HoMedics BPA-3000-EU Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

BPA-3000-EU

Deluxe Automatic Arm

Blood Pressure Monitor

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HOMEDICS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

Before use

Before the blood pressure monitor is taken into use, a number of basic steps should be observed. Please read
this manual thoroughly before the blood pressure monitor is used for the first time and keep the manual for
future use.

The blood pressure monitor is intended for home use only. Any measurement is solely for your information
and can under no circumstances replace a visit to the doctor. The blood pressure measurements should
always be assessed by a qualified person (a doctor, nurse or similar) who is familiar with the user’s general
medical condition. By regular use and by keeping a record of the results, this person can be kept well
informed about developments in the user’s blood pressure. Measurements must never be interpreted by the
user with the aim of changing levels in the use of medicine as prescribed by a doctor. The doctor’s
instructions must be followed AT ALL TIMES.

Use of appropriate cuff size is crucial to correct measurement. Follow the instructions presented in this
manual and printed on the cuff to ensure that the correct cuff size is used.

The blood pressure monitor is not suited for users who suffer from arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances)
and errors may occur in the measurement results if the user has suffered a stroke, suffers from cardiovascular
diseases, has a very low blood pressure, or suffers from other symptoms such as circulatory diseases (diabetes,
kidney diseases, arterial sclerosis (deposits in the arteries), or poor peripheral blood circulation (e.g. in hands
and feet).

Electromagnetic disturbances: The device contains sensitive electronic components. Keep it clear of strong
electric or electromagnetic fields in the immediate surroundings (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens)
as these may temporarily reduce measurement accuracy.

Use the blood pressure monitor only for its original purpose.
The device is intended for measurement of blood pressure and pulse with adult persons. Do not apply the

monitor to infants nor to persons who cannot express their permission. The device must not be operated by
children.

The blood pressure monitor functions in accordance with the oscillometric measurement principle. These
blood pressure changes are measured in the cuff on the basis of the arm pulse and are converted into a
numerical value of the current blood pressure. Simultaneously, the number of pulse beats are registered and
calculated as number of pulse beats per minute.

There are two kinds of discernible blood pressures. Both are expressed in mmHg (millimetres on the mercury
column): The systolic and the diastolic. The systolic (‘the high blood pressure’) states the pressure when the
heart chambers contract to send blood through your body, and the diastolic (‘the low blood pressure’) states
the pressure when the heart is at ease and filling with blood before the next muscle contraction. The
connection between values (mmHg) is expressed as e.g. 130 over 85 which means that the systolic pressure is
130 and the diastolic pressure is 85.

Why is it important to keep an eye on your blood pressure?

Many of today’s most common diseases are connected to hypertension , also referred to as ‘high blood
pressure’. Hypertension is closely connected to cardiovascular diseases, and for people in the danger zone the
blood pressure provides an important tool to keep an eye on the development.

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What are systolic pressure and diastolic
pressure?

When ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart,
blood pressure reaches its maximum value, the highest
pressure in the cycle is known as systolic pressure. When
the heart relaxes between heartbeats, the lowest blood
pressure is diastolic pressure.

What is the standard blood pressure
classification?

Below illustrates the blood pressure classification mode by
World Health Organization (WHO) and International
Society of Hypertension(Isa) in 1999.

Systolic Diastolic

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CAUTION

Only a physician/GP can tell you your normal blood pressure range and the point at which you are at risk.
Consult your physician to obtain these values. If the measurements taken with this product fall outside the
range, consult your physician/GP.

SYS <120 120~129 130~139 140~159 160~179 >180

DIA <80 80~84 85~89 90~99 100~109 >110

Level

Blood
Pressure
(mmHg)

Optimal

Normal High-normal Mild Moderate Severe

Optimal Norm. Norm. G1 G2 G3

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Caution: consult accompanying
documents

Type B applied part

CE mark: conforms to essential
requirements of the Medical Device
Directive 93/42/EEC.

Disposal: do not dispose of this product
as unsorted municipal waste. Collection
of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.

Manufacturer

Direct current

Specifies serial number

SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION

• This device is intended for adult use only.

• This device is intended for non-invasive measuring and monitoring of arterial blood pressure. It is not
intended for use on extremities other than the arm.

• Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. This unit allows you to monitor your blood pressure. Do
not begin or end medical treatment based solely on the readings from this unit. Always consult your
physician first.

• If you are taking medication,consult your physician to determine the most appropriate time to measure
your blood pressure. Never change a prescribed medication without consulting your physician.

• This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or operations.

• If the cuff pressure exceeds 40 kPa (300 mmHg), the unit will automatically deflate. Should the cuff not
deflate when pressures exceeds 40 kPa (300 mmHg), detach the cuff from the arm and press the button
to stop inflation.

• To avoid measurement errors, carefully read this manual before using the product.

• The equipment is not AP/APG equipment and not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic
mixture with air of with oxygen or nitrous oxide.

• The operator shall not touch output of AC adapter and the patient simultaneously.

• To avoid measurement errors, please avoid the condition of strong electromagnetic field radiated
interference signal or electrical fast transient/burst signal when using the AC adaptor.

• The user must check that the equipment functions safely and see that it is in proper working condition
before being used.

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LCD display signal

Symbol Description Explanation

Systolic blood pressure High pressure result

Diastolic blood pressure Low pressure result

Pulse Pulse/minute

Deflating CUFF is deflating

Time (hour:minute) Current time

Memory

If “M” shows, the displayed measurement values is
from the memory.

mmHg

Measurement Unit of the blood pressure
(1mmHg = 0.133kPa)

kPa

Measurement Unit of the blood pressure
(1kPa = 7.5mmHg)

Low battery Batteries are low and need to be replaced

Movement error symbol Movement can result in an inaccurate reading

Average The average of blood pressure

Recalling Recalling records

Arrhythmia Irregular heartbeat

User A The User A is chosen

User B The User B is chosen

Grade The grade of the blood pressure

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List

Inserting and Changing Batteries

MONITOR COMPONENTS

CUFF

AIR HOSE

AIR CONNECTOR PLUG

LCD DISPLAY

U

SER SELECT SWITCH

DC POWER SOCKET

MEM/UP TOUCH KEY

START/STOP BUTTON

SET/DOWN TOUCH KEY

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

1. Blood Pressure Monitor

2. Cuff

1. Slide off the battery cover.

2. Install the batteries by matching the
correct polarity, as shown.

3. Replace the cover.

Alternatively an AC adaptor powered mode
is available: 100-240V~, 50-60HZ, 400mA
(You can purchase the AC adaptor
PP-ADPR2K3K-EU from the HoMedics
website).

Replace the batteries whenever the below happen

• The shows

• The display dims

• The display does not light up

4. User manual

3. 4*AAA alkaline batteries

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CAUTION

Remove batteries if the device is not likely to be used for
some time.