Thank you for purchasing the OMRON MIT Elite Upper Arm Blood
Pressure Monitor.
The OMRON MIT Elite is a fully automatic blood pressure monitor,
operating on the oscillometric principle. It measures your blood
pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly. For comfortable controlled
inflation without the need for pressure pre-setting or re-inflation the
device uses its advanced “IntelliSense” technology.
The unit also stores up to 90 measurements in memory and calculates
an average reading based on the three most recent measurements
taken within 10 minutes of the last reading.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before
using the unit. For specific information about your own
blood pressure, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis. Please
read this section carefully before using the unit.
Warning:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
(General Usage)
• Always consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis of measurement results and selftreatment are dangerous.
• People with severe blood flow problems, or blood disorders, should consult a
doctor before using the unit. Cuff inflation can cause internal bleeding.
(Battery Usage)
• If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of clean
water. Consult a doctor immediately.
(Optional AC Adapter Usage)
• Never plug in or unplug the power cord from the electric outlet with wet
hands.
Caution:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury to the user or patient or damage to the equipment or
other property.
(General Usage)
• Do not leave the unit unattended with infants or persons who cannot express
their consent.
• Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure.
• Do not disassemble the unit or arm cuff.
• Do not inflate the arm cuff over 299 mmHg.
• Do not use a mobile phone, or other devices that emit electromagnetic fields,
near the unit. This may result in incorrect operation of the unit.
• Do not operate unit in a moving vehicle (car, airplane).
(Optional AC Adapter Usage)
• Use only the original AC adapter designed for this unit. Use of unsupported
adapters may damage and/or may be hazardous to the unit.
• Plug the AC adapter into the appropriate voltage outlet.
• Do not use the AC adapter if the unit or the power cord is damaged. Turn off
the power and unplug the power cord immediately.
(Battery Usage)
• If battery fluid should get on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with
plenty of clean water.
• Use only four “AAA” alkaline batteries with this unit. Do not use other types of
batteries.
• Do not insert the batteries with their polarities incorrectly aligned.
• Replace old batteries with new ones immediately. Replace all four batteries at
the same time.
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three months or more.
• When the batteries are replaced, you may need to reset the date and time. If
the year is flashing on the display screen, refer to “2.2 Setting the Date and
Time”.
• Do not use new and used batteries together.
General Safety Precautions
• Do not inflate the arm cuff when it is not wrapped around your arm.
• Do not apply strong shocks and vibrations to or drop the unit.
• Do not take measurements after bathing, drinking alcohol, smoking,
exercising or eating.
• Do not wash the arm cuff or immerse it in water.
• Read and follow the “Important information regarding Electro Magnetic
Compatibility (EMC)” in the Technical Data Section.
• Read and follow the “Correct Disposal of This Product” in the Technical Data
Section when disposing of the device and any used accessories or optional
parts.
If the battery low symbol () appears on the display, replace all four
batteries at the same time.
- When the battery low symbol () starts to blink, you will still be
able to use the unit for a short while. You should replace the
batteries with new ones ahead of time.
- When the symbol () remains lit, the batteries are exhausted. You
should replace the batteries with new ones at once. Turn the unit off
before replacing the batteries.
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three months or
more.
• If the batteries have been removed for more than 30 seconds, the
Date/Time setting will need to be reset. See “2.2 Setting the Date and
Time” for details.
• Dispose of batteries according to applicable local regulations.
Four new
“AAA” alkaline batteries will last for approximately 300
measurements, when used to take three measurements a day.
Since the supplied batteries are for monitoring use only, they may have
Your blood pressure monitor automatically stores up to 90
measurements values with the date and time. To make use of the
memory and average values functions:
• Set the unit to the correct date and time before taking a measurement
for the first time.
• If the batteries have been removed for more than 30 seconds, the
Date/Time setting will need to be set.
1.Press and hold the Date/time setting
button () to adjust the date and
time. The year digits (2008) will flash
on the display.
2.Press the Memory button () to
advance the digits one at a time.
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Notes:
• The range for the year setting is
2008 to 2030. If the year reaches
2030, it will return to 2008.
• If you hold down the Memory
button (), the digits will advance
rapidly.
• Be sure to wrap the arm cuff correctly so that you get accurate
results.
• Measurements can be taken in light clothing. However, please
remove thick clothes, such as sweaters, before taking a reading.
• You can take a measurement on either your left or right arm. The
blood pressure can differ between the right arm and the left arm and
therefore also the measured blood pressure values can be different.
Omron recommends to always use the same arm for measurement. If
the values between the two arms differ substantially, please check
with your doctor which arm to use for your measurement.
pass the end of the cuff
furthest from the tubing
through the metal D-ring to
form a loop. The smooth cloth
should be on the inside of the
cuff loop.
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1) The air tube should run
down the inside of your
forearm and be in line with
your middle finger.
2) The bottom of the cuff
should be approximately 1
to 2 cm above your elbow.
3) Apply the cuff to your
upper arm so that the
coloured marker (blue
arrow under tube) is
centred on the middle of
your inner arm and points
down the inside of the
arm.
All symbols appear on the display.
The cuff starts to inflate automatically. As the cuff inflates, the
unit automatically determines your ideal inflation level. This unit
detects the pulse during inflation. Do not move your arm and
remain still until the entire measurement process is completed.
Note: To stop the inflation or measurement, press and release
the O/I START button. The unit will stop inflating, start
deflation and will turn off.
2.When the measurement is complete, the arm
cuff completely deflates. Your blood pressure
and pulse rate are displayed.
monitor off, it will
automatically turn off after
two minutes.
Notes:
• Self-diagnosis of measured results and treatment are dangerous.
Please follow the instructions of your doctor.
• Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement.
Waiting between readings allows the arteries to return to the condition
prior to taking the blood pressure measurement.
• If your systolic or diastolic pressure is outside the
standard range, the heartbeat symbol will blink
when the measurement result is displayed.
Recent research suggests that the following
values can be used as a guide to high blood
pressure for measurements taken at home.
Systolic Blood PressureAbove 135 mmHg
Diastolic Blood PressureAbove 85 mmHg
This criteria is for home blood pressure measurement.
For professional office blood pressure measurement criteria, please
refer to Chapter 9 “Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure”.
• Your blood pressure monitor includes an irregular
heartbeat feature. Irregular heartbeats can
influence the results of the measurement. The
irregular heartbeat algorithm automatically
determines if the measurement is usable or
needs to be repeated. If the measurement results
are affected by irregular heartbeats but the result
is valid, the result is shown together with the
irregular heartbeat symbol. If the irregular
heartbeats cause the measurement to be invalid, no result is shown.
If the irregular heartbeat symbol () is shown after you have taken
a measurement, repeat the measurement. If the irregular heartbeat
symbol is shown frequently, please make your doctor aware of it.
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What is Irregular Heartbeat?
An irregular heartbeat is a
heartbeat rhythm that varies by
more than 25% from the average
heartbeat rhythm detected while
the unit is measuring the systolic
and diastolic blood pressure.
If such an irregular rhythm is
detected more than twice during
measurement, the irregular
heartbeat symbol () appears on the symbol when the
measurement results are displayed.
What is Arrhythmia?
A heartbeat is stimulated by electrical signals that cause the heart
to contract.
Arrhythmia is a condition where the heartbeat rhythm is abnormal
due to flaws in the bio-electrical system that drives the heartbeat.
Typical symptoms are skipped heartbeats, premature contraction,
an abnormally rapid (tachycardia) or slow (bradycardia) pulse. This
can be caused by heart disease, aging, physical predisposition,
stress, lack of sleep, fatigue etc. Arrhythmia can only be diagnosed
by a doctor through a special examination.
Whether the appearance of the irregular heartbeat symbol () in
the results indicates arrhythmia or not can only be determined by
an examination and diagnosis by your doctor.
Warning:
If the Irregular heartbeat symbol
() is shown frequently, please
make your doctor aware of it. Conducting self-diagnosis and
treatment based on measurement results are dangerous. Be sure to
follow the instructions of your doctor.
This unit has a memory capable of storing 90 sets of readings. Every
time you complete the measurement, the unit automatically stores the
blood pressure and pulse rate.
If there are three readings within 10 minutes of the last reading, the
average of the three readings is displayed.
Note: When 90 sets of readings are stored in memory, the oldest set
will be deleted to store a new set.
1.Press the Memory button ().
If there are three readings stored in memory that were taken
within 10 minutes of the last reading, an average value for
those reading is displayed. (If there are only two readings in
memory for that period, the average will be based on two
readings. If there is only one reading in memory for that period,
that reading will be displayed as the average value.)
Note: If there are no measurements
results stored in memory, the screen
to the right is displayed.
You cannot delete individual stored readings, all the readings in the
unit will be deleted.
1.Press the Memory button
() to turn the monitor on.
2.Press the Memory button
() again. While holding the
Memory button (), press
the O/I Start button down for
approximately 5 seconds
until the digital display
appears as it does in the illustration to the right.
3.Press the O/I START button to turn the unit off.
If you forget to turn the unit off, it will automatically shut itself off
after two minutes.
Note: If the date and time are reset to a time before the most
recent measurement, the average value will be based on
any measurements taken after the date and time were
reset. However, you can still view the readings stored in
memory.
If you are using this device for the first time, please read carefully
chapter 3 of this instruction manual. To help ensure a reliable reading,
avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, or exercising for at least 30
minutes before taking a measurement.
Note: Remove any tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm.
1.
Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm on
a table so that the arm cuff will be at the same level as your heart.
2.Apply the arm cuff to your upper arm. The coloured marker
should be centred on the inside of your arm and point down the
inside of the arm, so that the air tube runs down the inside of
your forearm and is in line with your middle finger.
3.Secure the cuff around your arm using the fabric fastener strip.
4.Press the O/I START button.
When measurement is complete,
the monitor displays your blood
pressure and pulse rate, and
automatically deflates the cuff.
Notes:
• Always wait at least 2-3 minutes before taking another blood
pressure measurement.
• Please note that all measurements are stored in the memory.
If different people measure with the same device make sure
that you are aware of this fact.