ABTronic NARL, User Manual

Page 1: ...PAGE 1 ABTRONIC NARL USER MANUAL USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...s with advanced and safe ultrasound signals in an easy to use unit The AbTronic NARL unit generates very specific ultrasound waves with each of the NARL pads to stimulate the target areas it further sends gentle electrical pulses to each of the NARL pads which cause your muscle to contract and then relax These impulses are designed to copy the natural nerve signals to obtain efficient and actual m...

Page 3: ...3 ABTRONIC NARL USER MANUAL CONTENTS 1 x Control unit 4 x NARL pads 1 x Micro USB charging cable 4 x Conductive gel pads 2 x Elastic belt 2 x Soft Elastic Hook 1 x Carry bag 1 x Manual 1 x Quick start guide ...

Page 4: ...RL pads Pair 1 2 black white and 3 4 black white for EMS output When no NARL pad is connected the LCD will fast blink 1 2 3 4 LCD Display Control buttons Micro USB jack for recharging battery For standard USB charger with 5V output Connectors for NARL pads ...

Page 5: ...ed the unit will not function and the LCD will fast blink Ultrasound Module transducer EMS stimulation area NARL PADS EMS indicator Slow blinking EMS output Rechargeable battery level indicator Mode A EMS output level Mode 1 Mode B Timer solid operation Blinking paused operation Mode 2 NARL ultrasound indicator Slow blinking Ultrasound output SONIC MIN NARL1 0 EMS A 30 EMS B 30 N10 E10 EMS ...

Page 6: ...RL USER MANUAL CONTROLS Mode 2 EMS output level adjustment Mode 1 Press hold for 2 seconds to switch the unit on or off Mode A Mode B Press M followed by any mode button to switch mode during operation Start Pause button ...

Page 7: ...is pressed and not function Connect at least one pad for NARL function and one pair black and white pads for EMS function to work Press and hold the on off button for 2 seconds to switch the unit on or off Press the start pause button to start or pause the selected mode Remark Default mode after the unit is switched on is mode 2 Press the M button followed by any of the 4 mode buttons 1 2 A B to c...

Page 8: ...r battery Recharge the battery by plugging a micro USB cable from a standard 5V 1A USB power source into the unit The Battery icon will flash during charging when the device is ON and display a solid battery icon when fully charged The unit can operate several hours on a fully charged battery ...

Page 9: ...ust be turned ON in order to see the battery indicator Plug the connectors of the NARL pads into the unit observing the black and white colour indicators on the unit Remark For EMS operation a positive and negative electrode indicated by black and white have to be paired Connectors for NARL pads Pair 1 2 black white and 3 4 black white for EMS output 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 10: ... make sure the gel pad has protective film which has no wording is stick onto the stimulation pad Ifthereisanairbubblesunderthegelpadsuseafinger and press the air to the side of the pad to escape Do not use damaged worn or dirty gel pads as this might result in burns Always stick gel pads to all electrodes while using the product Don t apply the product directly to skin this may be painful or caus...

Page 11: ... area of your skin you want to affix the gel pads on from any excessive oil before affixing the pads Do not peel off the gel pad affixed to the electrode until you need to replace them with new ones 5 Gel pad Storage After use stick the ABTRONIC NARL pads with the gel pads attached onto the storage boards This prevents the gel pads getting dirty while not in use ...

Page 12: ...Only remove the gel pads if you need to replace them with new ones 2 Turn off the product before removing the gel pad Otherwise this may cause pain or irritation 3 Peel off the complete gel pad slowly in one piece Remove any remaining gel on the electrodes ...

Page 13: ...t please observe the colours and always pair black and white pads for EMS stimulation For the EMS stimulation you can move the pads around to find the optimum location where the strongest contraction is felt You can attach the NARL pads together for more convenient use the unit comes further with 2 soft and elastic hook and loop belts to fasten the NARL pads more securely during use You can combin...

Page 14: ... a personalized training tool and can be adapted to suit each individual user The diagrams shown use letters to indicate recommended placement Place the NARL pads on your problem areas for NARL stimulation or move them around to achieve best muscle contractions ...

Page 15: ...RONIC NARL USER MANUAL A Diaphram Targets the upper abdomen For EMS stimulation around the stomach will contract The arrows indicate the EMS electro flow direction B Abs Targets the main abdominal area and muscles ...

Page 16: ...PAGE 16 ABTRONIC NARL USER MANUAL C Lower Abs Targets the lower abdomen area and muscles D Waist Targets the love handle girth area and muscles E Upper buttocks Targets upper buttock area and muscles ...

Page 17: ...PAGE 17 ABTRONIC NARL USER MANUAL F Buttocks Targets buttock area and muscles G Upper legs Targets upper leg area and muscles H Upper Thighs Targets upper thigh area and muscles ...

Page 18: ...PAGE 18 ABTRONIC NARL USER MANUAL I Front Thighs Targets thigh and knee area and muscles J Inner Thigh Targets inner thigh area and muscles K Calves Targets calves area and muscles ...

Page 19: ...PAGE 19 ABTRONIC NARL USER MANUAL L Shoulders Targets shoulder area and muscles M Arms Biceps Targets biceps area and muscles N Arms Triceps Targets triceps area and muscles ...

Page 20: ...el pads between your skin and the NARL pads The AbTronic NARL will not work through clothing To guarantee best results in the fastest time use ONLY original AbTronic gel pads Do not use the unit with gels or Creams that contain oils Oil based gels can contain ingredients that damage the pads and may reduce the life span of your unit significantly ...

Page 21: ...e control unit while observing the black and white colour indication Attach the gel pads and place the NARL pads on the chosen position CONTROL UNIT Auto Functions A self timer switches the unit off after 20 seconds of no operation If the unit is paused it will switch off after 1min 20 secs of pause The LCD display will switch off to save power after 20 seconds ...

