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Designed by & Manufactured for:Bio-Medical Research Ltd., Parkmore Business Park West, Galway, Ireland.

Copyright: © 2015, Bio-Medical Research Ltd. All Rights Reserved Part No: 2401-0303 Rev.: 2 Date of Issue: 9/15

1-800-222-7154

[email protected]

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Congratulations on purchasing The Flex Belt by BMR. Please read thisuser manual fully before using this product.

This revolutionary new concept allows this single hand-held controller tobe attached to a range of garments, which can be used to tone differentareas of your body. The Flex Belt by BMR uses clinically proven EMStechnology to exercise your muscles. A signal is sent to the muscles andas that signal strength increases, the muscles contract. The Flex Belt byBMR range can be used at work, while out walking or simply whilerelaxing in the comfort of your own home.

The Flex Belt by BMR is an electronic muscle stimulator intended for theenhancement of performance of normal muscle. Use The Flex Belt byBMR 5 times a week and in just 4-8 weeks, you can expect to seeresults. For even better results we recommend that you use The FlexBelt by BMR in conjunction with a normal, healthy diet and exercise.

If you have any difficulty setting up your unit or have any other questionsabout The Flex Belt by BMR, call the The Flex Belt by BMR Careline on:

Tel: 1-800-222-7154Email: [email protected]: www.theflexbelt.com

You should find the following parts inside your pack.

1. Unit:This rechargeable unit sends signalsto the muscles you wish to exercise to make them contract and relax rhythmically.

2. Unit Connector:This connects the unit to whicheverFlex Belt by BMR garment you wish touse. Make sure the unit and garmentsare fully connected before use. IMPORTANT: Never disconnect your unitfrom a garment until it has beenswitched off.

3. Battery Charger:Plug the charger into an electrical outlet and then connect it to your unit tocharge the unit’s battery.

4. Instruction Manual:This is a detailed guide to operating your Flex Belt by BMR unit.

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You must read the instruction manual for each individual accessory garmentbefore using your Flex Belt by BMR. Please pay particular attention to thecontra-indications relating to each specific garment.


1. On/Off Button ( )Press and hold this button for 2 seconds toturn your unit on or off. You may also pausethe exercise by briefly pressing this button.

2. Increase Toning Intensity ( )Press and hold these buttons to increasethe intensity of the exercise. The right-handbutton controls the right side of your FlexBelt by BMR garment. The left-hand but-ton controls the left side of your Flex Beltby BMR garment.

3. Decrease Toning Intensity ( )Press and hold these buttons to decreasethe intensity of the signal from the unit.

4. Program Button ( P )Press this button to select the toning program you wish to use. The number of programs will varydepending on the garment you are using. These will be explained in eachindividual garment’s instruction manual.

5. Information Button ( i )Press this button to see your training information, such as the maximumintensity for your current or last session and the number of sessions youhave completed.

Toning intensity from the left side of the garment you are using.

Toning intensity from the right side of the garment you are using.

Counts down the time left in the current session. Also displays error messages (see page 9).

Appears when the exercise has been paused.

Indicates that the sound is off.

Keylock is active - you cannot change the intensity levels or the program accidentally.

This symbol indicates a poor contact between the unit and garmentsor between the pads and the skin (see individual garment’sinstruction manual for more details).

Shows the battery power remaining.

Number of sessions completed.

Shows the program currently running.

This symbol appears during each contraction phase.

Maximum intensity for the current/ last session.

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unit display1. On/Off Button ( )

2. Increase Toning Intensity ( )

3. Decrease Toning Intensity ( )

unit controls unit display


Always read the instruction manual provided with yourgarment before using your Flex Belt by BMR unit.

