HP M3815 User Manual

990065 Users Guide - Hewlett Packard

7.0 Instruction Manual

Attached is a draft instruction manual for the device. Note the required FCC warning
information on the second to last page.

990065 Users Guide - Hewlett Packard

HP© Home Blood Pressure Unit

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USER

GUIDE

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Model M3815

Professional-quality instruments for home health care

♥NOTICE

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including,

but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental
or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this
material.

Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on
equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett-Packard.

This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights
are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated
to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company.

©1999 Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.

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♥TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION iv
PRECAUTIONS v
BP UNIT COMPONENTS 1

BEFORE YOU START 2
WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN 8
HOW TO TAKE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 9
MAINTENANCE 17

TROUBLESHOOTING 18
SPECIFICATIONS 24

FCC REGULATIONS 25
CONCLUSION 26

WARNING!: Failure on the part of the responsible Health Care Provider

prescribing the use of this equipment to implement satisfactory training for
installation, use, and maintenance may cause undue equipment failure and
possible health hazards.

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♥♥INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Hewlett-Packard’s line of professional-quality instruments for home health
care. HP and your Health Care Provider have joined together to provide medical
monitoring instruments that allow you to take your vital statistics from the convenience

and comfort of your own home.

In less than a minute, the HP Home Blood Pressure Unit measures and displays your
blood pressure and pulse rate. Then the BP Unit transmits the blood pressure (BP)
measurement to your Health Care Provider, who records and interprets your vital
statistics.

Your Health Care Provider will assist you in learning how to install, operate, and
maintain your BP Unit. Afterwards, please refer to this guide when using the BP Unit.

Take your blood pressure daily or as instructed by the Health Care Provider.

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♥PRECAUTIONS

• Use this BP Unit only as directed by your Health Care Provider. Use of this medical

instrument is not a substitute for medical care. Only your Health Care Provider is qualified to
interpret the results.

• If you feel unwell, contact your Health Care Provider or call 911.

• Because this BP Unit is intended for your personal medical history, please do not allow

others to use this unit.

• Do not attempt to service or repair the BP Unit yourself. If a mechanical problem occurs,

contact your Health Care Provider and replace the BP unit, as required.

• Avoid exposing the BP unit to extremes in temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, shock, and

dust

• Clean the BP Unit with a dry, soft cloth or a cloth dampened with tap water and mild

detergent, if desired. Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other harsh chemicals to
clean the BP Unit.

• Avoid storing the cuff or hose tightly folded or twisted.

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♥BP UNIT COMPONENTS

The BP Unit is made up of a monitor and a cuff assembly. The monitor face has a
START button, a display window, and a Radio Test button. The monitor back has a
battery compartment and an adjustment screw. An air socket is on one side of the
monitor. The cuff assembly has a cuff and an air hose with air connector.

♥BEFORE YOU START

The only setup required is to insert alkaline batteries, perform the Radio Test, and
prepare the cuff assembly. Upon each installation of batteries, you must perform the
Radio Test (as described on page 4).

Insert four type AA (1.5 volt) alkaline batteries

CAUTION: Use alkaline batteries only. Replace all four batteries at the same time. Do

not replace them individually. Always follow instructions on the battery package
when handling batteries.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the monitor by gently pushing
down on the arrow symbol (∆) and popping the cover off.

2. Place the batteries in the compartment with the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals matching those shown in the compartment. Be sure that the battery
terminals make contact with the compartment terminals.

3. Replace the cover by sliding it into the compartment and gently pressing it into
place.

Perform a Radio Test

Perform a Radio Test when you change batteries or change the testing location.

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1. The Radio Test button appears as a shadowy dot to the left of the STANDSTILL and
STEP OFF lights on the front of the BP Unit’s monitor. Press and hold the Radio
Test button for at least two seconds until the Hub starts beeping (at a rate of one
beep per second). The display shows rF.

a. If the Hub does not beep, determine if there are any obstacles (such as large metal

objects) between the BP Unit and the Hub.

b. If no obstacles are present, move the BP Unit closer to the Hub.

c. Press the Radio Test button again. If the Hub beeps, the BP Unit is operating

properly. If the Hub does not beep, replace the BP Unit as instructed by your Health
Care Provider.

NOTE: If you accidentally press the Radio Test button, there are no negative

results.

Prepare the cuff assembly

1. Insert the air connector at the end of the cuff hose into the air socket on the side of
the monitor. Gently rotate the connector as you insert it into the socket; the
connector snaps into place.

2. If the cuff has not been threaded through the metal ring, thread the cuff end through
now. Then fold the cuff end back over the ring so that the end fastens to the
VELCRO® closures.