SMART Cuffs PRO User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Smart

SMART Cuffs PRO

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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 parents’ 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 suit 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.

WHAT IS LIMB OCCLUSION PRESSURE (LOP)?

Limb Occlusion Pressure (LOP) is the minimal amount of pressure needed to occlude arterial blood flow. This is the gold standard being used to quantify the amount of pressure needed per user in BFR research. Personalized tourniquet pressure for each individual patient eliminates the need to account for cuff width, limb size, or blood pressure. BFR requires the reduction of arterial inflow and the elimination of venous outflow. By establishing a baseline LOP, 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?
LOP/”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 LOP%:

FOR THE ARM Low = 30% LOP, Medium = 40% LOP, and High = 50%
LOP FOR THE LEG Low = 50% LOP, Medium = 65% LOP, and High = 80% LOP

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.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

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Up/home button (press once for up, press and hold for home)
Enter button
Down button
Power on/off button
LED screen
Connection coupler Micro USB charging port Hose
D-ring
Valve protector
O-ring (black rubber piece) Air release port

APPLYING THE SMARTCUFFS

APPLYING THE ARM CUFF

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 possible to the upper arm. The bottom flap of the cuff should slide under the top part of the cuff.
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.
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.

APPLYING THE LEG CUFF

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.
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.
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.

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

DEVICE OPERATION

With your SmartCuff(s) applied to desired limb(s), press <Enter/Power On> button (#2).
Press or . In Update Settings, you can , or . For help updating firmware, see the Update Firmware section on the following page.
After Pressing , Choose the exercising limb: or .
Choose Intensity Level , , or . *The higher the intensity level, the higher the personalized pressure.
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.
Once the pressure is set, the unit will prompt you to “Disconnect Hose and Begin Exercise”.
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 .
Begin exercise.
Once exercise is completed, deflate the SmartCuff(s) by reattaching hose to the SmartCuff(s) and press .
Turn off device by pressing the button (#4).

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.

Press on home screen.
Choose
Open mobile phone WiFi settings and connect to the WiFi Access Point displayed on the SmartCuffs device.
On your phone, navigate to http://10.1.1.1
Provide WiFi credentials when prompted on your phone and click submit.
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 PRESCRIPTION

STRENGTH AND HYPERTROPHY
Establish the ability to perform 30 repetitions of an exercise PRIOR to applying occlusion. 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).

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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 PRESCRIPTION

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.

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BFR WORKSHEET

XHXEXART 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%

REPETITION MAXIMUM (1RM)

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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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