Brookstone talking blood User manual

talking blood
pressure monitor
Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054
Customer Service 800-846-3000
www.brookstone.com 516328
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TALKING BLOOD
PRESSURE MONITOR
Brookstone makes life better.
Our Talking Blood Pressure Monitor announces out loud your current
blood pressure and compares it to the World Health Organization’s
guidelines. It even measures systolic and diastolic pressure, mean arterial
pressure and mean pulse rate.
The Talking Blood Pressure Monitor has been thoroughly tested to be
certain it meets our own exacting quality control standards. Please take
a few moments to review the following important information before
using this item.
Announces your blood pressure and analyzes your reading!
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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
•Disposeoftheold batteries properly. Do not dispose of the old
batteries in a fire.
•Donotleave the batteries where a child or pet could play with or
swallow them. If the batteries are swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
•Thebatteries may explode if mistreated. Do not attempt to
recharge or disassemble the batteries.
•Useonly fresh batteries of the required size and type. Do not mix
old and new batteries, different types of batteries, or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
WARNING
•Thisdeviceisintended for adult use only.
•Thisdeviceisintended for non-invasive measuring and monitoring
of arterial blood pressure. It is not intended for use on extremities
other than the wrist or for functions other than obtaining a blood
pressure measurement.
•Donotconfuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis.
•Thisunitallows you to monitor your blood pressure. Do not begin
or end medical treatment based solely on the measurements of this
device. Consult a physician for treatment advice.
•Ifyouaretaking medication, consult your physician to determine
the most appropriate time to measure your blood pressure.
•Never change a prescribed medication without consulting
your physician.
•Thisunitis not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical
emergencies or operations.
•If the CUFF pressure exceeds 300 mmHg/40 kPa, the unit will
automatically deflate. Should the CUFF not deflate when pressure
exceeds 300 mmHg/40 kPa, detach the CUFF from the wrist and
press to stop inflation.
•Toavoid measurement errors, carefully read this instruction manual
before using the product.
•When not in use, store the unit in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
•Donotimmerse the unit in water. If it comes in contact with water,
dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
•Removethe batteries whenever you are planning to store the unit
for a long period of time.
•Donotplace objects such as stickers on the CUFF, as these may
impair the measurement.
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•Donotsubject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature
changes, or humidity. Such treatment may result in malfunction, a
shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries or distorted parts.
•Do not tamper with the internal components. Doing so will terminate
the product warranty (if applicable) and may cause damage.
•The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.
IMPORTANT
•Thisisnota medical device and is not a substitute for a physician’s
care. Individuals with specific health concerns should consult with
their physician.
•Besuretoset the clock before taking your first measurement, or
whenever you replace the batteries, so that the date and time are
stored in the memory with your history.
•Relax when taking your blood pressure. Try to take a 15-minute rest
before you begin.
•Donotlean backward or bend your wrist inward while taking
a measurement.
•Avoid talking or moving your fingers and hand while taking a
measurement. Rapid movements or other activities may alter
your reading.
•Waitatleast an hour before taking your blood pressure if you have
just eaten a large meal.
•Donotsmoke or drink alcohol before taking your blood pressure.
•Donotmeasure your blood pressure if you are under stress.
•Waitatleast 3 minutes between measurements. This allows your
blood circulation to recover.
•Forameaningful comparison, try to measure under similar
conditions. For example, take daily measurements at approximately
the same time, on the same wrist, or as directed by a physician.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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1. TALK/VOLUME
2. SPEAKER
3. USER 1/UP
4. USER 2/DOWN
5. SET
6.
7. CUFF
8. WRIST STRAP
9. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
COVER
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9. Press SET again. The letters M (month) and D (day) flash on
the display.
10. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to select your desired
date format. You can choose to have the date display as
Month/Day or Day/Month.
11. Press SET again. The month or day (depending on the format you
selected in the previous step) flashes on the display.
12. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN incrementally until the
correct month or day displays.
Or press and hold USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to move at a
faster rate.
13. Repeat steps 11-12 to finish setting the date.
14. Press SET again. mmHg flashes on the screen.
15. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to select your desired
pressure reading format.You can choose to have your information
display as mmHg (millimeters of mercury) or kPa (kilopascals).
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MONITOR OPERATION
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the date and time allows a time stamp to be assigned to your
blood pressure measurements.
1. With the unit Off, press and hold SET until 12h flashes on
the display.
2. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to select either
12- or 24-hour format.
3. Press SET again. The hour flashes on the display.
4. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN incrementally until the
correct hour displays.
Or press and hold USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to move at a
faster rate.
5. Press SET again. The minutes flash on the display.
6. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN incrementally until the
correct minutes display.
Or press and hold USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to move at a
faster rate.
7. Press SET again. The year flashes on the display.
8. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN incrementally until the
correct year displays.
