CellAir Gecko Operating Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL

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CELLGYM Technologies GmbH

Knesebeckstraße 68/69

10623 Berlin

Deutschland

Tel.: +49 (0) 30 577 095 832 Fax: +49 (0) 30 577 095 839

[email protected]

www.cellgym.de

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction..............................................................................

Safety regulations ....................................................................

Scope of delivery......................................................................

System requirements .............................................................

Installation / Set-up .................................................................

Initial commissioning ..............................................................

Application & functions ..........................................................

Menu navigation......................................................................

Creating users ..........................................................................

Hypoxia and breath holding test ...........................................

Creating & modifying programs ............................................

Start training session...............................................................

Training implementation........................................................

Training evaluation ................................................................

Performing a backup...............................................................

Troubleshooting ......................................................................

Cleaning & maintenance ........................................................

Technical data ..........................................................................

Declaration of conformity ......................................................

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Dear user,

We are pleased that you have chosen the CellAir® Gecko. This microprocessor-controlled hypoxicator is an excellent choice for carrying out interval hypoxic-hyperoxic training (IHHT) with the Made in Germany quality rating!

Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the

CellAir® Gecko for the ﬁ rst time. Keep this manual carefully for future reference, make it available to other users and follow the instructions below.

With kind regards,

Your CELLGYM-Team

INTRODUCTION

Interval hypoxic training restores vitality!

More energy, more out of life

Interval hypoxic-hyperoxic training (IHHT) works in a similar way to the proven altitude training for athletes and improves your performance.

In contrast to altitude training, CellAir® Gecko uses a controlled training hypoxia (17% - 9% oxygen) and a hyperoxia (32% - 34% oxygen) at intervals at normal air pressure. This means that, during your training, you sometimes breathe air with more oxygen and sometimes with less. Unlike altitude training, the entire training session is carried out comfortably when lying down or half-sitting, in complete relaxation.

The CellAir® Gecko automatically determines the optimal training stimulus for you using a programmed test system, so that optimum results are

achieved and the side eﬀ ects of a period spent at high altitude are comple-

tely avoided.

The average duration of a training session is 40 minutes. A course of 15 to 20 training sessions is recommended.

Interval hypoxic-hyperoxic training (IHHT)

Basics

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

Important information

Please observe the following instructions very carefully.

Prerequisites

General

information

Before switching on the CellAir® Gecko for the ﬁ rst time, this manual must

be carefully read and understood. In case of improper use or maintenance of the system, the manufacturer is not responsible for direct or indirect damage to the material or persons involved. If required, we can oﬀ er appropriate training. Please contact us directly or register at http://cellair-

gecko.de/welcome or use the “Info Portal” menu item in your CellAir®

Gecko app.

The CellAir® Gecko is a sophisticated training device whose production is subject to constant quality controls. Careful handling and regular maintenance is essential to ensure safe use of the device. The manufacturer recommends that the equipment and accessories are inspected both on receipt and before each use to ensure that the equipment is in good condition and safe use is guaranteed.

Before commissioning the system, make sure that:

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The CellAir® Gecko is standing on a ﬂ at, stable surface and the air

circulation is not restricted by a carpet or similar;

•

The CellAir® Gecko is put into operation in a room where constant

temperatures of more than 10 degrees Celsius are prevalent;

•

The power supply is plugged into the wall socket and the power cable

is connected to the CellAir® Gecko. If a power outlet switch is present, make sure that it is switched on;

• You have switched on the CellAir® Gecko. The switch is located on the back of the unit.

The CellAir® Gecko must not be stored below 0 degrees Celsius!

The CellAir® Gecko may only be operated with original parts oﬀ ered by

the manufacturer of this unit. There is a high safety risk if unsuitable accessories are used.

Storage

Accessories

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The CellAir® Gecko hypoxicator is the innovative “heart” of your training system. It produces breathing air with different concentrations of oxygen and can enrich the ambient air (20.9% O2 content = normoxia) with oxygen, so that the breathing air provided has an oxygen level of up to 34% (= hyperoxia). It also produces breathing air that is comparable to the oxygen intake at different sea levels and corresponds to an oxygen concentration of between 9-17% (= hypoxia).

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Included in delivery is a brand name tablet with pre-installed CellAir® Gecko app to control the CellAir® Gecko hypoxicator.

