SMART CUFFS 1003909 Arms/Legs Set User Manual

USER MANUAL

STATEMENT FROM OUR FOUNDER

My name is Nick Colosi, and I’m the founder of SmartTools, a company dedicated to developing innovative solutions, specializing in blood flow restriction training and IASTM.

Our company is based in Cleveland, Ohio famous for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and definitely not your typical start-up location. But, we started packaging and shipping right out of my parent’s basement and have grown from there.

My background is in sports and medicine, and I wanted to combine those two elements to create products. With my frequent travels, I also spend a lot of time away from home. In those situations, I would often say to myself, “I wish I had this sort of product with me.” And you probably do the exact same thing. So, I aim to design products that add the most value to the customer and can uit multiple lifestyles and needs.

However, I believe that it’s not only about knowing what products and solutions people want, but also about knowing how they want to be treated. That’s why customer service is a major component of what we do at SmartTools. You have questions and want answers, so we take pride in answering those questions promptly. In fact, all emails are answered before the end of the workday, with no carryover.

I designed our SmartCuffs and other SmartTools to be intuitive, safe and so easy to use that anyone can do it without issue. That one-time basement business now has distribution centers in almost 50 countries, showing that if you dream it and believe in it, anything is possible. We’re just getting started and look forward to creating even more innovative products that improve the health and wellbeing of the world.

Nick Colosi

A WORD FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

You should not perform BFR Training without first consulting your healthcare provider. Not every person is a candidate to train in this manner and careful attention should be made to programming and personalized pressure.

Never exceed twenty (20) minutes of BFR on the limbs without reducing pressure.

Establish the ability to perform repetitions of your chosen exercise for 30 reps PRIOR to applying the SmartCuffs. Have an exercise plan in place.

BFR Training should be challenging and difficult, but NOT painful. BFR is not intended for you to exercise to failure. Please make sure you are differentiating PAIN from a CHALLENGE (this is not tended to be a ‘feel-good therapy’ either).

If any pain, numbness or tightness/discomfort that exceeds a 7/10 is experienced, stop using immediately.

Dizziness and tingling in the hands, fingers or feet and toes is not normal. If you experience dizziness, numbness or tingling attempt to reduce the pressure in 10mmHg intervals until symptoms disappear. If symptoms persist, stop using immediately.

I hope you enjoy using BFR in your training regime as much as I do. I know you will see great results in strength and size in no time!

In health,

Ed Le Cara, DC, PhD, MBA, ATC, CSCS

WHAT IS LIMB OCCLUSION PRESSURE & UPPER OPERATIONAL PRESSURE?

Limb Occlusion Pressure (LOP) is a pressure needed to occlude arterial blood flow. Upper Operational Pressure (UOP) is a maximum BFR cuff ressure determined for each user by the SmartCuffs BFR cuff. The UOP is a pressure that is slightly less than LOP. The UOP is used to account for pressure variances from user to user. A personalized pressure is then calculated by the SmartCuffs BFR cuff as a percentage of the UOP, normally between 40%–80%. Personalized Pressure for each individual patient eliminates the need to account for cuff width, limb size, or blood pressure. By establishing a baseline UOP, we can know how much to reduce the pressure by so you are never exercising at occlusion, which is unsafe.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD IT BE MEASURED?
Personalized Pressure should be measured every 2–4 weeks. It does not need to be measured every session unless directed by your healthcare professional.

WITH THIS SMARTCUFFS DEVICE, WE USE THE FOLLOWING INTENSITY LEVELS TO CORRESPOND TO UOP%:
FOR THE ARM Low = 30% UOP, Medium = 40% UOP, and High = 50% UOP
FOR THE LEG Low = 50% UOP, Medium = 65% UOP, and High = 80% UOP

DISCLAIMER

WARNINGS

• Do not remove screws or attempt to disassemble.
• Do not charge unattended.
• Do not immerse in water and keep away from any liquids.
• Unplug the charger once desired charge is reached prior to use. Do not use product while charging.
• Never apply SmartCuffs to all four limbs at the same time.
• For adult use only. Consult you doctor before using this product.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS

DANGER: To reduce risks of electric shock, fire, and personal injury, this product must be used in accordance with the following.

