ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS
USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction...................................................... 3
2. Contact customer care..................................... 3
3. Intended use...................................................... 4
4. Intended purpose............................................. 4
5. Indications ........................................................ 4
6. Contraindications............................................. 4
7. Technology......................................................... 4
8. Scope of supply................................................. 5
8.1 ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS............................... 5
8.2 ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER................................. 5
8.3 Connecting cable............................................. 5
8.4 Charging cable.................................................. 5
9. Instructions for use.......................................... 6
9.1 Putting on the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS..... 6
9.2 Wiring CALF-GUARDS and BOOSTER............. 6
9.3 Starting the ANTELOPE.APP and
connecting the BOOSTER............................... 7
10. The training programs.................................... 10
10.1 Warm up......................................................... 10
10.2 Endurance....................................................... 10
10.3 Strength.......................................................... 11
10.4 Recovery/Massage......................................... 11
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11. Use of the ANTELOPE.BOOSTER..................... 12
11.1 Switch on/off.................................................. 12
11.2 Battery status................................................. 12
11.3 Bluetooth connection.................................... 12
11.4 General functions ......................................... 12
11.5 Charging the BOOSTER................................. 12
12. FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions.............. 13
13. Safety instructions.......................................... 14
14. Care and maintenance................................... 14
15. Disposal............................................................ 14
16. Guarantee........................................................ 15
17. Packaging......................................................... 15
18. Technical specifications................................. 15
19. Contact............................................................. 16
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations for your purchase of the ANTELOPE.
CALF-GUARDS. Now you are an official member of
the ANTELOPE.CLUB. Before you can start with your
training, please read this manual carefully. The ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS work with electrical muscle
stimulation (EMS). This highly efficient and effective
technology must be used responsibly.
IMPORTANT: Please always refer to this user manual
in order to avoid malfunctions and injuries
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risk which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
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result in serious injury and equipment
damage.
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risk which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Helpful information to aid in the
particular area or function being described
2. CONTACT CUSTOME CARE
The ANTELOPE system consists of:
ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS
Textile with integrated electrodes that connects with
the BOOSTER via external cable.
ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER
BOOSTER provides the electrodes with the required
power. The two channels (2C) enable you to control
two pairs of electrodes at the same time.
ANTELOPE.APP
Smartphone application that connects with the
BOOSTER via Bluetooth.
In case you have any more questions or problems regarding setting your device up after reading this manual, please contact our Customer Care:
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.antelope.club
Phone: +49 (0) 69 795 888 95
3. INTENDED USE
6. CONTRAINDICATIONS
The device is intended to be used for electrical muscle
stimulation.
Before using the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS please consult
a physician to make sure you are in good health and fit.
4. INTENDED PURPOSE
The following points should be taken into account. If one
or even more of these apply to you, you must not use the
ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS for safety reasons:
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The ANTELOPE series stimulates the healthy muscles to
improve performance of human body or general well being. It is intended to be used by healthy adults.
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5. INDICATIONS
The ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS are intended to stimulate
healthy muscles in order to improve or facilitate muscle
performance. It is to be used by adults only.
Depending on the parameters of the electrical impulses (pulse frequency, duration of contraction, duration
of rest, total session duration), different types of muscle
work can be imposed on the stimulated muscles.
Only use the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS when fully regenerated. Follow our workout instructions and also work
out without the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS regularly (at
least every fifth session).
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You have a cardiac pacemaker or other electrical
implant(s)
You are pregnant
You have a severe neurological, cardiovascular
or tumour diseases
You have a serious disease (i.e. fever, infections,
inflammations)
You have muscle ache / soreness
You have muscle spasms
CAUTION
Do not use the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS on injured
skin or to stimulate the muscles of an afflicted limb or
joint.
A possible side-effect of unfamiliar and intensive training is damage to the muscle tissue. This comes with the
partial loss of strength, delayed muscle soreness and a
significant increase of muscle protein levels (e.g. creatine kinase levels) found in the blood. Especially after
the first intense training sessions with the ANTELOPE.
CALF-GUARDS there is a heightened risk of muscular
damage.
These problems shall not occur if you closely follow our
workout instructions.
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The following points may indicate serious damage to
the muscle tissue (rhabdomyolysis). If you find yourself displaying one of these symptoms please contact
a physician:
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Brown urine
Myalgia (severe muscular pain)
Extreme swelling of the muscle
7. TECHNOLOGY
The ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS are the evolution of the
already proven EMS technology. The natural muscle
contraction is supported by electrical impulses with
this training method. Muscle contractions are triggered
by an external electric stimulus transmitted via the
electrodes which are integrated into the ANTELOPE.
