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Digital Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Model M6
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• Instruction Manual
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Contents Introduction ..............................................................................3 Important Safety Information ..................................................4 1. Overview ..............................................................................5 2. How to Obtain Meaningful Readings.................................7 3. Preparation ..........................................................................8 3.1 Installing/Replacing the Batteries.........................
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Introduction The OMRON M6 is a compact, fully automatic blood pressure monitor, operating on the oscillometric principle. It measures your blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly. For comfortable controlled inflation without the need of pressure pre-setting or re-inflation the devices uses its advanced “Intelli- Sense” technology. The device also stores up to 90 measurements in memory and calculates an average value based on the last three measure- ments. Each measurement is store
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Important Safety Information � Blood pressure measurement is not suitable in cases of seri- ous arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). � The pulse display is not suitable for monitoring the frequency of cardiac pacemakers. � Pregnant women should only measure their own blood pres- sure in consultation with their doctor, since the readings can be changed by pregnancy. � Do not use the monitor on babies, young children or persons who cannot express their consent. � Do not use the monito
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1.Overview 1. Overview Monitor A E B D G C F A. Display E. Battery compartment B. O/I START button F. Air jack C. Memory ( ) buttons G. AC adapter jack (for optional AC adapter) D. Date/Time ( ) setting button EN 5
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1.Overview Display H I O J K P L Q M R N H. Systolic blood pressure O. Heartbeat display I. Diastolic blood pressure P. Pulse display J. Memory display Q. Deflation display K. Average value display R. Date/Time display L. Movement error display M. Irregular heartbeat display N. Battery low display Package contents S V T U W S. Arm cuff (Medium cuff: arm V. Storage case circumference 22-32 cm) W. Four “AA” alkaline (LR6) T. Air plug batteries U. Air tube 6
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2.How to Obtain Meaningful Readings 2. How to Obtain Meaningful Readings To help ensure a reliable reading, avoid eating, smoking, or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measure- ment. Note: Remove any tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm. 1. Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm on a table so that the arm cuff will be at the same level as your heart. 2. Apply the arm cuff to your upper arm. The coloured marker should be centred on the inside
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3.Preparation 3. Preparation 3.1 Installing/Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert four “AA” batteries as indi- cated in the battery compartment and then replace the battery cover. Notes: � If the battery low display ( ) appears on the display, replace all four batteries at the same time. Long-life alkaline batteries are recommended. � Remove the batteries if the monitor will not be used for three months or more. � If the batteries are removed for a long period of tim
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3.Preparation 3.2 Setting the Date and Time Your blood pressure monitor automatically stores up to 90 measurements values in its memory and calculates an average reading based on the measurements from the last three read- ings. � Set the monitor to the correct date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. � If the batteries have been removed for a long period of time, the date and time setting will need to be reset. 1. When the batteries are installed, the year digits will
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3.Preparation 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month and date (day). or or 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour and minutes for the time. or or 6. Press the O/I START button when you have finished setting the date and time. 10
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4.Using the Monitor 4. Using the Monitor 4.1 Applying the Arm Cuff You can wrap the cuff either on your right or left arm. � Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm. � Do not place the cuff over thick clothes and do not roll up your sleeve if it is too tight. 1. If the cuff is assembled correctly, the Pile side material hook material will be on the outside of Sewn hook material the cuff loop and the metal D-ring will not touch your skin. Note: If the cuff is not assembled, pass
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4.Using the Monitor 3. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm on a table so that the cuff will be at the same level as your heart. 4. Put your arm through the cuff loop. Bottom Edge 1 to 2 cm Air tube Marker The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1 to 2 cm above the elbow. Apply the cuff to your upper arm so that the coloured marker is centred on the middle of your inner arm and points down the inside of the arm. The air tube should run down the inside
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4.Using the Monitor 5. Pull the cuff so that the top and bot- tom edges are tightened evenly around your arm. 6. When the cuff is positioned correctly, close the fabric fastener FIRMLY. Notes: � Make certain the cuff fits snugly around your arm. � The cuff should make good contact with your skin. You should be able to fit your index finger between the cuff and your arm easily, so you can pull the cuff off and on. EN � Make sure that there are no kinks in the air tubing. Taking measurements
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4.Using the Monitor 4.2 Taking a Reading 1. Press the O/I START button and remain still, the cuff will start to inflate automatically. As the cuff begins to inflate, the monitor automatically deter- mines your ideal inflation level. Remain still and do not talk until measurement is completed. Note: Do not inflate the cuff if it is not wrapped around your arm. 2. Inflation stops automatically and measurement is started. As the cuff slowly deflates, decreasing numbers appear on the display
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4.Using the Monitor 4. Press the O/I START button to turn the monitor off. Note: If you forget to turn the moni- tor off, it will automatically shut itself off after five minutes. Important: � Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure meas- urement. Waiting between readings allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure measurement. � If you move during measurement, the movement display ( ) may appear. Repeat the measurement and remain still un
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4.Using the Monitor What is Irregular Heartbeat? An irregular heartbeat is a NormalHeartbeat heartbeat rhythm that varies Pulse by more than 25% from the Blood pressure average heartbeat rhythm detected while the unit is Irregular Heartbeat measuring the systolic and Long Short diastolic blood pressure. Pulse If such an irregular rhythm is Blood pressure detected more than twice dur- ing measurement, the irregular heartbeat display ( ) appears on the display when the measurement results ar
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4.Using the Monitor 4.3 Using the Memory Function This monitor has a memory capable of storing 90 sets of read- ings. Every time you complete the measurement, the monitor automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate. The moni- tor also calculates an average reading based on the measure- ments from the last three readings. Note: To ensure that the measurement results are recorded correctly, make sure that the date and time are set cor- rectly before taking a measurement. When 90 sets of r
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4.Using the Monitor To View Previous Readings Stored in Memory 1. Press the button, while the average reading is displayed, to view reading stored in memory from the most recent to the oldest. Alternating display 2. Press the or button repeatedly to cycle through the previous measurement values ( button: from the most recent to the oldest, button: from the oldest to the most recent) Keep the button pressed down to cycle rapidly through the pre- vious values. To Delete All the Values Stor
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5.Handling Errors and Problems 5. Handling Errors and Problems Error Display Cause Remedy Cuff is under inflated. Carefully read and repeat the Movement during meas- steps listed under “Taking a Read- urement ing” on p. 14. Cuff over inflated. Remove the arm cuff. Wait 2-3 minutes and then take another This icon indicates irreg- measurement. ular or weak pulses are Repeat the steps in “Taking a detected, but result can Reading” on p. 14. If this error be considered reliable. continues to
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6.Optional Parts Problem Cause Remedy No display appears when the O/I START The batteries are empty. Replace the batteries. button is pressed. Is the cuff wrapped Attach the arm cuff cor- firmly around the arm? rectly. Cannot measure or Check that the air plug The cuff pressure does readings are too high. is properly connected to not rise although the the monitor. Push the air pump motor can be plug firmly into the air heard. jack. The blood pressure is Blood pressure readings constantl