• As with any new exercise program/device, consult your physician prior to use of this product. Especially if you have any of the following conditions: History of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pregnancy, Varicose Veins, High Blood Pressure, Cardiac Disease, or Lymphedema.
• For adult use only.
• Use as instructed within this User Manual.
• If any pain, numbness, or tightness/discomfort that exceeds a 7/10 is experienced, stop using immediately.
• dizziness and tingling in the hands, fingers or feet, and toes is not normal. If you experience dizziness, numbness or tingling attempt to reduce the pressure in 10mmHg intervals until symptoms disappear. If symptoms persist, stop using immediately.
• Never leave the SmartCuffs unit operating or charging unattended.
• Never apply SmartCuffs to all four limbs at the same time.
• Do not drop or misuse the SmartCuffs device.
• Do not tamper or alter the SmartCuffs device.
• Do not immerse in water.
• Examine the SmartCuffs device prior to each use.
• Only recharge with supplied charger.

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Up/home button (press once for up, press and hold for home)
2. Enteron button
3. Down button
4. Power on/off button
5. LED screen
6. Connection coupler
7. Micro USB charging port
8. Hose
9. D-ring
10. Valve protector
11. O-ring (black rubber piece)
12. Air release port

APPLYING THE SMARTCUFFS

APPLYING THE ARM CUFF

1. Apply cuff with the logo readable with valve on the outside of arm. Push the strap of the cuff through plastic D-ring (#9). Apply as tight as ossible to the upper arm. The bottom flap of the cuff should slide under the top part of the cuff.
2. Attach the coupler (#6) by pushing down on the metal pin. You should hear a click. If no click is heard, the pin is already in position. Attach coupler into valve. A click will be heard.
3. You are ready to begin to operate the SmartCuffs device.

*To release air from the cuff in case of emergency, press down on the Air Release Port (#12) without covering the port entirely (or else you will block the escaping air). If this does not work, simply take the cuff off by releasing from the Velcro.

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APPLYING THE LEG CUFF

1. Apply cuff with the logo readable with valve on the outside of leg. Push the strap of the cuff through plastic D-ring (#9). Apply as tight as possible to the upper leg. The bottom flap of the cuff should slide under the top part of the cuff.
2. Attach the coupler (#6) by pushing down on the metal pin. You should hear a click. If no click is heard, the pin is already in position. Attach oupler into valve. A click will be heard.
3. You are ready to begin to operate the SmartCuffs device.

*To release air from the cuff in case of emergency, press down on the Air Release Port (#12) without covering the port entirely (or else you will block
the escaping air). If this does not work, simply take the cuff off by releasing from the Velcro. For more detailed information, videos, and instruction, download our

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

DEVICE OPERATION

1. With your SmartCuff(s) applied to desired limb(s), press < Enter/Power On> button (#2).

2. Press or < Update Settings>.
   In Update Settings, you can < Choose Language>, < Factory Reset> or < Update Firmware>. For help updating firmware, see the Update irmware section on the following page.

3. After Pressing < Start Exercise>, Choose the exercising limb: < Arm> or < Leg>.

4. Choose Intensity Level < Low>, < Medium>, or < High>. *The higher the intensity level, the higher the personalized pressure.

5. For the first session, the device will establish your baseline pressure. For subsequent uses, it will ask you to either: 1) Repeat Pressure 2)  recalculate Pressure.

6. Once the pressure is set, the unit will prompt you to “Disconnect Hose and Begin Exercise”.

7. Disconnect the hose by pressing down on the metal clip attached to the Coupler (#5). If you are exercising two limbs, attached hose to non-inflated cuff and press < Repeat Pressure>.

