LifeSource UB-328 User Manual

AUTOMATIC WRIST

Blood Pressure Monitor

Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UB-328

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Please read this important information before using your monitor.

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Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to interpret
your blood pressure measurements. Use of this device should not replace
regular medical examinations.

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Have your physician review your procedure for using this device. He or
she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before prescribing or
adjusting medications.

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Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your readings. Should
a mechanical problem occur, contact A&D Medical.

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Make sure to use the correct cuff size when measuring your blood
pressure.

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

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Because your UB-328 monitor contains delicate, high-precision 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-15.

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Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry, soft cloth or a cloth dampened with
water and a mild detergent. Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other
harsh chemicals to clean monitor or cuff.

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Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more than
six months. Alkaline batteries recommended.

PRECAUTIONS

The UB-328 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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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

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

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

HOW UB-328 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

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

TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . E-5 — E-6

WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT . . . . . . . . .E-7

ABOUT AVERAGE READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-7

ABOUT MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-8

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . E-9 — E-13

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-14

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-15

CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-16

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

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

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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN

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E-2

Display
Symbol

Battery Low

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. Alkaline
batteries recommended.

Check cuff to ensure fit
and fastening is correct,
and measure again.

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

Fasten the cuff correctly,
and try the measurement
again.

Refasten the cuff and
retake measurement.

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-7 for more
information on irregular
heartbeats.

Previous measurement
stored in MEMORY.

Appears when battery
voltage is insufficient
for device to function.

The systolic and
diastolic values are
within 10 mmHg of
each other.

Unstable blood pressure
due to excessive body
movement.

The cuff is not fastened
correctly.

The pulse is not
detected correctly.

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

Pulse Display Error

BATTERY HOLDER COVER

START BUTTON

CUFF

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MONITOR COMPONENTS

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E-3

SYSTOLIC
PRESSURE

DIASTOLIC
PRESSURE

PULSE RATE

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

MEMORY BUTTON

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