Lloydspharmacy LBPL1 User manual

ADVANCED
Blood Pressure
Lowering System
User Manual
Model LBPL1

Introduction 2-4
Parts 5-6
General Warnings and Safety 7
Wearing the Chest Sensor Belt and Earphones 8
Tutorial 9
Using the Blood Pressure Lowering System 9-13
Recommendations for Best Use 14-15
Blood Pressure Record Table 16
Battery Information 17
Specifications 18
Troubleshooting 19-20
Frequently Asked Questions 21-25
Maintenance and Cautions 26
Explanation of symbols on unit 27
Warranty 28
Content
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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Lloydspharmacy Blood Pressure Lowering System (Model LBPL1).
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 Lloydspharmacy 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

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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 Lloydspharmacy 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 Lloydspharmacy
Blood Pressure Lowering System.

Introduction
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The Lloydspharmacy 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 Lloydspharmacy 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 one 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 Lloydspharmacy 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.

Parts
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Model LBPL1
Made in P.R.C.
Power supply4 x AAA 1.5V batteries.
Please read the User Manual carefully before use.
BLOOD PRESSURE LOWERING SYSTEM
menu
digital
Menu
Sensor
belt
socket
Up
Down
ON/OFF
button
Earphones
socket
EarphonesBreathing sensor belt
Battery
cover
LCD
screen

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Parts
Breathing Indication
Low battery indicator
Mute icon
Tune icon
Chest sensor indicator
Actual BPM (Breaths Per Minute)
Tutorial mode
Session countdown timer
Session time icon
Volume
UP / DOWN indicator
Therapeutic zone counter

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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 Lloydspharmacy pharmacist.
General Warnings and Safety

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1. Putting the breathing sensor belt on
The belt should be wrapped around your upper abdomen, halfway between
your navel and chest. Attaching the belt in front, as illustrated, will be more
convenient. The flat surface of the breathing sensor belt is to be placed
against your body and the breathing sensor cable should hang down. The
breathing sensor belt should not be on too tightly, slide the sensor slightly to
the left and right to ensure that it can move freely. Always wear the sensor
over a shirt, never against your bare skin. Insert the breathing sensor plug
into the smaller socket which you will find on the device.
2. Wearing the earphones
Insert the earphones plug into the socket which can be found next to the sensor plug.
3. Posture / seating position
It is important to make sure that your breathing is not being
restricted in any way. Loosen restrictive clothing (tight trousers,
belt, etc) and place the device in a comfortable position such as on
your lap or a nearby table. It is important to avoid leaning forward
which may limit the breathing movement of the abdomen or chest.
Wearing the Chest Sensor Belt and Earphones

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On first use (or after the batteries are replaced) the Blood Pressure Lowering System will automatically
start in tutorial mode. This mode talks you through each stage of use. Note the icon will be shown
on the LCD display while in tutorial mode. You can adjust the volume at any time by pressing the
and buttons. Pressing either the menu button or the button will cancel the tutorial mode. The
tutorial mode can be restarted by pressing and holding the menu button (when the unit is on) or by
pressing and holding the button (when the unit is off).
Using the Blood Pressure Lowering System
Your Blood Pressure Lowering System can be adjusted based on your preferences. If required, you can
change the following settings:
• Music selection
• Breathing indication arrow
• Voice instructions
• Session duration
All of the above settings are listed accordingly in the order they appear when the MENU button is
pressed.
Tutorial

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• Music Selection
To select a different tune, press the MENU button once. Then press the UP or
DOWN buttons to select your preferred tune. The tune icon and the selected
tune number will appear on the screen. You have 3 tunes to choose from.
• Breathing Indication Arrow
The breathing indication arrows show when to breathe in and when to breathe
out. By default these are set to on, but can be switched off if you find them to be
a distraction. To turn the breathing indication arrows on or off, press the MENU
button twice. Then, press the UP button to turn it on and the DOWN button to
turn it off. Your display will change accordingly.
Using the Blood Pressure Lowering System

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• Voice Instructions
During the session, voice instructions and warnings will be spoken. However, if
they become a distraction, they can be muted. To turn the voice instructions on
or off, press the MENU button three times. Then press the UP button to turn it
on or the DOWN button to mute. Your display will change accordingly.
• Session Duration
The Blood Pressure Lowering System default session is set at 20 minutes.
To change the default session duration, press the MENU button fourtimes. Then
press the UP or DOWN buttons to increase/decrease the time. The time changes
in increments of 5 minutes. Sessions can range between 10 to 60 minutes.
Using the Blood Pressure Lowering System

