Omron HEM-773AC User Manual

IntelliSense™

Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor

with Easy Wrap Cuff

Model HEM-773AC

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction..................................................................................................3

Notes on Safety............................................................................................4

Know Your Unit ...........................................................................................5

Quick Reference Guide................................................................................6

Initial Set-Up

Battery Installation/Replacement.........................................................7

How to Set Time and Date...................................................................8

How to Use the AC Adapter ................................................................9

Correct Usage

How to Apply the Arm Cuff ........................................................10, 11

How to Take a Reading................................................................12, 13

How to Use the Memory Function ....................................................14

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................15

Caution.......................................................................................................16

Care and Maintenance ...............................................................................17

Warranty.....................................................................................................18

Specifications .............................................................................................19

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Omron IntelliSense™ Automatic Blood
Pressure Monitor with Easy Wrap Cuff, HEM-773AC. Although
your blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day, no self-adjustment
is necessary as the monitor intelligently adjusts to your changing
conditions. The IntelliSense™ monitor uses fuzzy logic intelligence
to sense both your systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, and the
result is personalized inflation with every reading. Arm discomfort and
misreading due to improper cuff inflation are virtually eliminated.

Your new OMRON monitor uses the oscillometric method of blood
pressure measurement. This means the monitor detects your blood’s
movement through your brachial artery and converts the movements into
a digital reading. At the press of a button, the monitor automatically fills
the cuff with air, starts deflation, then displays your systolic, diastolic,
and pulse readings on an extra large display panel.

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using
this unit. For specific information on your own blood pressure,
CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

NOTE:
This device is a digital monitor intended for the use in measuring
blood pressure and pulse rate in adult population with the arm
circumference ranging from 9 inches to 17 inches (from 23 cm to 43 cm).

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NOTES ON SAFETY

• The warning signs and the sample icons shown here are listed for you to use the product safely and correctly
as well as to prevent the risk and the damage to you and others from happening.

• The icons and meanings are as follow.

War ning sign Contents

Indicates matters in which bodily harm or material damage* may arise as a result
of incorrect handling.

Caution

The battery liquid may leak and damage the main unit. Please observe the following points.

• When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time (approximately three
months or more), take out the batteries.

• Replace the worn batteries with new ones immediately.

• Do not use worn and new batteries together.

• Do not insert the batteries with their polarities in wrong direction.

Do not force to bend the arm cuff or the air tube excessively.
When removing the air tube, pull at the plug.
Do not apply strong shock or drop the main unit.
Do not inflate the arm cuff without it being wrapped on the arm.

* Material damage refers to a wide range of damage involving your house, household goods,

domestic animals, and pets.

Self-diagnosis of measured results and treatment are dangerous. Please follow the
instructions of your doctor.

Caution

Do not use the unit on infants or persons who cannot express one’s intention.
Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure.
Do not use a cellular phone near the unit. Improper operation may result.

Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the main unit or the arm cuff
of the blood pressure monitor.

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KNOW YOUR UNIT

Air Tube

Green Mark

Air Plug
(Connects to Air Jack)

Main Unit:

Components:

Arm Cuff

(Applicable arm
cuff for Adults
9 to 17 in.)

Cover

AC Adapter Jack

Release Button of Cover

START Button

Pulse Rate

User Indicator
(A or B)

Date/Time Display

Heart Symbol

Memory Call Button

Systolic Blood Pressure

ON/OFF Button

Set Button

Adjust Button

User Selector

Diastolic Blood Pressure

Air Jack

Cuff Storage Container

AC Adapter

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

1. Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before
taking a measurement.

2. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper left arm.

3. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your left
arm on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart.

4. Wrap the arm cuff around your upper left arm, making sure that
the bottom edge of the cuff is approximately 1/2'' to 1'' above the elbow.

5. Pull the end of the cuff so that the entire cuff is evenly tightened
around your arm, and the Green Marker on the cuff is above
the brachial artery.

6. Press the ON/OFF button.

7. After the Heart Symbol ( ) appears on the digital panel, press the
START button, and remain still until the measurement is complete.

8. When measurement is complete, the monitor displays your blood
pressure and pulse rate, and automatically deflates the cuff.

9. Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement.

You may require more rest time between readings depending
on your individual physiological characteristics.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

1. Slide the battery cover off
in the direction of the arrow.

2. Install or replace 4 “AA” size
batteries so the + (positive)
and – (negative) polarities
match the polarities of the
battery compartment as indicated.

3. Replace the battery cover.

NOTES:

If the Low Battery
Indicator ( ) appears
on the display, replace
all four batteries.
Long-life alkaline
batteries are recommended.

