Katalyst Training System User manual

Katalyst Training System
Instruction Manual
KL-6000 REV B

Contents
Your Katalyst Journey 1
Indications for Use 1
Warning and Safety Guidelines 2
Safety Guide 2
Contraindications 3
Precautions 3
Warnings and Safety Measures 4
Adverse Reactions 6
Katalyst Training System Components 7
The Suit 7
Vest 8
Shorts 9
Arm Straps 10
Arm Connectors 10
Impulse Pack 11
Turning On Your Impulse Pack 12
Turning Off Your Impulse Pack 12
Impulse Pack LED Status Indicator 12
Base Layer 13
Spray Bottle 14
Directions for Use 15

Installing and Launching the Katalyst App 15
Preparing Your Suit 16
Putting On Your Suit 18
Selecting Your Workout 22
Configuring Your Impulse Pack 23
Pairing Your Impulse Pack 24
Storing Your Impulse Pack 24
Managing Your Training Session 25
Understanding the Training Interface 25
Pausing and Controlling Your Workout 27
Streaming Your Workout Using Airplay 28
Playing Music Through Spotify 28
Training Modes 29
Charging Your Impulse Pack 30
Connecting the Charger 30
Troubleshooting 31
Storage and Maintenance 32
Warranty 33
Technical Specifications 34
Electrode Specifications 34
Battery 35
Charging Input 35

Stimulation Channels 35
Stimulation Waveform 35
Supported Stimulation Frequency Range 35
Supported Stimulation Pulse Widths 35
Maximum Output Voltage 35
Maximum Output Current 35
Wireless Connection 35
Electromagnetic Compatibility 35
Housing materials 35
Environment Specifications 35
Limitations 36
Emissions 36
Immunity 36
FCC Requirements 37
Symbols Glossary 38
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 41
Product Support 41

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Katalyst strongly recommends that all users of the Katalyst Training System carefully read these
instructions, contraindications, and safety measures before using the Katalyst Training System.
See symbols glossary for explanation of symbols.
Your Katalyst Journey
Welcome to Katalyst, an exciting and brand new way of thinking about your fitness training. Katalyst uses
electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) technology to improve body composition, increase strength and
endurance, enhance muscle tone, and even address some muscular imbalances.
To engage all your major muscle groups effectively and get the most out of your Katalyst Training System,
please read this manual carefully before you start your first workout. For your convenience, the Katalyst
Training System is wirelessly controlled by the Katalyst App which can run on any iPad running iOS 13 or
higher.
Indications for Use
The Katalyst Training System is an over-the-counter device designed to stimulate healthy muscles in order
to improve or facilitate muscle performance. It is to be used by adults only.
The Katalyst Training System is not intended to be used in conjunction with therapy or treatment of medical
diseases or medical conditions of any kind. None of the training programs or operational parameters are
designed to target injured or ailing muscles; the Katalyst Training System’s use on such muscles is
contraindicated.
The Katalyst Training System's electrical impulses allow the triggering of action potentials on motoneurons
of motor nerves (excitations). These excitations of motoneurons are transmitted to the muscle fibers via the
motor endplate, where they generate mechanical muscle fiber responses that correspond to muscle work.
Depending on the parameters of the electrical impulses (pulse frequency, duration of contraction, duration
of rest, and total session duration), different types of muscle work can be imposed on the stimulated
muscles.

