Medion MD 15231 user Manual

Introduction 1

Congratulations on choosing to buy a health+ product. By
doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind
that comes with purchasing a product made by one of
Europe’s leading manufacturers.
All products brought to you by health+ are manufactured to
the highest standards of performance and safety, and, as
part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction,
are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty.
Please fill in and return the Warranty Card to the address
provided.

General information 2

• Please read these operating instructions thoroughly and

follow them and the safety notes in particular before using
the appliance for the first time!

• Anything done to or with this appliance may only be

undertaken as described in the operating instructions.

• If you pass on your device to someone else, always include

the operating instructions.

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Safety instructions 3

• This device is not intended to be used by individuals with

limited physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or limited
experience, and/or a lack of knowledge (including
children), unless they are being supervised by an individual
responsible for their safety or receive instructions from
them concerning how the device must be used.

• Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they

do not play with the device.

• Keep the device and its accessories out of reach of small

children.

• Keep the packing materials, such as foil away from

children. The danger of suffocation could arise in the case
of misuse.

• The device is suitable for healthy adults. Use the unit for

comparative measurements, particularly during sporting
activities. Do NOT use the unit for medical diagnosis. It can
not replace medical intervention.

• Only start the air supply (ON/OFF button) once the unit is

attached correctly.

• Do not drop the unit and do not place objects on top of it.

• Never immerse the unit in water. Do not expose it to water

or moisture!

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• Do not use the device under extreme temperature

conditions!

• Do not bend the fixed part of the sleeve!

Batteries and Proper Treatment

Batteries may contain combustible materials. By misuse, this
may cause battery leakage, heat, explosion or ignition,
bringing about injury or damage to the device.
Please observe strictly the following matters:

• The unit is battery-operated. Batteries may endanger life if

swallowed. For these reasons, keep the unit out of reach of
children. If a battery is swallowed, please obtain immediate
medical assistance.

• Clean the battery and device contacts, if necessary, before

inserting batteries.

• Do not charge batteries (except rechargeable batteries).

• Do not forcibly discharge batteries.

• Do not short-circuit batteries.

• Do not heat or dispose off in fire.

• Do not disassemble or deform batteries. Your hands and

fingers may be injured, or the liquid of the battery may get
into your eyes or adhere to your skin. If this happens, rinse
with a large quantity of water immediately and consult a
doctor.

• Do not expose batteries to strong impact by dropping or

throwing the batteries.

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• Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to

avoid short-circuit.

• Do not mix used and new or different types of batteries

together.

• Remove the used batteries promptly from the device.

• Remove the batteries from your device if it is not to be

used for a long period.

• Replace all batteries with new batteries of the same type at

the same time.

Disposal

• Your device is packaged to protect it against damage

during transportation. The packaging is manufactured
from materials that can be sent to a specialist recycling
facility and disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way.

• At the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of

in household rubbish.

• Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish!

They must be deposited at a collection point for used
batteries.

Repair

• Leave all repairs of your device to authorized and qualified

personnel only.

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• Never try to open and/or repair the unit yourself. Repairs

may only be undertaken by our Service Centre or other
appropriate specialist workshop.

About this device 4

Purpose of use

The device is used to measure blood pressure at the wrist. It
is suitable for healthy people above 14 years of age and can
be used to make comparative measurements – especially
during sporting activities.
The memories are stored in two units, and each unit can
store 60 memories at most.
This device is only suitable for using in dry, internal rooms.
This device is intended for personal use only. It is not
intended to commercial use in a heavy industry
environment. Use under extreme environmental conditions
can result in damage to your device.

If the values obtained give you cause to be concerned
about your health, take medical advice. Do not
change your treatment/dosage of medication as a
result of the values unless you have discussed this
with your doctor!

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Blood pressure values

When interpreting the values measured, please note that
there can be differences in the values measured at the wrist
and arm. However, because the values measured at the
upper arm and wrist undergoes the same changes the
values measured at the wrist can be used for comparative
measurements.
The blood pressure measurement device displays blood
pressure (systolic and diastolic values), pulse, date and time.
The following summary can help you to assess the values
you measure.

The classification of blood pressure values is based on a
definition and classification by the WORLD HEALTH
ORGANISATION from 1999. The WHO defines high blood

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pressure as values above 140 mmHg (systolic value) and
90 mmHg (diastolic value).
The new blood pressure classification indicator visually
indicates user’s blood pressure category,

Blood pressure
classification

Low < 90 < 50 Green

Normal 91 - 129 51 - 84 Green

High-Normal 130 -139 85 - 89 Green

systolic
mmHg

diastolic
mmHg

Colour­indicator

Hypertension
stage I

Hypertension
stage II

Hypertension
stage III

140 – 159 90 – 99 Yellow

160 – 179 100 – 109 Orange

> 180 > 110 Red

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Overview and Display 5

1. Colour indicator

2. Battery icon, the battery icon appears if the batteries
need to be changed.

3. Time

4. Date (M month; D day)

M: Memory button: save measured blood values, set date

5.
and time,

6. Power button: Start measurement,
confirm date and time setting.

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1. Memory sign

2. Number of measurement (01 – 60)
01 last measurement, 02 previous measurement, etc.

3. Blood pressure classification

4. Pulse sign

5. Pulse frequency per minute

6. Diastolic pressure display
Display of the memory unit (

7. Systolic pressure display,

8. Irregular heartbeat indication

U1/U2)

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Getting started 6

Inserting the batteries

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment in the

direction of the arrow.

2. Insert two 1.5V batteries size AAA/LR03 (alkaline). Pay

attention to the polarity (the negative terminal faces
the spring).

3. Close the battery compartment.

Replace the batteries

• if the battery icon appears on the display,

• if the display remains blank after pressing the ON/OFF

button.

Replace all batteries with new batteries of the same
type at the same time. Do not mix used and new or
different types of batteries together.

Rechargeable batteries are not suitable for the
operation of this device.

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