A&D UA-705 User Manual

ADVANCED MANUAL INFLATE

Blood Pressure Monitor

Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UA-705

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IMPORTANT!

If You Need Assistance with the Set-Up or Operation

We Can Help!

Please call us FIRST before contacting your retailer at

LifeSource Health Line

1-888-726-9966 - Toll Free

Auto Control Medical

1-800-461-0991 - In Canada

A specially trained representative will assist you

Please read this important information before using your monitor.

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Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to inter­pret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this device should not
replace regular medical examinations.

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Have your physician review your procedure for using this device. He
or she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before pre­scribing or adjusting medications.

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Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your readings.
Should a mechanical problem occur, contact A&D Medical.

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Make sure to use the correct cuff size when measuring your blood
pressure.

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Do not attempt to service, calibrate, or repair this monitor.

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Because your UA-705 monitor contains delicate, high-precision parts,
avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature or humidity or to direct
sunlight, shock and dust. A&D Medical guarantees the accuracy of
this monitor only when it is stored and used within the temperature
and humidity ranges noted on page E-18.

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Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry, soft cloth or a cloth dampened
with water and a mild detergent. Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner
or other harsh chemicals to clean monitor or cuff.

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Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more than
six months. Alkaline batteries recommended.

PRECAUTIONS

The UA-705 is designed to be used at home, by those who are eighteen (18)
years and older, to monitor blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and pulse
rate. It is not designed for ambulatory use.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Fast. Easy. Accurate.

Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art LifeSource

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blood pressure monitor—one of the most technologically
advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use
and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pres­sure regimen.

Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is
an important step individuals can take to maintain cardiovas­cular health and prevent the serious consequences associated
with undetected and untreated hypertension.

A&D Medical has been manufacturing high quality healthcare
products for over 20 years. We are committed to providing you
and your family with monitoring devices that provide the
utmost in accuracy and convenience.

LifeSource - Designed for Life.

WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2

MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

HOW UA-705 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5

TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6 — E-8

WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-9

ABOUT CUFF INFLATION METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-9

ABOUT AVERAGE READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-10

ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™ . . . . . . . . . . . .E-10

ABOUT MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-11

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-12 — E-16

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-17

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-18

CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-19

FRENCH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN

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Display
Symbol

Recommended
Action

Measurement is in progress, remain
as still as possible.

Take measurement again and con­sult with your physician.

Replace all batteries with new ones
when the symbol blinks. Alkaline
batteries recommended.

Try the measurement again. Remain
very still during the measurement.

Fasten the cuff correctly, and try the
measurement again.

Check for air leaks along the tube
and around the
air socket.

Refasten the cuff and retake meas­urement.

Make sure tube is properly connect­ed to cuff and monitor.

Try the measurement again. Remain
very still during the measurement.

Measurement is in progress, remain
as still as possible.

Refer to the section “About Pressure
Rating Indicator” for further expla­nation.

Press exhaust button to release air.

Inflate cuff 30 to 40 mmHg above
your normal systolic pressure.

Condition/Cause

The symbol shown while measure­ment is in progress. It blinks while
detecting the pulse.

An irregular heartbeat or body move­ment may have occurred. Refer to
page E-9 for more information on
irregular heartbeats.

Previous measurement stored in
MEMORY.

The battery power indicator during
measurement.

The batteries are low when it blinks.
Unstable blood pressure due to

excessive body movement.
The systolic and diastolic values are

within 10 mmHg of each other.

The pressure value did not increase
during inflation.

The cuff is not fastened correctly.

There is an air leak in the cuff or
monitor.

The pulse is not detected correctly.

Cuff Inflation Meter

Pressure Rating Indicator™

Appears on display prior to and dur­ing measurement. Blinks if there is air
in cuff at power up.

Cuff needs to be inflated for proper
measurement.

Battery Full

Battery Low

PULSE DISPLAY ERROR

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MONITOR COMPONENTS

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ARM CUFF

PROPER FIT RANGE

INDEX MARK

AIR HOSE

DISPLAY

START BUTTON

AIR SOCKET

AIR CONNECTOR PLUG

EXHAUST

RUBBER BULB

BATTERY COVER

AA BATTERY

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

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You must install 1 type AA (1.5 volt) battery and attach the cuff to the monitor
before using it (alkaline batteries recommended). To install battery (or replace
it if the "Low Battery" symbol appears on display), proceed as follows:

1. Remove battery cover by gently pushing

down on handle and pulling cover off
monitor.

2. Place the battery in compartment with

positive (+) and negative (–) terminals
matching those indicated in the compart­ment. Be sure battery makes contact with
compartment terminals.

3. Replace cover by sliding it into the com-

partment and gently pressing into place.

NOTE: Rechargeable batteries will not work with this monitor.

LifeSource®blood pressure monitors are easy to use, accurate and digitally
display full measurement readouts. Our technology is based on the “oscillo­metric method” – a noninvasive blood pressure determination. The term
“oscillation” refers to any measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse.
Our monitor examines the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as
it expands and contracts against the cuff with each heartbeat.

The cuff is inflated until the artery is fully blocked. The inflation speed is
maximized and the pressure level is optimized by the device. The monitor
takes measurements while the cuff is both inflating and deflating. This results
in a faster measurement providing greater comfort to the user.

HOW UA-705 WORKS

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BEFORE YOU START

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SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE

ARM SIZE

RECOMMENDED
CUFF SIZE

REPLACEMENT
CUFF MODEL#

9.4” - 14.2” (24-36cm)

14.2” - 17.7” (36-45cm)

Medium Cuff

Large Cuff

UA-280

UA-281

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Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading. A cuff that is
too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure; a
cuff that is too small will produce a reading that is higher than the correct
blood pressure. With your arm hanging at the side of your body, measure the
circumference of your upper arm at the midpoint between the shoulder and
elbow.

