Fitvibe Medical Fitvibexcel Pro Medical User manual

User Manual
Fitvibexcel Pro Medical

Art. nr. 328.882
Copyright Uniphy Elektromedizin GmbH & CO; KG 2008.
Fitvibexcel Pro Medical is a registered trademark of
Uniphy Elektromedizin GmbH & Co. KG 2008.
Unauthorised reproduction, either in whole or part, of the
software provided with this product is strictly prohibited
and is subject to prosecution.
All rights reserved.
Elektromedizin GmbH & Co. KG
Neuendorfstrasse 19b
D-16761 Hennigsdorf – Germany
www.Fitvibe.com
Item code: 54005311 Gebrauchsanleitung
Fitvibexcel Pro Medical® (11.05.2011)
User manual Fitvibexcel Pro Medical, V1.1 08/2013

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Table of Content
1. Safety
1.1 Electrical safety 6
1.2. Explosion protection 6
1.3. Product safety 6
1.4. Environmental conditions for transport and storage 7
1.5. Using the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical 7
1.6 Conformity 7
1.7 Description of used marks and symbols 9
2. Components & assembly
2.1 Components and standard accessories 10
2.2 Optional accessories 10
2.3 Description of the control buttons and accessories 11
2.4 Inspection 12
2.5 Mains voltage 12
2.6 Removing the transportation lock and fitting the handlebar 12
2.7 Connecting and switching on the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical 14
2.8 System settings 15
2.8.1 Language selection 15
2.8.2 Key beep tone 15
2.8.3 Volume 16
2.8.4. Rest Time – end beep 16
2.8.5. Colours display 16
2.9. Device settings 17
2.9.1. Accessing the device settings menu 17
2.9.2. Start Screen* 17
2.9.3. Fine tuning frequency 18
2.9.4. Balance card 18
2.9.5. Upload data from Fitvibexcel Pro Medical
ITS software* 19
2.9.6. Reset default Settings* 20
2.9.7. Statistics 20
3. Important information
3.1. “When not to use” – Contra-indications 22
3.2. Indications 23
3.3. Important information before using the
Fitvibexcel Pro Medical 23
3.4. Using the softmat 24
3.5. Your first Fitvibexcel Pro Medical Work-Out 24
3.6. Stop exercising if you’re ... 25

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4. Application
4.1. General 26
4.2. Exercise on the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical 26
4.2.1. General operations 26
4.2.2. Start/Stop button 27
4.3. Using the hand and foot straps 27
4.4. Vibration training parameters 28
4.4.1 Main Screen 28
4.4.2. Free parameters 29
4.4.3 Indications 29
4.4.4. Training per muscle group 31
4.4.5. Exercise list 32
4.4.6 Exercise 32
4.4.7. Active Time and Rest Time 33
4.4.8. Increasing your exercise load 33
5. Operating
5.1. Operating the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical
using Chip Cards 34
5.2. Operating the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical
using Timecards 34
5.3. Operating the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical
using chip cards charged via the ITS Software 35
6. Errors, guarantee, maintenance and cleaning,
decommissioning
6.1 Errors 38
6.2. Guarantee 38
6.2.1. Terms of guarantee 38
6.2.2. Limitation of the manufacturer’s liability 39
6.3 Service 39
6.4. Maintenance 40
6.5. Cleaning 40
6.6. Decommissioning and disposal 40
7. Technical data 42
8. References to the electromagnetic comptability
requirements (EMC) 44
1. Safety
1.1 Electrical safety 6
1.2. Explosion protection 6
1.3. Product safety 6
1.4. Environmental conditions for transport and storage 7
1.5. Using the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical 7
1.6 Conformity 7
1.7 Description of used marks and symbols 9
2. Components & assembly
2.1 Components and standard accessories 10
2.2 Optional accessories 10
2.3 Description of the control buttons and accessories 11
2.4 Inspection 12
2.5 Mains voltage 12
2.6 Removing the transportation lock and fitting the handlebar 12
2.7 Connecting and switching on the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical 14
2.8 System settings 15
2.8.1 Language selection 15
2.8.2 Key beep tone 15
2.8.3 Volume 16
2.8.4. Rest Time – end beep 16
2.8.5. Colours display 16
2.9. Device settings 17
2.9.1. Accessing the device settings menu 17
2.9.2. Start Screen* 17
2.9.3. Fine tuning frequency 18
2.9.4. Balance card 18
2.9.5. Upload data from Fitvibexcel Pro Medical
ITS software* 19
2.9.6. Reset default Settings* 20
2.9.7. Statistics 20
3. Important information
3.1. “When not to use” – Contra-indications 22
3.2. Indications 23
3.3. Important information before using the
Fitvibexcel Pro Medical 23
3.4. Using the softmat 24
3.5. Your first Fitvibexcel Pro Medical Work-Out 24
3.6. Stop exercising if you’re ... 25

