Antelope ANTELOPE.SUIT User manual

Brand: Antelope

Model: ANTELOPE.SUIT

Category: Massagers

Type: User manual

ANTELOPE.SUIT

USER MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction ..................................................... 3

2. Contact Customer Care ................................... 3

3. Intended Use .................................................... 4

4. Intended purpose............................................. 4

5. Indications ....................................................... 4

6. Contraindications ............................................ 4

7. Technology ........................................................ 4

8. Scope of Supply ................................................ 5

8.1 ANTELOPE.SUIT ............................................... 5

8.2 ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER ................................5

8.3 Charging Cable ................................................ 5

9. Instructions for Use ......................................... 6

9.1 Putting on the ANTELOPE.SHIRT ................... 6

9.2 Putting on the ANTELOPE.SHORTS ............... 6

9.3 Connecting SUIT and BOOSTER ....................6

10. The Training Programs .................................. 8

10.1 Endurance ......................................................8

10.2 Strength .........................................................8

10.3 Recovery/Massage ........................................8

11. Use of the ANTELOPE.BOOSTER .................... 9

11.1 Switch on/o .................................................9

11.2 Battery status ................................................ 9

11.3 Bluetooth Connection .................................. 9

11.4 General Functions ........................................9

11.5 Charging the BOOSTER ................................9

12. FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions ............. 10

13. Safety Instructions ........................................ 11

14. Care and Maintenance .................................... 11

15. Disposal ........................................................... 11

16. Guarantee ....................................................... 12

17. Packaging ........................................................ 12

18. Technical Specications ................................ 12

19. Contact ............................................................ 13

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations for your purchase of the

ANTELOPE.SUIT. Now you are an ocial member of

the ANTELOPE.CLUB. Before you can start with your

training, please read this manual carefully. The AN-

TELOPE.SUIT works with electrical muscle stimulation

(EMS). This highly ecient and eective technology

must be used responsibly.

IMPORTANT: Please always refer to this user manual

in order to avoid malfunctions and injurie

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scribed.

The ANTELOPE system consists of:

ANTELOPE.SUIT

Two textiles with integrated electrodes that connect

with the BOOSTER via internal/external cable.

ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER

BOOSTER provides the electrodes with the required

power. The eight channels (8C) enable you to control

eight pairs of electrodes at the same time.

ANTELOPE.APP

Smartphone application that connects with the

BOOSTER via Bluetooth.

2. CONTACT

CUSTOMER CARE

In case you have any more questions or problems

regarding setting your device up after reading this

manual, please contact our Customer Care:

Email: [email protected]

Internet: antelope.club

Phone: +49 (0) 69 795 888 95

! CAUTION

! WARNING

! DANGER

NOTE

3. INTENDED USE

The ANTELOPE.SUIT is an Over-The-Counter device

intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to im-

prove or facilitate muscle performance. This product

should be used by adults only.

The ANTELOPE.SUIT is not intended for adjunctive

therapy in the treatment of medical diseases and con-

ditions of any kind. None of the ANTELOPE.SUIT stim-

ulation programs are designed for injured or disease

aicted muscles. Its use on such muscles is contraindi-

cated. The stimulation imposed on the muscles by the

ANTELOPE.SUIT programs is denitely not suitable for

rehabilitation and physiotherapy.

The Antelope.Suit may therefore be considered a tech-

nique of muscle training and should only be used for

this purpose.

4. INTENDED PURPOSE

The ANTELOPE series stimulates the healthy muscles to

improve performance of human body or general well be

ing. It is intended to be used by healthy adults.

5. INDICATIONS

The ANTELOPE.SUIT is intended to stimulate healthy

muscles in order to improve or facilitate muscle perfor

mance. It is to be used by adults only.

Depending on the parameters of the electrical impuls

es (pulse frequency, duration of contraction, duration

of rest, total session duration), dierent types of muscle

work can be imposed on the stimulated muscles.

Only use the ANTELOPE.SUIT when fully regenerated.

Follow our workout instructions and also work out with

out the ANTELOPE.SUIT regularly (at least every fth ses-

sion).

6. CONTRAINDICATIONS

Powered muscle stimulators should not be used on pa-

tients with cardiac demand pacemakers.

1. The long-term eects of chronic electrical stimu-

lation are unknown.

2. Stimulation should not be applied over the neck

or mouth. Severe spasm of the laryngeal and

pharyngeal muscles may occur and the contrac-

tions may be strong enough to close the airway

or cause diculty in breathing.