Muscle toning can be an unusual sensation, but a pleasantone. We recommend that you use your unit while seateduntil you become accustomed to the sensation. To get started,follow these simple steps:

1. Press and hold the on/off button ( ) for two seconds toturn your unit on (Fig. a).

2. Select the program you wish to use (P - Fig. b). Then, startthe program by pressing and holding the increase intensitybuttons ( - Fig. c). Always use an intensity level at whichyou feel a strong but comfortable contraction. The intensitylevel is displayed on the screen. Your unit’s intensity rangeis 0-99. For best results, continue increasing the intensitythroughout the exercise session.

If you wish to pause a session before it is finished, simply press the on/offbutton briefly. The display will show that the unit is paused ( ). To resumethe session, briefly press the on/off button again.

At the end of the training session your unit will stop automatically. However,you may turn off your unit at any time during a session by pressing andholding the on/off button for two seconds.NOTE: Do not disconnect the unit from the garments without first turning theunit off, as this may result in an error on your display.

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using your flex belt by bmr unitFig. a

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Press and hold the on/off button ( ) for two seconds to

buttons ( - Fig. c). Always use an intensity level at which

button briefly. The display will show that the unit is paused ( ). To resume

1. Charge the battery. Insert your charger into an electricaloutlet and then connect it to your unit (Fig. a). It’ll take 2-3hours to fully charge the battery. Your unit is fully chargedwhen all three sections of the battery icon are full. The bat-tery icon will flash when the battery is low and needs to berecharged. NOTE: Do not leave your unit connected to the charger whenthe battery is fully charged.

2. Connect the unit to your garment. The unit and yourchosen garment(s) must be properly connected for your Flex Belt by BMR to work. ‘Click’ the unit connector intothe garment connector as shown in Fig. b.

setting up your flex belt by bmr unit

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Fig. b

The Flex Belt by BMR uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) technology. This technology has been used in hospitals and by physical therapists for over 50 years. Here is a summary of how EMS technology works.

how does muscle stimulation technology work?

StimulationA gentle signal is sent

through the pads toyour muscles.

ContractionAs the signal strengthincreases, the musclecontracts exactly as in

normal exercise.

RelaxationThe signal then stops,allowing your musclesto relax before the next

stimulation begins.


Keylock Function ( )If you find a comfortable exercise intensity, press andhold the information button for two seconds to lockthat intensity (Fig. c). This function only remainsactive during the session in which it is activated. Ifyou wish to increase the intensity further, deactivatethe keylock function by again pressing the informa-tion button for two seconds.

Error MessagesIn the unlikely event of your unit developing a problem,“Err” will appear on your unit display (Fig. d). If thisoccurs you should turn the unit off and then turn itback on again. It should now operate properly. If theproblem persists, please call the Careline for furtherassistance.

Battery Power / Replacing the batteryThe battery icon on the display will flash when thebattery is low and needs to be recharged. After a periodof time, you may find that your battery will only poweryour unit for a limited number of sessions, requiring youto charge the battery more frequently. This is becauserechargeable batteries have a limited number ofcharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Should you need to replace the rechargeable battery,remove the small rubber plug from the back cover ofyour unit (Fig. e), unscrew the back cover and remove it. Replace the existing battery pack with a new batterypack (Fig. f ) and replace the battery cover. You can purchase a new batterypack by contacting The Flex Belt by BMR Careline at 1-800-222-7154.

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additional unit functionsInformation Button ( i )Your slendertone abs7 controller stores informationabout current and previous sessions which can beaccessed by using the information button. You canaccess this information while a program is running.1. Current Intensity Levels: Press the information button(Fig. a) once to display the intensity of the current program2. Average Intensity Levels: Press the information button twice to see theaverage intensity reached in the last session.3. Highest Intensity Levels: Press the information button three times to displaythe highest intensity reached in the last session.4. Number of Sessions of the Current Program: Press the information buttonfour times to see how many sessions performed at the current program level.Please note that this resets to zero when a new program is selected or whenmore than 99 sessions are performed.5. Total Number of Sessions: Press the information button five times to displaythe total number of sessions you have completed to date. Please note that thisresets to zero if more than 1000 sessions are performed.6. Garment type: Press the information button six times to display the garmenttype you are using. E:70 (female) or X:70 (male/unisex).7. Press the information button seven times and the controller will return to normal.

