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Premium Arm

Blood Pressure Monitor

WGNBPA-550

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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.

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•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.

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.

This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.

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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 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 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.

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 23 for more information on this feature.

The appearance of the icon indicates that a pulse irregularity consistent with an irregular heartbeat was detected during measurement. Refer to page 23 for more information on the Irregular Heartbeat Detector.

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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART

		1.	Date/Time Set
			Buttons
		2. TALKING MODE
Air Tube	1 2		Button
and Connector		3.	LANGUAGE
		3	Button

LCD Display

Battery Cover (Located on bottom of unit)

Arm Cuffs

Memory Recall

Button

START/STOP	User-Select
Button	Button

Other Accessories Included :

• 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.

B	• Mini-b USB Cable

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DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS

SYS.		Systolic
mmHg		Pressure

AM

PM

	3
	DIA.	Diastolic
	mmHg
		Pressure
Date/Time
Indicator	Pulse
	/min.
	Pulse Rate

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Display Symbols:

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

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

3	User 3: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 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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Battery

Cover

INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. Press down on latch 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.

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

Press the button

blinking YEAR

increasing YEAR

confirm the entry

repeat process to set MONTH, DAY, HOUR and MINUTE

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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

Setting the Voice Assist Mode:

1.Press the Talking mode button on the

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.

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3.When the appears with the letters “InS oFF”, this indicates the monitor is in “Instructions Off” Mode.

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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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)

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

Colored Arrow

						FALL	BAND
						ARROW MUST	WITHIN YELLOW	Position cuff
								edge 0.6˝–1.0˝
								(1.5–2.5cm) above elbow.
				UST	FALLBAND
			M
	RROW			YELLOW
							Center tube over	Fit cuff securely. Allow room for
A	WIT	HIN					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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1.If the cuff is not assembled, pass the end of the 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.

			UST	FALLBAND
	ARROWHIN	M	YELLOW
End of cuff
	WIT
D-ring

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

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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.

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•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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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
	START	PM
		3
	STOP
		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 pressure and pulse will be shown simultaneously on the LCD screen. The measurement is then

automatically stored into memory.

SYS. mmHg

DIA.

mmHg

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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