3. Stimulation should not be applied across the

chest in that the introduction of electrical current

into the heart may cause cardiac arrhythmias.

4. Stimulation should not be applied to the head.

5. Stimulation should not be applied over swollen,

infected, or inamed areas or on skin eruptions

6. Stimulation should not be applied over, or in

proximity to, cancerous lesions.

PRECAUTIONS:

1. Safety of powered muscle stimulators for use

during pregnancy has not been established.

2. Caution should be used for users with suspected

or diagnosed heart problems.

3. Caution should be used for users with suspected

or diagnosed epilepsy.

4. Caution should be used in the presence of the fol-

lowing:

a. When there is a tendency to bleed because of

injury;

b. Following recent surgical procedures when

muscle contraction may disrupt the healing

process;

c. Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus; and

d. Over areas of the skin which lack normal sen-

sation.

5. Some patients may experience skin irritation or

hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation

or the electrodes.

6. Electrode placement and stimulation settings

should be followed in accordance with this man-

ual

7. Powered muscle stimulators should be kept out

of the reach of children.

8. Powered muscle stimulators should be used only

with the leads and electrodes recommended for

use by the manufacturer.

9. Portable powered muscle stimulators should not

be used while driving, operating machinery, or

during any activity in which involuntary muscle

contractions may put the user at undue risk of

injury.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have

been reported with the use of powered muscle stimu-

lators.

! WARNING

Before using the ANTELOPE.SUIT please consult a phy-

sician to make sure you are in good health and t. The

following points should be taken into account. If one

or even more of these apply to you, you must NOT use

the ANTELOPE.SUIT for safety reasons:

• You have a cardiac pacemaker or other electrical

implant(s)

• You are pregnant

• You have a severe neurological, cardiovascular or

tumour diseases

• You have a serious disease (i.e. fever, infections,

inammations)

• You have muscle ache / soreness

• You have muscle spasms

Do not use the ANTELOPE.SUIT on injured skin or to

stimulate the muscles of an aicted limb or joint.

A possible side-eect of unfamiliar and intensive train-

ing is damage to the muscle tissue. This comes with the

partial loss of strength, delayed muscle soreness and a

signicant increase of muscle protein levels (e.g. cre-

atine kinase levels) found in the blood. Especially after

the rst intense training sessions with the ANTELOPE.

SUIT there is a heightened risk of muscular damage.

These problems shall not occur if you closely follow our

workout instructions.

The following points may indicate serious damage to

the muscle tissue (rhabdomyolysis). If you nd your-

self displaying one of these symptoms please contact

a physician:

• Brown urine

• Myalgia (severe muscular pain)

• Extreme swelling of the muscle

7. TECHNOLOGY

The ANTELOPE.SUIT is the evolution of the already

proven EMS technology. The natural muscle contrac-

tion is supported by electrical impulses with this train-

ing method. Muscle contractions are triggered by an

external electric stimulus transmitted via the elec-

trodes which are integrated into the ANTELOPE.SUIT.

! CAUTION

8. SCOPE OF SUPPLY

8.1 ANTELOPE.SUIT

The fabric of the ANTELOPE.SUIT consists of 54% poly-

amide, 36% polypropylene and 10% elastane. Each

SUIT includes sixteen silicone electrodes integrated

into the compression fabric. The textile aligns ideally

to the body shape thanks to the elasticity of the fabric.

Furthermore, due to the compressive eect it can be

ensured that the electrodes will stay in the right posi-

tion, providing functional and comfortable stimulation.

A baseplate with magnetic buttons connects the textile

with the ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER. ANTELOPE.SUITs are

only intended for training your shoulder, upper arm,

chest, abs, back, buttocks, upper front and back leg

muscles.

8.2 ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER

The ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER is the energy source of

the system and connects with the ANTELOPE.SUIT via

an baseplate on the side of the shirt. It triggers the elec-

trical impulses which enhance the natural muscle con-

traction. To control the whole system in a convenient

way, the BOOSTER is connected to the ANTELOPE.APP

via Bluetooth. With this APP you can choose a suitable

stimulation program before you start your workout

and regulate each channel independently. The impulse

intensity of all channels can also be controlled with the

BOOSTER. This device can control up to eight muscle

groups at the same time.

8.3 Charging Cable

The BOOSTER can be charged easily with a micro USB

cable when it is plugged into a computer or laptop or

with an adapter into an outlet.

Please ensure that the outlet or any other power

source is not stronger than one ampere before using

a charger with it.