Mute Function ( )If you want to switch off your unit’s sound effects, press and hold the program button for two seconds (Fig.b). The mute function remains active indefinitely unlessmanually changed. Deactivate the mute function byagain pressing the program button for two seconds.

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Mute Function ( )

Keylock Function ( )

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Caring for your unitYour unit should not be allowed to get wet or be left in excessive sunlight. It maybe cleaned regularly using a soft cloth, lightly dampened in soapy water. Do notallow the interior of your unit to become wet. Do not use detergents, alcohol, sprayaerosols or strong solvents on your unit.

Access to the interior of the unit is not required for maintenance purposes.

If your unit is damaged, you should not use it but should return it to The Flex Beltby BMR or your local distributor for replacement or repair. Repairs, service andmodifications may not be carried out by anyone other than qualified service person-nel authorized by The Flex Belt by BMR.

IMPORTANT: Under no circumstance should anything other than the correct type ofbatteries – (rechargeable battery pack, 3.6V NiMH) be used with your unit. Thesecan be purchased from The Flex Belt by BMR Careline.

Disposing of the batteriesUsed batteries must never be disposed of in a fire but in accordance with state ornational laws governing the disposal of such items.

NOTE: The signal gradually increases to a peak intensity level at the start of thecontraction phase (i.e. ramp up) and gradually decreases to nothing at the startof the relaxation phase (i.e. ramp down). When the symbol is flashing, thestimulus is significantly reduced.

Product Type: 390

Classification: Internally powered equipment, Class II charger, Type BF applied parts.

Intended use: Muscle stimulator

Waveform: Symmetrical bi-phasic square waveform when measured into aresistive load.

technical specifications

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of the relaxation phase (i.e. ramp down). When the symbol is flashing, the

Accessories:You can purchase all Flex Belt by BMR accessories at www.theflexbelt.com.Under no circumstances should anything other than The Flex Belt by BMRaccessories be used with your Flex Belt by BMR charger or Flex Belt by BMRunit (Type 390). Any others may not be compatible with your unit and coulddegrade the minimum safety levels.

SYSTEM-ABS The Flex Belt (X:70)SYSTEM-ABS The Flex Belt Pads: • 1 large pad (Type 732)

• 2 small pads (Type 733)SYSTEM-ARMS The Flex Arms Garment (X:60)SYSTEM-ARMS The Flex Arms Pads: • 4 small pads (Type 718) SYSTEM-MINI The Flex Mini Garment (E:30)SYSTEM-MINI The Flex Mini Pads: • 4 large pads (Type 716) Belt Extension

Battery Pack: (3.6V, NiMH)Battery Charger:EU: 2504-0303 / (2504-0311 + 2504-0316 + 2504-0317)US/Japan: 2504-0302 / 2504-0312Australia: (2504-0311 + 2504-0319)Charger complies to EN 60950, Input: nominal voltage 100-240V, frequency50-60Hz, current 125mA. Do not use any other chargers or any other powersupplies.

Environmental Specifications:Operating: Temperature Range: 0 - 35°C (32 - 95°F)

Humidity: 20 - 65 % RHStorage: Temperature Range: 0 - 55°C (32 - 131°F)

Humidity: 10 - 90 % RH


Description of your unit’s symbols:There are a number of technical markings on your unit. These can be explainedas follows:

The unit and garments are manufactured for Bio-Medical Research Ltd.,Parkmore Business Park West, Galway, Ireland.

The unit requires 1 x 3.6 volt (NiMH) DC battery pack. DC is indicated bythe symbol:

The Output Frequency indicates the number of pulses per second transmittedby the unit. This is measured in hertz, which is indicated by “Hz”.

Output (RMSA) means the maximum output root mean square current foreach channel.