CALF-GUARDS.
8. SCOPE OF SUPPLY
8.1 ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS
The fabric of the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS consists
of 54% polyamide, 36% polypropylene and 10% elastane. Each pair of CALF-GUARDS includes two silicone
electrodes integrated into the compression fabric. The
textile aligns ideally to the body shape thanks to the
elasticity of the fabric. Furthermore, due to the compressive effect it can be ensured that the electrodes
will stay in the right position, providing functional and
comfortable stimulation. A magnetic button connects
the textile with the ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER via the
connecting cable. ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS are only
intended for training your calf muscles.
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8.2 ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER
The ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER
is the energy source of the
system and connects with the
ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS via
an external cable. It triggers
the electrical impulses which
enhance the natural muscle
contraction. To control the
whole system in a convenient
way, the BOOSTER is connected to the ANTELOPE.APP via
Bluetooth. With this APP you
can choose a suitable stimulation program before you start your workout and
regulate each channel independently. The impulse intensity of all channels can also be controlled with the
BOOSTER. This device can control up to two muscle
groups at the same time and is compatible with other
2C-products in the ANTELOPE series.
8.3 Connecting Cable
The cable connects the BOOSTER with the CALF-GUARDS. The
end of each magnetic head
needs to be attached to one
of the metallic buttons on
the CALF-GUARDS. The plug
should be inserted into one
of the two channels of the
BOOSTER.
NOTE: The ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS have only one
electrode each, whereas, the 2C-BOOSTER is able to
stimulate four electrodes simultaneously. Therefore,
only one channel is used when stimulating one pair of
CALF-GUARDS.
8.4 Charging Cable
The BOOSTER can be charged
easily with a micro USB cable when it is plugged into a
computer or laptop or with an
adapter into an outlet.
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CAUTION
Please ensure that the outlet
or any other power source is
not stronger than one ampere
before using a charger with it.
9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS are equipped with electrodes placed on your calves. Especially runners and
athletes that train their fitness with their own bodyweight are able to increase their core performance
during training. Strength athletes, too, greatly rely on
their leg stability to efficiently perform exercises with
proper form.
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Controlling the APP (see 9.3)
Start your ANTELOPE Workout
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The system is controlled by the ANTELOPE.APP through
a smartphone or tablet. Please ensure that you have
downloaded the APP before you start your training.
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1. Open the zippers of the CALF-GUARDS
2. Put on the CALF-GUARDS and make sure that
the electrodes lie flat on your skin without folds
or wrinkles.
3. Close the zippers.
9.2 Wiring CALF-GUARDS and BOOSTER
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Attach both magnetic ends of the cable to the
metallic buttons on the CALF-GUARDS.
Plug the other end of the cable into one of the
two channels of the ANTELOPE.BOOSTER.
NOTE: The BOOSTER consists of two channels (labelled
on the device). Whether you use channel I or channel II
will only be important in the next step. In the APP you
select the corresponding channel in which you plugged
in the cable.
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9.1 Putting on the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS
NOTE: The electrodes must be placed directly onto the
skin. Excessive hair growth or extremely dry skin can
affect the stimulation.
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9.3 Starting the ANTELOPE.APP and Connecting the
BOOSTER
3. Now you are ready to unlock your potential! Please
click “start” in order to begin to set up your training
program.
1. When you open the APP an info screen appears.
Read the information and click “next”.
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CAUTION
2. Read this screen carefully as you need to make sure
that you fulfil the health requirements. If so, please
confirm the three points and click “next”.
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4. On this screen you see an overview about the different workout programs you can choose from. But before you can start your workout, you need to connect
your phone to the ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER. Please
click “CONNECT TO BOOSTER” in order to do so.
5. As soon as the new screen appears your phone will
start scanning for devices.
Now take your ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER and press and
hold the “[+] button“ for three seconds until the LED
light flashes green. Now the BOOSTER is switched on
and the LED light begins to slowly flash blue. This indicates that the device is searching for Bluetooth devices.
6. Instead of showing the “CONNECT TO BOOSTER”-button, you can now see to which BOOSTER your
phone is connected. In order to decide which program
you want to use please click the white “info”-button in
the top right corner of the screen.
You can see all available Bluetooth devices in the list.
You can select your BOOSTER by clicking on the device
“EMS-[your BOOSTER number]”. After a few seconds
the number of your device name will turn turquoise
showing that your phone is now connected to your
BOOSTER.
The LED on your BOOSTER will now change from a
flashing blue light to a constant blue light.
Now hit the arrow in the top left corner in order to go
back to the program selection screen.
7. On this screen you are provided with an overview of
the four different training programs that you can use.
