O at (1 liter/sec)

Exhalation air resistance| 1-6:

10-200 cmH2O at (1 liter/sec)

Monitoring
Accessible Lung Capacity| 0.5 – 10.0 liters
Respiratory pressure| 10 – 230 cmH2O
Description| Notes
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Lung capacity compliance| 0 to 200%:

Low: < 2.5 liter Medium: 2.5 – 4.5 liter High: > 4.5 liter

MIP/MEP compliance| 0 to 200%:

Low: < 70%

Medium: 70 – 140% High: > 140 %

Breathing compliance| 0 to 100%:

Acceptable: 20-40 % Fair: > 40-60 % Good: > 60-80 %

Perfect: > 80 %

Exercise level| 0 to 100% of MIP/MEP

Beginner: < 50%

Intermediate: 70% Expert: > 90 %

Exercise settings| Air resistance settings Beginner: (D4, C3, B2) Intermediate: (E5, D4, C3) Expert: (F6, E5, D4)
Description| Notes
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Material
Mouthpiece| TPE
Housing| ABS
Battery
Rechargeable| 3.7V Li-ion, 35mAh
Capacity| 8 hours
Charger| 5V, min 100mA
Charging time| 8 hours
Charger plug| Magnetic connector
Communication
Bluetooth| BLE version 5.1
Dimensions
Size| 70mm x 77mm x 33mm
Weight| 45g
Smartphone App
IOS version| 11 or newer
Android version| 7 or newer

Environment

Operating conditions
Temperature indoor| 15°C to 35°C
Temperature outdoor| 0°C to 45°C
Relative humidity| 10% to 90% RH
Pressure| 960 hPa to 1,060 hPa
IP classification| IP64
Storage and transport conditions
Temperature| -25°C to 50°C
Relative humidity| 10% to 90% RH
Pressure| 700 hPa to 1,060 hPa
Electrical shock prevention
Electrical safety| Type B
Leakage current| < 0.5mA
EMC| IEC 60601-1-2

Standards
The Airofit Essential training system is designed according to the Medical Device Directive – MDD 2007/47/EC. The Airofit system is manufactured with compliance to medical device Class I.
The Airofit system complies with the EU Directive on personal data security – 2016/680/EU.

The major standards applied are:

General requirements for basic safety and essential performance

| 2012
IEC 60601-1-2| Medical electrical equipment

Electromagnetic compatibility requirements and tests

| 2014
ISO 13485| Medical devices

Quality management systems – Requirements for regulatory purposes

| 2016
ROHS (2011/65/EU)| Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment| 2011
REACH (EC 1907/2006)| Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances| 2006
WEEE| Diretive 2012/19/EU| 2012

Radio Equipment Compliance
The Airofit system complies with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) – 2014/53/EU. The device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC ID: 2ATQX- AF003 Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).
IC : 25191-AF003

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

Airofit Limited Warranty

Airofit Sport A/S warranties this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in a home environment and according to this manual. This limited warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, accidental damage, or if repairs or attempts to repairs have been made by anyone other than Airofit Sport A/S. A defective product meeting the warranty conditions set forth herein will be replaced or repaired at no charge. In case of a defective product, return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the period of the warranty period. Proof of purchase is required.
Please check with the retailer for its specific return policy regarding returns or exchanges. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any questions, contact Airofit Customer Support. This product is not intended for commercial use, and accordingly, such commercial use of this product will void this warranty. All other guarantees, express or implied, are hereby disclaimed.

AIROFIT DISCLAIMER

AIROFIT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WELLNESS MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING. THESE SERVICES, ALONG WITH ANY CONTENT OR RESULTS DISPLAYED, WHETHER FROM AIROFIT OR THIRD PARTIES, ARE NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE, NOR SHOULD THEY SUBSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. DO NOT DISREGARD OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL ADVICE BASED ON ANYTHING IN THE SERVICES. NO DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS CREATED THROUGH USE OF THE SERVICES OR COMMUNICATION VIA THE INTERNET, EMAIL, OR OTHER MEANS WITH AIROFIT. THE SERVICES AND THEIR CONTENT ARE FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR PREVENT ANY MEDICAL CONDITION. ALWAYS CONSULT A QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL BEFORE STARTING ANY NEW DIET, EXERCISE, OR TRAINING PROGRAM. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT EXERCISE ACTIVITIES CAN BE RISKY AND YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH ACTIVITIES.

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