If required, you can install the CellAir® Gecko app on other devices (e.g. smartphone or your own tablet). To do so, you can download the CellAir®

Gecko app from the Google Play Store or App Store. To ﬁ nd the app, sim-

ply enter “CellAir” or “Cellgym” as a search term.

Tablet

Hypoxicator

Accessories

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Power cable

•

Breathing tube

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Finger sensor (pulse oximeter)

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5 double-port masks

•

Handbook

(Symbolic image: Delivery with

an up-to-date brandname tablet)

CellAir® Gecko microprocessor-controlled hypoxicator

Tablet with CellAir® Gecko App (iOS & Android)

Accessories

(Coming soon)

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Direct mode or WLAN router (home network)

Prerequisites

Hardware

For automatic software updates, you must connect your terminal device to the Google Play Store or iTunes App Store.

If you don’t already have a Google account (e.g. Gmail), you’ll need to cre-

ate one ﬁ rst. You can do this either on the Google website (ﬁ rst click on

“Sign in” and then on “Register”) or directly on your Android smartphone or

tablet. When you use the tablet/smartphone for the ﬁ rst time, the Conﬁ gu-

ration Wizard should start automatically. Otherwise, proceed as follows:

1. Open the app drawer (the overview of all installed apps) on your

tablet/smartphone and select “Settings”

2. Select the entry “Accounts & Synchronisation” and then “Add account”

at the bottom of the screen.

Software

Create a new PlayStore account (Google Account):

The CellAir® Gecko app can communicate with the CellAir® Gecko hypoxicator in 2 ways. In direct mode, the CellAir® Gecko hypoxicator serves as an access point (base station) and communicates directly with your end device (tablet/smartphone). However, the preferred connection is integra-

tion in your WLAN network. Please have your WLAN access password

ready for integration in your WLAN network. This is usually located on the housing of your WLAN router.

Android and iOS operating systems

Android 4.0 or higher must be installed on your Android tablet or smart-

phone.

iOS 7.0 or higher must be installed on your iOS tablet or smartphone.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

3. Select “Google” as the account type. Now you will be asked whether

you want to add an existing account or create a new one. Click on “New”.

4. Now enter your ﬁ rst and last name in the corresponding ﬁ elds. Then

select “Next”.

5. Enter your desired e-mail address. You can freely select the part be-

fore the @ sign only. Then press “Next”.

6. Now choose a password for your new account. This must be at least

eight characters long. Repeat your password in the second input ﬁ eld.

7. Enter an existing e-mail address to which you have access. Select a

security question and enter the appropriate answer in the corresponding

ﬁ eld.

8. Now you will be asked if you also want to sign in to Google+. If you do

not want to do this, you can skip this step using “Not now”.

9. The last step is to enable Web History for your account. This function

customises search results based on your search queries and sites you’ve visited. If you do not want this, remove the corresponding tick mark. Press “I agree” to accept Google’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Software-Updates

Create an Apple ID (App Store):

You can create your Apple ID when you set up a new device or log into

iTunes or iCloud for the ﬁ rst time. You can also visit the Apple ID account

page (https://appleid.apple.com) and select “Create your Apple ID”.

Prerequisites:

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A valid e-mail address that serves as your Apple ID username

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A secure password

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Your date of birth

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Three security questions and answers to verify your identity and one

recovery email address. You can also use this data to reset your password.

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The CellAir® Gecko app is already installed and preconﬁ gured on the tab-

let included in delivery. Available updates are automatically displayed.

If required, you can also install the CellAir® Gecko app on other devices (e.g. smartphone or your own tablet). To do so, you can download the Cel-

lAir® Gecko app from the Google Play Store or App Store. To ﬁ nd the app,

simply enter “CellAir” or “Cellgym” as a search term.

Tips: Under “Settings” and “Display” on your terminal device, select a

“Screen timeout” of at least “After 5 minutes of inactivity”.

INSTALLATION - SETUP

App Store

System

preparation

Before using the CellAir® Gecko, please regularly check the correct connection and tightness of the following connections:

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Cable for ﬁ nger sensor (pulse oximeter) [1]

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Breathing tube [2]

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Power cable [3]

CellAir® Gecko app - Download & installation

Hypoxicator connections

System

(Coming soon)

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INITIAL COMMISSIONING

Step 1: Login to WLAN router (home network)

Connection via

WLAN home net-

work

First, switch on your terminal device (tablet, smartphone). Before you start the CellAir® Gecko app, log into your WLAN home network with your terminal device. Please have your router password ready.

Activate the WLAN connection on your terminal device via the “Settings” menu item and enter the WLAN access password.

Android iOS

Important notes for initial operation

For smooth communication between CellAir® Gecko hypoxicator and your terminal device (tablet, smartphone), please proceed as described below the ﬁ rst time you use your system.

Setting up a WLAN

connection on the terminal

device

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INITIAL COMMISSIONING

Direct connection

1. After successfully connecting your terminal device (tablet,

smartphone) to the router on your home network (see step 1), turn on the Gecko hypoxicator at the power switch on the back of the system. Please wait until the LED display of the hypoxicator lights up GREEN.

2. Open the CellAir® Gecko app on your terminal device. If you

are starting the app for the ﬁ rst time, you will be asked to select the desired language ﬁ rst.

3. Now go to the main menu and select the “Establish

connection” menu. The CellAir® Gecko app automatically searches for the Gecko hypoxicator in the next step. This process can take several minutes. The search result is then shown on the display.

To establish the connection, please select the identiﬁ cation of your

Gecko hypoxicator.

4. Once connected to the Gecko hypoxicator, it becomes the

access point (base station). The disadvantage of this connection

method is that you do not receive automatic notiﬁ cations about

updates to your app.

5. The preferred connection between your device and the Gecko

hypoxicator should always be the connection via the faster WLAN home network. To do this, select the function “Integrate the Gecko into my WLAN”. It may then be necessary to re-enter your WLAN password.

6. Optionally, or if no WLAN home network is available, you can

also operate the CellAir® Gecko hypoxicator in direct mode. In this case, after carrying out steps 1. - 4, select the function “Stay in direct mode”.

Step 2: Logging in to the Gecko hypoxicator

Optional: Remain in direct mode

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APPLICATIONS & FUNCTIONS

CellAir® Gecko app

Language selection

Commissioning and functions of the CellAir® Gecko app

Start the application via the app icon on your tablet or smartphone.

When you launch the CellAir® Gecko app for the ﬁ rst time, you will auto-

matically be prompted to select your preferred language. Continue with the chapter entitled “Initial commissioning”.

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MENU NAVIGATION

Main menu

1. Use the main menu icon to open the menu list and navigate

to the submenus.

2. User proﬁ le: Under this menu item you can create, change or

delete new users.

3. Program selection: This area contains the hypoxic test, the

breath holding test and allows you to create, modify and delete your own training programs.

4. Training evaluation: As soon as your training session starts,

you will receive an overview of your current training parameters and your training progress will be displayed in this area.

5. Info portal: The info portal provides you with further news

and information on cell training and much more.

6. Settings: In the “Settings” section, you can reset the WLAN

connection to your CellAir® Gecko and select your preferred language.

7. Establish connection: Use this menu item to establish the

connection to the CellAir® Gecko. Refer to the chapter entitled “Initial Commissioning”.

8. Logging oﬀ : To end your training and close the CellAir®

Gecko app, you can log oﬀ here.

Overview: Main menu

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CREATING USERS

Create new user

Program selection

Selecting or creating a new user

In the “User Proﬁ le” menu, you can:

Select or change existing users with

Enter and save a new user

In the CellAir® Gecko app you can create your own training programs and save them under a freely chosen name.

Two programs are already stored in the app:

1. Hypoxic test

Before carrying out your ﬁ rst own training program, you should ﬁ rst per-

form a hypoxic test. After the test, you will receive a statement about the training inten- sity which you should use to start your next cell training.

with

Enter and save a

Selection or creation of a new training program

Hypoxia test

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The task of the hypoxia test is to determine the current O2 concentra-

tion of the hypoxic air at which the O2 saturation in the blood of this user is 85%. This value depends on the user, the ﬁ tness level of the user

and may or will change over time for the same user. It is, therefore, recommended to repeat the hypoxia test at regular intervals.

By selecting the “Hypoxic test” button, the program starts fully automatically.

The icon takes you to the Gecko Control Center where you can change and save the initial O2 concentration in the inhaled air with the “-” and “+” keys.

Further information on the hypoxia test is available via the “Info Portal” menu of the CellAir Gecko app.

HYPOXIA- & BREATH HOLDING TEST

Hypoxia test

2. Breath holding test

The breath holding test serves to document the progress of the training. How long the test person can hold their breath is measured.

Test procedure:



Inhale and exhale normally 3 times without mask.



After the 3rd time of exhaling, close the

mouth and nose (with 2 ﬁ ngers).



Start the timer. Hold your breath until forced to inhale. Stop the timer.

The result is saved in the app.

Breath holding test

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Oxygen saturation CUT-OFF range (SpO2)

Number of cycles

CREATING & MODIFIYING PROGRAMS

Creating a new

program

To create a new training program:

Select the “New Program” button in the “Program Selection” menu and you will be taken to the Control Centre. The following settings can be changed with the “-” and “+” keys:

The safety CUT-OFF value is a limit value of the O2 saturation (SpO2) in the blood. If this

value is not reached for a deﬁ ned period, the

system automatically switches to an O2 concentration of 34%.

In conjunction with the phase length of hy-

poxia/hyperoxia, the total program length

results from the number of cycles.

Length of the hypoxia phase

The length of the phase with a “low” O2 concentration in the air.

Length of the hyperoxia phase

The length of the phase with an O2 concentration in the inhaled air of 34%.

Set O2 value

O2 concentration in the inhaled air during hypoxia phases.

Program run modes

Buttons for the program run are multifunctional (see function keys).

Control Centre

You can manually change the O2 concentration in the inhaled air during hypoxia phases and the SpO2 CUT-OFF during the “live” program.

Program name

The name of your training program can be freely selected and saved.

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START TRAINING SESSION

Function keys

After putting on your respiratory mask and calling up a training program, the CellAir® Gecko app prompts you to put on the pulse oximeter.

The pulse oximeter is designed for use on the ﬁ ngers (not the thumb). The recommended application point is the index ﬁ nger.

The following conditions may affect the performance of the pulse oximeter:

•

Weak pulse quality (weak blood circulation)

•

Flickering or very bright light

•

Low haemoglobin level

•

Nail polish and/or artiﬁ cial ﬁ ngernails

If your blood circulation is poor, you can rub

your ﬁ nger to improve it or apply the pulse oximeter to another ﬁ nger.

As soon as the CellAir® Gecko is con- nected and receives your SpO2 and pulse values, the previously selected training program starts automatically.

Program run modes by combining the function keys:

Manual mode Biofeedback

Hypo (variable) / Hyper (34% O2) Hypo / Normo (21% O2)

Inverse ON (start with hyperoxia phase) Inverse OFF

Hypo (automatic control) / Hyper (34% O2)

Inverse ON (start with hyperoxia phase) Invers OFF

Start training session

Put on the pulse oximeter to start the training session

After deﬁ ning the desired training parameters and assigning a unique

name, you can save your program.

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TRAINING IMPLEMENTATION

Calibration

Display views during training

At the beginning of the training session the CellAir® Gecko performs a calibration for approx. 30 seconds and then changes to an overview with the most important training parameters.

Display view 

Ending a training

session prematurely

ACTUAL SpO2 (%)

Display of the current oxygen saturation in the blood

TARGET SpO2 (%)

Lowest training zone and

safety CUT-OFF zone

Status indicator

Display of the duration of hypoxia and hyperoxia phase

O2 (%)

Current oxygen content in

the air breathed

STOP button

Premature termination of the training program

Altimeter

Display of the current altitude in metres

Pulse (bpm)

Currently measured pulse

in beats/min

Timer

Display of the remaining training time

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TRAINING IMPLEMENTATION

Diagram view

Display view 

(%) line

Current oxygen content in the air breathed

Screenshot

Screenshot of the session

by simultaneously pressing

keys





for approx. 1 second

SpO2 (%) line

Display of the current oxygen saturation in the blood

Zoom in/out

Zoom function for detailed

view of line charts

Pulse line

Currently measured pulse in beats/min

Live values

Display of the current

values SpO2, O2 und pulse

Timer

Display of the remaining training time

Change program

while session is running

Display view 

During an ongoing training session, display 3 takes you to the Control Centre. To correct your training program, you can change the O2 value in the air you breathe and the target

SpO2. Conﬁ rm your entry

with the “Apply” button.





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To see the results of a training session, you must ﬁ rst select a user in the “User Proﬁ le” menu. You can then access the evaluation of your training

via the “Training evaluation” menu. By swiping to the right or left you get to display views 1-3.

Three views are available to all users:



The SpO

and pulse lines of your last training session



The last 5 results of the hypoxia test and the recommended O2 values for your training



A comparison of the last 5 results of the breath holding test

For more information on the hypoxia and breath holding test, see page 15, or use the “Info Portal” menu of your CellAir® GECKO app.

