Health O Meter 7632 User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES

Your Measure for Good Health™

AUTOMATIC WRIST

Blood Pressure

Monitor

Please read this entire manual carefully before using this device.

Model 7632

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Automatic Wrist Blood

Pressure Monitor

DO NOT DESTROY

Features:

• One-Touch Easy Operation

• Large, Easy-To-Read Digital Display

• Two-User Memory Feature

• 50 Automatic Memory Readings for Each User

• MicroStep

™

Technology Precisely Controls

Deflation for Greater Accuracy

• Date and Time Indication

• Auto Shut-Off

• Convenient Storage Case

• Compact and Portable

In accordance with International Standards:

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Standards of Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About the Wrist Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About Blood Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Blood Pressure Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Blood Pressure Fluctuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Product Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Display Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HOW TO USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15

• Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

• Applying the Cuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

• Proper Posture During Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

• Taking a Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

• Recalling Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

• Clearing Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Precautionary Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Blood Pressure Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Health o meter®Wrist
Blood Pressure Monitor Model 7632. This fully-automatic, wrist-mounted
device is both easy to use and ideally suited for daily measurements.
The large display includes systolic, diastolic and pulse measurements,
all clearly shown at the completion of each reading. With its enhanced,
comprehensive features, this Health o meter®monitor will be the only
blood pressure monitor you will need for your family.

With this blood pressure monitor, you can store up to 50 measurements
into 2 Memory Zones, one for each user. This device is ideal for users
who want to monitor and track their blood pressure on a regular basis.
The Health o meter®blood pressure monitor is compact and portable,
making it ideal for both home and travel usage.

Blood pressure measurements determined with the Health o meter®blood
pressure monitor are equivalent to those using the cuff/stethoscope
auscultation method and are within the limits prescribed by the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This monitor is
to be used by an adult and is intended for in-home use.

Note: Please read this manual carefully before use. For specific information
about your own blood pressure, contact your physician. Please be sure
to keep this manual for future reference.

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Quick Reference

A. Installing Batteries

Battery Type: 2 AAA 1.5 Volt

(See Page 9)

B. Applying the Cuff

Apply cuff to LEFT wrist with

PALM FACING UP.

(See Page 11)

C. Correct Posture

Place the wrist at heart level.
(See Page 12) Relax a few minutes
before starting the Blood Pressure

Monitor. (See Helpful Tips, Page 11)

D.

Press ON/OFF/START
Button

Remain still during measurement.
This unit will automatically inflate

then deflate. (See Page 13)

E. Automatic Memory

Your new Health o meter®monitor
stores a maximum of 50 measured

values for up to 2 users. The symbol

“mem” will blink when measurement

is completed and stored in memory.

(See Page 14)

F. Recall Memory

Use User-Selection button to

select a Memory Zone, then press “M”

to recall prior measured values from

that Memory zone. (See Page 14)

Standards of Quality

This Blood Pressure Monitor conforms with the American National Standards
Institute/American Association of Medical Instrumentation Standards for Non­Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors. In addition, the device complies with the
European regulations and bears the CE mark “CE 0366”. The quality of the device
has been verified and conforms to the provisions of the EC council directive
93/42/EEC dated 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices, as well as the EMC
directive 89/336/EEC:

ANSI/AAMI SB10 Electronic or automated Sphygmomanometers
EN 1060-1 (Dec. 1995) Non-invasive blood pressure measuring equipment

General requirements

EN 1060-3 (Feb. 1997) Non-invasive blood pressure measuring equipment

Supplementary requirements for electromechanical
blood pressure measuring systems

About the Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

Your Health o meter®blood pressure monitor uses the oscillometric method to detect
your blood pressure. Before the cuff starts inflating, the device will establish a baseline
cuff pressure, which is equivalent to the air pressure. The measurement of your blood
pressure is based on this baseline pressure. Once the cuff inflates to block the passage
of blood in the artery, the deflation process begins. During the deflation of the wrist cuff,
the unit is detecting the pressure oscillations generated between beats of the pulse.
Any muscle movement during this period of time will cause measurement error.
After detecting the amplitude and the slope of the pressure oscillations during the
deflation process, your Health o meter®monitor will determine the systolic and diastolic
pressures for you. Your pulse rate is detected and displayed at the same time.

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

What is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the inside of the artery wall while blood
flows through the artery. The pressure measured when the heart contracts and sends
blood out of the heart is the “systolic” reading (higher number). The pressure
measured when the heart dilates with blood flowing back into the heart is called the
“diastolic” (lowest number) blood pressure.

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Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?

Systolic over 160
Diastolic over 100

Hypertension

Systolic 140 ~159
Diastolic 90 ~ 94

Borderline

Systolic under 139
Diastolic under 89

Normal

Systolic
under 99

Hypotension

Systolic (mmHg) →

140100

90

95

160

Diastolic (mmHg)→

Fluctuation Within a Day

(Case: Male, 35 Years Old)

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Systolic Pressure

Diastolic Pressure

Various health problems associated to high blood pressure are quite common with
people in today’s society. There is a significant correlation of high blood pressure
with cardiovascular disease. This correlation has made measuring blood pressure
a necessity for those individuals identified with high blood pressure, placing them
into a high risk category pertaining to cardiovascular disease. Also, as a person ages,
one’s blood pressure can change over time, thus it makes good “health sense”
to monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis.

Blood Pressure Standard

The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a blood pressure standard,
according to which areas of low and high-risk blood pressure are identified.
This standard, however, is a general guideline as individual’s blood pressure
varies among different people and different age groups, etc.

