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Page 2: ...cal fault or claim a warranty return Manufacturer s serial number of the unit Present it together with LOT number when you report a technical fault or claim a warranty return Name and address of Manuf...

Page 3: ...The slim probe skin electrode and lead wires are designed for ease of use and while you will be able to feel the effects of the electric pulses they should not cause any discomfort If you follow the...

Page 4: ...a battery charger or to any other mains powered equipment We advise not to use Ni Cad rechargeable batteries Probes and skin electrodes are for single patient use only Keep out of reach of children Op...

Page 5: ...n using Kegel8 V for Men Use the Kegel8 V for Men only as directed Do not immerse the control unit in water or any other liquid Keep control unit out of reach of children Seek professional advice if y...

Page 6: ...ent 21 Inserting a Kegel8 Slim Probe 22 Using a Kegel8 Skin Electrode 24 Start a Kegel8 Training Programme 26 Sensitivity test 28 Urinary incontinence 1 30 Urinary incontinence 2 32 Maintenance of hea...

Page 7: ...7 Kegel8 V for Men User Instructions...

Page 8: ...ospitals and medical centres as Kegel8 s electrical pulses can ignite flammable gases such as those used in anaesthetics If in doubt ask for assistance You are not positioned close 1 2m to a shortwave...

Page 9: ...ctrodes lead wires or probes to a mains power supply as this could result in electrocution and death Do not immerse your Kegel8 control unit or its cables or probes in water fluids or any other substa...

Page 10: ...ikely event that any of the items above are missing please contact Customer Service see page 66 Kegel8 V for Men Check List Electrodes Types Shape Code Description VS 4040 40 x 40 mm square max 53mA V...

Page 11: ...tton is for setting a programme The SET button is only used when Creating a Custom Programme see page 44 The front of the Kegel8 also has two sets of and buttons You can use these buttons to increase...

Page 12: ...The s amount is the duration of a single electrical pulse The higher the value the more it penetrates your muscles and fibres Again this amount will vary depending on the programme you have selected C...

Page 13: ...od Modulating The electrical current is continuous during this phase but its intensity varies according to set limits A right facing arrow shown on the LCD indicates which of the modes are currently a...

Page 14: ...is indicated on the LCD Battery Power Level If your Kegel8 V for Men battery is running low on power a low battery indicator appears on the LCD above the Channel Outputs Lock You can create a custom p...

Page 15: ...15 Example of LCD Showing Active Programme If you connect your Kegel8 slim probe to Channel A set the unit to run programme 8 and press the button for A the LCD could show...

Page 16: ...e hilt as the entire probe may slip into your anus The slim probe has two wires connected to its tail end When using the slim probe you should connect the probe wires to the black and red conenctions...

Page 17: ...area between your scrotum and anus This is where your pelvic muscles are located Using the perineal skin electrode sends electrical pulses directly into the pelvic floor muscles causing them to contra...

Page 18: ...imilar way it sends electric pulses to precise areas of the weakened muscles in your pelvic area causing them to contract and relax Over time this strengthens the muscles and nerve fibres giving you g...

Page 19: ...l a tingling sensation When you get to this stage slowly increase the electrical current to a level that is working your muscles but is comfortable too As you exercise you will feel your muscles pull...

Page 20: ...e the surface of your electrodes It is also a good idea to remove any hair from your perineal area between scrotum and anus The skin electrode is held in place by a mild adhesive that may pull your ha...

Page 21: ...can use SP Slim Probe SE Skin Electrode For information on how to connect and apply the Kegel8 attachments refer to Inserting a Kegel8 Slim Probe Using a Kegel8 Skin Electrode Selecting a Kegel8 Atta...

Page 22: ...Apply some KE Gel lubricant to the slim probe The lubricant is completely safe and will help the slim probe slip into your anus 3 Adjust the hilt as required To change the position turn the hilt so t...

