ReliOn HEM-741CREL User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AUTOMATIC INFLATION

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

Model HEM-741CREL

FRANÇAIS

ENGLISH

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction …………………………………………………………… 3

Important Safety Notes ……………………………………………… 4

Know Your Unit ……………………………………………………… 5

A Few Words About Blood Pressure ……………………………… 6

Suggestions Before Taking A Measurement ………………………… 7

Battery Installation/Replacement …………………………………… 8

Care and Maintenance ……………………………………………… 9

How To Apply The Arm Cuff …………………………………… 10-11

How To Take A Measurement ………………………………… 12-13

How To Use The Memory Function ………………………………… 14

Error Indicators ……………………………………………………… 15

FCC Statement ……………………………………………………… 16

Warranty Information ………………………………………… 17-18

Specifications………………………………………………………… 19

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the ReliOn HEM-741CREL Automatic Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor.

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This monitor features automatic inflation and deflation to measure your blood pressure and pulse rate. The measurement reading is clearly displayed on a large digital panel.

The ReliOn HEM-741CREL digital blood pressure 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. An oscillometric monitor does not need a stethoscope so the monitor is simple to use.

The ReliOn HEM-741CREL Automatic Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor is intended for home use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

To assure the correct use of the product basic safety measures should always be followed including the precautions listed below:

þ Read all information in the instruction book and any other literature

included in the box before using the unit.

þ Contact your physician for specific information about your blood

pressure. Follow the instructions of your healthcare provider.

þ Operate the unit only as intended. Do not use for any other purpose.

þ The unit is intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse

rate in adult patient population. Do not use on infants.

þ Do not use a cellular phone near the unit. It may result in

operational failure.

þ Changes or modifications not approved by the ReliOn Healthcare

will void the user warranty. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit or components.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Systolic Blood Pressure Display

Diastolic Blood Pressure /Pulse Display

Heart Symbol

Air Jack

Air Plug

Arm Cuff

AC Adapter Jack

ON/OFF Button

START Button

MEMORY Button

Cuff Tube

Cuff Tab

Stage 3 Hypertension

Stage 2 Hypertension Stage 1 Hypertension High-Normal Normal Optimal

120

130 140

160

180

110

100

Systolic mmHg

Diastolic

mmHg

A FEW WORDS ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

The 6th report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNCVI) from the National Institutes of Health developed the following classification. However, it is only a general guideline because blood pressure depends on our age, morbidity, and treatment strategy by a physician. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN TO DETERMINE YOUR NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE.

Systolic

Optimal <120 <80 Normal <130 <85 High-Normal 130-139 85-89 Stage 1 Hypertension (mild) 140-159 90-99 Stage 2 Hypertension (moderate) 160-179 100-109 Stage 3 Hypertension (severe) ≥180 ≥110

(mmHg)

Diastolic

(mmHg)

SUGGESTIONS BEFORE TAKING

A MEASUREMENT

1. Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for 30 minutes before

taking a measurement. Rest for at least 15 minutes before taking the measurement.

2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements

during stressful times.

3. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left arm.

4. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.

5. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Rest your left arm

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

6. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement.

7. Keep a record of your blood pressure and pulse readings for your

physician. A single measurement does not provide an accurate indication of your true blood pressure. You need to take and record several readings over a period of time. Try to measure your blood pressure at the same time each day for consistency.

8. Wait 2-3 minutes between measurements. The wait time allows the

arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure measurement. You may need to increase the wait time depending on your individual physical characteristics.

BATTERY INSTALLATION / REPLACEMENT

1. Slide the battery cover off in the direction

of the arrow.

2. Install 4 “AA” size batteries so + (positive)

and – (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated.

3. Replace the battery cover.

NOTE: If the Low Battery Indicator appears on the

display, replace all four batteries. Long-life alkaline batteries are recommended.

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 fold the cuff and tubing tightly. 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 the unit on the floor.

Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three months or longer. Always replace all the batteries with new ones at the same time.

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

Use only authorized parts and accessories.

HOW TO APPLY THE ARM CUFF

1. If the cuff is assembled correctly, the sewn

hook material will be on the outside of the cuff loop and the metal D-ring will not touch your skin.

2. 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.

3. Put your left arm through the cuff loop.

The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1/2 inch above the elbow. The cuff tab on the cuff should lie over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm. The cuff tube should run down center of arm even with middle finger.

Pile Material

Sewn Hook Material

D-Ring

Smooth Cloth

1/2 inch (12.7 mm)

Cuff tab

HOW TO APPLY THE ARM CUFF

4. Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are

tightened evenly around your arm.

5. When the cuff is positioned correctly, press the

sewn hook material FIRMLY against the pile side of the cuff.

6. Make certain the cuff fits snugly around your arm.

The cuff should make good contact with your skin.

7. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and

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

8. Relax your arm and turn your palm upward.

9. Be sure there are no kinks in the air tubing.

HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT

Be sure to read “How to Apply the Arm Cuff” before taking a measurement.

1. Press the ON/OFF button.

a) All display symbols appear for approximately

one second. This is the initial LCD test.

b) The display symbols disappear and the Deflation

Indication symbol ( ) starts to flash.

c) When the monitor completes the necessary

preparations before measurement, the Heart Symbol ( ) appears in the screen.

2. By pressing the START button the unit automatically

inflates the cuff to 170 mmHg. a) If during your measurement the monitor determines

that a higher pressure value is required, it will automatically increase the pressure value by 40 mmHg.

b) To inflate higher than 210 mmHg, press and hold

the START button until the desired pressure value is reached (approximately 40 mmHg higher than your estimated systolic blood pressure). Do not inflate higher than 280 mmHg.

NOTE: If you want to stop the measurement, push the

ON/OFF button. The monitor will stop inflating and start deflating rapidly, then the monitor will power off.

Initial

LCD Test

Deflation

Indication

Ready

to Measure

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