It is important that you consult with your physician regularly. Your physician
can tell you your optimal blood pressure range.

Blood Pressure Fluctuation

Blood pressure fluctuates all the time!

Your blood pressure will change over
the course of the month, week and even
throughout the day. It is also influenced
by seasonal and temperature changes.

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Carrying Case

Please store your Health o meter®Blood Pressure Monitor in the carrying case provided
as shown below:

Product Component Identification

A. LCD Display E. Power Button (for ON/OFF)
B. Memory Recall Button F. Battery Cover
C. Wrist Cuff G. User Selection Button
D. Date/Time Set Button H. 2 AAA Size 1.5v Alkaline Batteries

(Included)

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Display Explanations

1.

2.

Display:

Date/Time Indicator

Memory

Zones

Icons:

Memory Zone 1 : Appears when the monitor is operated

Memory Zone 2 : Appears when the monitor is operated

Weak Battery Mark :
Pulse Mark : Shows the pulse rate per minute
Memory Mark : Shows the number of stored measurements
Error Mark : Occurs when an error was made during

Installing Batteries

Systolic Pressure

Diastolic Pressure

Pulse Rate

No. of Memory Sequence

in memory zone 1

in memory zone 2
Appears when batteries should be replaced

measurement

1. Place your thumb on the side of the battery cover. Pull the battery cover in
the direction of the cuff to open.

2. Install lower battery first in the bottom position with the battery ribbon
underneath. Battery Type: 2 Alkaline (AAA) size.

3. Insert the other battery and pull up the battery ribbon over it.

4. Replace the cover by placing the end tabs of the battery cover in the slots
on the top of the battery compartment. Click in the other end to secure the
battery cover.

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Replace the batteries if:

1. The weak battery mark appears in the display.

2. Nothing appears in the display when the power is switched on.
As the supplied batteries are for test only, they may discharge 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: Discard used batteries as directed by your local, environmental codes.

Setting the Time

1. To set/adjust the date and time in the monitor, press the “Set” Button located
on the top surface of the monitor. The display will show a blinking number showing
the month.

2. Change the month by pressing the button. Each press of this button 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
number of the day in the month.

3. Change the date, the hour and the minutes as described in Step 2 above,
using the button to change and the button to confirm the entries.

4. A “0” will reappear as the Blood Pressure Monitor is ready for measurement again.

Press the Set Button

Month Position Will Blink

Press To Select Month

Press To Confirm Selection

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HOW TO USE

3/8 inch

3/8 inch

Helpful Tips

Here are a few helpful tips to help you obtain more accurate readings:

• Do not measure your blood pressure immediately after consuming a large meal.
To obtain more accurate readings, please wait one hour before measuring.

• Do not smoke or drink alcohol before measuring your blood pressure.

• You should not be physically tired or exhausted while taking a measurement.

• It is important that you relax during measurement. Try to take a 15-minute rest
before taking a reading.

• Do not take measurements if you are under stress or under tension.

• Take your blood pressure at normal body temperature. If you are feeling cold or hot,
wait a while before taking a measurement.

• If the monitor is stored at very low temperature (near freezing), have it placed
at a warm location for at least one hour before using it.

• Wait about 5 minutes before taking a

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Applying the Cuff

1.

Remove all watches, jewelry, etc., prior to attaching the wrist monitor. Clothing

should be loosely rolled up and the cuff should be wrapped on bare skin

sleeves
for correct measurements.

2. Apply cuff to left wrist with palm facing up as shown in Figure A.
Make sure the edge of the cuff is about 3/8 inch from the palm as shown in Figure B.

3.

blood pressure measurement.

IGURE AFIGURE BFIGURE C

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4. In order to insure accurate measurements, fasten the fabric
fastener strap securely around your wrist so there is no extra
space between the cuff and the wrist as shown in Figure C.

Note:

If the cuff is not wrapped tightly enough, the measurement
values may be false. However, do not apply the cuff too tightly
as it may constrict the smooth flow of blood to the hand.

5. If your physician has diagnosed you with poor circulation on

your left arm, carefully place the cuff around your right wrist
as shown in Figure D.

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FIGURE D

Proper Posture During Measurement

1. Place your elbow on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart as
shown in Figure A.

Note: Your heart is located slightly below your armpit and a bit to the left of the

middle of your chest.

Relax your entire body, especially the area between your elbow and fingers.

FIGURE A FIGURE B

2. If the cuff is not at the same level as your heart or if you can not keep your arm
completely still throughout the reading, use a soft object such as a folded towel to
support your arm as shown in Figure B. Do not allow hard objects to come in
contact with the wrist cuff.

3. Turn your palm upwards.

4. Sit upright in a chair, and take 5-6 deep, relaxing breaths.

5. Avoid leaning back while the measurement is being taken as shown in Figure C.

FIGURE C

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Taking a Measurement

OR

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1. Press the “User Selection” button to select Memory Zone 1 or Memory Zone 2.
The measurement that you take will automatically be stored in the Zone selected.

2. Place the cuff on the wrist. Press the “ON/OFF/START” button . All digits
will light up, checking the display functions. The checking procedure
will be completed after about 2 seconds.

3. After all symbols appear, the display will show a blinking “0”. The monitor is
“Ready to Measure” and will automatically inflate the cuff to start measurement.

This monitor will re-inflate automatically to approximately 220mmHg if the system
detects that your body needs a higher pressure to measure your blood pressure.

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