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talking blood
pressure monitor
Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054
Customer Service 800-846-3000
www.brookstone.com 516328
516328_INS_Talking Blood Pressure Monitor
Instructions Doc. Size: 5"W x 4.75"H
Output at 100% Prints 1/0 Black
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 3 TALKING BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR Brookstone makes life better. Our Talking Blood Pressure Monitor announces out loud your current blood pressure and compares it to the World Health Organization’s guidelines. It even measures systolic and diastolic pressure, mean arterial pressure and mean pulse rate. The Talking Blood Pressure Monitor has been thoroughly tested to be certain it meets our own exacting quality control standards. Please take a few mo
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 5 •This unit allows you to monitor your blood pressure. Do not begin BATTERY PRECAUTIONS or end medical treatment based solely on the measurements of this •Dispose of the old batteries properly. Do not dispose of the old device. Consult a physician for treatment advice. batteries in a fire. •If you are taking medication, consult your physician to determine •Do not leave the batteries where a child or pet could play with or the most appropriate time
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 7 •Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature IMPORTANT changes, or humidity. Such treatment may result in malfunction, a •This is not a medical device and is not a substitute for a physician’s shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries or distorted parts. care. Individuals with specific health concerns should consult with •Do not tamper with the internal components. Doing so will terminate their physician. the produc
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 9 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1. TALK/VOLUME 6. 2. SPEAKER 7. CUFF 3. USER 1/UP 8. WRIST STRAP 1 4. USER 2/DOWN 9. BATTERY COMPARTMENT 5. SET COVER 2 8 3 4 7 5 9 6 1 8 9 516328_INS_Talking Blood Pressure Monitor Instructions Doc. Size: 5"W x 4.75"H Output at 100% Prints 1/0 Black
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 11 9. Press SET again. The letters M (month) and D (day) flash on MONITOR OPERATION the display. Setting the Date and Time 10. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to select your desired Setting the date and time allows a time stamp to be assigned to your date format. You can choose to have the date display as blood pressure measurements. Month/Day or Day/Month. 1. With the unit Off, press and hold SET until 12h flashes on 11. Press SET again. The mont
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 13 Adjusting the Volume 3. Choose the position in which you want to take your blood pressure: sitting or lying down. The unit features voice playback during and after blood pressure measurement results, as well as general instructions to help you If you are sitting, ensure your wrist is parallel with your heart. prepare for taking measurements. If you do not have an armrest, place your arm across your chest. Hold your elbow with the other hand. See
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 15 Deleting Blood Pressure Measurements from the Memory 4. Relax your hand and press . You can delete the latest measurement only or the entire history. A voice message will remind you to relax and remain still. The CUFF and WRIST STRAP will begin to inflate. Once the pressure Deleting the Latest Measurement: reaches the appropriate level, it will slowly deflate until the 1. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to recall the measurement results are anno
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 17 Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER. 2. Remove the two old AAA batteries and replace with new ones. 3. Replace the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER. Display Symbols and Descriptions SYMBOL DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION Weak battery Batteries are low and Systolic pressure The highest blood need replacement pressure measured Inflating Unit is inflating with air to Diastolic pressure The lowest blood o
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 19 Problem Symptom Check This Remedy TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message Err 5 shows on Pressure is over Relax for a the display 37.3kPa (280 moment and Problem Symptom Check This Remedy mmHg) then measure No Power Display is dim Batteries are Replace with again or will not exhausted new batteries Err 6 shows on Deflation period Movement can light up Batteries are Insert the the display was too long affect the inserted batteries measurement. incorrect
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 21 SPECIFICATIONS Problem Symptom Check This Remedy APPLICATION Settings are Date and time The clock was Reset the clock Measuring Method Oscillometric/non-invasive wrong are incorrect not set or reset Application For adult use only after installing Measurement Location Wrist section of lower arm new batteries Measurement The measurement Reset the Memory Maximum 60 records unit (kPa or unit was not set measurement per user mmHg) is or reset after
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516328_INS_BloodMonitor 4/26/06 1:33 PM Page 23 POWER CARE AND MAINTENANCE Batteries 2 AAA (included) Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth to wipe off the unit and CUFF. Do Power Save Auto power off after 1 not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents, as these may minute of non-activity cause damage. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Operation 50° to 104°F Storage/Transport -4° to 140°F Humidity Range 10% to 83% relative humidity 22 23 516328_INS_Talking Blood Pressure Monitor Instructions Doc. Siz