Besides a short intro text about the purpose of the
certain program and an explanation of how to use it,
you are also informed about the specific parameters
each of the programs uses.
As soon as you have chosen a program, click the arrow
in the top left corner of the screen to go back to the
program selection screen.
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8. Now click on the training program of your choice
Please double-check which channel you connected
Please always increase the intensity slowly and check
whether it starts to tingle on your muscle. If it begins
to feel uncomfortable please immediately decrease
the intensity by either pushing the “-” button in the
APP or on the BOOSTER.
After setting up the right intensity for your workout,
you can click the reset button in order to reset the timer and to be able to track the duration of your workout
correctly. Pressing “reset” will not stop the stimulation
nor reset the intensity.
NOTE: By hitting the pause button you will not affect
the intensity and when you continue the stimulation
by pressing “start” again the stimulation will immediately continue on the same percentage you used prior
to the interruption.
9. Now you have arrived on your workout screen.
Again you should check whether the BOOSTER name
displayed on this screen matches the number on your
device. As soon as you click the “start”-button the
time starts running and the stimulation begins with
an intensity of 1%. Only after pushing the “start”-button can you adjust the intensity of your workout. By
either pushing the “+”-button (in order to increase)
or the “-”-button (in order to decrease) you can adjust the intensity of each channel separately. You can
also increase the intensity of both channels at the
same time by pushing the “+’” button on the ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER, or decrease with the “-“ button.
The channels shown in the APP express the current
intensity compared to the maximum intensity in “%”.
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10. THE TRAINING PROGRAMS
10.1 Warm Up
10.2 Endurance
In order to optimally prepare for your training, we’ve
created this warm up program. This program can be
used while you’re moving or passively while you’re sitting. Just 10 minutes with this low intensity program
and you’re ready to go.
5km, 10km or even a marathon – no matter what your
goals are, this training program will help you improve
your endurance. The scientifically optimized stimulation parameters are set up to ensure that your movements won’t be too strongly influenced by the stimulation. This allows you to continue your workout without
compromising movement quality, enabling optimal
adaptation.
How to use this program:
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Exercises: loose movements, for example:
5 minutes light jogging (to get circulation going)
5 minutes mobilisation and dynamic stretching
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Suggested training time: 10 minutes before
every training session
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After Warm Up: Use “Strength” or “Endurance”
training program with your ANTELOPE.CALFGUARDS
Parameters:
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Frequency: 60 Hz
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Impulse Width: 250 µs
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Impulse Type: constant impulse
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Strength of stimulation feels like: approx. 5/10
NOTE: This program is designed to prepare your body
for an intense workout, so the stimulation intensity in
general feels significantly lower than the intensity in
the training programs.
How to use this program:
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Exercises: Endurance training, primarily
through walking/jogging/running
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Suggested training time: 10 minutes for the
first 3 training sessions. After that, you can increase the training time each time you workout
by 10 minutes until you reach a total of 60 minutes.
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Cool Down: relaxed jogging or walking without
any stimulation (5-10 minutes), where appropriate followed by stretching.
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After using the Endurance program: Use the
Recovery/Massage Program
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Suggested number of training sessions per
week: depending on the intensity and duration,
up to 4 training sessions are possible (as a
general rule, every fifth workout should be conducted without electrical stimulation)
Parameters:
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Frequency: 40 Hz
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Impulse Width: 400 µs
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Impulse Type: constant impulse
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Strength of stimulation feels like: ca. 6/10
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NOTE: If you can not make it to your workout one day,
you can use this program as an alternative, even just
lying on the couch or sitting at your desk. Various adjustments to this stimulation program (even without
any movement) will help improve functions related to
endurance.
10.3 Strength
10.4 Recovery/Massage
You want to get stronger? You’ve found the right program. The parameters in this program have been
specifically developed to increase strength. The stimulation is optimized to support you during a home
workout using your own bodyweight.
After a strenuous workout or a long day, what’s more
relaxing than a massage? With this program you won’t
have to depend on someone else to loosen up your
tight muscles. Depending on the intensity you set,
the targeted electrical impulses simulate a regeneration-promoting sports massage or a soothing relaxation massage.
How to use this program:
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Exercises: Bodyweight exercises, one or two
repetitions during each impulse (Examples:
Push ups, squats, planks, dips, etc.)
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Suggested training time: 10 minutes for the
first 3 training sessions. After that, you can
increase the training time each time you work
out by 5 minutes until you reach a total of 20
minutes. This training should NOT be used for
longer than 20 minutes.
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Cool Down: relaxed jogging or walking without
any stimulation (5-10 minutes), followed by
stretching.
