Rossmax AC1000 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

EN

Model:

AC1000 f

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Table of Contents:

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

Cautionary Notes ............................................................................. 4

Notes on Safety ................................................................................ 5

Name/Function of Each Part ............................................................. 7

Real Fuzzy Measuring Technology .................................................... 8

Preliminary Remarks ......................................................................... 8

Display Explanations ......................................................................... 9

How to Use the POWER Source ...................................................... 10

Applying the Cuff .......................................................................... 14

Measurement Procedures ............................................................... 17

Setting Deation Rate ..................................................................... 18

Recalling Values from Memory ....................................................... 19

Clearing Values from Memory ........................................................ 19

How to clean the unit after use ...................................................... 19

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 20

Specications ................................................................................. 21

EMC guidance and manufacturer’s declaration ................................ 22

Introduction

Blood pressure measurements determined with AC1000f are equivalent
to those obtained by a trained observer using cuff/stethoscope auscul­tation method, within the limits prescribed by the American National
Standard, Electronic or Automated Sphygmomanometers. This unit is to

be used by adult consumers in physicians’ ofces, hospitals, clinics and

other medical facilities. Do not use this device on infants or neonates.
AC1000f is protected against manufacturing defects by an established
International Warranty Program. For warranty information, you can con­tact the manufacturer, Rossmax International Ltd.

Attention: Consult the accompanying documents. Please read this

manual carefully before use. For specic information on

your own blood pressure, contact your physician. Please be
sure to keep this manual.

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Cautionary Notes

1. The unit contains high-precision assemblies. Therefore, avoid ex­treme temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight. Avoid dropping
or strongly shocking the main unit, and protect it from dust.

2. Leaky batteries can damage the unit. Remove the batteries when the
unit is not used for a long time.

3. The unit should not be operated by children so to avoid hazardous
situations.

4 If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to acclimate at room tem-

perature before use.

5. This unit is not eld serviceable. You should not use any tool to open

the device nor should you attempt to adjust anything inside the de­vice. If you have any problems, please contact the store or the doc­tor from whom you purchased this unit or please contact Rossmax
International Ltd.

6. As a common issue for all blood pressure monitors using the os-

cillometric measurement function, the device may have difculty

in determining the proper blood pressure for users diagnosed with
common arrhythmia (atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial

brillation), diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems, or

for users suffered from stroke, or for unconscious users.

7. To stop operation at any time, press the START/STOP key, and the air
in the cuff will be rapidly exhausted.

8. Once the ination reaches 300 mmHg, the unit will start deating

rapidly for safety reasons.

9. Electromagnetic interference: The device contains sensitive electronic

components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic elds in the

direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ov­ens). These may lead to temporary impairment of measurement ac­curacy.

10. Dispose of device, batteries, components and accessories according

to local regulations.

11. This monitor may not meet its performance specication if stored or

used outside temperature and humidity ranges specied in Speci-

cations.

Notes on Safety

Warning:

• Self diagnosis of measured results or treatment is dangerous.

Please follow the instruction of the doctor or healthcare pro­vider.

• If cuff ination does not stop, remove the cuff or pull out the air

tube from the main unit.

• If battery uid gets into your eye or comes in contact with skin,

wash the effected area with water repeatedly. Immediately con­sult a doctor for treatment.

• Do not wrap the cuff over an arm to which intravenous injection

or transfusion is being conducted, or when otherwise contrain­dicated.

• Do not connect the air tube or the cuff to other equipment

which is connected to an intra corporeal organ. Air embolisms
may result.

• Do not use this unit in the presence of ammable gas or anes­thetics or in a high pressure oxygen room or oxygen tent.

• Do not use the battery pack for devices other than for this unit.

• Do not disassemble the battery.

• Do not touch the AC adaptor with wet hands.

• Do not use any cuff other than the models exclusive for this unit.

• Do not use this unit on infants.

• Do not use this unit on patients using a pump oxygenator.

• Do not use an AC adaptor or battery pack no specied for this

unit.

• Do not use a cellular pone near this unit.

• Do not use this unit in a vehicle.

• Do not install the parts and//or instruments not specied for

this unit.

• Do not use a broken power cord or AC adaptor.

• Do not install or store this unit where it may come in contact

with water or liquid medication.

• This is a Class II device with double insulation.

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General advice:

• Do not place or put anything on this unit.

• Do not drop this unit.

• Turn off power to the unit and unplug the AC adaptor from the

electric outlet before moving the unit.

• Read the instruction manual of the other devices to be used at

the same time with this unit, to understand and be aware of the
interaction between the devices.

• When using the unit:

- Do not inate the cuff without being wrapped over the arm.

- Do not use a damaged cuff.

- Be sure that patients do not touch the buttons of this unit.

• After using the unit:

- Do not disinfect this unit by autoclave or gas sterilization (EtO,

glutaraldehyde, or high concentration ozone).

• Do not install or store this unit in the following places.

- Under the direct sunlight.

- Dusty or salty environment.

- Places having slope or where combustible gas may be gener­ated.

- Under high temperature and high humidity.

Name/Function of Each Part

Arm Cuff

Auto/Manual
Switching Key

Set-Deation

key

LCD Display

ON/OFF key

START/
STOP key

Charging
LED

Memory/
Marker key

Air Tube and
Connector

Battery Cover
(Located on

back of unit)

Battery Pack:

4.8V, 1700mAh
NIMH Battery

Data Link Socket

Protection Jelly

AC Adapter
Jack