LifeSource UA-767 Plus User Manual

ADVANCED/DELUXE ONE STEP AUTO-INFLATION

Blood Pressure Monitor

Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UA-767 Plus

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THIS MONITOR IS CLINICALLY VALIDATED

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This LifeSource Clinical Validation study to determine the performance and accuracy. This monitor is clinically validated according to the British Hypertension Society (BHS) standard. The BHS is the most prestigious international blood pressure organization. The published study was performed by a reviewing committee consisting of physicians and/or nurses. Among blood pressure manufactur ers, A&D Medical is proud to have the highest number of Clinically Validated monitors with a positive recommendation from professionals that are available to consumers.

The monitor is recommended by the Canadian Hypertension Society.

blood pressure monitor has undergone and passed a

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

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

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Because your UA-767 Plus monitor contains delicate, high-preci-

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sion parts, 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.

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PRECAUTIONS

The UA-767 Plus 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.

Fast. Easy. Accurate.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

HOW UA-767 PLUS WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

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

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

TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6 — E-7

WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-8

ABOUT CUFF INFLATION METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-8

ABOUT AVERAGE READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-9

ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-9

ABOUT MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-10

USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-11

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.

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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

MONITOR COMPONENTS

Display

Condition/Cause

Symbol

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-8 for more infor mation on irregular heartbeats.

Previous measurement stored in MEMORY.

The battery power indicator

Battery Full

Battery Low

PULSE DISPLAY ERROR

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™

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 con nected 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.

AIR SOCKET

SYSTOLIC PRESSURE

DIASTOLIC PRESSURE

CUFF INFLATION METER

PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR

PULSE RATE

AIR HOSE

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

AC ADAPTER JACK

MEMORY BUTTON

START BUTTON

AIR CONNECTOR PLUG

CUFF

BATTERY COVER

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LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966

In Canada - Auto Control Medical (Toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991

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