Timex 80224 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Your blood pressure monitor (with integrated time/date display) is a fully automatic,
digital blood pressure measuring device for use on the wrist. This enables very fast
and reliable measurement of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure
as well as pulse by way of the oscillometric method of
measuring. This device is easy to use and is proven in
clinical studies to provide excellent accuracy and
is designed for maximum user-friendliness.
Before using, please read through this
instruction manual carefully and keep
it in a safe place. For further questions
on the subject of blood pressure and
its measurement, please contact your doctor.
Attention! Important information
about self-measurement
• Self-measurement means control, not diagnosis or treatment.Your values must
always be discussed with your physician. You should never alter the dosages of any
medication without direction from your physician.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers.
• In cases of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), measurements made with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
Electromagnetic Interference:
This device contains sensitive electronic components.Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. cellular phones, microwave
ovens). These can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT OF BLOOD PRESSURE
AND ITS MEASUREMENT
How does high/low blood pressure arise?
Your level of blood pressure is determined in the circulatory center of the brain and adjusts to a variety of situations
through feedback from the nervous system. To adjust blood pressure, the strength and
frequency of the heart (pulse), as well as the width of circulatory blood vessels is
altered. Blood vessel width is affected by way of fine muscles in the blood vessel
walls.Your level of arterial blood pressure changes periodically during heart activity.
During the "blood ejection" (systole), the value is highest (systolic blood pressure
value). At the end of the heart’s "rest period" (diastole) pressure is lowest (diastolic
blood pressure value). Your blood pressure values must lie within certain normal
ranges in order to prevent particular diseases.
Which values are normal?
Blood pressure is too high if your diastolic pressure is
above 90 mmHg and/or your systolic blood pressure is over 160 mmHg, while at rest.
In this case, please consult your physician immediately. Long-term values at this level
endanger your health through continual damage to the blood vessels in your body.
Regular self-checks will be necessary. If you have blood pressure values that are too
low, (i.e., systolic values under 105mmHg and/or diastolic values under 60 mmHg),
consult your physician. Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular self-check
with your blood pressure monitor is recommended. You can detect possible changes
in your values early and react appropriately. If you are undergoing medical treatment
to control your blood pressure, keep a record of values along with time of day and
date. Show these values to your physician. Never use the results of your measurements to independently alter the drug doses prescribed by your physician.
Further information
• If your values are mostly normal under resting conditions but exceptionally high
under conditions of physical or psychological stress, it is possible that you are suffering from so-called "labile hypertension" (frequent changing levels of elevated
blood pressure). Consult your physician.
• Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate medical treatment.
What can be done, if regular increased/low values are obtained?
Increased
blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) over time are associated with
considerable risks to health. Blood vessels in your body are endangered due to
constriction caused by deposits in the vessel walls (arteriosclerosis). This can result in
a deficient supply of blood to important organs (heart, brain, muscles). Additionally,
the heart will become structurally damaged. There are many different causes of high
blood pressure.We differentiate between the common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension can cause organ malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about the possible origins of your
own increased blood pressure values.
Eating habits
• Maintain a normal weight as prescribed by your doctor
• Avoid excessive consumption of salt
• Avoid fatty foods
Previous/Existing illnesses
• Follow consistently any medical instructions for treating previous illness such as:
• Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus)
• Fat metabolism disorder
• Gout
Habits
• Eliminate smoking
• Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol
• Restrict your caffeine consumption (coffee)
Physical conditioning
• After a preliminary medical examination, exercise regularly
• Choose sports which require endurance
• Avoid over-exertion
• With previous illnesses and/or an age of over 40 years, please consult your doctor
before beginning your exercise routine.Your physician will help you develop an
exercise routine that is appropriate for you.
AAT Mode (Advanced Accuracy Technology)
• "AAT Mode" is a new type of concept for optimum reliability in self-measurement
of blood pressure.
• An advanced accuracy measurement is achieved by the automatic analysis of three
successive measurements.
• The new system provides reliable values for the doctor and can be used as the basis
for reliable diagnostics and medication therapy for high blood pressure.
Why AAT?
• Human blood pressure can rise and fall rapidly.
• Three measurements allows for adjustments to abnormalities in the reading such as
exertion or movement.
Key advantages
Reduction of errors:
• Insufficient rest prior to measurement
• Movement
• Improper cuff positioning
Medical benefits
• Improved accuracy
• Reliable patient self-measurement data for the doctor
• Safe hypertension diagnostic
• Reliable therapy control
Measurement sequence
• With the full measurement cycles, the total measurement time remains less than
3 minutes, compared to a single measurement time of 1 minute.
• Single results are not displayed.
• Due to the "Data Analysis" result, a 4th measurement may be applied.
Blood Pressure
Monitor
Professional Series
Model# 80224
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COMPONENTS OF YOUR
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
The illustration shows your
Timex Professional Series Wrist
Blood Pressure Monitor
model # 80224, consisting of:
PUTTING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR INTO OPERATION
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, insert the batteries.The
battery compartment is located on the left lateral side of the
device (see Diagrams).
a) Remove cover as illustrated in Diagram 1.
b) Insert two AAA batteries, observing the indicated polarity
as shown in Diagram 2.
c) If the battery warning appears in the display, the batteries
are low and must be replaced by new ones.