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To use the Blood Pressure Lowering System please follow the instructions below:
1. The Blood Pressure Lowing System begins by measuring your breathing rate and pattern. During
this phase, background music will play and a figure showing your breathing movements will appear
on the screen. The figure fills up as you breathe in and empties as you breathe out. You should
relax and breathe while the Blood Pressure Lowing System measures your breathing rate and
pattern. Once it has successfully measured your current breaths per minute (breaths /min), the
result will be displayed on the screen. This should take no longer than 2 minutes.
2. The Blood Pressure Lowering System will select the correct tune and tempo based on your
breathing rate. Listen to the tune and 'breathe in' at the high tone signal and 'breathe out' at the
low tone signal. Change your breathing patterns with the tones, which slow down gradually. For
the first minute, voice instructions will indicate when to 'breathe in' and 'breathe out'.
3. If you do not follow the breathing tones you will be notified with a voice prompt and additional
voice instructions.
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3. The therapeutic breathing zone will be reached when your breathing rate is
below 10 breaths per minute. The Therapeutic Zone Counter will appear on
the LCD screen when this rate has been reached.
One segment of the Therapeutic Zone Counter represents one minute within
the optimum breathing zone. When all the segments have appeared, you have
successfully spent 10 minutes on the optimum breathing zone. For every
minute after this a ring will appear in the outside of the Therapeutic Zone
Counter. For best results, ensure that you breathe within the optimum
breathing zone for at least 40 minutes per week.
Using the Blood Pressure Lowering System

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Recommendations for Best Use
In order to get the maximum benefit from using your Blood Pressure Lowering System please try to
adhere to the advice detailed below:
Please ensure that you position yourself comfortably before the beginning of each session. It is
important to avoid talking or body movement, other than breathing during the session as this could
interfere with the breathing sensor and therefore the ability of the device to count your breaths
accurately.
Breathing Tips
Effortless breathing throughout each session is the key to effectively relaxing muscles around the
arteries allowing them to dilate thereby lowering blood pressure. This is best achieved through slow
inhalation through the nose and then a slow exhalation through the mouth, this should be done in
time to either the music, the voice (when activated) or icon directions on the device display. These
visual guides are there to help you to develop an effortless breathing rhythm.

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When in a breathing session you should try to avoid the following:
• Holding your breath whilst trying to follow the guides
• Breathing too deeply
• Implementing new breathing techniques
• Falling asleep
For Positive Results
For positive results you will need to accumulate a minimum of 40 minutes per week in the
therapeutic breathing zone, this should be sufficient for you to achieve a reduction in your blood
pressure. Achieving more than 40 minutes per week will improve your chances of reducing your Blood
Pressure even further.
Recommendations for Best Use

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Blood Pressure Record Table
Name:
Date Time SYS (Systolic) DIA (Diastolic) PulseRate Comments
Please log the date, time and your SYS (Systolic) and DIA (Diastolic) blood pressure levels.We
recommend you share this information with your Doctor.
Requires Lloydspharmacy Blood
Pressure Monitor - Sold separately

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Battery Information
Set up
• Install the batteries
1. Open the battery cover at the back of the unit.
2. Insert 4 x AAA size batteries (not included) observing the correct
polarity as shown on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
• Dispose of batteries safely according to the battery manufacturer's instructions
• Remove the batteries if the product will not be used for a long period of time
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries
• WARNING: If batteries leak and come into contact with the skin or eyes, wash immediately with
copious amounts of water
• Keep batteries away from infants and young children
Model LBPL1
Made in P.R.C.

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Specifications
Model number: LBPL1
Product name: Blood Pressure Lowering System
Maximum audio output: 10mW with 16 Ohm Ear buds
Device display respiration rate: range of 2-42 BPM but guides between 9.5-30 BPM
Operating Temperature/Humidity: 5°C to 40°C / 20% to 85%
Storage and transport Temperature/Humidity: -20°C to 55°C / 85%
Battery: 4 x AAA batteries (not included)
Life of Battery: two months, with regular use of 10 minutes per day
Size: 98mm × 98mm × 46mm
Weight: 125g Approx (without batteries)
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
The sensor fails to recognise
your breathing pattern
The device repeats the
message “It seems that you
are not following the tones”
The LCD display does not
appear when the device is
switched on
The sensor is not positioned
correctly
Breathing is too erratic
Breathing is not in time with
the guiding tones
Batteries have been inserted
incorrectly
Batteries need to be replaced
Refer to sections ‘Wearing the Chest
Sensor Belt and Earphones’ and ‘Tutorial’
in this user manual (page 8 & 9)
Breathe normally in a relaxed manner
If not already activated switch on the
guided breathing arrows so that they
appear on the display
Insert batteries observing the correct
polarity
Replace batteries