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CAUTION
Before you start using the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical for the first time,
please make sure you have read and understood all information
provided in this operating manual.
1.1 Electrical safety
The Fitvibexcel Pro Medical must only be used in spaces and facilities
that comply with the relevant legal regulations. The unit must be fitted
with a safety plug.
1.2. Explosion protection
The unit is not suitable for use in spaces that contain flammable
gasses or vapours.
1.3. Product safety
• Persons suffering or likely to be suffering from one or more of the
contra-indications listed under the section “Do not use if…” (in the
start menu) may only use the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical following
consultation with a medical specialist. Section 3.1 of this User
Manual contains a comprehensive list of all contra-indications
• Every person using the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical must check
whether any of the listed contra-indications apply of could apply to
them (see 3.1)
• The unit is not suitable for use in damp spaces.
• Please keep this User Manual in close proximity to the unit.
1 Safety
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1.4. Environmental conditions for transport and storage
While packaged, the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical can be transported and
stored (for a maximum of 15 weeks) under the following conditions:
• Temperature range: -20° C to +60° C
• Relative humidity: 10% - 100% including condensation. (please allow
device adjust to local temperature before switsching it on.)
• Atmospheric pressure: 500 hPa – 1060 hPa
1.5. Using the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical
The unit must only be operated by authorised personnel. Before you
start using the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical for the first time, please make
sure you have read and understood all information provided in this
User Manual.
Familiarity with the information and instructions contained in this
manual is an essential requirement to ensure efficient and optimal
use of the system, to avoid dangers to persons and to the equipment
and to obtain good results.
The Fitvibexcel Pro Medical vibration platform is designed solely for
vibration training and/or treatment. The Fitvibexcel Pro Medical can be
operated at ambient temperatures of +10° C to +40° C.
1.6 Conformity
The Fitvibexcel Pro Medical has been developed and is produced,
tested and sold according to the international quality management
standards EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 13485. Furthermore, the
Fitvibexcel Pro Medical meets the strict requirements of European
Medical Device Directive 93/42/EWD, as indicated by the presence
of a CE mark (CE0197) on the apparatus. The Fitvibexcel Pro Medical
conforms to all of the relevant EMC directive and standard EN 60601-
1-2 (IEC 60601-1-2) requirements when used in conjunction with
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complies with the applicable standard EN 60601-1 (IEC 60601-1).
Furthermore, the notified body, TUV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH
also carries out checks regularly. This ensures that you are working
with equipment that meets all the requirements and provides you and
your clients the best possible level of safety.
Please refer to section 6 (ERRORS, WARRANTY, MANTENANCE AND
CLEANING) for information on the manufacturers liability.

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1.7 Description of used marks and symbols
Applied part type B
CE mark with registration number of the
notified body
Serial Number
Article Number
Main Fuse
Year of manufacturing
Manufacturer
Do not dispose this electrical equipment
with general house hold waste
General warning sign (ISO 7010-W001)

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2.1 Components and
standard accessories
• Vibrating platform with
power cable
• Soft mat
• Hand-held remote switch
• Pair of foot straps
• Pair of hand straps
• Assembly tools
• User manual
2.2 Optional accessories
• Fitvibexcel Pro Medical
Software
Art. Nr. picture article / description
300240
1 pair of foot straps
300235
1 pair of hand straps
327712
1 soft mat
300234
1 poster
with exercises
Art. Nr. picture article / description
337612
Fitvibexcel Pro
Medical ball
337634
Fitvibexcel Pro
Medical push up bars
337656
Fitvibexcel Pro
Medical comfort
cushion
337645
Fitvibexcel Pro
Medical back
cushion
337623 Fitvibexcel Pro
Medical straps
2 Components and Assembly

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2.3 Description of the control buttons and accessories
The numerals used in the list below correspond to those used in the
diagram.
1. Vibrating platform
2. Foot strap
3. Foot switch (start/stop)
4. Handlebar
5. Hand strap
6. Control panel/display
7. “Start/Stop” button
8. Button
9. Button
10. Button
11. Display
12. Button
13. Button
14. Button
15. Card slot
16. Cushion (Optional)
17. Mat
18. Mains cable
19. Mains switch
20. Attachment point for arm or foot
strap
21. Connection socket for
hand-held remote switch
22. Hand-held remote switch
with Start/Stop button
Art. Nr. picture article / description
300240
1 pair of foot straps
300235
1 pair of hand straps
327712
1 soft mat
300234
1 poster
with exercises