Attention!
• After the battery warning appears, the device is blocked
until the batteries have been replaced.
• Please use AAA Long-Life. The use of rechargeable batteries
is not recommended.
• If the blood pressure monitor is left unused for long periods,
please remove the batteries.
Functional check:
Hold the 0/I button to test all the display elements.When functioning correctly all
symbols must appear.
Sleep mode
The device is designed to stay at the sleep mode as
batteries are loaded. In this mode, the time and user
icon set will be displayed. You can conduct the
following operations during this mode.
• Reading the set date press the TIME button.The date set
will be displayed for 2 seconds.
• Recalling the measurements Press the MEMORY button.
The measuring data stored can be displayed. For more
information refer to the section on memory storage and
recall.
• Printing the measuring data please press the PRINT
button. The stored measurements can be printed.
For details, please refer to the section on Printer
Function.
Setting the time and date
This blood pressure monitor incorporates an integrated clock with date display.This
has the advantage, that at each measurement procedure, not only the blood pressure
values are stored, but also the exact moment of the measurement.After new batteries
have been inserted, the clock begins to run from the following setting: 2001-01-01
00:00. You must then enter the current date and current time as follows:(Example:
Entering (year-month-date-time) 2001-06-20 Time 09:30):
1) Press and hold the TIME button for three seconds. User
1 or 2 will begin flashing. Press the Time button again
briefly. Now you can begin changing the time and date.
2) The correct year can be entered by pressing the MEMO-
RY button. (Example: 1 x press)
3) Press the TIME button again.The display now switches
to the current date, during which the first character (month)
blinks.
4) The corresponding month can now be entered by press-
ing the MEMORY button. (Example: 6 x presses)
5) Press the TIME button again.The last two characters (day) are now blinking.
6) The corresponding day can now be entered by pressing the MEMORY button.
(Example: 15 x presses)
7) Press the TIME button again.The display now switches to the current time, during
which the first character (hour) blinks
8) The corresponding hour can now be entered by pressing the MEMORY button.
(Example: 9 x presses)
9) Press the TIME button again.The last two characters (minutes) now blink
10) The exact time can now be entered by pressing the MEMORY button. (Example:
30 x presses)
11) Now after all settings have been made, press the TIME button once again.The
date is briefly displayed and then the time.The input is now confirmed and the clock
begins to run.
User selection:
This advanced blood pressure monitor allows you to track blood pressure readings for
2 individuals independently.
a) Before measurement, make sure you set the unit for the intended user.The unit can
track results for 2 individuals. (User 1, User 2)
b) The unit is set to User 1. Push and hold the TIME button for 4 seconds to initiate
the user selection.
c) When the user icon is flashing, press the MEMORY button to toggle between users.
d) When the correct user is selected wait three seconds for the user icon to stop
flashing. The monitor is now ready for use.
e) Repeat the procedure again to change users again.
Further Information
With each press of the button (TIME, MEMORY) one input is made (e.g. switching
over from hours to minutes mode, or altering the value by +1). However, if you keep
the button pressed, you can switch more quickly to the desired mode,or find the
desired value.
CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT
Before the measurement:
• Avoid eating or smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before measurement. All these factors influence the measurement result. Relax by sitting in an armchair in a quiet atmosphere for about ten minutes before the measurement.
• Remove any clothing that fits closely to your wrist.
• Your wrist should be supported on a table or pillow such that it is approximately
level with you heart.
• Remain perfectly still while measuring.
• Always measure on the same wrist (normally left).
• Attempt to take measurements regularly at the same time of day, since the blood
pressure changes during the course of the day.
Common sources of error:
Note: Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the same condi-
tions! These are normally always quiet conditions.
• All efforts to support the arm can increase blood pressure. Make sure you are in a
comfortable, relaxed position and do not move any of the muscles in the measurement arm during the measurement. Use a cushion for support if necessary.
• If the wrist artery lies considerably lower (higher) than the heart, an erroneously
higher (lower) blood pressure will be measured! (Each 15cm/6" difference in height
results in a measurement error of10mmHg!)
• A loose cuff causes false measurement values.
• With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the respective arm, which can
lead to false results. Correctly executed blood pressure measurements should therefore first be repeated after a 5 minute pause or after the arm has been held up in
order to allow the accumulated blood to flow away (after at least 3 minutes).
Fitting the cuff
a) Remove all objects and jewelry (e.g. wristwatch) from the wrist in use. Put the cuff
over the wrist with the monitor face on the inside of the wrist.
b) The distance between the cuff and the hand should be approx. 10 mm (1/2").
c) Secure the cuff, so that it lies comfortably and is not too tight. No space should
remain between the cuff and the wrist.
d) Lay your arm on a table, with the palm upwards.
Support the arm a little with a cushion, so that the cuff rests at the same height as
the heart. Remain still for 2 minutes, before beginning the measurement.
Printer Port
Battery Cover
Digital Display
On/Off/Start Button
Print Button
Memory Button
Time/User Button
AAT Selection Switch
Dia. 1
Dia. 2
Time Button
Memory Button
Print Button
Time Button
Memory Button
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