! CAUTION

9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

The ANTELOPE.SUIT is equipped with electrodes

placed on your shoulders, upper arms, chest, abs,

back, buttocks, upper front and back legs. Especially

runners and athletes that train their tness with their

own bodyweight are able to increase their core perfor-

mance during training. Strength athletes, too, greatly

rely on their core stability to eciently perform exer-

cises with proper form.

The system is controlled by the ANTELOPE.APP through

a smartphone or tablet. Please ensure that you have

downloaded the APP before you start your training.

9.1 Putting on the ANTELOPE.SHIRT

1. Open the three zippers of the SHIRT - one on

each side and one in the middle.

2. Put on the SHIRT and make sure that the elec-

trodes lie at on your skin without folds or

wrinkles.

3. Close the zippers.

NOTE: The electrodes must be placed directly onto the

skin. Excessive hair growth or extremely dry skin can

aect the stimulation. Ensure that the electrodes are

placed directly on the targeted muscle.

9.2 Putting on the ANTELOPE.SHORTS

1. Put on the SHORTS and make sure that the

electrodes lie at on your skin without folds or

wrinkles.

NOTE: The electrodes must be placed directly onto the

skin. Excessive hair growth or extremely dry skin can

aect the stimulation. Ensure that the electrodes are

placed directly on the targeted muscle.

9.3 Connecting SUIT and BOOSTER

1. On the back of the BOOSTER there is a grid of

buttons. Hanging from your shorts there is a

connector with buttons. To connect the two,

place the shorts connector on the lower-most

buttons of the BOOSTER.

2. On the side of your shirt there is another grid

of buttons – this is the baseplate. To connect

your shirt to the BOOSTER, place the Booster

on the baseplate.

10. THE TRAINING PROGRAMS

10.1 Endurance

5km, 10km or even a marathon – no matter what your

goals are, this training program will help you improve

your endurance. The scientically optimized stimula-

tion parameters are set up to ensure that your move-

ments won’t be too strongly inuenced by the stimula-

tion. This allows you to continue your workout without

compromising movement quality, enabling optimal

adaptation.

How to use this program:

• Exercises: Endurance training, primarily through

walking/jogging/running

• Suggested training time: 10 minutes for the rst 3

training sessions. After that, you can increase the

training time each time you workout by 10 min-

utes until you reach a total of 60 minutes.

• Cool Down: relaxed jogging or walking without

any stimulation (5-10 minutes), where appropri-

ate followed by stretching.

• After using the Endurance program: Use the Re-

covery/Massage Program

• Suggested number of training sessions per week:

depending on the intensity and duration, up to 4

training sessions are possible (as a general rule,

every fth workout should be conducted without

electrical stimulation)

Parameters:

• Frequency: 40 Hz

• Impulse Width: 400 µs

• Impulse Type: constant impulse

• Strength of stimulation feels like: approx. 6/10

10.2 Strength

You want to get stronger? You’ve found the right pro-

gram. The parameters in this program have been ecif-

ically developed to increase strength. The stimulation

is optimized to support you during a home workout

using your own bodyweight.

How to use this program:

• Exercises: Bodyweight exercises, one or two repe-

titions during each impulse (Examples: Push ups,

squats, planks, dips, etc.)

Suggested training time: 10 minutes for the rst 3

training sessions. After that, you can increase the

training time each time you work out by 5 minutes

until you reach a total of 20 minutes. This training

should NOT be used for longer than 20 minutes.

• Cool Down: relaxed jogging or walking without any

stimulation (5-10 minutes), followed by stretching.

• After using the Strength program: Use the Recov-

ery/Massage Program

• Suggested number of training sessions per week:

1-2, max 3

Parameters:

• Frequency 60-100 Hz, dependent on muscle

group

• Impulse Width: 350 µs

• Impulse Type: interval impulses

• Strength of stimulation feels like: approx. 9/10

NOTE: Strength training with the ANTELOPE.SUIT is

more intense than your normal workout. It is therefore

important that you only begin this training when you are

not already worn out from another training session.

10.3 Recovery/Massage

After a strenuous workout or a long day, what’s more

relaxing than a massage? With this program you won’t

have to depend on someone else to loosen up your

tight muscles. Depending on the intensity you set,

the targeted electrical impulses simulate a regener-

ation-promoting sports massage or a soothing relax-

ation massage.

How to use this program:

• Exercises: You don’t need to move at all during

this program. Lean back, get comfortable and en-

joy the massage.

• Suggested training time: up to 30 minutes

• Suggested number of training sessions per week:

max once per day

Parameters:

• Frequency: 60 Hz

• Impulse Width: 200 µs

• Impulse Type: 2,5 seconds stimulation, 1 second

ramp up, no breaks

• Strength of stimulation feels like: approx. 3-6/10

DO NOT use this program at night while sleeping, since

sleep quality can be aected.

