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LA GARANTÍA AQUÍ ESTABLECIDA SERÁ LA ÚNICA Y EXCLUSIVA GARANTÍA.
Por servicio o reparación,
NO HABRÁ NINGUNA OTRA GARANTÍA EXPRESA NI IMPLÍCITA, INCLUYENDO
no devuelva esta unidad
Automatic Wrist
NINGUNA GARANTÍA DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN O APTITUD NI NINGUNA OTRA
al distribuidor. Póngase en
OBLIGACIÓN POR PARTE DE LA COMPAÑÍA CON RESPECTO A PRODUCTOS
contacto con Relaciones
CUBIERTOS POR ESTA GARANTÍA. HOMEDICS NO TENDRÁ RESPONSABILIDAD
Blood Pressure Monitor
con el Consumidor de
ALGUNA P
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION: Risk Category Index .................................26 Important Product Notices and Irregular Heartbeat Detector (IHB) .........27 Safety Instructions .....................................3 Recalling Values from Memory ................28 About Blood Pressure ................................6 Clearing Values from Memory .................30 What is Blood Pressure? Important Notes Regarding Your Why Measure Your Blood Pressure? Blood Pressure Measu
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� This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias. This device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for individuals with irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems or IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND for users who have suffered from a stroke. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS � Consult your physician before measuring When using your blood pressure monitor, basic blood pressure at the wrist if you have any of precautions should always be foll
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� Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE � Use only 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries for power What is Blood Pressure? supply. Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery Blood pressure measurements determined with this walls while blood flows through the arteries. The device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained pressure measured when the heart contracts and observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultatory sends blood out of the heart is syst
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automatically compares each reading to this criteria BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD and provides a helpful cue if your reading falls into The table below is criteria for hypertension that one of the stages that could potentially indicate is publicly available from the National Heart Lung increased risk. See page 26 for more information and Blood Institute at the U.S. National Institutes of on this feature. Health (NIH) (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/ Hbp/HBP_WhatIs.html). Us
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measurement is complete, the monitor will display NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, and pulse 1. LANGUAGE Button readings. TALKING LANGUAGE MODE 2. TALKING MODE Button 12 3 3. Date/Time Set Buttons The monitor automatically finds where your measurement results fall on the NIH’s National Heart User-Select LCD Display Lung and Blood Institute’s table and provides a cue Button if your reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially indicate i
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DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS Display Symbols: User 1: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 1 User 2: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 2 Systolic Weak Battery Symbol: Appears when batteries should Pressure be replaced Pulse Symbol: Shows the pulse rate per minute Irregular Heartbeat Detector: Refer to page 27 for more information. Diastolic Pressure Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings Risk Category Index: See page 26 for more information. Pulse Rate Talking Fea
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INSTALLING BATTERIES Replace the batteries if: 1. The weak battery symbol appears on the display. 1. 2. Nothing appears on the display when the power is 1. The battery cover is located switched on. along the bottom side of the monitor. Remove battery cover by pressing down and pulling As the supplied batteries are for test only, they may away from the monitor. be discharged earlier than batteries you buy in stores. Replace all batteries at one time (as simultaneous set). Use only 1.5V
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DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE USING THE VOICE ASSIST™ TALKING FUNCTION 1. To adjust the date/time, press the Set button located on the top of the monitor. The Voice Assist feature will guide you through the measurement procedure and also announce results 2. The display will show a blinking number showing after your reading. The Voice Assist™ Talking Function the HOUR. Change the HOUR by pressing the is not a substitute for reading and understanding the instruction manual. button. Each
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3. When the appears with the letters “InS oFF”, Setting the Language: this indicates the monitor is in “Instructions Off” The Voice Assist talking function announces results Mode. in English or Spanish. To change the language, press the Language button on the top of the monitor. English language will display L1 4. When just the letters “oFF” appear, the monitor is in “Quiet Mode”. Spanish language will display L2 17 18 B BPW-260_A.indd 17-18 PW-260_A.indd 17-18 1 12/7/09 4:48 PM 2/
