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 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.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• Use only 1.5V AA 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, Manual, electronic, or automated sphygmomanometers.
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 table on page 6 is criteria for hypertension that is
publicly available from the National Heart Lung and Blood
Institute at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
can compare their own blood pressure readings against
these established criteria to determine if they may be
potentially at increased risk.
Category
NormalLess than 120andLess than 80
Prehypertension120-139or80-89
High Blood Pressure
Stage 1140-159 or90-99
Stage 2160 or higheror100 or higher
Systolic (mmHg)Diastolic (mmHg)
This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.
Blood pressure tends to go up and down, even in people
who normally don’t have high readings. If your numbers
stay above the “normal” range most of the time, you may
be at increased risk and should consult your physician.
Although one can easily find where their own blood
pressure readings fall on this table, this monitor comes
equipped with a Risk Category Index that automatically
compares each reading to this criteria and provides a
helpful cue if your reading falls into one of the stages that
could potentially indicate increased risk. See page 21 for
more information on this feature.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only
intended to assist you in using this table. The table and
cues are only provided for convenience to have access to
the NIH information. They are not a substitute for a medical
examination by your physician. It is important for you to
consult with your physician regularly. Your physician will tell
you your normal blood pressure range as well as the point
at which you may actually be considered to be at risk.
This manual inflate digital blood pressure monitor provides
systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse readings
quickly and easily. Once the cuff is inflated, the monitor
will determine your blood pressures by analysis of your
pressure oscillations. When the measurement is completed,
the device will deflate the cuff and display your systolic
pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse readings.
The monitor automatically finds where your measurement
results fall on the NIH’s National Heart Lung and Blood
Institute’s table and provides a cue if your reading falls into
one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased
risk. Please refer to page 21 for more information on this
feature
Inflation Symbol: Appears when cuff requires inflation.
Date/Time Indicator
Heart Rate
Systolic
Pressure
Diastolic
Pressure
Deflation Symbol: Appears when cuff is deflating.
Weak Battery Symbol: Appears when batteries should
be replaced.
Pulse Symbol: Shows the heart rate per minute.
Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings.
Risk Category Index: See page 21 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,
1. Press down on latch and lift the battery cover towards
you to open the battery compartment.
2. Install or replace 4 “AA” 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
all batteries at one time (as simultaneous set). Use only
1.5V AA alkaline batteries. Remove batteries when unit is
not in use for extended periods of time. Date and time will
need to be reset if batteries are removed or replaced. Clean
contacts on battery and in battery compartment with a soft
dry cloth each time you install batteries.
Note: Batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dispose of
1. To adjust the date/time, press the Set button .
2. The display will show a blinking number showing
the date. 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
above, using the button to change the numbers
and the Set button to confirm the entries.
Press the button
blinking month
USING THE ARM CUFF
Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate
measurement.
This monitor comes with a Standard Size arm cuff that
fits arms with circumferences of 9”–13” (23 cm – 33 cm).
This cuff is suitable for your use if the colored 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 another circumference. Contact
HoMedics Consumer Relations at 1-800-466-3342.
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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 (2-3 cm) 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.