! CAUTION

11. USE OF THE ANTELOPE.BOOSTER

NOTE: Please fully charge the ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER

before initial use

11.1 Switch on/o

• On: Press and hold the [+]-button for three

seconds

• O: Press and hold the [-]-button for three

seconds

11.2 Battery status

• Whilst charging the BOOSTER will display a

ashing green LED.

• Once you disconnect the BOOSTER from the

charger, the LED will switch o.

• Once the remaining charge drops under 20%,

the BOOSTER will display a red LED.

11.3 Bluetooth Connection

• After switching on the BOOSTER and before

connecting to a Bluetooth device, the BOOSTER

will display a constant green LED.

• After connecting to the APP via Bluetooth, the

LED will change to a constant blue light.

• After being disconnected from a Bluetooth de-

vice for several minutes, the BOOSTER switches

o automatically within two minutes.

11.4 General Functions

The impulse intensity is adjustable by pressing the

[+/-]-button on the BOOSTER itself.

• By pressing [+] you increase the intensity of all

channels by one unit

• By pressing [-] you decrease the intensity of all

channels by one unit

11.5 Charging the BOOSTER

The 8C-BOOSTER is equipped with a rechargeable lith-

ium-ion battery. While it takes about approximately

one hour to fully charge the BOOSTER, it provides you

with enough energy to work out intensively for up to 6

sessions. You can charge the BOOSTER using the USB

cable via your PC, laptop or the wall socket using a USB

adapter.

NOTE: before charging the BOOSTER please ensure

that the outlet or any other power source is not stron-

ger than one ampere.

To avoid damage to your equipment please check the

following requirements before charging the BOOSTER:

• Your charging plug is compatible with your

country’s power socket.

• The nominal voltage in your electrical network

ts the requirements of the charging device

you are using.

12. FAQS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why can I not feel any stimulation?

• Is the BOOSTER charged? It needs to charge for

at least two hours before being used.

• Is the BOOSTER connected to the SUIT? Make

sure that the magnetic heads are properly con-

nected to the buttons on the ANTELOPE.SUIT’s

baseplate.

• Are the electrodes placed correctly? Make sure

that you have put the product on according to

the instructions in Section 9.

The stimulation is uncomfortable. What can I do?

• Make sure that the black silicone electrodes on

the inside of the SUIT are placed correctly and

lie at on your skin. ATTENTION: If you need to

adjust the electrodes please switch the BOOST-

ER o rst.

• You can try adding some moisture (water)

to the electrodes or the skin underneath the

electrodes to increase the conductivity. ATTEN-

TION: Before adding water, please switch the

BOOSTER o rst!

• Check if the magnetic heads are connected to

the buttons placed on the SUIT’s baseplate.

Should I worry about skin redness and irritations?

• Minor redness after using the ANTELOPE.SUIT

or EMS in general is perfectly normal. It is main-

ly caused by increased blood circulation and

should disappear within a couple of minutes

after you take o the product.

• Another reason might be pressure marks

caused by the compression. This is nothing to

worry about. However, you should not wear

the SUIT for several hours.

• Severe irritation might derive from too high

stimulation intensity. The next time you use the

ANTELOPE.SUIT try to start at a lower level and

slowly increase the intensity.

• Extreme redness might be caused by an allergic

reaction to the material of the electrodes. If the

skin redness does not disappear for several

hours, please consult a physician, especially

before you use your ANTELOPE.SUIT the next

time.

I have a prickling sensation in my extremities. Is

that normal?

Yes, it is, although only few people have that feeling.

This is because the ANTELOPE.SUIT stimulates the larg-

er nerves, too, which control your muscles. There is no

problem with that as long as it does not feel uncom-

fortable.

Does the product cause sore muscles?

As with any intense muscular activity you can expect

to have sore muscles depending on the intensity and

complexity of your workout. Since EMS stimulates the

muscle more intensively, you might experience stron-

ger soreness after the rst sessions until you get used

to working out with EMS. To get used to working out

with the ANTELOPE.SUIT, please follow the instructions

given in this manual and within the information in the

ANTELOPE.APP.

13. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please follow the safety instructions. Doing otherwise

may cause damage to the device, expiry of your guar-

antee and injury.

• Store the ANTELOPE.SUIT out of the reach of

children in order to prevent them from swal-

lowing dangerous parts of the product

• You must not try to replace the battery pack

yourself. Opening the BOOSTER yourself may

cause damage and will lead to expiry of your

guarantee.

