Caretec SweetHeart User manual

User Manual
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SweetHeart
Automatic blood pressure meter
with integrated speech output

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Table of Contents
1: Introduction page 3
2: Description of the device page 4
3: Power Supply page 5
4: Keyboard Layout page 6
4.1: Horizontally Arranged Keys page 6
4.1.1: Left key – Volume Control page 6
4.1.2: On/Off Key page 6
4.1.3: Right Key – Memory page 7
4.2: Vertically Arranged Keys page 7
4.2.1: Upper and Lower Key - Announcement of Date and Time page 7
4.2.2: Middle Key – Menu page 7
4.3: Escape Function page 7
4.4: Keylock page 7
5: Measurement Process page 7
5.1: Placing the Cuff page 8
5.2: Start the Measurement page 9
5.3: Repeat the Measuremnent page 9
5.4: Save Measurement page 9
6: Menu page 10
6.1: Memory Management page 10
6.1.1: Recall Triple Values page 10
6.1.2: Recall Single-Values (within the chosen memory) page 10
6.1.3: Delete Triple Values page 11
6.1.4: Copy Triple Values to other Memory page 11
6.2: Delete Memory page 11
6.3: Set Target Value page 12
6.4: Set Time page 12
6.5: Set Date page 12
7: Data transfer to the PC page 13
8: Safety Instructions page 13
9: Cleaning the device page 13
10: Technical data page 14
11: Guarantee and Service page 14
12: Legal Notice on the Disposal of Electronic Devices page 15
12.1: Disposal of used Electronic Devices page 15
12.2: Recycling Batteries page 15
13: Symbols used page 16
14: Manufacturer page 16

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1: Introduction
SweetHeart is a fully automatic blood pressure and pulse meter with
integrated speech output. Its outstanding features are:
state-of-the-art technology: measurement starts during inflation; this
accelaretes the process and is less strenuous for the heart
acoustic signals with every heart beat
announcement of deviations
3 different memories for up to 300 entries
measurement is stored with date and time
stored data can easily be recalled
systolic, diastolic and pulse values can be repeated separately
easy handling due to integrated speech output
ultralarge display (8,5 x 7 cm)
clear, natural voice, 6 volume levels
time and date announcement
CONSULT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
Do not operate SweetHeart without reading the instruction
manual. Get acquainted with the device and all the
accessories. Keep the instruction for reference reading and
pass it on with the device.
Caution: Practice the right handling of the device
supervised by a professional. Measurements have to be
carried out as recommended. If necessary consult your
doctor.

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2: Description of the device
To get acquainted with the device, place it in front of you so that the lower
edge of the front side is facing you.
Upper Side
In the middle of the slightly sloping surface is a very large display with 3
lines. Each line is labeled on the left side of the display (top-down):
systole, diastole and puls. On the right side you find one button for each
line. When not operated, the display shows the time in the first line, the
day and month in the middle line and the year in the lower line. You can
call up this information by pressing the corresponding buttons. Right below
the display are 3 buttons, two smaller ones on the right and on the left, a
bigger one right in the middle.
Left Side
On the left side of the device, is the outlet for the rubber tube of the hand
cuff.
Right Side
On the right side are two outlets, the one farther away is for the transfer kit
which enables you to connect the device to a PC and transfer the data.
The one nearer to you is an earphone socket.
Backside
On the back side of the device is the socket for the power supply.
Bottom Side
On the bottom of the device you will find 5 little rubber feet, the loud-
speaker grill, the battery compartment and the specification plate “Modell:
SH-01” as well as the identity of the producer.

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3: Power Supply
SweetHeart can be operated by batteries or by a power supply unit.
Stored data will maintain in the memory even if the power supply has been
disconnected.
Batteries
SweetHeart can be operated with 4 x 1.5 V AA Mignon batteries. The
battery compartment is located on the bottom of the device. The lid of the
battery compartment is partly ribbed. To remove the battery lid press the
ribbed part with both thumbs and push it away from you. The batteries
ought to be placed in such a way that the smooth end of the battery
always turn towards the coil spring in the battery compartment. Inside the
compartment tactile markings indicate how the batteries have to be
inserted (ring = negative pole / point = positive pole).
If the batteries have been inserted correctly, you will hear a short jingle.
The battery lid has 3 little noses on one longside. To close the lid, make
sure these 3 noses face towards you and put them in the corresponding
dents of the compartment. Then push the lid towards you by using the
fingers of both hands until it locks into place.
Power Supply
SweetHeart can also be operated with a power supply unit. The socket for
the power supply can be found on the back side of the device.
Caution: Replace the batteries as soon as the device
announces „battery weak“.

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4: Keyboard Layout
4.1: Horizontally Arranged Keys
The horizontally arranged keys right below the display are the left key, the
On/Off key and the right key.
4.1.1: Left key – Volume Control
You can choose one of 6 different volume levels by pressing the left key. A
short press will increase the volume; a longer press (about 2 seconds)
decrease the Volume.
4.1.2: On/Off Key
The On/Off key has a clear tactile marking. Press this key once to start a
measurement. You can cancel the measurment by pressing the ON/OFF
key again.

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4.1.3: Right Key – Memory
To choose one of the 3 possible user memories (person 1, person 2 or
person 3) press the right key once or repeatedly.
4.2: Vertically Arranged Keys
The vertically arranged keys on the right side of the display are the upper
key, the middle key and the lower key.
4.2.1: Upper and Lower Key - Announcement of Date and Time
SweetHeart has an integrated electronic watch showing the date and time
whenever the device is not being operated. To hear the time, press the
upper key shortly, to hear the date, press the lower key shortly.
4.2.2: Middle Key – Menu
To enter the menu, press the middle key shortly. The menu offers different
functions and settings (see chapter 6).
4.3: Escape Function
The measurement can be stopped by pressing the On/Off key again.
To escape the menu, press simultaneously the left and the right key.
The device switches off automatically after 2 minutes.
4.4: Key lock
To lock the keys of the device, simultaneously press and hold the left and
the upper key. To deactivate the key lock simultaneously press and hold
the left and the upper key once again.
5: Measurement Process
Experience has shown, that one arm usually shows higher values than the
other. The measurements should be carried out on this arm. If
measurements on both arms deviate too much (systole more than 20,
diastole more than 10), consult your doctor. Make sure to rest at least 5
minutes before the next measurement. Never carry out a measurement

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right after physical exercise. In the morning and in the evening,
measurement should only be carried out before meals and before taking
medication. