Kinetik BPL1 User Manual
By Paul Aylett at 4:57 pm, Aug 29, 2012
BPL 1 Series
Content
Introduction
Parts
General Warnings and Safety
Wearing the Chest Sensor Belt and Earphones
Tutorial
Using the Blood Pressure Lowering System
Recommendations for Best Use
Blood Pressure Record Table
Battery Information
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Maintenance and Cautions
Explanation of Symbols on Unit
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System (Model BPL1).
1 in 3 people in the UK suffer with high blood pressure, that’s over 16 million people! This can be caused
by smoking, being over weight, excess alcohol consumption, diet or lack of exercise; you can also be more
genetically prone to high blood pressure. Most people with high blood pressure don’t have any symptoms;
therefore it is essential to check it regularly.
High blood pressure is generally caused by the blood vessels tightening up and narrowing; this then causes
the heart to pump harder. If left untreated, it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks
and strokes.
The Blood Pressure Lowering System can be used as part of your overall health program for managing
your blood pressure, as recommended by your doctor. The
Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System can
be safely used in conjunction with medication and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FURTHER REFERENCE
Introduction
For centuries, yoga and meditation have used breathing techniques to aid relaxation. In recent years,
modern science has identified that certain breathing exercises can have therapeutic benefits in helping
to lower blood pressure. However, it is not so easy to achieve these exercises on your own without
training and individual coaching. The Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System has been designed to
help you with these exercises so you can benefit from the therapeutic power of breathing.
The body has a natural tendency to follow musical rhythms and these are used in the Kinetik Blood
Pressure Lowering System.
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Introduction
The Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System measures your breathing pattern using a sensor in the chest
strap and it plays music to match your breathing comprising 2 distinct tones; an inhale tone and an exhale
tone. It then slows these inhale and exhale tones by 1 breath per minute every 22 seconds. By breathing
in and out in time with these tones, the Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System guides you to the
therapeutic breathing zone – less than 10 breaths per minute.
Your blood pressure begins to reduce as the muscles surrounding your small blood vessels dilate and relax.
1. Sit somewhere comfortable and quiet where you are unlikely to be disturbed.
2. The ideal breathing rate is under 10 breaths per minute. However you may not reach this rate the first
time. Like any exercise it may need more than 1 attempt.
3. Your aim is to achieve at least 10 minutes of breathing at less than 10 breaths per minute per session.
Ideally you should try to achieve one full session per day; but at least 40 minutes breathing at this rate
per week.
4. If you accumulate more sessions this can be helpful.
5. If you follow this program you can expect to see positive results in 3- 4 weeks. However, please be
patient , as with all exercise programs, results will vary by individual and are also dependent upon
other lifestyle factors.
N.B. The Kinetik Blood Pressure Lowering System can be used as part of any overall program to
manage your blood pressure. Please don’t change any medication without consulting your doctor.
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Parts
Low battery indicator
Tutorial mod e
Breathing In dicator
Chest sensor indicator
Volume
UP / DOWN in dicator
Therapeutic zone counter
Session count down timer
Actual BPM ( Breaths Per Minute)
Session time icon
Tune icon
Mute icon
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General Warnings and Safety
Warnings
This device is intended for use as a relaxation treatment for the reduction of blood pressure by leading
the user through guided and monitored breathing exercises. The device is indicated for use only as an
additional treatment for high blood pressure together with medication and lifestyle changes such as diet
and exercise.
• This device is designed for adults and should never be used on infants or young children. Consult your
doctor or other healthcare professionals before use on older children.
• Do not use this device without consulting your doctor if you suffer or have suffered in the past from:
active ischemic heart disease/unstable angina, severe congestive heart failure, chronic arterial
fibrillation, stroke resulting in permanent impairment, chronic renal failure, severe asthma, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) like chronic bronchitis and emphysema, major organ failure or
sleep paralysis, have a pacemaker or if you are pregnant.
• Do not use the device when you need to be alert or to concentrate, or when using heavy equipment.
• Do not use device while driving.
• If you experience any side effects or if you feel any change in your general health or mood,
immediately discontinue use of your device, and contact your pharmacist.
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