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Warning and Safety Guidelines
Katalyst recommends that you consult your physician before beginning this or any other fitness program.
Text throughout this instruction manual that is marked with a symbol indicates a situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries to the user or damage to the equipment.
Safety Guide
Please review the following list of questions. If you answer “Yes”, “Maybe”, or “I don’t know” to one or more
of the following, you should NOT USE the device.
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Question
1
Do you have a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other implanted metallic or electronic device?
2
Are you pregnant?
3
Are you experiencing extreme muscle strain or trauma, or a muscle strain condition such as
Rhabdomyolysis?
4
Have you been diagnosed with any heart problem or condition?
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Do you have an inadequate blood supply (ischemia) or serious blood circulation disorders in the
lower limbs?
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Have you been diagnosed with an abdominal or groin hernia?
7
Have you recently undergone surgery?
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Have you recently experienced acute trauma or fractures?
9
Have you been diagnosed with epilepsy or another neurological disorder?
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Have you experienced nerve damage resulting in a lack of feeling in a particular area of the body?
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Do you have persistent pain?
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Do you require muscle rehabilitation?
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Do you have a suspicion of any heart condition?
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Do you have cancer?
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Do you have painful or afflicted joints?
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Do you have muscle spasms?
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Have you experienced a loss of muscle tissue or muscle atrophy?
18
Do you have a tendency to bleed internally (hemorrhage) following trauma or fracture?
19
Are you in the presence of electrical monitoring equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, ECG devices)?
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Are you under the age of 18?

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Contraindications
The following are contraindications that indicates a situation in which the Katalyst Training System must not
be used:
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System if you have a pacemaker (artificial pacemaker), implanted
defibrillator, or other implanted metallic or electronic device. Such use could cause electric shock,
burns, electrical interference, or death.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System over a menstruating or pregnant uterus. The safety of
using powered muscle stimulators during pregnancy has not been established.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System if you are experiencing extreme muscle strain or trauma, or
if you are experiencing a muscle strain condition such as rhabdomyolysis.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System if you have been diagnosed with any heart problem or
condition.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System if you have an inadequate blood supply (ischemia) or a
serious blood circulation disorder in the lower limbs.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System over an abdominal or groin hernia.
Precautions
The following are precautions that Katalyst recommends that you review before using the Katalyst Training
System:
• Caution should be used when there is a tendency to bleed internally (hemorrhage) following trauma
or fracture.
• Caution should be used following acute trauma or a fracture or following recent surgery when
muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process.
• Consult your physician before using the Katalyst Training System if you have been diagnosed with
epilepsy or another neurological disorder.
• Caution should be used when there is nerve damage resulting in a lack of feeling in a particular area
of the body.
• Consult your physician before use if you have experienced a loss of muscle tissue or muscle
atrophy, experience muscle spasms, or have muscles associated with painful or afflicted joints.
• Consult your physician before use if you have persistent pain.
• Consult your physician before use if you require muscle rehabilitation.
• Consult your physician before use if there is suspicion of any heart condition. The device may cause
lethal rhythm disturbances to the heart in susceptible individuals.

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Warnings and Safety Measures
The following are general warnings and safety measures that you should review before using the Katalyst
Training System:
• Only use the Katalyst Training System with the provided base layer.
• The Katalyst Training System is only for use by adults.
• Do not use the suit on parts of the body it was not designed for such as using the arm straps on the
calves.
• Do not touch the inside of the suit with your hands during training. If a suit adjustment is needed,
stop the training first and then make the adjustment.
• No modification of the Katalyst Training System equipment is allowed.
• Do not charge the impulse pack while it is attached to the suit.
• Stimulation should not be applied near metal. Remove all jewelry, body piercings, belt buckles, or
any other removable metallic product or device in areas of stimulation.
• Stimulation should not be applied over the neck (specifically the carotid sinus nerves), particularly in
patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex.
• Stimulation should not be applied over the neck or mouth. Severe spasm of the neck or airway
muscles may occur, and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or cause
difficulty in breathing.
• Although the design of the Katalyst Training System prevents electrical current from crossing the
chest cavity (transthoracically), please be advised that stimulation should not be applied across the
chest cavity in order to prevent electrical current from reaching the heart, where it could cause an
irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmias).
• Stimulation should not be applied to the head or any sites that may cause electrical stimulation to
pass through the head (transcerebrally). The effects of stimulation of the brain have not been
established yet.
• Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, or inflamed areas (e.g. phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).
• The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation have not yet been established.
• Stimulation should not be applied over or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
• Do not apply stimulation to muscle groups if you have any concerns related to your comfort or
safety.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System if connected to any electronic monitoring equipment (e.g.,
cardiac monitors, ECG devices). These devices may not operate properly when electrical stimulation
is in use.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System in water or a humid atmosphere (sauna, hydrotherapy,
etc.).