TRAINING EVALUATION

Last training session (1)

Hypoxia test result (2)

Display views for the evaluation of your training

Breath holding test result (3)

Display view



Display view 

Display view



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PERFORMING A BACKUP

Backup menu

Backup settings

Backup and import of your data

In most cases, data loss occurs without any warning and causes a lot of work if the data cannot be recovered or transferred to an alternative terminal device. For this reason, all your user and training data is automatically backed up at regular intervals.

Open backup menu [1.]

To create a backup, open the “Settings” menu and open the function by pressing the “Backup” button.

Backup settings [2.]

In the backup settings, you can specify whether the automatic data backup is to take place once a day, once a week or once a month. With the “Start backup now” button, you can manually start a backup of your data. Click on the “Import backup” button to import your data from the last available backup to restore your data.

Backup ﬁ les are stored in the following folder:

Folder > My Documents > Device Storage > Documents > Gecko > backup_x_x.bak.

Start backup

Import backup

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CellAir® Gecko app without connection to the hypoxicator

Troubleshooting

If you encounter a problem while establishing the connection between

CellAir® Gecko app and hypoxikator, ﬁ rst look for a solution in the chapter

entitled “Initial Commissioning”.

If this does not solve the problem, please proceed as follows:

Go to the “Settings” menu and select “Reset WLAN” [1.] and conﬁ rm the message [2.] to remove the Gecko from the WLAN network.

Close the CellAir® Gecko app and turn oﬀ the hypoxicator. Wait 30 sec-

onds before switching on the hypoxicator again. To establish the connection, follow the instructions in the chapter entitled “Initial Commissioning”. If no connection is established again, connect your tablet or smartphone in direct mode (see “Initial Commissioning”).

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Current information on troubleshooting, FAQs, news, video tutorials, sci-

entiﬁ c backgrounds are available via the “Info Portal” menu or via the URL

address http://cellair-gecko.de/welcome

On this page, log in with your access data and follow the instructions

when you ﬁ rst register. To register, you need Internet access and an

e-mail address.

Info Portal

Current information about the Info Portal

Welcome to

GECKO´s WORLD

Gecko´s World

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Maintenance

Cleaning your CellAir® Gecko

Hypoxicator

Before each cleaning and disinfection, switch oﬀ the system and discon-

nect the mains plug. The outside of the unit can be damp wiped with warm water using a soft cloth. Make sure no liquid enters the unit through the housing slots.

Pulse oximeter

Wipe the surfaces, sensor and contact surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution. Klenzyme is recommended as a cleaning agent.

To disinfect the sensor, wipe oﬀ the sensor and contact surfaces with 70%

isopropyl alcohol.

Breathing tube

Clean the hose with mild soapy water and rinse it with plenty of clean water. Then hang it up to dry. The hose may only be cleaned with cold or lukewarm water.

To ensure safe use and full performance of your hypoxicator, the system should be serviced regularly.

You will automatically receive a maintenance note via the CellAir® Gecko app.

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TECHNICAL DATA CELLGYM

CellAir® Gecko

“non-medical-product”

Number of simultaneous users: 1 user

Variation of the O2 concentration: Hypoxia: 9 - 17 % Normoxia: 20,9 % Hyperoxia: 34 %

Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight: Gecko: 40 x 57,5 x 47cm / 41,5 KG Gecko T: 40 x 72 x 47cm / 47,5 KG

Humidity of air breathed in: at least as humid as or up to 5% more humid than the ambient air in the room

Sound level measurement: pprox. 62dBa

Power consumption during operation: up to 600 W depending on the operating mode

Power supply: 230V 50Hz

Power consumption in standby: < 1W

Colour scheme: Standard colour RAL 9003 signal white, powdercoated. Desired colour/housing at extra charge: all RAL colours high-gloss and matt) powder-coated or stainless steel housing

Scope of delivery for the system: Microprocessor-controlled hypoxicator/CellAir Gecko, pulse oximeter, 9.7 inch tablet, power and connection cable, 5 double port masks, handbook

Warranty: 12 months including support

CONTACT

CELLGYM Technologies GmbH

Knesebeckstraße 68/69 10623 Berlin Deutschland

Tel.: +49 (0) 30 577 095 832 Fax: +49 (0) 30 577 095 839

[email protected]

www.cellgym.de

TECHNICAL DATA & SUPPORT

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