Or press and hold USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to move at a
faster rate.
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Fig. 2a
Fig. 2
Adjusting the Volume
The unit features voice playback during and after blood pressure
measurement results, as well as general instructions to help you
prepare for taking measurements.
The volume has three settings, Mute (0), Low (1) and High (2).
1. To adjust the volume, press and hold TALK/VOLUME until “Volume
Level” flashes on the display.
2. Press TALK/VOLUME incrementally until your desired volume level
appears on the display.
3. Press when you have finished.
Taking Your Blood Pressure
1. Place the CUFF around your left wrist
with your palm and the unit facing up.
Note: Place the unit on bare skin and
remove all accessories such as a watch
or bracelets.
If you have been diagnosed with poor
circulation in your left arm, use your
right arm instead.
2. Secure the WRIST STRAP around your
wrist, positioning the unit so the edge
is 0.4 inches from the bottom of your
palm. See Fig. 1.
3. Choose the position in which you want to take your blood
pressure: sitting or lying down.
If you are sitting, ensure your wrist is parallel with your heart.
If you do not have an armrest, place your arm across your chest.
Hold your elbow with the other hand. See Fig. 2 and Fig 2A.
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Fig. 3
If you are lying down, place your wrist on a support, cushion or
your thigh so that it is parallel with your heart. See Fig. 3.
Fig. 1
1.0 cm
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4. Relax your hand and press .
A voice message will remind you to relax and remain still. The
CUFF and WRIST STRAP will begin to inflate. Once the pressure
reaches the appropriate level, it will slowly deflate until the
measurement results are announced and shown on the display.
To repeat the announcement, press TALK/VOLUME.
Note:
•Press atany time to stop the unit.
•Unless you turn the unit off sooner, it shuts off automatically one
minute after taking a measurement.
Saving Your Blood Pressure Measurements to Memory
You can save blood pressure measurements for up to two individuals.
Each individual can save up to 60 measurements.
To save a measurement, press USER 1/UP
or USER 2/DOWN after taking a measurement.
To view your measurement history, press USER 1/UP or
USER 2/DOWN .
Note:
•Themostrecentrecord is always shown first.
•Records will be saved when the batteries become exhausted and
are replaced.
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Deleting Blood Pressure Measurements from the Memory
You can delete the latest measurement only or the entire history.
Deleting the Latest Measurement:
1. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to recall the
latest measurement.
2. Press and hold SET until the display shows "dEL ONE".
3. To delete the latest record, press and hold SET.“del done” appears
on the display.
Note: If you decide not to delete the record, press USER 1/UP
twice, and then press or USER 2/DOWN once.
Deleting the Entire History:
1. Press USER 1/UP or USER 2/DOWN to recall the latest
measurement.
2. Press and hold SET until the display shows "dEL ONE".
3. Press USER 1/UP . "dEL ALL" appears on the display.
4. To delete the entire history, press and hold SET.“del done” appears
on the display.
Note: If you decide not to delete the record, press USER 1/UP
twice, and then press or USER 2/DOWN once.
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION
Systolic pressure The highest blood
pressure measured
Diastolic pressure The lowest blood
pressure measured
Time (hour: minutes) Current time
Mean arterial pressure Average blood pressure
Pulse Pulse rate per minute
User Shows different user profile
Memory If “MEM” is visible on the
display, the measurement
is from the memory and
not necessarily from the
last reading
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION
Weak battery Batteries are low and
need replacement
Inflating Unit is inflating with air to
obtain the needed level
of pressure
Deflating Unit is deflating
Millimeters of mercury Measurement unit for
blood pressure
Kilopascal Measurement unit for
blood pressure
Voice activation Voice announcing your
blood pressure measured
kPa
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Replacing the Batteries
1. Remove the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER.
2. Remove the two old AAA batteries and replace with new ones.
3. Replace the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER.
Display Symbols and Descriptions
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem Symptom Check This Remedy
No Power Display is dim Batteries are Replace with
or will not exhausted new batteries
light up Batteries are Insert the
inserted batteries
incorrectly correctly
Low Batteries shows on Batteries Replace with
the display are low new batteries
Error Message Err shows on A measurement Relax for a
the display error occurred moment and
then measure
again
Err 1, 2, or 3 The wrist cuff Refasten the
shows on the is not secure cuff and then
display measure again
Err 4 shows on The monitor Movement can
the display detected motion affect the
while measuring measurement.
Relax for a
moment and
then measure
again
Problem Symptom Check This Remedy
Error Message Err 5 shows on Pressure is over Relax for a
the display 37.3kPa (280 moment and
mmHg) then measure
again
Err 6 shows on Deflation period Movement can
the display was too long affect the
measurement.
Relax for a
moment and
then measure
again
EExx shows A calibration Retake the
on the display error occurred measurement.
If the problem
persists, contact
our customer
service
department for
assistance.
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