Remove the batteries if the monitor will not be used for
an extended period of time.

If the batteries remain removed longer than 30 seconds,
the set date and time will be deleted.

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HOW TO SET TIME AND DATE

1. When the batteries are installed, the
display will show 12:00 a.m.

2. Press and hold the SET button.
The year digits (2002) will flash.

3. Press the ADJUST button to advance
the digit(s) one at a time.
If you hold down the ADJUST button,
the digits will advance rapidly.

4. Press SET button when desired number
is on the display to lock setting.

5. Repeat Step 3-4 for month and date.

6. Repeat Step 3-4 for hour and minutes.

ADJUST

SET

DATE/TIME SET

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HOW TO USE THE AC ADAPTER

To avoid potential damage to the monitor, use only the exclusive Omron
AC adapter (HEM-ADPT1).

To connect the AC adapter

1. Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC Adapter jack on the

right side of the main unit.

2. Plug in the AC adapter into a 120V AC outlet (50 - 60 cycles).

To remove the AC adapter

disconnect the adapter plug
from the AC outlet first and
then disconnect the cord from
the monitor’s jack.

NOTE:

The monitor is designed not
to draw power from the
batteries when the AC
adapter is in use.

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HOW TO APPLY THE

ARM CUFF

1. Check if the air plug is securely
inserted in the main unit.

2. Remove tight-fitting clothing
from your upper arm.

3. Sit in a chair with your feet flat
on the floor and place your arm
on a table so that the cuff will
be at same level as your heart.

4. Hold the cloth velcro on the cuff
with your other hand.

5. Turn the palm of your hand upward.
Apply the cuff on your upper arm.

Cloth fastener

when wrapping
on your left arm

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6. Align the Green Marker of the cuff
over the brachial artery on the
inside of the arm

The bottom of the cuff should
be approximately 1/2''-1''
above your elbow.

7. Secure the cuff around your arm
using the cloth velcro.

8. Make sure the cuff is wrapped
firmly in place.

9. Relax your arm and put the elbow
on the table.

NOTE: Arm cuff can also be wrapped

on your right arm. Follow the
instructions above (numbers 1-9)

Bottom Edge 1/2inch

Green Mark

Cuff Tube

HOW TO APPLY THE

ARM CUFF

(Continued)

when wrapping
on your left arm

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HOW TO TAKE A READING

1. Press the ON/OFF button.

a) All display symbols appear for

approximately one second.

b) When the monitor becomes ready

to measure, the Heart Symbol ( )
appears on the display.

2. Press the START button and remain still.

As the cuff begins to inflate, the monitor
automatically determines your ideal
inflation level. Because this monitor
detects the pulse even during inflation,
do not move your arm and remain still
until the entire measurement completes.

• If you want to stop the inflation or
measurement, press the ON/OFF button.
The monitor will stop inflating and start
deflating rapidly, and the monitor
will turn off.

3. Inflation stops automatically
and measurement is started.

As the cuff slowly deflates, decreasing
numbers appear on the display and the
Heart Symbol ( ) flashes at every
heartbeat. In rare circumstances, a higher
inflation may be necessary. In those
cases, the monitor reinflates the cuff up
to 30 mmHg higher than initial inflation
and restarts the measurement.

Inflation Deflation

USER

If you are going to use the unit’s memory function
to automatically store the measurement values, you
need to choose user A or B on the User Selector
before starting a measurement.

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START

Continue to press button

• If your systolic pressure is known
to be more than 220 mmHg, press and
hold the START button until the monitor
inflates 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your
suspected systolic pressure.

NOTE:

Do not apply more pressure
than necessary.
The monitor will not inflate
above 280 mmHg.

Instructions for special conditions:

HOW TO TAKE A READING

(Continued)

4. When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff
completely deflates and your blood pressure and
pulse rate are displayed.

NOTE:

The monitor automatically stores blood
pressure and pulse rate into the memory.

• When 21 sets of readings are stored
in memory, the oldest set will be deleted
to store a new set.

5. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the monitor off.

NOTE:

If you forget to turn the monitor off,
it will automatically shut itself off
after five minutes.

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HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION

This monitor has a memory capable of storing 21 sets of readings each for A
and B User Selector. Every time you complete the measurement, the monitor
automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate.

• Select the user to recall memory by the User Selector.

• Turn on the monitor by pressing ON/OFF button.

• Press the button to recall stored readings while the Heart
Symbol ( ) is displayed.

START

Press these two buttons
at the same time.

•To delete all the stored readings, press the button and the
START button simultaneously.

NOTE: You can not delete the stored readings partially.

