Braun SensorControl BP 2550 User manual

Type 6053
Sensor Control
BP2550
BP 2550 Cover- 22.05.02
EK KURTZ DESIGN
I/O
mem
SYS
DIA
Puls
1 / min
mmHg
mmHg
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English 4, 13, 67
Türkçe 14, , 67
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35, 44, 67
47, 56, 67
Românå 57, 66, 67
Internet:
www.braun.com
6-063-003/00/IV-03/G2
GB/TR/RUS/China/Korea/RO
Printed in Germany
Braun Infoline
Helpline
Should you require any further
assistance please call Braun (UK)
Consumer Relations on
0800 783 70 10
Helpline
1 800 509 448
GB
IRL
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I/O
mem
SYS
DIA
Puls
1 / min
mmHg
mmHg
BP 2550 Explo- 22.05.02 EK KURTZ DESIGN
D
E
F
F
A
B
C
G
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English
What you should know about blood pressure
Blood pressure constantly changes throughout the day. It rises sharply in the early
morning and declines during the late morning. Blood pressure rises again in the
afternoon and finally drops to a low level at night. Also, it may vary in a short
period of time. Therefore, readings from successive measurements can fluctuate.
Blood pressure readings from a healthy 31 year old male, measured at 5 minute
intervals
Blood pressure measured in a doctor's office only provides a momentary value.
Repeated measurements at home better reflect one's actual blood pressure
values under everyday conditions.
Moreover, many people have a different blood pressure when they measure at
home, because they tend to be more relaxed than when in the doctor's office.
Regular blood pressure measurements taken at home can provide your doctor
with valuable information on your normal blood pressure values under actual
«everyday» conditions.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set up the following standard blood
pressure values when measured at resting pulse:
Blood
pressure (mmHg)
Normal
values
Mild
hypertension
Severe
hypertension
SYS = Systole
= upper value
DIA = Diastole
= lower value
up to 140
up to 90
140 – 180
90 – 110
over 180
over 110
SYS
mm HG
140
120
100
60
65h12 18 0
80
DIA
mm HG
4
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What you should know about this blood
pressure monitor
For accurate measurements, all wrist blood pressure
monitors must be positioned at heart level.
Example: If the monitor is positioned 20 cm below heart
level as shown on the left (e.g. by putting the arm on a
table), the reading you will obtain is approximately
15 mmHg too high.
Therefore, the Braun SensorControl has a unique
positioning system: The position sensor icon (A) on the
display guides you to hold your measuring arm in the
right position at heart level.
Additionally, your blood pressure monitor offers the
following benefits:
• Easy handling due to large buttons and the large
display.
• Automatic storage of the last 60 readings consisting
of blood pressure values, pulse, date and time of
measurement.
• Comfort cuff.
• To ensure accurate measuring results, carefully read
these instructions.
• This product is intended for household use only. Keep
product and batteries away from children.
• People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular
constriction, arteriosclerosis in extremities, diabetes
or users of cardiac pacemakers should consult their
doctor before measuring their blood pressure them-
selves, since deviations in blood pressure values may
occur in such cases.
• Please consult your doctor in case of any doubt,
especially if you are under medical treatment or
receiving medication.
• The use of this blood pressure monitor is not intended
as a substitute for consultation with your doctor.
20 cm
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Product description
A Position sensor icon
B Memory button («mem»)
C «I/O»(on/off) button
D «Select»button
E Battery compartment
F Battery compartment cover
G Cuff
Inserting batteries
•Use alkaline batteries, type LR 03 (AAA) (e.g. Duracell)
as supplied with this product or rechargeable
batteries.
•Remove the battery compartment cover (F) and insert
two batteries with correct polarity (see symbol in the
battery compartment (E)).
•New batteries (Duracell) will provide approximately
300 measurements.
•Only discard empty batteries. They should not be
disposed of in the household waste, but at appropriate
collection sites or at your dealer.
Use of rechargeable batteries
In case rechargeable batteries are used, please note that
the «battery low»symbol may appear earlier on the
display than with alkaline batteries. However, this will not
affect the measuring accuracy.
Key rules for accurate blood pressure
measurements
•Always take readings at the same time of day,
ideally in the morning, under the same conditions.
•Do not measure within 30 minutes after smoking,
coffee or tea consumption.