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• Do not use the Katalyst Training System in an oxygen-rich area, such as in the presence of oxygen
tanks.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System while driving, operating machinery, cycling or during any
activity in which electrical stimulation can put you at risk of injury to yourself or others.
• Do not apply stimulation while sleeping.
• Keep the Katalyst Training System device and its accessories out of reach of children and pets.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System on animals.
• Do not allow any foreign objects (soil, water, metal, etc.) to enter the impulse pack.
• Do not tamper with the suit or impulse pack (e.g., by trying to open them).
• Sudden temperature changes can cause condensation to build up inside the impulse pack. Only use
once temperatures have returned to normal.
• Do not overexert yourself during electrical muscle stimulation training. Any training should be at a
level comfortable for you.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System if you are connected to a high-frequency surgical
instrument as this could cause skin irritations or burns under the pads.
• Do not use the Katalyst Training System near shortwave or microwave therapy medical equipment.
This may lead to instability in the impulse pack.
• The Katalyst Training System must not be used near medical devices such as MRI, CT, diathermy,
and X-Ray as those could alter the current generated by the impulse pack, cause tissue damage, and
result in severe injury or death.
• The Katalyst Training System must not be used in areas where unprotected devices are used to
emit electromagnetic radiation. Portable communications equipment, RFID, and electromagnetic
security systems (e.g., metal detectors and EAS) can interfere with the Katalyst Training System and
alter the current generated by it.
Not all RF emitters are visible. If you experience any unexpected changes in intensity, please
immediately end your training and consult Katalyst.

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Adverse Reactions
• Some people with very sensitive skin may experience redness or irritation under the pads after
electrical muscle stimulation. Generally, this redness is completely harmless and should disappear
shortly. Avoid starting training until the redness is no longer visible. If redness persists, stop using
the Katalyst Training System and consult your physician.
• Some people may experience headaches and other painful sensations during or following the
training. If this occurs, a physician should be consulted, and training should cease until gaining
approval from a physician.
If you experience adverse reactions, stop using the Katalyst Training System immediately and
consult your physician.

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Katalyst Training System Components
The Katalyst Training System consists of three main components: the suit, the impulse pack, and the base
layer. All three of these components, as well as the included spray bottle, are described in this section.
The Suit
The suit delivers impulses directly from the connected impulse pack to all of your major muscle groups. The
suit consists of four separate components: vest, shorts, arm straps, and arm connectors.
It is advised not to share suits with others as this can lead to improper fitting of the suit or sharing
of bodily fluids.

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Vest
The vest is worn during all training sessions and features pads at predefined locations for upper body muscle
stimulation.
Connector port
Snaps for arm connector
Shoulder straps with Velcro
Side straps
Zipper
Pads
Buckles
D-Rings

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Shorts
The shorts feature pads at predefined locations for lower body muscle stimulation.
Connector port
Hip belt with Velcro
Impulse pack pocket
Leg straps with buckles
Pads
Buckles
D-Rings

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Arm Straps
The arm straps are worn around the middle of your upper arms during all training sessions and feature pads
at predefined locations for stimulation of the upper arm muscles.
Snaps for arm connectors
Pads
Loops
Velcro
Arm Connectors
The arm connectors are used to connect the arm straps with the vest.
Snaps

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Impulse Pack
The impulse pack is the control center for your Katalyst Training System. This small device employs low
frequency impulses to generate muscle contraction, which multiplies each muscle group’s work rate and
output. It communicates wirelessly with the Katalyst app.
For your convenience, the impulse pack is designed to fit in the pocket of the suit during your workout.
Carry case
Micro-USB connector
Vest connector
Shorts connector
Power button
LED status indicator
You can easily identify the vest connector from the shorts connector, as the vest connector is longer than
the shorts connector. Additionally, each connector is designed so that they cannot attach to the incorrect
connector port.

