LifeSource UA-705 User Manual

ADVANCED MANUAL INFLATE

Blood Pressure Monitor

Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UA-705

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Please read this important information before using your monitor.

Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to inter-

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pret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this device should not
replace regular medical examinations.

Have your physician review your procedure for using this device. He

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or she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before pre­scribing or adjusting medications.

Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your readings.

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Should a mechanical problem occur, contact A&D Medical.
Make sure to use the correct cuff size when measuring your blood

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pressure.
Do not attempt to service, calibrate, or repair this monitor.

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Because your UA-705 monitor contains delicate, high-precision parts,

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avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature or humidity or to direct
sunlight, shock and dust. A&D Medical guarantees the accuracy of
this monitor only when it is stored and used within the temperature
and humidity ranges noted on page E-18.

Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry, soft cloth or a cloth dampened

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with water and a mild detergent. Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner
or other harsh chemicals to clean monitor or cuff.

Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more than

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six months. Alkaline batteries recommended.

PRECAUTIONS

The UA-705 is designed to be used at home, by those who are eighteen (18)
years and older, to monitor blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and pulse
rate. It is not designed for ambulatory use.

Fast. Easy. Accurate.

Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art LifeSource

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blood pressure monitor—one of the most technologically
advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use
and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pres­sure regimen.

Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is
an important step individuals can take to maintain cardiovas­cular health and prevent the serious consequences associated
with undetected and untreated hypertension.

A&D Medical has been manufacturing high quality healthcare
products for over 20 years. We are committed to providing you
and your family with monitoring devices that provide the
utmost in accuracy and convenience.

LifeSource - Designed for Life.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2

MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

HOW UA-705 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5

TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6 — E-8

WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-9

ABOUT CUFF INFLATION METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-9

ABOUT AVERAGE READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-10

ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™ . . . . . . . . . . . .E-10

ABOUT MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-11

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-12 — E-16

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-17

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-18

CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-19

FRENCH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-1

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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN

Display
Symbol

Battery Full

Battery Low

PULSE DISPLAY ERROR

Condition/Cause

The symbol shown while measure­ment is in progress. It blinks while
detecting the pulse.

An irregular heartbeat or body move­ment may have occurred. Refer to
page E-9 for more information on
irregular heartbeats.

Previous measurement stored in
MEMORY.

The battery power indicator during
measurement.

The batteries are low when it blinks.
Unstable blood pressure due to

excessive body movement.
The systolic and diastolic values are

within 10 mmHg of each other.

The pressure value did not increase
during inflation.

The cuff is not fastened correctly.

There is an air leak in the cuff or
monitor.

The pulse is not detected correctly.

Cuff Inflation Meter

Pressure Rating Indicator™

Appears on display prior to and dur­ing measurement. Blinks if there is air
in cuff at power up.

Cuff needs to be inflated for proper
measurement.

Recommended
Action

Measurement is in progress, remain
as still as possible.

Take measurement again and con­sult with your physician.

Replace all batteries with new ones
when the symbol blinks. Alkaline
batteries recommended.

Try the measurement again. Remain
very still during the measurement.

Fasten the cuff correctly, and try the
measurement again.

Check for air leaks along the tube
and around the
air socket.

Refasten the cuff and retake meas­urement.

Make sure tube is properly connect­ed to cuff and monitor.

Try the measurement again. Remain
very still during the measurement.

Measurement is in progress, remain
as still as possible.

Refer to the section “About Pressure
Rating Indicator” for further expla­nation.

Press exhaust button to release air.

Inflate cuff 30 to 40 mmHg above
your normal systolic pressure.

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MONITOR COMPONENTS

ARM CUFF

PROPER FIT RANGE

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AIR SOCKET

AIR CONNECTOR PLUG

EXHAUST

RUBBER BULB

INDEX MARK

BATTERY COVER

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

AIR HOSE

DISPLAY

START BUTTON

AA BATTERY

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HOW UA-705 WORKS

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LifeSource®blood pressure monitors are easy to use, accurate and digitally
display full measurement readouts. Our technology is based on the “oscillo-
metric method” – a noninvasive blood pressure determination. The term
“oscillation” refers to any measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse.
Our monitor examines the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as
it expands and contracts against the cuff with each heartbeat.

The cuff is inflated until the artery is fully blocked. The inflation speed is
maximized and the pressure level is optimized by the device. The monitor
takes measurements while the cuff is both inflating and deflating. This results
in a faster measurement providing greater comfort to the user.

BEFORE YOU START

You must install 1 type AA (1.5 volt) battery and attach the cuff to the monitor
before using it (alkaline batteries recommended). To install battery (or replace
it if the "Low Battery" symbol appears on display), proceed as follows:

1. Remove battery cover by gently pushing

down on handle and pulling cover off
monitor.

2. Place the battery in compartment with

positive (+) and negative (–) terminals
matching those indicated in the compart­ment. Be sure battery makes contact with
compartment terminals.

3. Replace cover by sliding it into the com-

partment and gently pressing into place.

NOTE: Rechargeable batteries will not work with this monitor.

Step 3

Step 1

Step 2

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