A&D LifeSource UB-328 Manual

Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UB-328
Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
Wrist Auto-Inflation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ✓
Please read this important information before using your monitor.
☞Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified
to interpret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this
device should not replace regular medical examinations.
☞Have your physician review your procedure for using this
device. He or she will want to verify blood pressure measure-
ments before prescribing or adjusting medications.
☞Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your
readings. Should a mechanical problem occur, contact
A&D Medical.
☞Do not attempt to service, calibrate, or repair this device.
☞Because your UB-328 monitor contains delicate, high-
precision parts, avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature
or humidity or to direct sunlight, shock and dust. A&D
Medical guarantees the accuracy of this device only when it is
stored and used within the temperature and humidity ranges
noted on page E-12.
☞Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry, soft cloth or a cloth
dampened with water and a mild detergent. Never use alcohol,
benzene, thinner or other harsh chemicals to clean monitor or
cuff.
☞Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more
than six months.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
The UB-328 is designed to be used at home, by those who are 18
years and older to monitor blood pressure: systolic and diastolic,
and pulse rate. This monitor is not designed to measure blood
pressure for individuals with common arrhythmias, such as
premature atrial or ventricular beats, or atrial fibrillation. It is not
designed for ambulatory use.

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Congratulations. You have purchased a LifeSource state-of-the-
art blood pressure monitor, one of the most technologically
advanced yet easy to use products available in the marketplace
today. This LifeSource monitor is designed to make your daily
regimen useful, and convenient.
Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is
an important way individuals can contribute to maintaining
their cardiovascular health and preventing the serious conse-
quences of hypertension left undiagnosed and untreated.
A&D Medical has been manufacturing quality healthcare
products for more than 20 years. Rest assured that we are
committed to providing you and your family with monitoring
devices specifically designed for high accuracy and ease of use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . E-2
MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
HOW UB-328 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . E-5 — E-6
ABOUT MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-7
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . . E-8 — E-10
BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . E-11
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-12
CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-13
FRENCH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
SPANISH INSTRUCTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-1
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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN
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PULSE DISPLAY ERROR
❤
Display
Symbol
Recommended
Action
Remain still and refrain
from talking during
monitoring process.
Replace batteries with
two new batteries.
Check and re-fasten cuff
for correct fit and take
measurement again.
Take another reading,
making sure you remain
quiet and perfectly still.
Check cuff to ensure fit
and fastening is correct,
and measure again.
Check for correct fit and
position of cuff and take
another reading.
Condition/
Error
Appears when measuring
is in progress, and flashes
when pulse is detected.
Appears when battery
voltage is insufficient for
device to function.
Appears when systolic
and diastolic measure-
ments are within 10
mmHg of each other.
Appears when the pres-
sure reading is unstable
due to movement during
the measurement.
Appears when the cuff is
not fastened correctly.
Appears when pulse is
not sufficiently detected.
Indicates previous
measurement stored in
memory.
LOW BATTERY
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MONITOR COMPONENTS ?
(Example data display)
Case
Cuff
Battery holder
cover
Display
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Pulse
MEMORY button
START button

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HOW UB-328 WORKS
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BEFORE YOU START
LifeSource™ Blood Pressure Monitors are easy to use, accurate
and display clear digital measurements. Our technology is based
on the “oscillometric method”. The term “oscillation” refers to the
measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse, and is a non-
invasive method to determine blood pressure.
Our monitors examine the pulsatile pressure generated by the
arterial wall as it expands and contracts with each heartbeat
against the monitor’s cuff. The cuff inflates until the artery is fully
blocked at which point the monitor takes a measurement as the
cuff deflates.
The UB-328 provides accurate readings on wrists with a circumfer-
ence between 5.3" and 7.7" (13.5 cm and 19.5 cm).
The unit requires two “AAA” (1.5 volt) batteries to operate. To
install batteries (or to replace when “Low Battery” symbol
appears), proceed as follows:
1. Slide the battery cover as shown to remove
from the device.
2. Insert batteries into designated areas
ensuring a correct match with positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals as indicated
on cuff.
3. Return battery cover by sliding back on to
monitoring device.
NOTE: To ensure correct operation, insert
batteries as indicated on cuff diagram.

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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
☞Relax for 5 to 10 minutes prior to measurement
☞Remove watch, jewelry or tight-fitting garments
☞Use left wrist unless otherwise recommended by physician
Now you are ready to follow these simple steps:
1. Sit comfortably in a chair near a flat surface.
2. With palm facing upward, attach monitor to
left wrist and fasten hook and loop fastener
securely. The top edge of the cuff should align
with the crease of your wrist.
3. Position your wrist so it is level with your
heart, using an arm rest if needed.
Positioning of the wrist at heart level is
critical for accurate measurement.
NOTE: To stop inflation at any time, press START
4. Press START button. All symbols will briefly appear, and the
cuff will begin to inflate. It is normal for cuff to feel very tight.
5. Remain still and refrain from talking or moving during reading.
NOTE: If a reading is not correctly detected, the device will start
to automatically re-inflate.
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
6. After the cuff is fully inflated, it will automatically start to
deflate and ❤(heart symbol) will appear to indicate that
measurement is in progress. Once the pulse is detected, the
symbol will flash with each pulse beat.
7. When measurement is complete,
the systolic and diastolic pressure
and pulse rate readings are displayed.
The cuff will automatically deflate
completely, expelling all remaining
air.
8. Press START button once to turn off power. The device has an
automatic power-down feature which turns off power auto-
matically one minute after measurement is obtained.
For the most useful blood pressure history, we recommend that
you record the date and time after each measurement. The most
accurate history relies not on a single or sporadic readings, but
on a consistent monitoring pattern over time.
NOTE: If you wish to take your blood pressure measurement
again, relax and wait 5-10 minutes to enable the flow of blood
in the arm to return to normal.
NOTE: If you have poor blood circulation in winter (especially
when your hands and wrists are cold), you may not get a blood
pressure measurement.
SYSTOLIC
DIASTOLIC
PULSE

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ABOUT MEMORY
The UB-328 automatically stores up to seven (7) blood pressure
and pulse measurements in its memory. Measurements stored in
memory are assigned an index number in the order of most recent
to the oldest. The oldest reading displays as "no.1".
To retrieve readings, follow these simple steps:
1. When the display screen is blank, press the MEMORY button.
2. The Memory index number (e.g. no.4) appears followed by
the measurement reading. The UB-328 displays the readings
twice and then shuts off automatically.
3. To retrieve other measurements in memory, press and release
the MEMORY button repeatedly until the desired index
number is reached (e.g. no.5). The measurement will then
be displayed.
To clear the measurement history from memory, remove the
batteries from the unit and then place the batteries back into the
battery holder.
NOTE: If there are no measurements in memory, you will see
the index number "no.1" followed by a measurement of three
0’s displayed vertically.
NOTE: Stored measurements will be lost if batteries become low
or removed.