Page 22: ...is switched on is mode 2 Press the M button followed by any of the 4 mode buttons 1 2 A B to change the mode Decrease increase EMS output level during EMS operation from level 0 9 Selects NARL ultrasound mode Selects NARL ultrasound plus EMS stimulation mode Selects EMS stimulation mode only Push HI button 9 x to increase intensity 9 steps Push LOW button 9 x to decrease intensity 9 steps 0 1 2 3 ...

Page 23: ...ou can attach the clip at the top or the bottom side of the controller s back Simple press the arrow marking on the clips down towards the center of the clip and pull the clip away from the controller before re attaching it on the other side ...

Page 24: ...brate to indicate ultrasound output Mode 2 This is default mode after the unit is switched on 10 minutes of concurrent NARL ultrasound and EMS stimulation We recommend this mode because it has BOTH ultrasound and EMS Remark To change the default mode after switching the unit on press the M button followed by the mode button Mode A 30 minutes of EMS stimulation with pattern A long deep muscle contr...

Page 25: ...und operation the control unit will slightly vibrate during ultrasound output Further the Ultrasound wave icon in the display will blink during NARL ultrasound output You can pause the unit during operation by pressing the start pause button The unit will pause for up to 1 min 20 secs before switching off Press the button again to continue the operation The autotimer will switch the unit off after...

Page 26: ... the Ultrasound wave icon in the display will blink during NARL ultrasound output Should no stimulation or contraction during the EMS operation be felt move the belt slowly around the area until you find the trigger points for the targeted muscle group Please turn the unit off before moving it to a new position The AbTronic NARL is a great way to target problem areas and exercise your muscles It m...

Page 27: ...oration of the conductive area is normal Do not wash or immerse the product in water or use fabric cleanser If there is redness or irritation on applied area after removal of the ABTRONIC NARL from your skin this could be caused by the gel pad been worn our already For safety and to avoid unnecessary discomfort please ensure that the intensity settings are set to zero before placing and removing t...

Page 28: ...reas Do not wash it in the washing machine or apply fabric conditioner NEVER BEND the conductive pads A discoloration of the conductive area and a crumbled look after many uses however is normal Wear and tear is not covered by the guarantee If the output becomes weak or the unit switches off automatically in less than 10 minutes it is time to re charge the batteries even if the LED is still lit up...

Page 29: ...ND CLEANING IMPORTANT PLEASE READ If the gel pads are worn out or dirty an uncomfortable tingling sensation can occur This can also happen if the body has built up excessive oil on the skin DO NOT bend the conductive areas Worn or dirty conductive gel pads can reduce the performance of the unit or cause the belt to feel erratic The conductive gel pads are a consumable item and do wear out eventual...

Page 30: ...C NARL is not age dependent and can be used at any age However the very elderly and children should use it under supervision and keep the intensity low Q Will I find it uncomfortable A As long as the gel pads are not worn or dirty and are kept firmly against the skin you will not feel any unpleasantness At low intensity you will feel a slight tingling sensation but as the intensity gets higher you...

Page 31: ...ximum contractions and the most pleasant feeling Try increasing the intensity This could also be caused because either the gel pad worn or dirty or is not tightly placed against the skin Q I noticed a redness of the skin after the exercise Is this a problem A A slight redness of the skin after a session with the ABTRONIC NARL is normal It should fade quickly Some pressure to the skin may also caus...

Page 32: ...ses ABTRONIC NARL should NOT be used on injured or otherwise impaired muscles ABTRONIC NARL should NOT be used on the heart area WARNINGS 1 The long term of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown 2 Apply electrodes ONLY to normal intact clean skin 3 DO NOT APPLY STIMULATION Over the carotid sinus nerves Over the neck or mouth Severe spasms of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur with...

Page 33: ...ollowing recent surgery If you have a hernia abdominal or lingual To the frontal laryngeal and temporal regions of the neck 4 Never use the ABTRONIC NARL while driving operating machinery or during activities in which involuntary muscle contractions may endanger the user or others 5 Do not use the ABTRONIC NARL in the bath or shower 6 Persons with suspected heart problems or epilepsy should obtain...

Page 34: ...in accordance with illustrations in the User Manual 3 Users should start all sessions in a sitting or prone position minimum for the first 5 minutes 4 This unit should not be used while driving operating machineryorduringanyactivityinwhichinvoluntarymuscle contractions may place the user at undue risk of injury ADVERSE EFFECTS Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes has been reported with...

Page 35: ... conductive pads and place it directly onto skin Check that control unit is connected firmly with ABTRONIC NARL pad Check the NARL pads are connected with the right polarity observing the black and white markings Further check each pair of black and white marked pads are located close to each other Increase intensity by pushing the up button When no NARL pad is connected the LCD will fast blink wh...

Page 36: ...rwise use new gel pads Move the ABTRONIC NARL around to locate your trigger points switch off when moving Replace gel pads Charge Battery LEDs light up but all buttons do not work Microprocessor hang up Battery is low Press and hold the on off button to switch the unit off and on again Change Battery IMPORTANT POWER RESET If the unit does not switch on or if you can t change to different programs ...

Page 37: ...traction Time Adjustable due to different modes Relaxation Time Adjustable due to different modes Ramp Time Adjustable due to different modes Timer Default time is 10 or 30 minutes Max Charge per pulse 7 35 mA NARL Output frequency 517 KHz 5 NARL ultrasound Power Supply Li Polymer battery 650mAh capacity Battery Life Approximately 4 hours at nominal settings For one charge Rated current 120mA Rate...

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