•Take off wrist watch and jewellery before fitting the
appliance on the measuring arm.
•While taking a measurement, sit down, relax, keep still,
especially the hand of the measuring arm, do not move
or speak.
•Hold the appliance at heart level.
•Wait approximately 3 minutes before repeating a
measurement.
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Measuring
For a reliable blood pressure measurement, make sure
that you hold the appliance at heart level. The position
sensor icon (A) will guide you to hold your arm in the right
position at heart level.
1. Fasten the appliance on the slim side of your bare
forearm.
Make sure that the cuff fits tight.
2. Press the red «I/O»(on/off) button (C).
3. Put the hand with the appliance on the other upper arm
as shown. Slowly move the hand upward along the
upper arm.
Watch the position sensor icon and move your hand
up or down according to the direction of the arrow(s)
shown.
4. The position sensor icon shown on the left and a beep
confirm that you have reached the right measuring
position. The measurement will start automatically.
When the measurement is complete, a beep will sound
again, and the reading is displayed.
Upper (systolic) value
Lower (diastolic) value
Pulse
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Please note:
15 seconds after switching on the appliance, the
measuring process will start automatically, even if the
appropriate measuring position has not been reached.
If at any time, you want to discontinue the measurement,
press the «I/O»button.
Turning off the product
Press the I/0 button to turn the product off. Otherwise the
product will turn off automatically after 2 minutes.
Memory function
Your blood pressure monitor can store the readings of
60 measurements. Storing is done automatically without
having to press the memory button after a measurement.
The memory cannot be cleared. Once the memory is full,
the oldest values will be overwritten.
Recalling stored readings
To recall stored readings, first turn the product off, then
press the memory button («mem») (B).
The latest reading will be displayed. The lower display
line shows successively date, time and pulse of the
respective measurement.
The position sensor symbol ( ) shows that the
respective measurement was taken at heart level.
Repeatedly pressing the memory button will call up one
by one all stored readings (with date and time).
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Scrolling
Keep the memory button pressed for scrolling through
the memory. For your orientation, refer to the date in the
lower display line.
Settings
By means of the «select»button (D) placed underneath
the battery compartment cover, you can adjust the
settings described below.
Time and date
First turn off the product. After pressing the «select»
button, the hour position of the «Time»display flashes.
Using the memory button (B), you can change the hours.
Press the «select»button again to make the minute
(accordingly day / month) position of the «Date»display
flash and change these positions using the memory
button.
After having changed the time and date settings, press
the «I/O»button to confirm. The device will then turn off.
Position sensor
Should you wish to deactivate the position sensor
(e.g. because you want to measure while lying down),
proceed as follows:
First turn off the product. Briefly press the «select»
button. The display shows the time and date settings.
Then repeatedly press the «select»button until the
position sensor symbol will be displayed next to a
flashing «on».
Press the memory button to change the setting from
«on»(position sensor activated) to
«--»(position sensor deactivated).
To confirm the change of setting, press the «I/O»button.
Please note:
Unless you confirm a modified setting by pressing the
«I/O»button, the appliance will turn off automatically after
2 minutes without adapting the modified setting.
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Storage and cleaning
Clean the product with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Stains on the cuff (G) can be
carefully removed with damp cloth. Do not wash or dry clean the cuff. Do not store
the product in a place exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity.
Calibration
This product has been calibrated at the time of manufacture. If used according to
the use instructions, periodic re-calibration is not required.
If at any time, you question the measuring accuracy, please contact a Braun
Service Centre.
Manufacturing date is given by the LOT number on the back of the product.
The first number after LOT represents the last digit of the year of manufacture.
The next three digits give the day of the year of manufacture.
An example: LOT 2116 xx xx –this product has been manufactured on the
116th day of the year 2002.
What to do if ...
Problem Reason Solution
Batteries are low.
Measurements still
possible.
With rechargeable
batteries, the «battery low»
symbol may appear earlier
than with alkaline
batteries.
Battery replacement required soon.
(flashing)
Batteries are flat. Memory
readings can be called up.
Measurements are not
possible.
Insert new batteries.
Cuff is too loose or
cannot be inflated.
Refit cuff tightly, repeat measurement
as shown and described under
«Measuring».
e.g. Error message higher
than 64:
Cuff is not properly fitted.
Refit cuff tightly, repeat measurement
as shown and described under
«Measuring».
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