How do I read the Control Panel on the Ex N' Flex ? The control panel contains 5 switches. The main power switch (located on the right side edge), the on/off , forward/reverse and mode switch and finally the speed switch. The on off switch is a 2 way pressure switch which turns the unit on and off. The forward / reverse switch is a 3 way pressure switch. The middle switch position designates no movement in either direction. The speed switch is a pressure switch which allows you to set the the speed to low, medium or high. The mode switch is a 4 way pressure switch with each position designating a specific function. Each time you push the mode switch the light will move through the different settings.The top position designated as "Time" will allow you to set the time in 5 min. increments by pressing the left arrow. You can also decrease the time by one minute increments when you press the right arrow. When the mode switch is set on "Trip" the display will read out the amount of distance travelled per session. This measurement is displayed in revolutions. This setting will automatically reset to zero each time the unit is turned off. When the mode switch is set to the position marked "Total" indicates a measurement of the on going revolutions travelled. This reading will display the total revolutions and will not reset to zero when the unit is turned off. When the mode switch is set on the position marked "Bio- Feedback (BIOF) the display will provide a measurement of active work being done by you and/or a measurement of the amount of stiffness or tone in the limbs. In order to understand the Bio-Feedback display the unit needs to run in each speed setting prior to placing your wrist in the arm rest. When this is done in each speed setting, a base pattern of numbers will appear on the display screen. (Example: Low speed; the numbers displayed may randomly range from 45 to 50. Medium speed; the numbers may range from 55 to 60. High speed; the numbers may range from 65 to 70) These basic number patterns will provide you with standard pattern to read your results. Once you begin to use the unit, if the numbers displayed by the bio-feedback are greater than the base number pattern in any given speed, this indicates an increased level of joint inflexibility, and/or muscles tightness, or spasticity. If the numbers increase higher than 200- 250 the automatic safety shut off will engage after a short period of time. If you are able to display numbers lower than the base pattern of numbers in any given speed, this means you are actively working your own musculature to facilitate pushing the foot pedals. If you can lower the Bio-Feedback display to zero, it indicates you are totally overriding the motor and using only your muscle power to move the arm crank SHOULD YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US: