HoMedics BPW-040 User Manual

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Automatic Wrist

Blood Pressure Monitor

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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

Date & Time Set Procedure........................12

Applying the Cuff ........................................ 13

Correct Measurement Posture .................. 14

Measurement Procedure ............................15

Risk Category Index ...................................17

Recalling Values from Memory..................18

Clearing Values from Memory ...................19

Important Notes Regarding Your

Blood Pressure Measurement ................... 20

Care, Maintenance & Cleaning .................. 21

Potential for Electromagnetic

Interference ................................................. 23

Troubleshooting ..........................................24

Specifications .............................................25

5 Year Limited Warranty .............................26

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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.

• This product is not suitable for people with
arrhythmias. 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.

• Consult your physician before measuring
blood pressure at the wrist if you have any of
the following conditions: Severe hypertension,
severe diabetes, severe arteriosclerosis,
severe kidney disease or vascular disease
that may compromise circulation.

• 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 this blood pressure monitor only for its
intended use.

• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other
than your wrist.

• Not for use by persons under the age of 18.

• Use only 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
auscultatory 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 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) (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/
dci/Diseases/Hbp/HBP_WhatIs.html). Users can
compare their own blood pressure readings against
these established criteria to determine if they may
be potentially at increased risk.

Category
Normal Less than 120 and Less than 80
Prehypertension 120-139 or 80-89
High Blood Pressure
Stage 1 140-159 or 90-99
Stage 2 160 or higher or 100 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 17 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.

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HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE
MONITOR WORKS

This monitor uses innovative technology to detect
your blood pressure. This technology enables
the monitor to automatically inflate and deflate at
the appropriate level for each individual. With one
touch of a button, the cuff will automatically inflate
to block the blood flow through your artery. Next,
the deflation process starts. 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.

NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART

Date/Time/
Set Buttons

LCD Display

The monitor automatically finds where your
measurement results fall on the NIH’s National

Wrist
cuff

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 17 for more information on this
feature.

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Battery
Cover

Memory
Recall Button

Other Accessories (not included):

2 “AAA” size, 1.5V
alkaline batteries
(batteries not included)

START/STOP
Button

DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS

ERROR

Systolic

Pressure

Display Symbols:

Weak Battery Symbol: Appears when

batteries should be replaced.
Pulse Symbol: Shows the heart rate per

minute.
Memory Average: Displays average of last

AVG. 3

3 readings

Risk Categoty Index: See page 17 for more
information.

Diastolic

AVG. 3

Date/Time Indicator

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Pressure

Heart Rate

ERROR

If

and 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 wrist steady
during measurement.

Air Circuit Abnormality: Measure again.

Pressure Exceeding 300 mmHg: Switch the

unit off to clear, then measure again.
Data Error: Remove and reload the

batteries.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. The battery cover is located
along the left side of the
monitor. Remove battery
cover by pressing down
and pulling away from the
monitor.

2. Install batteries according to
the polarity indications inside
the compartment (as shown
in fig. 2). Battery Type: 2

Alkaline LR03 (AAA) size

3. Replace the cover

by inserting it back
into place.

Replace the batteries if:

1. The weak battery

symbol appears in
the display.

2. Nothing appears in the

display when the power is

switched on.
Replace all batteries at one time (as simultaneous
set). Use only 1.5V AAA 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.

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1.

2.

3.

Note: Batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dispose of

them together with the household garbage.

DATE/TIME SET PROCEDURE

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

. The display will show a blinking number

showing the month.

2. 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

increasing month

confirm the entry

repeat process to set date and time

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APPLYING THE CUFF CORRECT MEASUREMENT

1. Remove all watches,
wrist jewelry, etc. prior to
attaching the wrist monitor.
Clothing sleeves should
be rolled up and the cuff
should be wrapped around
bare skin for correct
measurements.

2. Apply cuff to left wrist with
palm facing up as shown in
Fig. A.

3. Make sure the edge
of the cuff is about 1/4”~1/2”
(1 cm) from the palm as
shown in Fig. B.

4. In order to insure accurate
measurements, fasten
the hook and loop strap
securely around your wrist
so there is no extra space
between the cuff and the
wrist as shown in Fig. C. If
the cuff is not wrapped tight
enough, the measurement
values will not be accurate.

5. If your physician has
diagnosed you with poor
circulation in your left arm,
place the cuff around your
right wrist as shown in Fig. D.

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POSTURE

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

Relax your entire body,

especially between your
elbow and fingers.

Note: Your heart is

located slightly
below your armpit.

2. If the cuff is not at the same
level as your heart or if
you cannot keep your arm
completely still throughout
the reading, use a soft object
such as a folded towel to
support your arm as shown
in Fig. B.

3. Turn your palm upwards.

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

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

Fig. A

Fig. B

Fig. C

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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Important Notes:

• Position the monitor at the same level as your
heart during measurement to ensure accurate
readings.

• 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 20 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.

1. With the cuff wrapped around your wrist,

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

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2. After all symbols disappear, the display will

show a blinking “0”. The monitor is “Ready to
Measure” and will automatically inflate the
cuff to begin measurement. The cuff will then
begin deflating as measurement continues.

Note: The monitor will re-inflate automatically

if the system detects that your
body requires more pressure for
measurement.

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