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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
TM
with ComFit Cuff
Model HEM-790IT
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using the Monitor Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Operating the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Risk of Electrical Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Taking a Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Using the Guest Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Selecting the USER ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Using the USER ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 TM Selecting the TruRead Mode . . . .
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 4 Before Using the Monitor INTRODUCTION ® ® Thank you for purchasing the Omron HEM-790IT IntelliSense TM Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with ComFit Cuff. Fill in for future reference. DATE PURCHASED: __________________ SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________ Staple your purchase receipt here Your new digital blood pressure monitor uses the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement. This means the monitor detects your blood’s movement
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION To assure the correct use of the product basic safety measures should always be followed including the warnings and cautions listed in this instruction manual. SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or WARNING serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or CAUTION m
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 6 SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATING THE DEVICE (continued) Read the Special Conditions section (page 36) of the instruction manual if your systolic pressure is known to be more than 220 mmHg. Inflating to a higher pressure than necessary may result in bruising where the cuff is applied. Operate the device only as intended. Do not use the device for any other purpose. Dispose of the device, components and optional accessories according to applicab
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 7 SAFETY INFORMATION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not plug or unplug the power cord into the electrical outlet with wet hands. Do not overload power outlets. Plug the device into the appropriate voltage outlet. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Do not subject the monitor to strong shocks, such as dropping the unit on the floor. Do not submerge the device or any of the components in water. Store the device and the components in a clean, safe location. Chan
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 8 BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT To ensure a reliable reading follow these recommendations: 1. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising, and bathing for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest for at least 15 minutes before taking the measurement. 2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times. 3. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place. 4. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your arm. 5.
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 9 Operating Instructions KNOW YOUR UNIT Main Unit: Display USER ID Selection Switch Battery Compartment Start/Stop Button USB Port Memory ( ) Button Air Jack Morning/Evening Average AC Adapter Jack ( / ) Buttons SET Button 9
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 10 KNOW YOUR UNIT Components: Housing Air Tube Cord AC Adapter Air Plug (Connects to Air Jack) Arm Cuff Four “AA” Batteries Storage Case USB Cable CD-ROM Instruction Manual 10
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 11 UNIT DISPLAY Systolic Blood Pressure USER ID Symbol (A or B) Diastolic Blood Pressure Morning Hypertension Symbol Heartbeat Symbol Morning Average Symbol Movement Symbol Evening Average Symbol Irregular Heartbeat Symbol Deflation Symbol Average Value Symbol Date/Time Display Memory Symbol Low Battery Indicator Pulse Display Week Display TM TruRead Symbol 11
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 12 DISPLAY SYMBOLS IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT SYMBOL() When the monitor detects an irregular rhythm two or more times during the measurement, the Irregular Heartbeat Symbol ( ) will appear on the display with the measurement values. Normal Heartbeat Normal Heartbeat An irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined as a rhythm that is more than 25% slower or Pulse 25% faster from the average rhythm Blood pressure detected while the monitor is measuring the
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 13 DISPLAY SYMBOLS 1 The American Heart Association recommends the following guideline for upper limit of normal for home blood pressure readings: AHA Home Guideline for Upper Limit of Normal BP Systolic Blood Pressure 135 mmHg Diastolic Blood Pressure 85 mmHg This is a general guideline because blood pressure depends on age and morbidity. The AHA recommends a lower home blood pressure goal for certain patients, including diabetic patients,
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 14 DISPLAY SYMBOLS HEARTBEAT SYMBOL() TAKING A MEASUREMENT The Heartbeat Symbol flashes on the display during the measurement. The Heartbeat Symbol flashes at every heartbeat. When the measurement is complete, the Heartbeat Symbol flashes on the display with your blood pressure and pulse rate if the reading is above 135 for the Systolic Blood Pressure value and/or 85 for the Diastolic Blood Pressure value. USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION The Hear
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 15 BATTERY INSTALLATION Battery Cover 1. Press the ▼ indicator on the battery cover and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow. 2. Install 4 “AA” size batteries so the + (positive) and - (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated. 3. Replace the battery cover. 15
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 16 BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY REPLACEMENT Low Battery Indicator When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen turn the monitor off and remove all the batteries. Replace with four new batteries at the same time. Longlife alkaline batteries are recommended. CAUTION If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water. Contact a physician immediately. NOTES: • Turn the unit off before replacing
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 17 USING THE AC ADAPTER Use only the authorized Omron AC Adapter, Model Number HEM- ADPT1,with this monitor. We recommend you install the batteries even if the AC Adapter is used. If no batteries are installed, you may need to reset the date and time if the AC Adapter is disconnected. The measurement results will not be deleted. CAUTION Use only Omron authorized parts and accessories. Parts and accessories not approved for use with the devic
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 18 USING THE AC ADAPTER TO CONNECT THE AC ADAPTER ① Insert the AC Adapter Plug into Housing 2 the AC Adapter Jack on the back side of the monitor as illustrated. 1 ② Plug the AC Adapter into a 120V AC outlet (60 cycles). Cord TO DISCONNECT THE AC ADAPTER ① Hold the Housing to remove the AC Adapter from the electrical outlet. ② Remove the AC Adapter plug from the monitor. WARNING Do not plug or unplug the power cord into the electrical outlet
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 19 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set the monitor to the current date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. If the date and time are not set correctly, the measurement values stored in the memory and the average values may not be correct. The Blood Pressure Monitor automatically stores up to 84 individual measurements values with the dates and times. The monitor also calculates weekly averages for measurements in the morning an
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262521 HEM-790IT Final_r2.qxd 11/17/06 7:19 PM Page 20 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 2. SETTING THE YEAR The year can be set between 2007 and 2030. When the display reaches 2030, it will return to 2007. Press the Memory button ( ) to advance by increments of one year. Press the SET button to set the current year. The month flashes on the display. NOTE: Press and hold the Memory button ( ) to advance the date and time values faster. 3. SETTING THE MONTH Press the Memory button ( ) to advance by
