ReliOn 100-021REL User Manual

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license by The Lumiscope Co., LTD

Distributed by The Lumiscope Co., LTD
1035 Centennial Ave
Piscataway, N J 08854

Manual

Blood Pressure Monitor

Model 100-021REL

One Year Limited Warranty

ReliOn guarantees this product free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase, except
as noted below:

This ReliOn product warranty does not cover damage caused by
misuse or abuse, the attachment of any unauthorized accessory,
alteration to the product, or any other conditions whatsoever that are
beyond the control of ReliOn . ReliOn shall not be responsible for
any type of incidental, consequential, or special damage. All implied
warranties, including, but not limited to those implied warranties of
fitness and merchantability, are limited to the total duration of two years
from the original date of purchase.

To obtain warranty service on your ReliOn Blood Pressure Monitor,
please contact the Lumiscope Repair Department at 1-800-672-8293
or visit www.lumiscope.net. There is a $15 fee for return shipping and
handling. Please make checks payable to The Lumiscope Co., Inc.

Upon receipt, Lumiscope will repair or replace, as appropriate, this
blood pressure monitor and return it to you. Warranty is solely through
the Lumiscope Repair Department. Service of this product by anyone
other than the Lumiscope Repair Department voids warranty.

In the event that Lumiscope does not abide by the terms of this warranty,
the consumer may seek breach of contract remedies in the New York
State Federal courts of law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

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Table of Contents

2

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

About Blood Pressure ....................................................4, 5

Assembling the Unit ...........................................................

6

Helpful Tips .........................................................................

7

Correct Measuring Posture ................................................

8

Applying the Cuff ................................................................

9

Measurement Procedures ........................................... 10,11

Care & Maintenance ........................................................

12

Warranty ...........................................................................

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the new ReliOn Manual
Blood Pressure Monitor. This aneroid sphygmomanometer is
both easy-to-use and ideally suited for daily measurements.
The systolic blood pressure reading and diastolic blood
pressure reading are clearly shown at the completion of each
reading.

Blood pressure measurements determined with your 100­021 are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer
using cuff/stethoscope auscultation method, within the limits
prescribed by the Association for the Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation (AAMI) SP 9 requirements.

Please read this manual carefully before use. For specific
information on your own blood pressure, contact your
physician. Please be sure to keep this manual.

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Care And Maintenance

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To protect your unit from damage, please AVOID washing or
moistening the cuff dropping the gauge.

When the cuff is fully deflated, the gauge needle stays within
the zero box. If the needle points outside of the zero box,
the gauge gives inaccurate readings.

Your new blood pressure unit has been carefully checked
to assure reliability and accuracy prior to shipment and use.
However, as with any sensitive instrument subjected to re

­peated use, we recommend that your blood pressure gauge
be checked yearly by a medical professional for
proper calibration.

The unit is properly calibrated when the needle rests at zero.

Measurement Procedures

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7. As the cuff deflates, listen carefully
with the stethoscope for your pulse beat.
The first sound represents the Systolic
reading and the last sound represents
your Diastolic reading.

NOTE: If you make a mistake do not reinflate the cuff. Release all the air.
Wait 1 minute. Start again. Waiting allows the engorged blood vessels
to return to normal. If you want to take successive readings, wait 5-10
minutes. Waiting allows the engorged blood vessels to return to normal.
You may require more rest time between measurements depending on
your health.

What is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery tube
while blood flows through the arteries. The pressure measured
when the heart contracts and sends blood out of the heart is
systolic (highest) blood pressure. The pressure measured
when the heart dilates with blood flowing back into the heart
is called diastolic (lowest) blood pressure.

Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?

Among the various health problems afflicting people today,
problems associated with high blood pressure are by far the
most common. High blood pressure's dangerously strong
correlation with cardiovascular disease has made measuring
blood pressure a necessity for identifying those at risk.

About Blood Pressure

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Blood Pressure Standard

The World Health Organization (WHO) and National
High Blood Pressure Education Program Coordinating
Committee have developed a blood pressure standard,
according to which areas of low- and high-risk blood pressure
are identified. This standard, however, is a general guideline
and blood pressures vary between different people, age
groups, etc.

It is important that you consult with your physician regularly.
Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range
as well as the point

at which you will be considered at risk.

