Homedics BPA-150 User Manual

Deluxe Automatic

Blood Pressure Monitor

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BPA-150

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Date & Time Set Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Applying the Cuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Measurement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Risk Category Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Recalling Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Clearing Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Important Notes Regarding Your

Blood Pressure Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Care, Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Potential for Radio/Television Interference . . .29

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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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. If
the arrow on the cuff falls outside of the solid color line
when applied to the user’s arm, contact HoMedics
Consumer Relations regarding additional cuff sizes.

• 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.

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• 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.

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, Manual, electronic, or automated
sphygmomanometers.

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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

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

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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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
21 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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HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE
MONITOR WORKS

This monitor uses Smart Sense™ 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 Sense™ 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 21 for more
information on the Risk Category Indicator.

This monitor also features an irregular heartbeat (IHB)
detector that will alert the user to the presence of an irregu-
lar heartbeat. It is strongly recommended that you consult
your physician if the IHB symbol appears often (five
times or more in a row). See page 22 for more information
on the IHB Detector.

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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART

Smart Fit™
Arm Cuff

Air Tube
and Connector

Memory Recall

Button

Other Accessories Included :

Date/Time
Set Buttons

(Located on

back of unit)

START/STOP Button

1 12V DC Output AC Adapter and 4
“AAA” size, 1.5V alkaline batteries
Note: Please unload the batteries from
the battery pack when operating with
the AC adapter for an extended period
of time.

On/Off Switch

(Located on
back of unit.)

LCD Display

Removable
battery
pack

(Located

on back
of unit)

User-Select Button

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DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS

Date/Time Indicator

Systolic
Pressure

Diastolic
Pressure

Pulse Rate

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Display Symbols:

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.

Important Health Bulletin. See page 22 for more information.

Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings.

Risk Category Indicator: Compares readings against blood

pressure guidelines. See page 21 for more information.

If any of the following letters and numbers appear in the area that
diastolic 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.

Measurement Error: Measurement result exceeds
measurement range.

Air Circuit Abnormality: Check cuff connection. Measure again.

Pressure Exceeding 300 mmHg: Switch the unit off to

clear, then measure again.

Data Error: Remove and reload the batteries.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES

Note: It is recommended that you use batteries only

for travelling or when it is not possible to use the
AC adapter.

1. Remove the battery pack by pressing down on

latch and pulling away from the monitor.

2. Install or replace 4 “AAA” sized batteries in the

battery pack according to the indications inside the
compartment.

3. Replace the battery pack by clicking in the

bottom hook first, then push in the top end of
the battery door.

Battery
Cover

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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. Remove batteries when
unit is not in use for extended periods of time.

Note: Batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dispose

of them together with the household garbage.

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USING THE AC ADAPTER

Note: • Please unload the batteries from the battery

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

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

1. Remove the battery pack by pressing down on the
latch and pulling away from the monitor.

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

3. Please use only the AC adapter included with
this monitor.

AC Adapter

Input: 120V 60Hz
Output: 12V DC 500mA

Connect AC
adapter here

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DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE

1. Slide the “On/Off” Switch located on the back
of the monitor into the “On” position.

2. To adjust the date/time, press the Set button ,
located on the back of the monitor.

3. 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.

4. Change the date and time as described in Step 2
above, using the button to change the num­bers and the Set button to confirm the entries.

5. A “0” will reappear as the blood pressure monitor is
ready for measurement again.

Press the button

blinking month

increasing month

confirm the entry

repeat process to set date and time

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APPLYING THE CUFF

1. If the cuff is not assembled, pass the end of the
cuff furthest away from the tubing through the
metal D-ring in order to form a loop.

End of cuff

D-ring

2. Plug the cuff tube into the left side of the unit.

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

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

5. Center tube over middle of arm.

6. 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.

7. 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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If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it

can also be placed on your right arm. However, all

measurements should be made using the same arm.

To use on the right arm, you must position the artery

symbol “ ” over the main artery. Locate the main

artery by pressing with two fingers approximately 1"

(2 cm) above the bend

Main Artery

of your elbow on the

inside of your right arm.

Identify where the pulse

can be felt the strongest.

This is your main artery.

Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate

measurement. This cuff is suitable for your use if

the arrow falls within the solid color line as shown

below. If the Arrow falls outside of the Solid Color Line,

you will need a cuff with other circumferences. Contact

HoMedics Consumer Relations regarding additional

cuff sizes.

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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Important Notes:

• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and
is in constant fluctuation throughout the day.

• Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the
position of the user, his or her physiologic condition
and other factors. For greatest accuracy, wait
1 hour after exercising, bathing, eating, drinking
beverages with alcohol or caffeine, or smoking
to measure blood pressure.

• Before measurement, it is suggested that you sit
quietly for 15 minutes as measurements taken
during a relaxed state will have greater accuracy.
You should not be physically tired or exhausted
while taking a measurement.

• During the measurement, do not talk or move your
arm or hand muscles.

• See page 25 for additional notes regarding your
blood pressure measurement.

If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.

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1. Press the User Select Button to choose User 1

START

STOP

/

or User 2.

OR

After the user number is selected, press the
START/STOP button to confirm the chosen user.

2. With the cuff wrapped around your arm, press the

START/STOP button. Do not inflate the cuff unless it
is wrapped around your arm. All digits will light up to
check the display functions. The checking procedure
will be completed after about 2 seconds.

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3. After all symbols disappear, the display will

show a blinking “0”. The monitor is “Ready to
Measure” and will automatically inflate the
cuff to start measurement.

4. Once your systolic pressure is determined, the monitor

will begin deflating to measure your diastolic pressure.

Note: This monitor will re-inflate automatically if the

system detects that your body requires more
pressure for measurement.

5. When the measurement is completed, the cuff will

deflate. Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and
pulse will be shown simultaneously on the LCD
screen. The measurement is then automatically

stored into memory.

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