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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

Using the AC Adapter ........................................12

Date & Time Set Procedure...............................13

Clock Feature .....................................................14

Using the Voice Assist™ Talking Function ......14

Using the Cuff ....................................................16

Measurement Procedure ...................................19

Risk Category Index ..........................................23

Irregular Heartbeat Detector ...........................23

Using the Memory Function ..............................25

Clearing Values from Memory ..........................27

Using Your Device with

®

Microsoft

HealthVault™ ...................................28

Important Notes Regarding Your

Blood Pressure Measurement ..........................30

Care, Maintenance & Cleaning .........................32

Potential for Electromagnetic Interference .....34

Troubleshooting ................................................. 35

Specifications ....................................................36

5 Year Limited Warranty ....................................37

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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.
Follow the instructions in this manual and printed on
the arm cuff to ensure the appropriate size of cuff is
being used.

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

• 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.

• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with
wet hands.

• Please use only the AC adapter included with this
monitor or 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 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.

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
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)

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.

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 23 for
more information on this feature.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only

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.

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 table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.

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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

Air Tube

and Connector

1

2

1. Date/Time Set
Buttons

2. TALKING MODE
Button

3

3. LANGUAGE
Button

LCD Display

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

Arm Cuffs

Battery Cover
(Located on
bottom of unit)

potentially indicate increased risk. Please refer to page
23 for more information on this feature.

The appearance of the

icon indicates that a pulse

irregularity consistent with an irregular heartbeat was

Memory Recall
Button

START/STOP
Button

User-Select
Button

detected during measurement. Refer to page 23 for
more information on the Irregular Heartbeat Detector.

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Other Accessories Included :

B

• 1 6V DC Output AC Adapter

• 4 “AA” size, 1.5V alkaline batteries
Note: Please unload the batteries when operating

with the AC adapter for an extended period of time.

• Mini-b USB Cable

Display Symbols:

Date/Time
Indicator

DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS

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SYS.

mmHg

AM
PM

DIA.

mmHg

Pulse

/min.

Pulse Rate

Systolic
Pressure

Diastolic
Pressure

User 1: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 1.

User 2: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 2.
User 3: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 3.

3

Weak Battery Symbol: Appears when batteries should be
replaced.

Pulse Symbol: Shows the pulse rate per minute.

Irregular Heartbeat Detector: Refer to page 23 for

more information.

Memory Select: See page 25 for more information.

Risk Category Index: See page 23 for more information.

Talking Feature On Symbol: Appears when talking function

is activated. (Speaker ON)

If 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,
then measure again.

Error Determining Measurement Data: Measure again.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. Press down on latch

Battery
Cover

and lift the battery cover
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. Close the battery cover by pushing in the top end of
the battery door.

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

them together with the household garbage.

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USING THE AC ADAPTER

Note: • Please unload the batteries when operating

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

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

• Date and time will need to be reset if
AC adapter is unplugged and unit is without
batteries.

1. Connect the AC adapter with the AC adapter jack

as shown below.

2. Please use only the AC adapter included with this

monitor.

AC Adapter

Input: 100-240V~0.2A 50/60Hz
Output: 6V DC 1A 6W Max

Connect AC
adapter here

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DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE

1. To adjust the date/time, press

the Set button

.

2. The display will show a blinking number showing
the YEAR. Change the YEAR 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 MONTH.

3. Change the MONTH, DAY, HOUR and MINUTE
as described in Step 2 above, using the button
to change the numbers and the Set button to
confirm the entries.

CLOCK FUNCTION

This blood pressure monitor features a clock that displays
the time when the monitor is not in use. The clock is
automatically set when time and date are set.

USING THE VOICE ASSIST™ TALKING FUNCTION

The Voice Assist feature will guide you through the
measurement procedure and also announce results after
your reading. The Voice Assist talking function is not a

substitute for reading and understanding the instruction
manual.

The Voice Assist feature has 3 modes:

• Instructions On Mode - Announces instructions
and results

• Instructions Off Mode - Announces results only

• Quiet Mode - No voice

(Please note that year does not appear on the display.)

Setting the Voice Assist Mode:

1. Press the Talking mode button on the

Press the button

blinking YEAR

increasing YEAR

confirm the entry

back of the monitor. Each press of the Talking Mode
button will cycle through the different modes.

2. When the

appears with the letters

“InS ON,” this indicates the monitor is in
“Instructions On” Mode.

repeat process to set MONTH, DAY,

HOUR and MINUTE

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3. When the appears with the letters “InS oFF”, this

indicates the monitor is in “Instructions Off” Mode.

USING THE ARM CUFF

Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate
measurement.

This monitor comes with two sizes of arm cuffs:
Standard Size Fits 9”–13” (23 cm – 33 cm)
Large Size Fits 13”–17” (33 cm – 43 cm)

4. When just the letters “oFF” appear, the monitor is in “Quiet

Mode”.

Setting the Language:

The Voice Assist talking function speaks in English
or Spanish. To change the language, press the
LANGUAGE button on the top of the monitor.

English language will display L1

Spanish language will display L2

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The appropriate cuff is suitable for your use if the
colored arrow falls within the solid color line as shown
below.

Colored Arrow

Position cuff
edge 0.6˝

–

1.0˝

(1.5

–

FALL
UST
ELLOW BAND

Y

RROW M

HIN

A

WIT

ARROW MUST FALL

WITHIN YELLOW BAND

2.5cm) above elbow.

Center tube over

Fit cu

ff securely. Allow room for

middle of arm.

two fingers to fit between the

cuff

and your arm.

MODEL# PP-BPCUFF5

Center tube over
middle of arm

Solid Colored Line

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cuff furthest away from the tubing through the
metal D-ring in order to form a loop. The smooth
side without the felt material should be on the
inside of the cuff loop.

AND

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UST
ELLOW B

Y

RROW M
A

End of cuff

WITHIN

D-ring

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

Insert plug here

(0.8”~1.2”)

2~3 cm

3. Open the arm cuff so that your arm may be placed
through it.

4. Remove tight fitting clothing from your upper left
arm so that the cuff can be wrapped around your
exposed arm.

5. Position cuff edge 0.8-1.2
inches (2-3cm) 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.

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Note:

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 of your elbow on the inside of your right arm.
Identify where the pulse can be felt the strongest. This is
your main artery.

Main Artery

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 30 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. Press the User Select Button to choose User 1,

User 2, or User 3.

OR

3

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

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START

STOP

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 3 seconds.

SYS.

mmHg

AM

3

PM

DIA.

mmHg

Pulse

/min.

Note: If using the Voice Assist™ “Instructions On” mode,
you will be prompted to press the START/STOP
button again before measurement begins.

3. After all symbols disappear, the display will show

“00”. The monitor is “Ready to Measure” and will
automatically inflate the cuff to start measurement.

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4. The cuff will begin deflating as measurement continues.

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
entirely. Systolic pressure, diastolic

SYS.

mmHg

pressure and pulse will be shown
simultaneously on the LCD

DIA.

mmHg

screen. The measurement is then

automatically stored into memory.

Pulse

/min.

Note:

1. This monitor automatically returns to clock mode

approximately 30 seconds after last operation. You may
also press the START/STOP button to return to clock
mode.

2. To interrupt the measurement, you may press the

START/STOP (recommended), “M,” “Language,”
“Talking Mode,” User-Select or Date & Time Set (

)
buttons. The cuff will deflate immediately after a button
is pressed.

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