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Turning On Your Impulse Pack
The impulse pack has a single button to turn it on and off. When the LED status indicator displays a color,
the impulse pack is on. If no color is displayed, the impulse pack is off.
To turn on the impulse pack, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. The LED status indicator will
indicate that the impulse pack is on.
NOTE: If you press and hold the button for 5 seconds when turning on the impulse pack, it will enter
bonding mode. For more information, see
Configuring Your Impulse Pack
.
Turning Off Your Impulse Pack
When you are finished with your workout, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the
impulse pack off. The impulse pack will turn off the LED status indicator to indicate that it is off.
The impulse pack will automatically turn off after 10 minutes if it is not connected to your iPad.
Impulse Pack LED Status Indicator
The impulse pack communicates with you through the LED status indicator, letting you know its current
status. The following table lists the impulse pack states and the LED color and action associated with the
state.
State
Indicator Light
Description
Off
None
The impulse pack is powered off and is not charging.
Pairing
Blue flashing slowly
The impulse pack is on and in pairing mode. For more
information, see
Pairing Your Impulse Pack
.
Bonding
Blue flashing rapidly
The impulse pack is on and in bonding mode. For more
information, see
Configuring Your Impulse Pack
.
Ready
Solid blue
The impulse pack is on and connected to your iOS device,
and it is ready for you to begin your workout.
Training –
Not
Stimulating
Solid white
The impulse pack is on and in training mode, but it is
currently not delivering impulses.
Training –
Stimulating
Solid magenta
The impulse pack is on and in training mode, and delivers
impulses.
Paused
White flashing slowly
The impulse pack is paused.
Low Battery
Yellow flashing slowly
The impulse pack battery needs to be charged.
Charging
Green flashing slowly
The impulse pack is charging.
Fully Charged
Solid green
The impulse pack is fully charged.

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Base Layer
The base layer consists of a shirt and a pair of shorts. They are designed to be worn underneath the suit
during training and should have direct contact with your skin.
Shirt
Shorts
For maximum efficacy do not wear anything underneath the base layer.

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Spray Bottle
The Katalyst Training System includes a spray bottle, which allows you to wet the pads of your suit to get
the best connectivity for your workouts.
Pump
Trigger
Adjustable spray nozzle
Maximum water line

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Directions for Use
Before you begin your workout with the Katalyst Training System, you must first install and configure the
Katalyst app on your iPad and adjust your suit so that it is tight against your body but still comfortable.
Installing and Launching the Katalyst App
The Katalyst App is an iPad application that controls and manages your Katalyst Training System workouts.
To install the app, please use one of the following two methods:
• Open the Camera app on your iPad. Using the Camera app, center the QR Code below (or on the
back page of the manual) on the screen, so it is clearly visible. A banner notification displays
allowing you to open the link associated with the QR code.
• Launch the App Store from your iPad. Search for the
Katalyst
mobile app and install it.
After you have successfully installed the Katalyst app, open it, and follow the on-screen instructions for
signing up or logging in.

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Preparing Your Suit
Before beginning this step, ensure that you have filled the spray bottle with water (we recommend warm
water for your comfort) up to the maximum water line and pumped it approximately 20 times.
Always inspect your suit and base layer for rips, tears, or any other type of damage. If damage is
present, replace the damaged suit or base layer. Do not use the suit or base layer when damaged.
To prepare the suit for your workout, use the following steps:
1. Put on your base layer.
2. Lay the vest and shorts on the floor.
3. Connect the vest to the shorts using the attached buckles.
4. Open the vest and the shorts to reveal the pads.
5. Place the arm straps on the floor, so the pads are facing up.