PowerDot PD-01V User manual

MODEL PD-01V
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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YOUR POWERDOT
Thank you for purchasing PowerDot®!
PowerDot uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) technology
to stimulate your muscles and help you improve muscle
performance.
To get the most effective muscle stimulation out of your
PowerDot, please read this manual carefully before you start.
For your convenience, you can operate your PowerDot wirelessly
using the companion Android or iOS Mobile Application on your
Bluetooth Smart Ready mobile phone.
INTENDED USE
PowerDot is a battery-powered neuromuscular stimulator
designed to stimulate healthy muscles and boost muscle
performance. Therefore, it can be considered a muscle training
device.
It’s scientifically proven that electrical stimulation, when
effectively combined with regular physical training, can
significantly improve the performance of stimulated muscles in
just a few weeks’ time.
An efficient way to make your muscles work without causing
cardiovascular or mental fatigue, electrical stimulation also
minimizes the stress on your joints and tendons.
PowerDot stimulation programs and guidelines are based on the
latest research by the world’s leading sports scientists.
For maximum results, use PowerDot as a sports assistance/
supplementary product in combination with a healthy lifestyle
that includes regular physical training and a balanced diet.

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POWERDOT PACKAGE CONTENTS
CARRY CASE
For storing and carrying your PowerDot (or two PowerDots),
your working electrode pads and lead cables in between your
stimulation sessions.
POWERDOT
Generates and sends electrical signals, via electrode pads, to
your muscles, causing them to twitch or contract.
ROUND/RECTANGULAR ADHESIVE ELECTRODE PADS
Self-adhesive electrode pads are connected to the lead cables
via snap-on connectors. Always follow the pad placement
instructions found in the PowerDot Mobile Application.
USB CHARGING CABLE
For charging and recharging PowerDot, but only from a reliable
USB connection.
DO NOT use the PowerDot on your muscles while it is still
charging.
LEAD CABLES (ELECTRODE CABLES)
Used to transmit electrical signals from the PowerDot device to
the electrode pads.
PowerDot lead cables are either 10cm/4” or 25cm/10” long.
Depending on the muscle group you’re targeting and on your
height/physical measurements, you can use either of these
two lead cables (e.g., the 10 cm/4” lead cable will suffice for
abdominal muscles, while the 25cm/10” lead cable will be more
suitable for longer quadriceps muscles.)

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WARNING AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. COUNTER-INDICATIONS
NEVER use PowerDot if you have ANY of the following:
• Cardiac stimulator (pacemaker), implanted defibrillator or
other implanted metallic or electronic device. Such use could
cause electric shock, burns, electrical interference or death.
• Epilepsy.
• Cancer or cancerous lesions.
• Any heart problem or condition.
• Pregnancy (do not use over the abdominal area).
• Serious arterial circulation disorders in lower limbs.
• Abdominal or inguinal hernia.
2. USAGE PRECAUTIONS
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR before using PowerDot if you have
ANY of the following:
• After trauma or a recent operation (less than 6 months prior).
• Muscle atrophy.
• Persistent pain.
• Need for muscle rehabilitation.
3. SAFETY MEASURES
• Do not charge or re-charge PowerDot when it is attached to
any part of your body.

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• Do not apply stimulation near the area of an implant, such
as cochlear implants, pacemakers, electrical or skeletal
anchorage implants.
• Do not apply stimulation near metal. Remove jewelry, body
piercings, belt buckles or any other removable metallic
product or device in the area of stimulation.
• If pregnant or menstruating, do not place electrodes directly
over the uterus or connect pairs of electrodes across the
abdomen.
• Do not use PowerDot in water or in a humid atmosphere
(sauna, hydrotherapy, etc.).
• Do not apply stimulation in bath or shower.
• Do not use PowerDot in an oxygen-rich atmosphere.
• Do not connect leads or pads to the other objects.
• During a stimulation session, do not disconnect electrodes
when stimulation is running. Stop the stimulation first.
• Do not use the PowerDot while driving, operating machinery,
cycling or during any activity in which electrical stimulation
can put you at risk of injury.
• Do not apply stimulation while sleeping.
• Do not allow movement resulting from muscular contraction
during a stimulation session. You should try to always
stimulate in isometric way; this means that the extremities
of the limb in which a muscle is being stimulated must be
firmly fixed, so as to prevent any movement resulting from
contraction.
• Keep PowerDot device and its accessories out of reach of
children and pets. Do not allow any foreign objects (soil,
water, metal, etc.) to get into the device.

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• Do not use the PowerDot in areas where unprotected
devices are used to emit electromagnetic radiation. Portable
communications equipment can interfere with PowerDot.
• Do not use PowerDot if you are connected to a high-
frequency surgical instrument as this could cause skin
irritations or burns under the electrodes.
• Do not use the PowerDot unit within 1.5 meters of short
wave or unshielded microwave devices as this could alter the
current generated by the stimulator. If you have any doubts
when using the stimulator in close proximity to another
medical device, please contact the device manufacturer or
your doctor.
• Sudden temperature changes can cause condensation to
build up inside the stimulator. Only use the device once it has
reached ambient temperature.
• Do not exert yourself when using electrical muscle
stimulation. Any workout should be at a level comfortable
for you.
• Do not apply stimulation while sleeping.
• Do not use the stimulator at altitudes of over 3,000 meters.
• Do not use the stimulator on children.
4. PAD PLACEMENT PRECAUTIONS
NEVER attach electrode pads:
• Near or to your head since the effects of stimulation of the
brain are unknown.
• On the front and sides of the neck because this could cause
severe muscle spasms resulting in closure of your airway,
difficulty in breathing, or adverse effects on heart rhythm or
blood pressure.

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• Across your chest because the introduction of electrical
current into the chest may cause rhythm disturbances to
your heart, which could be lethal.
• To your front torso (i.e. chest or abs) and back torso
(i.e.upper back, lower back) simultaneously.
• Over painful areas. If you have painful areas, you should
consult with your physician before using this device.
• Over open wounds or rashes, or over swollen, red,
infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).
• Over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
5. PAD USAGE PRECAUTIONS
• Only use electrode pads supplied by PowerDot. Other
electrodes may cause potential allergic reactions due poor
biocompatibility, or have electrical properties that are
unsuitable for the PowerDot.
• Do not immerse the pads in water.
• Do not apply solvents of any kind to the pads.
• Do not attempt to place pads on any part of the body which
is not directly visible without assistance.
• For best results, wash and clean the skin of any oil and dry it
before attaching the pads.
• When attaching the pads, please ensure that the entire
surface is in contact with the skin.
• For hygienic reasons, each user must have his/her own set of
pads. Do not use the same pads on different people.
• Never use a set of adhesive pads for more than 30 stimulation
sessions as their bonding power deteriorates overtime and

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optimal contact is very important for both user comfort and
stimulation efficacy.
• Use caution if stimulation is applied over areas of skin that
lack normal sensation.
• Use caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally, such
as following an injury or fracture.
6. ADVERSE REACTIONS
• Some people with very sensitive skin may experience redness
under the pads after the stimulation session. Generally, this
redness is completely harmless and disappears after 15 to
20minutes. However, avoid starting a stimulation session on
the same area until the redness is no longer visible.
• You may experience headache and other painful sensations
during or following the application of electrical stimulation
near your eyes and to your head and face.
You should stop using PowerDot and consult with your physician
if you experience adverse reactions from the device.