About Blood Pressure

Diastolic Pressure

Systolic Pressure

mmHg

mmHg

180

160

140

130

120

80

85 90 100

110

Grade 3 Hypertension (Severe)

Grade 2 Hypertension (Moderate)

Grade 1 Hypertension (Mild)

High-Normal

Normal

Optimal

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Measurement Procedures

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3. Insert eartips into your ears. Adjust the
metal binaural for comfort.

1. To fasten the cuff, press the hook
material firmly against the fuzzy pile
material. Make sure the stethoscope
chest piece sits over the brachial artery.
If necessary, readjust the cuff.

Main
Artery

2. Place your arm on a table so that the
cuff is at the same level as your heart.

4. Clip the gauge to a hard cover book on
the table in front of you. Hold the inflation
bulb in your right hand. Close the air release
valve attached to the inflation bulb by turning
it clockwise.

5. To inflate the cuff, slowly and steadily
pump the inflation bulb.

Note: If you KNOW your SYSTOLIC reading, pump the inflation bulb until
the gauge reaches approximately 50 mmHg ABOVE your average SYSTOLIC
reading. If you DO NOT KNOW your SYSTOLIC reading, pump the inflation
bulb until the gauge needle reaches 180 mmHg.

CAUTION: Before you put the stethoscope binaural in your ears, make sure
the eartips are securely fastened to the binaural.

6. Slowly open the air release valve by turning it counter­clockwise. Release the air at a rate of 2-3 mmHg per second.

Caution: Do not inflate the cuff above 280 mmHg. You may damage the
instrument or injure yourtself. If you are unsure, consult your doctor for
the correct inflation level.

To apply the cuff

1. Press two fingers one inch above the bend of the elbow
on the inside of the arm. You may feel the pulse of the
brachial artery. Even if you do not feel the pulse, the
stethoscope will allow you to hear the pulse sounds.

Applying the Cuff

3. Remove any clothing that restricts your upper left arm.
Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm. The rubber
tubes should point in the direction of your hand. Position
the artery mark over the main artery (on the inside of your
arm) in the upper arm.

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2. Slip cuff up your arm. Place the bottom edge of the cuff
approximately one-half inch above the elbow. Adjust the
cuff so that the stethoscope chest piece sits on the inside
of the arm over the brachial artery.

Assembling the Unit

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Lay out the parts as pictured on the next page. The cuff
should already be folded. If the cuff is not pre-folded, lay the
cuff flat in front of you and fold the cuff correctly, the hook and
pile material faces the outside of the cuff loop.

1. Attach the gauge to the tubing on the left.

2. Attach the inflation bulb to the tubing on the right.

3. Attach the single end of the Y-tubing to the stethoscope

chest piece.

4. Attach the double end of the Y-tubing to the binaural.

Helpful Tips

BEFORE

1. READ this instruction manual carefully.

2. CALL our customer service, if you have questions
(1-800-843-4429 x132 or 133).

3. MEASURE your blood pressure at the same time each day.

4. RELAX for at least 5 minutes before taking a measurement.

5. REMOVE tight fitting clothing from your left upper arm.

6. DO NOT eat, smoke or exercise for at least 30 minutes
before taking a measurement.

7. DO NOT talk or move during a measurement.

8. DO NOT take a measurement when you feel stressed.

DURING

1. APPLY CUFF at the heart level.

2. INFLATE unit to proper level.

3. DEFLATE unit at 2-3 mm Hg per second.

4. RECORD your measurements.

5. SMILE. You’re helping your doctor and yourself.

AFTER

1. WAIT 5 to 10 minutes before taking another measurement.

2. CONSULT your doctor.

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A. Place your elbow on a table so that

the cuff is at the same level as your
heart.

Note: The level of your heart is slightly below

your armpit.

Relax your entire body, especially

the area between your elbow and fingers.

B. If the cuff is not at the same level

as your heart or if you can not
keep your arm completely still
throughout the reading, use a soft
object such as a folded towel to
support your arm.

C. Turn your palm upwards.

D. Sit upright in a chair, and take

5-6 deep breaths.

Note: Avoid leaning back or crossing your
legs while the measurement is being taken

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Correct Measuring Posture

Fig. A

Fig. B

Fig. C

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