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5. If your physician has diagnosed APPLYING THE CUFF Fig. D you with poor circulation in your 1. Remove all watches, wrist jewelry, etc. prior to left arm, place the cuff around attaching the wrist monitor. Clothing sleeves should your right wrist as shown in be rolled up and the cuff should be wrapped Fig. D. around bare skin for correct measurements. 2. Apply cuff to left wrist with palm Fig. A facing up as shown in Fig. A. CORRECT MEASUREMENT POSTURE 3. Make sure the edge of the c
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4. Sit upright in a chair, and take 5-6 deep breaths. � Before a measurement, it is suggested that you sit quietly for 15 minutes as measurements taken during Avoid leaning back while the a relaxed state will have greater accuracy. You should Fig. C measurement is being taken as not be physically tired or exhausted while taking a shown in Fig. C. measurement. (X) � During the measurement, do not talk or move your arm or hand muscles. � See page 31 for additional notes regarding your bl
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2. With the cuff wrapped around your wrist, press the Note: The monitor will re-inflate automatically if the START/STOP button. Do not inflate the cuff unless system detects that your body requires more it is wrapped around your wrist. All digits will light pressure for measurement. up, checking the display functions. The checking procedure will be completed after about 3 seconds. START STOP Note: If using the Voice Assist™ “Instructions On” mode, you will be prompted to press the ST
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Note: RISK CATEGORY INDEX 1. This monitor automatically turns off approximately This monitor comes equipped with a Risk 1 minute after last operation. You may also press Category Index that automatically compares each the START/STOP button to turn the unit off. reading to criteria established by the U.S. National Institute of Health’s (NIH) National Heart Lung and 2. To interrupt the measurement, you may press Blood Institute as described earlier in this manual, the START/STOP button (
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT This blood pressure monitor is not designed for use DETECTOR (IHB) by people with arrhythmias nor for diagnosing or The appearance of the icon indicates that a pulse treating an arrhythmia problem. As a safeguard, we irregularity consistent with an irregular heartbeat was recommend that if you have arrhythmias such as atrial detected during measurement. Usually this is not a cause or ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation for co
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3. Press the “M” button to access the memory. CLEARING VALUES FROM MEMORY M 1. Press the User-Select button to select User 1 or User 2. 4. The monitor will first display the calculated average applied to the last 3 memories (“AVG. 3”). 2. Press and hold the and buttons at the same time while in memory recall mode and the data for the selected user will be erased automatically. and 5. Every new press of the “M” button will recall a previous reading. The latest reading will be
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� Once inflation reaches 300 mmHg, the unit will IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR deflate automatically for safety reasons. BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT � This product is not suitable for people with � T ake your reading in a comfortable environment arrhythmias. as measurements can be affected by hot or cold � This device may have difficulty determining the temperatures. Take your blood pressure at normal proper blood pressure for users with irregular body temperature. heartbeat, dia
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7. Do not fold the cuff tightly. CARE, MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 8. Do not disassemble the monitor or cuff. If in 1. Clean the blood pressure monitor body and cuff need of repair, refer to the warranty section of this carefully with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Do not manual. press. Do not wash cuff or use chemical cleaner on it. Never use thinner, alcohol or petrol (gasoline) as 9. Do not subject the monitor to extreme shocks (do cleaner. not drop on floor). 2. Leaky batterie
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POTENTIAL FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC TROUBLESHOOTING If any abnormality arises during use, please check the following points: INTERFERENCE POSSIBLE To avoid inaccurate results caused by SYMPTOMS CORRECTION CAUSES electromagnetic interference between Unit does not Batteries have Replace them electrical and electronic equipment, turn on when the run down. with two new AAA do not use the device near a cell START/STOP alkaline batteries. phone or microwave oven. button is pushed. Battery polaritie
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Power Source: Two 1.5V DC (AAA) Alkaline batteries Weight: 0.30 lbs (136.2 g) (without batteries) Measurement Wrist Oscillometric 5.3” - 7.7” (13.5cm - 19.5cm) Method: Circumference: Measurement Pressure: 40~280 millimeters Mercury (mmHg) 2 AAA alkaline batteries, hard plastic Accessories: Range: Pulse: 40~199 beats/minute storage case Pressure: ±3 mmHg 3.4”(L) x 2.5”(W) x 1.3”(H) Accuracy: Dimensions: Pulse: ±5% of reading 85mm(L) x 64mm(W) x 33mm(
