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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...........................	6.
What is Blood Pressure?
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Blood Pressure Standard.....................	7
How This Blood Pressure
Monitor Works.......................................	8
USAGE INFORMATION:
Name/Function of Each Part...............	10
Display Explanations...........................	11
Installing Batteries..............................	13
Date & Time Set Procedure................	15
Applying the Cuff.................................	15
Correct Measurement Posture...........	17
Measurement Procedure....................	18
Risk Category Index............................	22
Recalling Values from Memory..........	23
Clearing Values from Memory............	25

Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement............	26
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning...........	28
Potential for Electromagnetic
Interference.........................................	31
Troubleshooting..................................	32
Specifications......................................	33
5 Year Limited Warranty.....................	34

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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 device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for individuals with irregular heartbeat, 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, irregular heartbeat, 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 blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.

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

•Not for use by or on 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.

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.

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BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD

The table below contains defined levels for hypertension that are 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 defined levels to determine if they may be potentially at increased risk.

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.

Category	Systolic (mmHg)		Diastolic (mmHg)
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

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 the defined levels and provides a helpful cue if your reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased risk. See page 22 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 help you understand your non-invasive

blood pressure reading as it relates 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 Smart Measure™ technology to detect your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse. 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 at

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.

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 22 for more information on this feature.

LCD Display

Date/Time/User

Set Buttons

	Battery
						Wrist Cuff
	Cover
	Memory Recall
				START/STOP Button
		Button

Accessories for unit :

2 “AAA” size, 1.5V alkaline batteries included in the carrying case with the unit.

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DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS

Systolic

Pressure

Diastolic

Pressure

Heart Rate

Date/Time Indicator

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 heart rate per minute.
	Memory Average: Displays average of last
	3 readings
	Risk Category Index: See page 22
	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 wrist steady during measurement.

Air Circuit Abnormality: Measure again.

Pressure Exceeding 300 mmHg: Switch the unit off to clear, then measure again.

Error Determining Measurement Data: Measure again.

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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART INSTALLING BATTERIES

1.The battery cover is located along the bottom 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 figure 2). Battery

Type: 2 Alkaline LR03 (AAA) size

3.Place in the other battery, according to the polarity indications inside the compartment (as shown in figure 3).

4.Replace the cover by inserting it back

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1.

2.

3.

4.

into place.

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

AAA­alkaline 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 them together

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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.		button.
2. Change the month by pressing the
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	Press the	button

entries

blinking month

increasing month

confirm the entry repeat process to set date and time

APPLYING THE CUFF

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

Fig. A

Fig. B

Fig. C

Fig. D

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diagnosed you with poor			take 5-6 deep breaths.
circulation in your left
arm, place the cuff around	Fig. A		Avoid leaning back while the measurement is
your right wrist as shown			being taken as shown in Fig. C.
in Fig. D.
CORRECT			MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
			Important Notes:
MEASUREMENT
			• Position the monitor at the same level as your
POSTURE			heart during measurement to ensure accurate
1. Place your elbow on a table			readings.
so that the cuff is at the same	Fig. B		• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat
level as your heart as shown			and is in constant fluctuation throughout
in Fig. A.			the day.
Note: Your heart is located			• Blood pressure measurement can be
slightly below your			affected by the position of the user, his or
armpit.			her physiologic condition and other factors.
Relax your entire body, espe-			For greatest accuracy, wait 1 hour after
cially between your elbow and			exercising, bathing, eating, drinking
fingers.			beverages with alcohol or caffeine, or
2. If the cuff is not at the same		(X)	smoking to measure blood pressure.
level as your heart or if you	Fig. C		• Before measurement, it is suggested that
cannot keep your arm com-			you sit quietly for 15 minutes as measure-
pletely still throughout the			ments taken during a relaxed state will
reading, use a soft object			have greater accuracy. You should not be
such as a folded towel to			physically tired or exhausted while taking
support your arm as shown			a measurement.
in Fig. B.			If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
3. Turn your palm upwards.
4. Sit upright in a chair, and			time, please remove the protective film from the screen.

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

•See page 26 for additional notes regard-

ing your blood

pressureOR measurement.

1.Press the button to choose User 1 or User 2.

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

2.With the cuff wrapped around your wrist, press theSTART/STOP button. Do not inflatethe cuff unlessitis

wrappSTARTed around your wrist. All digits

ST

will up, checking the display functions. The checking procedure will

be completed after about 3 seconds.

3. After all				disappear, the display
will show				monitor is “Ready to
Measure”				automatically inflate
the cuff						. The cuff
will then						measurement
continues

Note: The	inflate auto-
	detects
that	more

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