• Do not touch the electrodes with your ngers

while operating your device.

• Do not use the ANTELOPE.SUIT while driving,

operating machines or manual labour.

• Do not use the ANTELOPE.SUIT in wet condi-

tions such as heavy rain or snow, while bathing,

showering or swimming.

• Never put the BOOSTER or the cables into the

washing machine. The textile including the elec-

trodes is washable by hand.

• Your body needs to get used to the kind of

stress it is exposed to when using EMS.

• Start at low intensities and slowly increase the

power. Do not deviate from the instructions

given in this manual.

• While working out actively with the ANTELOPE.

SUIT always keep your muscles tense or keep

moving.

14. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

14.1 Battery Life

• Store your BOOSTER in a cool, dry place.

• In case you do not intend to use the BOOSTER

for a longer period of time, please make sure to

charge it at least every six months.

• You must not try to replace the battery pack

yourself. Opening the BOOSTER yourself may

cause damage and leads to expiry of your guar-

antee.

14.2 Washing instructions

The textile consists of 54% polyamide, 36% polypropyl-

ene and 10% elastane. It is hand-washable WITHOUT

the BOOSTER. To ensure maximum durability of the

textile please follow the instructions:

• The textile is washable per hand (max. 40°C /

104°F).

• To avoid causing damage to the electrodes use

of softener and bleach hinder moisture trans-

port.

• Do not tumble-dry. Hang damp garment from

line or bar, in or out doors.

Do not dry clean

Do not iron

15. DISPOSAL

Products with an ANTELOPE logo must not be disposed

of with your household waste. Please dispose in compli-

ance with statutory regulations. The equipment cannot

be discarded with household refuse. The equipment

must be delivered to a suitable collection point for dis-

posal. By doing so, you will be contributing to the safe-

guarding of natural resources and health.

Batteries must be disposed of in compliance with rele-

vant national regulatory requirements.

! WARNING

! DANGER

16. GUARANTEE

We assure a 24 months’ guarantee on all our ANTE-

LOPE products according to statutory provisions. We

oer a six-month warranty on electrodes and ANTE-

LOPE.8C-BOOSTER.

Excluded from the warranty are loss, destruction

and damages caused by:

• Normal wear and tear, re, water damage,

theft, vermin or insect infestation.

• Misuse of the ANTELOPE.SUIT including physi-

cal misuse.

• Wrong storage

• Faulty use or non-observance of the instruc-

tions given in this manual.

• Faulty installation

• Wrong maintenance

• Any modications which are not approved by

Wearable Life Science GmbH

Please contact our Customer Care team in case you

have any questions regarding your guarantee.

17. PACKAGING

The following symbols are printed on the package or

the user manual (colour and size may vary):

By displaying the CE mark the manufacturer

conrms that the product complies with all

necessary requirements of the EU regulations. Confor-

mity assessment procedures have been completed.

Manufacturer Details

Date of Production

Serial Number

Store in a dry place

Critical information (as per the user manual)

18. TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter Description

Model ANTELOPE.8C-BOOSTER

Storage Conditions

Temperature (0-35°C),

Humidity (20 – 85%)

Operating Conditions

Temperature (0-40°C),

Humidity (20 – 65%)

Measurements 14,2cm x 8,5cm x 2,6cm

Weight 220g

Current max. 80mA

Frequency

1-2000 HZ (depending on the

program)

Impulse Width 50 µs - 500µs

The serial number of the BOOSTER can be found on

the device.

19. CONTACT

Wearable Life Science GmbH

Dr. Kurt Schumacher Strasse 30

90402 Nuernberg– Germany

Email: [email protected]

Internet: www.antelope.club

Telephone: +49 (0) 69 79588895

HRB Nuernberg 30554

Ust DE2950005

3. Intended Use

The ANTELOPE.SUIT is an Over-The-Counter device

intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to im-

prove or facilitate muscle performance. This product

should be used by adults only.

The ANTELOPE.SUIT is not intended for adjunctive

therapy in the treatment of medical diseases and con-

ditions of any kind. None of the ANTELOPE.SUIT stim-

ulation programs are designed for injured or disease

aicted muscles. Its use on such muscles is contraindi-

cated. The stimulation imposed on the muscles by the

ANTELOPE.SUIT programs is denitely not suitable for

rehabilitation and physiotherapy.

The ANTELOPE.SUIT may therefore be considered a

technique of muscle training and should only be used

for this purpose.

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