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After using the Strength program: Use the Recovery/Massage Program
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Suggested number of training sessions per
week: 1-2, max 3
Parameters:
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Frequency (using the SUIT): 60-100 Hz, dependent on muscle group
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Impulse Width: 350 µs
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Impulse Type: constant impulse
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Strength of stimulation feels like: approx. 9/10
NOTE: Strength training with the ANTELOPE.CALFGUARDS is more intense than your normal workout. It
is therefore important that you only begin this training
when you are not already worn out from another training session.
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How to use this program:
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Exercises: You don’t need to move at all during
this program. Lean back, get comfortable and
enjoy the massage.
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Suggested training time: up to 30 minutes
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Suggested number of training sessions per
week: max once per day
Parameters:
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Frequency: 60 Hz
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Impulse Width: 200 µs
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Impulse Type: 2,5 seconds stimulation, 1 second ramp up, no breaks
Strength of stimulation feels like: ca. 3-6/10
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CAUTION
DO NOT use this program at night while sleeping, since
sleep quality can be affected.
11. USE OF THE ANTELOPE.BOOSTER
NOTE: please fully charge the ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER
before initial use.
11.4 General Functions
11.1 Switch on/off
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On: press and hold the [+]-button for three
seconds
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Off: press and hold the [-]-button for three seconds
The impulse intensity is adjustable by pressing the
[+/-]-button on the BOOSTER itself.
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By pressing [+] you increase the intensity of all
channels by one unit
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By pressing [-] you decrease the intensity of all
channels by one unit
11.2 Battery status
11.5 Charging the BOOSTER
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Whilst charging the BOOSTER will display a
flashing green LED.
Once you disconnect the BOOSTER from the
charger, the LED will switch off.
When fully charged, the BOOSTER emits a
green light when switching it on. The light will
then turn blue to show that the BOOSTER is
switched on now.
Once the remaining charge drops under 20%,
the BOOSTER will display a red LED.
11.3 Bluetooth Connection
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After switching on the BOOSTER and before
connecting to a Bluetooth device, the BOOSTER
will display a flashing blue LED.
After connecting to the APP via Bluetooth, the
LED will change to a constant blue light.
The blue LED slowly flashes when the Bluetooth connection is lost.
After being disconnected from a Bluetooth device for several minutes, the BOOSTER switches
off automatically within two minutes.
The 2C-BOOSTER is equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. While it takes about one hour to fully
charge the BOOSTER, it provides you with enough energy to work out intensively for up to four hours. You
can charge the BOOSTER using the USB cable via your
PC, laptop or the wall socket using a USB adapter.
NOTE: before charging the BOOSTER please ensure
that the outlet or any other power source is not stronger than one ampere.
To avoid damage to your equipment please check the
following requirements before charging the BOOSTER:
Your charging plug is compatible with your country’s
power socket.
The nominal voltage in your electrical network fits the
requirements of the charging device you are using.
The output amperage of the charger device is one ampere or more
12. FAQS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why can I not feel any stimulation?
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Is the BOOSTER charged? It needs to charge for
at least one hour before being used.
Have you connected the correct channel? Ch1
in the APP controls the intensity of the muscle
group connected to Ch1 on the BOOSTER. Ch2
in the APP controls the intensity of BOOSTER
Ch2 .
Is the BOOSTER connected to the CALFGUARDS? Make sure that the magnetic heads
are properly connected to the buttons on the
ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS.
Are the electrodes placed correctly? Make sure
that you have put the product on according to
the instructions in Section 9.
The stimulation is uncomfortable. What can I do?
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Make sure that the black silicone electrodes on
the inside of the CALF-GUARDS are placed correctly and lie flat on your skin. ATTENTION: If
you need to adjust the electrodes please switch
the BOOSTER off first.
You can try adding some moisture (water)
to the electrodes or the skin underneath the
electrodes to increase the conductivity. ATTENTION: Before adding water, please switch the
BOOSTER off first!
Check if the magnetic heads are connected to
the buttons placed on the CALF-GUARDS and if
the cable is plugged into the BOOSTER.
Should I worry about skin redness and irritations?
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Minor redness after using the ANTELOPE.CALFGUARDS or EMS in general is perfectly normal.
It is mainly caused by increased blood circulation and should disappear within a couple of
minutes after you take off the product.
Another reason might be pressure marks
caused by the compression. This is nothing to
worry about. However, you should not wear
the CALF-GUARDS for several hours.
Severe irritation might derive from too high
stimulation intensity. The next time you use the
ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS try to start at a lower
level and slowly increase the intensity.