Page 23: ...nsert the head end of the probe into your anus Push the probe around 2 inches 5 5cm inside your anus If you find that you are pushing the probe back out it is because you are too tense Take long deep...

Page 24: ...of your body The perineal skin electrode is shaped to fit into your perineal area between anus and scrotum To find out which skin electrodes you can use for a programme please refer to the section th...

Page 25: ...l pull your hairs when you remove it ouch 2 Peel the protective sheet from a skin electrode to reveal its sticky surface 3 Put the skin electrode into position The sticky surface should be placed dire...

Page 26: ...our Kegel8 with a slim probe before you should begin with Programme 01 which is a sensitivity test P01 SETE Sensitivity Test SP SE P02 UI 1 Urinary incontinence 1 SP SE P03 UI 2 Urinary incontinence 2...

Page 27: ...the programme is complete your Kegel8 will switch off automatically Remove the probe and or skin electrode by pulling gently at their base Do not pull the wires as this could damage your Kegel8 equipm...

Page 28: ...ower Stop increasing the power when you feel a tickling sensation or the recommended limit is reached 50mA for the slim probe 15mA for the skin electrode WARNING Do not exceed the recommended limits a...

Page 29: ...mme that matches your health condition P02 UI 1 Urinary incontinence 1 P03 UI 2 Urinary incontinence 2 P04 BOWL Maintenance of healthy bowel movement P05 EREC Achieving more satisfying erection P06 UI...

Page 30: ...h the muscles of your pelvic floor But if you are uncomfortable with using a slim probe the skin electrodes can also produce excellent results To use your Kegel8 V for Men s built in urinary incontine...

Page 31: ...econds 10 15 Minutes If you use your Kegel8 regularly you should notice improvements in your pelvic health in just a few weeks As some men take longer to respond we always recommend that you use a pro...

Page 32: ...the muscles of your pelvic floor But if you are uncomfortable with using a slim probe the skin electrodes can also produce excellent results To use your Kegel8 V for Men s built in urinary incontinen...

Page 33: ...f you use your Kegel8 regularly you should notice improvements in your pelvic health in just a few weeks As some men take longer to respond we always recommend that you use a programme 1 2 times per d...

Page 34: ...omfortable with using a slim probe the skin electrode can also produce excellent results To use your Kegel8 V for Men s built in bowel movement programme 1 Insert your slim probe or attach your skin e...

Page 35: ...utes 1 Work 5 seconds Rest 5 seconds 40 If you use your Kegel8 regularly you should notice improvements in your pelvic health in just a few weeks As some men take longer to respond we always recommend...

Page 36: ...ded as the most effective attachment This is because when inserted it is in direct contact with the muscles of your pelvic floor To use your Kegel8 V for Men s built in programme 1 Either Insert your...

Page 37: ...s If you use your Kegel8 regularly you should notice improvements in your pelvic health in just a few weeks As some men take longer to respond we always recommend that you use a programme 1 2 times pe...

Page 38: ...his is because when inserted it is in direct contact with the muscles of your pelvic floor But if you are uncomfortable with using a slim probe the skin electrode can also produce excellent results To...

Page 39: ...f you use your Kegel8 regularly you should notice improvements in your pelvic health in just a few weeks As some men take longer to respond we always recommend that you use a programme 1 2 times per d...

Page 40: ...trodes can also produce excellent results To use your Kegel8 V for Men s pelvic strength programme 1 Either Insert your slim probe Attach the skin electrode perineal area 2 Connect the slim probe skin...

Page 41: ...your Kegel8 regularly you should notice improvements in your pelvic health in just a few weeks As some men take longer to respond we always recommend that you use the pelvic strength programme 2 time...

Page 42: ...fortable with using a slim probe the skin electrodes can also produce excellent results To use your Kegel8 V for Men s pelvic strength programme 1 Insert your slim probe and or attach the skin electro...