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2.4 Inspection
Please check the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical and accessories upon
delivery for any potential damage sustained during transport and
whether all of the accessories have been supplied (see section 2.1).
Please notify you supplier immediately in the event of transport
damage or missing items. Do not use the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical if
damaged.
In case of condensation wait for set in operation up to the unit is
adapted to the room temperature.
2.5 Mains voltage
The Fitvibexcel Pro Medical is suitable for use with a mains voltage
of either 230V, 50-60Hz or 115V, 50-60Hz. Check whether the mains
voltage in your area matches the unit’s voltage as stated on the label
on the rear of the control panel (any voltage higher than that stated
can cause irreversible damage to the machine).
2.6 Removing the transportation lock and fitting the handlebar
The transportation lock inside the electronic unit (30) must be
removed before starting up the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical. To do so,
remove the screws (34) on the base plate (33) of the electronic unit
(30) and pull the metal transportation lock (31) out of the unit.
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The handlebar can only be fitted to the base of the vibration platform
once the metal transportation lock has been removed (see figure 3).
The electronic unit (30) is fitted onto the base plate of the vibrating
unit (1) by using the open-end wrench (48), hexagon head screws
(44), spring washers (43) and washers (42). The electronic unit and
the vibrating platform are connected to one another using the plug
(40) and socket (41). Insert the plug into the socket and secure the
connection using the coupling ring of the plug. The two covers (47 and
49) are now fitted over the openings on the electronic unit (30) using
the screws (46) and washers (45).
figure 3

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2.7 Connecting and switching on the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical
Connect the hand-held remote switch (22) to socket (21).
The power input (18) is located on the right side of the electronic unit
(30). You can now use the mains switch (19) to turn on the Fitvibexcel
Pro Medical. The unit can be used immediately after being switched
on.
After switching on the device, a screen mentioning the soft-
and hardware revision on the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical appears
automatically, followed by a settings menu.
From this menu one can modify the system settings, consult the list of
contra-indications or continue to the main screen.

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2.8 System settings
The Fitvibexcel Pro Medical vibration platform features a range of
system settings that enable you to customize the unit’s functions
to meet your specific requirements. We recommend using the
Fitvibexcel Pro Medical default settings when using the unit for the
first time and to customize settings afterwards. The system settings
menu can be accessed from the start menu. The arrow buttons in
the system settings menu are used to select from the various menu
items. The highlighted items show the activated settings.
2.8.1 Language selection
This function is used to select your language. You can set your
specific language after selecting the language item from the system
settings menu. The following languages are available: English;
Dutch; German; Spanish; French; Italian; Norwegian; Polish; Russian;
Swedish; Turkish and Portuguese.
2.8.2 Key beep tone
This function is used to turn the beep tone that is sounded when a
button is pressed on and off.

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2.8.3 Volume
This is where you can adjust the volume of the key beep tone.
2.8.4. Rest Time – end beep
This is where you can turn the acoustic signal marking the end of the
Rest Time on and off.
2.8.5. Colours display
Via the field colours display one can switch the background colour of
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2.9. Device settings
2.9.1. Accessing the device settings menu
The device settings menu can be accessed by inserting the
configuration card in the card slot of the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical.
Via the button “Next” all “time parameters” are highlighted one after
each other. These parameters can be modified with the up and down
arrows at the right side.
Furthermore one can modify the time notification towards US or
European standards and allowing an automatic summer time setting.
2.9.2. Start Screen*
With this function a user can modify the sequence of the screens
depending the way the device is being used in his centre.
*This function is active from software version 3.01 only.

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2.9.3. Fine tuning frequency
In order to avoid resonance in buildings Fitvibexcel Pro Medical has
the possibility in an up- or downwards shift of +/- 3Hz.
2.9.4. Balance card
By enabling the balance card, Fitvibexcel Pro Medical will only be
accessible when inserting a valid Fitvibexcel Pro Medical card in the
card slot (see also the user manual of Fitvibexcel Pro Medical ITS
software).

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2.9.5. Upload data from Fitvibexcel Pro Medical® ITS software*
Via an USB connection it is possible transferring data from Fitvibexcel
Pro Medical® ITS to the device software. Via this menu it is possible
to integrate new exercises in the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical database, to
change the trainer or to manage the indications menu in the device
software.
• Select the data to be modified (exercises, trainer or indications)
• Unsert a, by Fitvibexcel Pro Medical® ITS software programmed
USB stick in the right USB slot (looking from the backside)
• Select “Set”
• Wait until a message appears indicating that the USB stick may
be removed
• Restart the Fitvibexcel Pro Medical
• Please notice that uploading data from Fitvibexcel Pro Medical®
ITS software is only possible with a modified version of Fitvibexcel
Pro Medical® Software.
* This function is active from software version 3.01 only

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2.9.6. Reset default Settings*
This function is active from Fitvibexcel Pro Medical® software version
2.16 only.
With the optional Fitvibexcel Pro Medical® software it is possible to
modify the indications or insert new training programs. With resetting
all modifications, data will be reset to the default device settings.
2.9.7. Statistics
In the statistics Fitvibexcel Pro Medical® software menu a Fitvibexcel
Pro Medical owner can consult the counter working hours of the
Fitvibexcel Pro Medical; the total time Fitvibexcel Pro Medical has
vibrated, divided in the different operation modes.
*This function is active from software version 3.01 only