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IB-AHBPA060

Automatic

Blood Pressure Monitor

AHBPA-060

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the AC Adapter (not included) . . . . . . .12

Date & Time Set Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Cuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Measurement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Risk Category Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Recalling Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Clearing Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Important Notes Regarding Your

Blood Pressure Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Care, Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Potential for Electromagnetic Interference . .26

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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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 disease. Measurement results are for
reference only. Consult a healthcare professional for
interpretation of pressure measurements. Contact your
physician if you have or suspect any medical problem.
Do not change your medications without the advice of
your physician or healthcare professional.

• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements.
Follow the instructions in this manual and printed on
the arm cuff to ensure the appropriate size of cuff is
being used.

• This product is not suitable for people with arrythmias. This
device may have difficulty determining the proper blood
pressure for individuals with diabetes, poor
circulation of blood, kidney problems or for users who
have suffered from a stroke.

• 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 intended for use in measuring the blood pressure
and pulse rate of adults. Do not use this device on infants or
those who cannot express their own consent. This unit should
not be operated by children.

• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with
wet hands.

• Please use only a 6V AC adapter (as specified in this
manual) or 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries for power supply.

Blood pressure measurements determined with this device
are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using
the cuff/stethoscope ausculatory method, within the limits
prescribed by the American National Standard,

electronic, or automated sphygmomanometers

Manual,

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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)

Stage 2 Hypertension >160 >100
Stage 1 Hypertension 140~159 90~99
Prehypertension 120~139 80~89
Normal <120 <80

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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 pressure are very common.
High blood pressure dangerously correlates with
cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, blood pressure
monitoring is important for identifying those at risk.

BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
and the National Institutes of Health have developed
a blood pressure standard that identifies areas of low­and high-risk blood pressure. This standard, however,
is a general guideline as an individual’s blood pressure
varies among different people, age groups, etc.

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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 disease.
A blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg or higher is considered high
blood pressure for those individuals.

This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category
Indicator to visually indicate the assumed risk level of
each reading based upon these standards. See page
20 for more information on this feature.

It is important that you consult with your physician
regularly. Your physician will tell you your normal
blood pressure range as well as the point at which
you will be considered at risk.

For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pressure,
keeping long-term records is recommended.

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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART

HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE
MONITOR WORKS

This monitor uses Smart Measure™ 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 Measure™ 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 complete,
the monitor will display your systolic pressure, diastolic
pressure, and pulse readings.

Based upon your measurement results, the monitor's
Risk Category Indicator will alert you if your reading
falls into the pre-hypertension, stage 1 hypertension, or
stage 2 hypertension categories. See page 20 for more
information on the Risk Category Indicator.

Arm Cuffs

Date/Time

Set Buttons

Memory Recall Button

Air Tube
and Connector

LCD Display

Battery
Cover

(Located

on bottom
of unit)

User-Select
Button

START/STOP Button

Other Accessories Included :

4 “AAA” size, 1.5V alkaline batteries
Note: Please unload the batteries
when operating with an AC adapter (not
included) for an extended period
of time.

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Display Symbols:

DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS

Date/Time
Indicator

Pulse Rate

Systolic
Pressure

Diastolic
Pressure

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.
Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings

Risk Category Indicator: Compares readings against blood

pressure guidelines. See page 20 for more information.

If and any of the following letters and numbers appear in the
area that systolic pressure should be displayed, an error has occurred
with your reading. See Troubleshooting section of this manual for
more information.

Measurement Error: Measure again. Wrap the cuff
correctly and keep arm steady during measurement.

Air Circuit Abnormality: Check cuff connection. Measure again.

Pressure Exceeding 300 mmHg: Turn the unit off to clear,

then measure again.

Error Determining Measurement Data: Measure again.

Calibration Alert: Contact HoMedics Consumer Relations

at 1-800-466-3342.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. Press down on latch and lift the battery cover
towards you to open the battery compartment.

2. Install or replace 4 “AAA” sized batteries in the
battery compartment according to the indications
inside the compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover by clicking in the
bottom hooks first, then push in the top end of
the battery door.

Battery
Cover

Replace the batteries if:

1. The weak battery symbol appears on the display.

2. Nothing appears on the display when the power is
switched on.

As the supplied batteries are for test only, they may
be discharged earlier than batteries you buy in stores.
Replace the batteries in pairs. Use only 1.5V AAA
alkaline batteries. Remove batteries when unit is not
in use for extended periods of time.

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Note: Batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dispose

of them together with the household garbage.

USING THE AC ADAPTER (NOT INCLUDED)

This monitor is designed for operation with batteries or
an optional AC adapter. Please use only a compatible,
UL approved AC adapter with required voltage and
current as indicated in this manual. Contact HoMedics
Consumer Relations at 1-800-466-3342 to purchase a
compatible AC adapter.
Note: • Please unload the batteries when operating

with an AC adapter for an extended period of
time. Leaving the batteries in the compart­ment for a long time may cause leakage,
which may lead to damage of the unit.

• No batteries are needed when operating with
an AC adapter.

Connect the AC adapter with the AC adapter jack in
the back of the unit as shown below.

AC Adapter

Input: 100-240V~0.2A 50/60Hz
Output: 6V DC 500mA 3 W Max

Connect AC
adapter here

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1. To adjust the date/time, press the Set button .

USING THE ARM CUFF

Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate
measurement.

This monitor comes with two sizes of arm cuffs:
Standard Size Fits 9"–13" (23 cm – 33 cm)
Large Size Fits 13"–17" (33 cm – 43 cm)

2. The display will show a blinking number showing
the month. Change the month 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 day of the month.

3. Change the date and time as described in Step 2
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button to change the numbers

and the Set button to confirm the entries.

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blinking month

repeat process to set date and time

increasing month

confirm the entry

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D-ring in order to form a loop. The smooth side
without the felt material should be on the inside of
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2. Plug the cuff tube into the left side of the unit.

Insert plug here

3. Open the arm cuff so that your arm may be
placed through it.

4. Remove tight fitting clothing from around
your upper left arm.

5. Position cuff edge 0.8-1.2
inches (2-3cm) above elbow.

6. Center tube over middle of arm.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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