8. Begin exercise.

9. Once exercise is completed, deflate the SmartCuff(s) by reattaching hose to the SmartCuff(s) and press < Start New Session>.

10. Turn off device by pressing the < Power> button (#4).

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING

• To ensure battery longevity, fully charge for 6–8 hours before first use.
• To charge, connect the Micro USB end into the charging port (#6) and plug-in the USB side of the charging cable into the supplied adapter. Plug adapter into wall outlet.
• Battery meter will be in the top right-hand corner of each screen once turned on.
• Battery can be recharged at any time.
• Not recommended to deplete the battery.

TIP: For efficiency, charge battery when the battery meter shows 2 bars.

UPDATE FIRMWARE
Follow the on-screen instructions. This initial process is done easiest using a mobile phone. NEVER exit screen or power off while updating new firmware.

1. Press < Update Settings> on home screen.
2. Choose < Update Firmware>
3. Open mobile phone WiFi settings and connect to the WiFi Access Point displayed on the SmartCuffs device.
4. On your phone, navigate to ht tp://10.1.1.1
5. Provide WiFi credentials when prompted on your phone and click submit.
6. SmartCuffs device will then connect and update automatically.

CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

SmartCuffs Device

• Use slightly damp towel or alcohol to clean the SmartCuffs device and dry with soft cloth.

• DO NOT hand wash the SmartCuffs device.

• Store in a cool dry place. SmartCuffs

• Use alcohol spray or wipes to clean the
  SmartCuffs.
  You can also hand wash the SmartCuffs with cold soap and water and hang dry. DO NOT put in dryer.

• Store in a cool dry place.

EXERCISE RECOMMENDATION

STRENGTH AND HYPERTROPHY
Establish the ability to perform 30 repetitions of an exercise PRIOR to applying the SmartCuffs. This will equate to about 20% of your 1RM to start. See Appendix 1 for establishing your 1RM estimate. You do not want to exercise to failure (inability to complete all repetitions).

THREE WHOLE BODY EXERCISES

HIP HINGE OR SQUAT
VARIATION
(ie. Deadlift or Barbell Squat)| UPPER BODY
PUSH
(ie. Benchpress)| UPPER BODY
PULL
(ie. Lat Pulldown)
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TWO ISOLATED EXERCISES
(ie. Bicep curl, Tricep pushdown, Hamstring curl, Quad Extension)

A SET OF BFR EXERCISES IS PERFORMED BY:

• PERFORMING 30 REPETITIONS (not to failure!). This should not be too difficult to complete.
• Resting for 30–60 seconds
• PERFORMING 15 REPETITIONS (not to failure!). This should be a little difficult.
• Resting for 30–60 seconds
• PERFORMING 15 REPETITIONS (not to failure!). This should be a little more difficult.
• Resting for 30–60 seconds
• PERFORMING 15 REPETITIONS (not to failure!). This should be very difficult.
• Go to next exercise (ie. resting for 30–60 seconds)

EXERCISE RECOMMENDATION

AEROBIC CONDITIONING
Establish your Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) (see Appendix 1).
Work on treadmill, rower, bike, stair stepper, etc. at 30% HRR to start and increase intensity by 10% each week. More fit individuals can start at 45% of HRR will need to increase the intensity by 10% each week (up to 60% HRR). 20 minutes maximum cuff inflation is recommended for safe training.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

SmartCuffs device, cuffs, accessories and other attachments are a Limited One- Year Warranty.

The SmartCuffs device, cuffs, accessories, and other attachments are warranted by Smart Tools Plus, LLC, an Ohio corporation (“SmartTools”), against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase from SmartTools. In the event of any  such defect occurring during the warranty period, SmartTools will, at its option, (a) correct the defect by repair or by replacement of the applicable part
or component that fails as a result of such defect, without charge for parts and labor; or (b) replace the device with one of the same or then current design.