Date and Time of stored readings
will be alternately displayed.

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If you continue to have difficulty obtaining a reading, call
OMRON HEALTHCARE CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL FREE 1-800-634-4350.
Please tell the representative you have an OMRON Model HEM-773AC.

Error Indicator Cause Correction

Cuff under-inflated.

Movement during
measurement.

Cuff over-inflated
(more than 280 mmHg).

Battery voltage
is excessively low.

Turn monitor off, wait 2-3 minutes

and take another measurement
(some users may require a longer
waiting period). Repeat steps listed
under “How to Take a Reading.”
If “EE” is displayed again, take
another measurement by pressing
and holding the START button as
shown on instruction page 13
under “Instructions for
special conditions.”

Your cuff may be wrapped
too tightly around your arm.

Turn the monitor off, carefully
read and repeat steps listed
under “How to Take a Reading.”

Replace all four “AA” batteries
with new batteries.

Problem caused by abnormal
memory function.

Contact OMRON HEALTHCARE
CUSTOMER SERVICE (toll free
1-800-634-4350).

TROUBLESHOOTING

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CAUTION

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Omron Healthcare, Inc.
could void the user’s warranty.

NOTE :

POTENTIAL FOR RADIO/TELEVISION INTERFERENCE (for U.S.A. only)
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the product does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the product on and off, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the product and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

POTENTIAL FOR RADIO/TELEVISION INTERFERENCE (for Canada only)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

To keep your digital blood pressure monitor in the best condition and
protect the unit from damage follow the directions listed below:

Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any abrasive
or volatile cleaners. Do not attempt to clean the cuff. Never immerse
the monitor or any components in water.

Store the monitor in a safe and dry location. Do not subject the
monitor to extreme hot or cold temperatures, humidity and direct
sunlight. Avoid subjecting the monitor to strong shocks such as
dropping on the floor. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time.

Use the unit consistent with the instruction provided in this manual.

Never inflate the unit over 280 mmHg or attempt to disassemble the
monitor. Use only authorized parts and accessories.

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WARRANTY

Your HEM-773AC IntelliSense™ Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period
of five years under normal use. The five year warranty excludes
the arm cuff. The arm cuff is warranted for a one year period.
This warranty extends only to the original retail purchaser.

Should repair be needed within the warranty period, ship the unit
prepaid with the proof of purchase date and $5.00 for return
shipping and insurance to:

Omron Healthcare, Inc.
Attn: Repair Department
300 Lakeview Parkway

Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Be sure to include the model number and your phone number
on any correspondence.

We will either repair or replace (at our option) free of charge any parts
necessary to correct defects in the materials or workmanship.

The above warranty is complete and exclusive. The warrantor expressly
disclaims liability for incidental, special, or consequential damages of any
nature. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above warranty may not apply to you.)

Any implied warranties arising by the operation of law shall be limited
in duration to the term of this warranty. (Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.)

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state. As a condition to operation of your
warranty, the enclosed registration card must be completed and sent
to us within 10 days from the date of purchase.

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT:

By phone toll free 1-800-634-4350
By using the feedback form at www.omronhealthcare.com

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SPECIFICATIONS

AC

Model: HEM-773AC
Display: LCD Digital Display
Measurement Range: Pressure: 0 to 280 mmHg

Pulse: 40 to 180/minute

Accuracy/Calibration: Pressure: ±3 mmHg

Pulse: ±5% of reading

Inflation: Automatic by electric pump
Deflation: Active electronic control valve
Rapid Pressure Release: Active electronic control valve
Pressure Detection: Capacitive pressure sensor
Measurement Method: Oscillometric method
Pulse Wave Detection: Capacitive pressure sensor
Power Source: 4 “AA” batteries or AC adapter
Battery Life: Approximately 250 uses
Operating 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)

Temperatures/Humidity: 30 to 85% RH maximum
Storage –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C)

Temperatures/Humidity: 10 to 95% RH maximum
Main Unit Weight: Approximately 31.8 oz (900 g) not including batteries
Main Unit Dimensions: Approximately 9" (l) x 7" (w) x 4" (h)

(228 mm x 178 mm x 102 mm)

Cuff Size: Approximately 6" (w) (152 mm)

Cuff Tube 23 5⁄8" (l) (600 mm)

Cuff Circumference: Fits arm circumference 9" to 17"

(228 mm to 432 mm)

Components: Arm cuff, Instruction manual,

4 ''AA'' Batteries, AC Adapter

NOTE: These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Manufactured by: OMRON

Distributed by:

OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC.

300 Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
www.omronhealthcare.com

Copyright © 2003 OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC.

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