Output (RMSV) means the maximum output root mean square voltage foreach channel.

This symbol means “Attention, consult the accompanying documents”.

This symbol means type BF applied parts.

This symbol on your unit is to indicate conformity to the requirements ofthe Medical Device Directive (93/ 42/EEC). 0366 is the number of thenotified body (VDE).

SN stands for ‘serial number’. Inside the box, on the back of the unit is theserial number specific to this unit. The letter preceding the number indicatesthe year of manufacture, where “L” denotes 2006, “M” denotes 2007 etc.

Attention:This unit can deliver currents in excess of 2mA/cm2 if used with incorrectelectrodes.

This indicates conformity to the European Waste Electrical andElectronic Equipment Directive.

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing your Flex Belt by BMR product ("Product"). To becovered by this Limited Warranty, the Product must have been purchaseddirectly from Bio-Medical Research Limited (“BMR”), or its authorised distributor or retailers in the United States. This Limited Warranty extendsonly to the original purchaser and cannot be transferred to anyone. Pleaseread this carefully before using the Product.

Our Limited Warranty to youTHE FLEX BELT BY BMR WARRANTS TO YOU, THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, THAT UNDER NORMAL

USE AND SERVICE, THE PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE ("WARRANTY PERIOD"). IF

YOU DISCOVER A DEFECT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DURING THE WARRANTY

PERIOD, AND RETURN THE PRODUCT TO US, WE WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PRODUCT, AT

OUR OPTION, USING NEW OR REMANUFACTURED COMPONENTS. THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR

CONDITION OF ANY KIND AS TO ANY DEFECTS DISCOVERED AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD

EXPIRES.

Certain Product failures not coveredThis Limited Warranty covers defects in manufacture that arise from correctuse of the Product per the product manual and instructions. It does notcover damage caused by abuse, misuse, accidents, modification or repairby any person other than The Flex Belt by BMR, moisture, extreme heat orcold, corrosive environments, high voltage surges from external sources oran unsuitable power supply. This Limited Warranty does not cover normalwear and tear on consumable items (e.g. pads, garments, etc.). This LimitedWarranty does not apply to any battery provided with the Product, or if theProduct has an altered or defaced serial number.

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The Flex Belt by BMR reserves the right to refuse to repair or replace theProduct if it is returned in an unsanitary condition. The Flex Belt by BMRreserves the right to substitute a product of equal or better quality if anidentical product is not available at the time of replacement. This LimitedWarranty is non-transferable.

Applicability of state lawSome states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties, orthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, and so therelated limitations and exclusions stated above may not apply to you.

Governing lawThis Limited Warranty is valid in the United States only and is not applicablein other countries. If you acquired the Product in the United States, the lawsof the State of New York will apply to this Limited Warranty.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAYALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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How to obtain service under this Limited WarrantyTo obtain service under this Limited Warranty, please contact The Flex Beltby BMR’s Customer CareLine at 1-800-222-7154 to obtain return instructions.You must submit proof of purchase in the form of a bona fide, dated bill ofsale, receipt, or invoice (or copy thereof ) evidencing that your request forservice is made within the Warranty Period.

Except as may otherwise be required by legislation in your State, The FlexBelt by BMR will not be responsible for the cost of returning the Productor for any damage to or loss of the Product while it is in transit to us. Werecommend that you use a carrier that will track your shipment and ensurethe Product’s safe delivery. The Flex Belt by BMR cannot accept any returnssent C.O.D.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY FOR THE PRODUCT,AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, ORAL OR WRITTEN,PROVIDED BY SDI. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATIONOF THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Limitation of RemediesYOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, IN LIEU OF ALL INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANYKIND, INCLUDING FOR NEGLIGENCE, IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR ORREPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, IF DEFECTIVE, UNDER THE TERMS ANDCONDITIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

The Flex Belt by BMR will bear no other expenses.


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