NOTE: The LifeSource small cuff is not compatible with the UA-705 monitor.

Cuff Size Indicator On The Cuff

Our cuff has an indicator which tells you whether you are using the correct
cuff size or not. Place the cuff on your arm (see Page E-6 to learn how to put
the cuff on correctly) and if the Index Mark points within the Proper Fit
Range, you are using the correct cuff size. If the Index points outside of the
Proper Fit Range, contact A&D Medical at 1-888-726-9966 (in Canada, call
Auto Control Medical at 1-800-461-0991) for more information on where to
obtain a cuff replacement.

NOTE: If the cuff size indicator falls on a borderline between two size cate­gories, pick either one and make sure to use the same cuff size for each
measurement.

USE SMALL CUFF USE LARGE CUFFPROPER FIT RANGE

INDEX

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Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:

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Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.

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Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to
measurement.

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Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm.

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Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to
measure pressure.

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Do not talk during measurement.

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Do not cross legs and keep you feet flat on floor during measurement.

Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:

1. Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a

flat surface so that the center of your upper arm
is at the same height as your heart.

2. Lay left arm on the table, palm up and thread cuff end through metal

loop, smooth side against arm. Then position the tube off-center toward
the inner side of arm in line with the little finger.

3. Pull the end of the cuff to tighten it, fold back the extra

material, and fasten securely. The cuff should be snug but
not too tight. You should be able to insert two fingers
between the cuff and your arm.

IMPORTANT: Measure pressure at the same time
each day.

4. Confirm that the index points within the proper

fit range.

TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Cuff

Tube

Index and Proper Fit range

5. Press the START button. Your average blood pressure reading will appear

with the number of measurements stored in memory (i.e. A25 = total of
25 measurements stored in memory) and a flashing symbol, indicating
that monitor is ready for measurement.

NOTE: If the symbol is displayed, the
cuff has some air trapped in it. Press the
exhaust valve button until the symbol
is displayed. You may have to press on
the cuff while holding the exhaust valve
to release all the air in the cuff.

6. When the symbol is displayed, begin cuff inflation by squeezing the

inflator bulb repeatedly. It may take a few seconds for the symbol to
appear.

7. Stop squeezing the inflator bulb when symbol disappears or until cuff

pressure reaches about 30 mmHg to 40 mmHg above expected systolic
pressure. If inflating to a level above your expected systolic pressure, we
recommend using the chart shown below to determine your inflation
level.

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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Usual Systolic

Inflate to

Up to 130
131-170
171-210
211-250

160
200
240
280

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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

8. When the correct pressurization has been reached, the automatic

exhaust mechanism will gradually reduce the pressure in the cuff. Sit
quietly during measurement. The ❤ symbol will blink with your pulse
beat.

NOTE: Exhaust rate cannot be adjusted during measurement. If you wish
to stop inflation at any time, press the exhaust valve to release the pres­sure in the cuff.

9. After you see the measurement results displayed on the screen, press the

exhaust valve to release the excess air from the cuff. If you move your
arm before pressing the exhaust valve, the result on the screen will be
deleted. The monitor shuts off automatically in about 30 seconds. You
can also press the START button to shut off the monitor.

10. Remove cuff and make a note of your blood pressure and pulse rate on

the chart in the back of the manual, indicating date and time of measure­ment. Additional logbook charts can be downloaded and printed for free
at www.LifeSourceOnline.com or www.autocontrol.com.

We advise that you record the date and time after each measurement because
an accurate blood pressure history relies not on single or sporadic readings
but on a pattern over time.

NOTE: Allow at least 5 minutes between measurements on the same
person.

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The UA-705 Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate
measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The Irregular
Heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event an
Irregular Heartbeat has occurred during measurement. An irregular heartbeat
is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeat
intervals during the blood pressure measurement. It is important that you
relax, remain still and refrain from talking during measurements.

NOTE: We recommend contacting your physician if you see this
symbol frequently.

The Cuff Inflation Meter is located on the left side of the display screen to tell
you when the blood pressure monitor is inflating and deflating the cuff. The
Cuff Inflation Meter moves up during inflation and moves down during
deflation.

Inflation in Progress Inflation Complete Deflation/Measurement

in Progress

WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT

ABOUT CUFF INFLATION METER

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ABOUT AVERAGE READING

ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™

The Pressure Rating Indicator™ is a feature which pro­vides a snapshot of your blood pressure classification
based on your measurements. This will let you quickly
know what your blood pressure readings mean. Each
segment of the bar indicator corresponds to the Seventh
Report of the Joint National Committee (JNC7) on
Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood
Pressure from the National Heart, Lung and Blood
Institute - May 2003. For a more detailed look at this
blood pressure classification, please refer to “Assessing
High Blood Pressure” on page E-13.

:The indicator displays a segment, based on the current measurement,
corresponding to the JNC7 Classification.

NOTE: Due to other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) in
addition to your blood pressure measurement, the Pressure Rating Indicator
is approximate. Please consult with your physician for interpretation and
diagnosis of your blood pressure measurements.

NOTE: Residents outside of the United States (e.g.. Canada and Mexico)
should refer to the WHO Classification Table on page E-13 for assessment
of their blood pressure measurement.

The UA-705 provides an average blood pressure reading based
on the total measurements stored in memory. the start button
is pushed, the average blood pressure reading will appear and
the number of measurements stored in memory will flash
several times before the monitor is ready for inflation.