The foregoing warranties do not cover normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, and are void if the device and/or the attachments and other accessories (collectively, the “product”) are not used in accordance with the user manual, are otherwise misused, or modified in any way, and/or are repaired or altered by anyone other than an authorized service representative of SmartTools. These warranties expressly exclude transportation, shipping or insurance costs, or defects, damages, or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, improper or abnormal usage, or neglect.

All replaced parts and products become the property of SmartTools. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period only. You will be charged for
repair or replacement of parts and products made after the expiration of the applicable warranty period.

APPENDIX 1

BFR WORKSHEET

HEART RATE RESERVE (HRR)

Resting Heart Rate (before out of bed is best):
Max HR = 220 − age = 220 − (age) = HRMax Max HR – Resting HR = HR Reserve (HRR) HRR x .30 + HRRest = Training Target ((HRR x (.30)Training Intensity%))

• Resting HR = Target HR *Trained individuals start at 45% HRR and work up to 60% **Untrained start at 30% HRR and work up to 60%

*Trained individuals start at 45% HRR and work up to 60%
**Untrained start at 30% HRR and work up to 60%

1-REPETITION MAXIMUM (1RM)

ESTIMATE 1RM EXAMPLE
10 RM Test: 100lbs
100 x 1.33 = 133lbs Estimated 1RM
133 x .20 = 26.6lbs
133 x .35 = 46.55 lbs
BFR Training Intensity = 27 lbs–47 lbs| SUMMARY
Perform 3–4 warm-up sets prior to your best effort
Reach your 5-rep maximum or 10-rep maximum
Multiply by the respective number to estimate your 1RM
Multiply estimated 1-RM by 0.20 or 0.35 (for training
intensity of 20 to 35 percent)
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APPENDIX 2

COMMON MISTAKES/TROUBLESHOOTING

SIZING| If you are on the border of two sizes, choose the smaller size otherwise If you are on the border of two sizes, choose the smaller size otherwise the pressure will not be enough to obtain a proper personalized pressure the pressure will not be enough to obtain a proper personalized pressure calculation. Make sure the cuff is fitting tightly around the limb to ensure calculation. Make sure the cuff is fitting tightly around the limb to ensure proper Personalized Pressure calculation. proper Personalized Pressure calculation.
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APPLICATION| Make sure the bottom flap slides under the top portion of the cuff. Make sure the bottom flap slides under the top portion of the cuff.
VALVE| Always press the metal button down when applying or removing the valve Always press the metal button down when applying or removing the valve from the stem. from the stem.
CONNECTION| Ensure you hear a click when you attach the coupler to valve. If you have Ensure you hear a click when you attach the coupler to valve. If you have trouble connecting, the black O-ring might be dried out. If this is the case, trouble connecting, the black O-ring might be dried out. If this is the case, apply a small amount of Vaseline to the O-ring and reconnect. apply a small amount of Vaseline to the O-ring and reconnect.
EXERCISE| Exercises are meant to be sub-maximal. Ensure one can perform each Exercises are meant to be sub-maximal. Ensure one can perform each exercises for the pre-determined amount of reps prior to using the cuffs. exercises for the pre-determined amount of reps prior to using the cuffs.
COMPRESSION
SCALE| Discomfort or tightness should NEVER exceed a 7–8/10. If the compression scale exceeds a 7–8/10, press the stem to release air until the pressure reduces below a 7–8/10.
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ABRUPT
SHUT OFF| If the unit shuts down unexpectedly, check the battery level. If the battery level is 1 bar or shows the “!” icon, the unit does not have enough power to complete what was requested. Plug into charger and charge to 2 or bars.
ERROR
DURING
INFLATION| Check to make sure the cuffs are fitting properly and that the air bladder is fully enclosing the limb. Make sure you are sliding the bottom flap
Also, be sure to remain still throughout the UOP calculation. Any movement will disrupt the pressure sensor and cause an error.
Finally, if you are consistently getting errors in the standing or seated position, try laying on your back and retry UOP calculation.

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