Extreme redness might be caused by an allergic
reaction to the material of the electrodes. If the
skin redness does not disappear for several
hours, please consult a physician, especially
before you use your ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS
the next time.
I have a prickling sensation in my extremities. Is
that normal?
Yes, it is, although only few people have that feeling.
This is because the CALF-GUARDS stimulate the larger
nerves, too, which control your muscles. There is no
problem with that as long as it does not feel uncomfortable.
Does the product cause sore muscles?
As with any intense muscular activity you can expect
to have sore muscles depending on the intensity and
complexity of your workout. Since EMS stimulates the
muscle more intensively, you might experience stronger soreness after the first sessions until you get used
to working out with EMS. To get used to working out
with the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS, please follow the
instructions given in this manual and within the information in the ANTELOPE.APP.
13. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Please follow the safety instructions. Doing otherwise
may cause damage to the device, expiry of your guarantee and injury.
14. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
15. DISPOSAL
14.1 Battery Life
Products with an ANTELOPE logo must not be disposed
of with your household waste. Please dispose in compliance with statutory regulations. The equipment cannot
be discarded with household refuse. The equipment
must be delivered to a suitable collection point for disposal. By doing so, you will be contributing to the safeguarding of natural resources and health.
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Store the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS out of the
reach of children in order to prevent them from
swallowing dangerous parts of the product
You must not try to replace the battery pack
yourself. Opening the BOOSTER yourself may
cause damage and will lead to expiry of your
guarantee.
Do not touch the electrodes with your fingers
while operating your device.
Do not use the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS while
driving, operating machines or manual labor.
Do not use the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS in wet
conditions such as heavy rain or snow, while
bathing, showering or swimming.
Never put the BOOSTER or the cables into the
washing machine. The textile including the electrodes is washable by hand. Your body needs
to get used to the kind of stress it is exposed to
when using EMS.
Start at low intensities and slowly increase the
power. Do not deviate from the instructions
given in this manual.
While working out actively with the ANTELOPE.
CALF-GUARDS always keep your muscles tense
or keep moving.
Store your BOOSTER in a cool, dry place.
In case you do not intend to use the BOOSTER
for a longer period of time, please make sure to
charge it at least every six months.
You must not try to replace the battery pack
yourself. Opening the BOOSTER yourself may
cause damage and leads to expiry of your guarantee.
14.2 Washing instructions
The textile consists of 54% polyamide, 36% polypropylene and 10% elastane. It is hand-washable WITHOUT
the BOOSTER. To ensure maximum durability of the
textile please follow the instructions:
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The textile is washable per hand (max. 40°C /
104°F).
To avoid causing damage to the electrodes use
of softener and bleach hinder moisture transport.
Do not tumble-dry. Hang damp garment from
line or bar, in or out doors.
WARNING
Do not dry clean
Do not iron.
Batteries must be disposed of in compliance with relevant national regulatory requirements.
16. GUARANTEE
17. PACKAGING
We assure a 24 months’ guarantee on all our ANTELOPE products according to statutory provisions. We
offer a six-month warranty on electrodes and ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER.
The following symbols are printed on the package or
the user manual (color and size may vary):
Excluded from the warranty are loss, destruction
and damages caused by:
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Normal wear and tear, fire, water damage,
theft, vermin or insect infestation.
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Misuse of the ANTELOPE.CALF-GUARDS including physical misuse.
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Wrong storage
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Faulty use or non-observance of the instructions given in this manual.
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Faulty installation
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Wrong maintenance
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Any modifications which are not approved by
Wearable Life Science GmbH
Please contact our Customer Care team in case you
have any questions regarding your guarantee.
By displaying the CE mark the manufacturer
confirms that the product complies with all
necessary requirements of the EU regulations. Conformity assessment procedures have been completed.
Parameter
Description
Model
ANTELOPE.2C-BOOSTER
Storage Conditions
Temperature (0-35°C), Humidity (20 – 85%)
Operating Conditions
Temperature (0-40°C), Humidity (20 – 65%)
Measurements
10,3cm x 4,9cm x 1,9cm
Weight
80g
Current
max. 100mA
Frequency
1-5000 HZ (depending on the
program)
Impulse Width
50 µs - 400µs
Manufacturer Details
Date of Production
Serial Number
Store in a dry place
Critical information (as per the user manual)
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18. TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
The serial number of the BOOSTER can be found on
the back of the device.
19. CONTACT
Wearable Life Science GmbH
Dr. Kurt Schumacher Strasse. 30
90402 Nuernberg– Germany
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.antelope.club
Telephone: +49 (0) 69 79588895
HRB Nuernberg 30554 – Ust DE2950005
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