Page 43: ...e your Kegel8 regularly you should notice improvements in your pelvic health in just a few weeks As some men take longer to respond we always recommend that you use the pelvic strength programme 2 tim...

Page 44: ...d ready for a value to be entered 4 Use the Channel B or button to adjust the pulse rate Hertz It can be set to a value between 2 Hz and 100 Hz for PC1 PC2 and between 2 Hz and 60 Hz for PC3 NOTE Hz S...

Page 45: ...the and buttons for Channel B to set the Ramp Up period 2 99 seconds 14 Press the button for Channel A SYN appears and flashes This means the phase is set to use a synchronous current the Kegel8 cont...

Page 46: ...of the phases you need for your custom programme press the PRG button Your custom programme is now stored in the memory of your Kegel8 V for Men To use it you just need to select the PC channel you u...

Page 47: ...ntraction in seconds WRK Work How long the electrical current will keep the muscle tight working Again this is in seconds RST Rest The amount of time between each pulse in seconds The muscles will res...

Page 48: ...his could cause you physical harm and may damage your electrodes As your pelvic floor muscles begin to strengthen you should find that you can increase the power output Use the Relaxation Stage It is...

Page 49: ...to maintain your muscle strength If you decide to exercise twice a day it is important that you do not do back to back sessions This is because your pelvic floor muscles need time to recover between s...

Page 50: ...h another screen protector If however the LCD itself is damaged you will need to get it repaired For more information please contact Customer Service see page 66 When cleaning your Kegel8 please do no...

Page 51: ...of your skin electrodes After use place the sticky side of the electrode back on to the plastic sheet supplied with the skin electrodes If the surface is no longer sticky you should buy replacement sk...

Page 52: ...empt to modify the connections Battery Care To take care of the battery Replace the battery when it is low on power a battery indicator is shown on the LCD when the power is low If you are not going t...

Page 53: ...gel8 Please consult with your doctor or consultant as every case is different Using Kegel8 after pelvic surgery could help to speed recovery as it is an effective way of strengthening your pelvic floo...

Page 54: ...crease the mAs drop so that the intensity does not take you by surprise So if you feel a decrease in intensity just use the button to increase the mAs back up to a comfortable level Q Is it normal to...

Page 55: ...not go higher and the current cuts off for your safety You can also get better results by using a water based lubricant such as KE Gel Q Why can I only feel stimulation on one side This could be due t...

Page 56: ...For more information see Taking Care of your Kegel8 on page 50 Q How long will the battery last If you use the Kegel8 daily the battery should last about 3 months You can get replacements from us or a...

Page 57: ...57 Technical Specifications...

Page 58: ...ttery Indicator If the battery goes below 6 9 volts 0 2 volts the battery symbol will flash on off once every second 8 Open Electrode Detect If an open circuit is detected at the output of Channel A o...

Page 59: ...omagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the Kegel8 product should ensure that it is used in such an environment Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance...

Page 60: ...eded Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guidance Electrostatic discharge ESD IEC 61000 4 2 6 kV contact 8 kV air 6 kV contact 8 kV air Floors should be woo...

Page 61: ...rer Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range Interference may occur in the vicinity o...

Page 62: ...Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter 150k Hz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 1 2 P d 1 2 P d 2 3 P 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 38 0 38 0 73 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 10 3 8 3...

Page 63: ...63 References and Contact Details...

Page 64: ...returns Your invoice of purchase and or the rear cover of this manual should state the name and the contact details of your distributor For assistance if needed in setting up using or maintaining the...

Page 65: ...65 Clinical References Please contact us for any clinical references of Kegel8 V for Men enquiries kegel8 com...

Page 66: ...66 Notes...

Page 67: ...67 Notes...

Page 68: ...tion Kegel8 V FOR MEN manual English OPH225 OM EN00 07 10 15 Savantini Ltd 14D iPark Innovation Drive Hull HU5 1SG England Any queries should be addressed to Helpline 44 0 1482 496 932 Call us We re h...

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