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Automatic
Blood Pressure Monitor
BPA-200
El manual en español
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION: Important Product Notices and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 About Blood Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 What is Blood Pressure? Why Measure Your Blood Pressure? Blood Pressure Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 How This Blood Pressure Monitor Works . . . . .7 USAGE INFORMATION: Name/Function of Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Display Explanations . . . . . . . . .
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Important Notes Regarding Your Blood Pressure Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Care, Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Potential for Radio/Television Interference . .27 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 2
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions should always be followed. Please read and follow all instructions and warnings before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. • Please note that this is a home healthcare product only and it is not intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of a physician or medical professional. • Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or d
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• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers. • Electromagnetic interference: The device contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens). These may lead to temporary impairment of measurement accuracy. • Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use. • Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm. • This unit is in
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery walls while blood flows through the arteries. The pressure measured when the heart contracts and sends blood out of the heart is systolic (highest) blood pressure. The pressure measured when the heart dilates with blood flowing back into the heart is called diastolic (lowest) blood pressure. Why Measure Your Blood Pressure? Among today’s various health problems, those associated with high blood p
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Categories for Blood Pressure Levels in Adults For adults 18 and older who are not on medicine for high blood pressure, are not having a short-term serious illness, and do not have other conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease. To determine category of risk when systolic and diastolic readings fall into two areas, use the higher of the two numbers for classification. There is an exception to the above definition of high blood pressure for people with diabetes and chronic kidney diseas
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HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORKS This monitor uses Smart Sense™ Technology to detect your blood pressure. With one touch of a button, the cuff will automatically inflate to block the blood flow through your artery. Next, the deflation process starts. Smart Sense™ Technology enables the monitor to automatically inflate and deflate to the appropriate level for each individual. Please note that any muscle movement during inflation or deflation will cause measurement error. When measurement is
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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART Smart Fit™ Arm Cuff Date/Time Set Buttons (Located on back of unit) LCD Display Battery Cover Air Tube (Located and Connector on bottom of unit) Memory Recall Button User-Select Button START/STOP Button Other Accessories Included : 1 12V DC Output AC Adapter and 4 “AA” size, 1.5V alkaline batteries Note: Please unload the batteries when operating with the AC adapter for an extended period of time. 8
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DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS Systolic Pressure Diastolic Pressure Date/Time Indicator Pulse Rate 9
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Display Symbols: User 1: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 1. User 2: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 2. Weak Battery Symbol: Appears when batteries should be replaced. Pulse Symbol: Shows the pulse rate per minute. Important Health Bulletin: See page 21 for more information. Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings Risk Category Indicator: Compares readings against blood pressure guidelines. See page 20 for more information. If any of the following letters and
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INSTALLING BATTERIES Note: It is recommended that you use batteries only for travelling or when it is not possible to use the AC adapter. 1. Extend the tray so that the battery cover is fully exposed. 2. Press down on latch and lift the battery cover towards you to open the battery compartment. 3. Install or replace 4 “AA” sized batteries in the battery compartment according to the indications inside the compartment. 4. Replace the battery cover by clicking in the bottom hooks first, then push
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As the supplied batteries are for test only, they may be discharged earlier than batteries you buy in stores. Replace the batteries in pairs. Remove batteries when unit is not in use for extended periods of time. Note: Batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dispose of them together with the household garbage. USING THE AC ADAPTER Note: • Please unload the batteries when operating with the AC adapter for an extended period of time. Leaving the batteries in the compartment for a long time may cause
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DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE 1. To adjust the date/time, press the Set button , located on the back of the monitor. 2. The display will show a blinking number showing the hour. Change the hour by pressing the button. Each press will increase the number by one in a cycling manner. Press the Set button again to confirm the entry, and the screen will show a blinking number representing the minutes. 3. Change the time and date as described in Step 2 above, using the button to change the numbers and
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APPLYING THE CUFF 1. If the cuff is not assembled, pass the end of the cuff furthest away from the tubing through the metal D-ring in order to form a loop. End of cuff D-ring 2. Plug the cuff tube into the left side of the unit. Insert plug here 14
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3. Remove tight fitting clothing from around your upper left arm. 4. Position cuff edge 0.8-1.2 inches (2-3cm) above elbow. 5. Center tube over middle of arm. 6. Pull the end of the cuff so that it tightens evenly around your arm. Press the hook and loop material together to secure. Allow room for 2 fingers to fit between the cuff and your arm. 7. Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the cuff is at the same height as your heart. Make sure the tube is not kinked. 15
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Note: If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also be placed on your right arm. However, all measurements should be made using the same arm. To use on the right arm, you must position the artery symbol “ ” over the main artery. Locate the main artery by pressing with two fingers approximately 1" (2 cm) above the bend Main Artery of your elbow on the inside of your right arm. Identify where the pulse can be felt the strongest. This is your main artery. Very Importan
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE Important Notes: • Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is in constant fluctuation throughout the day. • Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the position of the user, his or her physiologic condition and other factors. For greatest accuracy, wait 1 hour after exercising, bathing, eating, drinking beverages with alcohol or caffeine, or smoking to measure blood pressure. • Before measurement, it is suggested that you sit quietly for 15 minutes as measur
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1. Press the User Select Button to choose User 1 or User 2. OR After the user number is selected, press the START/STOP button to confirm the chosen user. 2. With the cuff wrapped around your arm, press the START/STOP button. Do not inflate the cuff unless it is wrapped around your arm. All digits will light up to check the display functions. The checking procedure will be completed after about 2 seconds. 3. After all symbols disappear, the display will show a blinking “0”. The monitor is “Rea
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4. Once your systolic pressure is determined, the monitor will begin deflating to measure your diastolic pressure. Note: This monitor will re-inflate automatically if the system detects that your body requires more pressure for measurement. 5. When the measurement is completed, the cuff will deflate entirely. Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse will be shown simultaneously on the LCD screen. The measurement is then automatically stored into memory. 19
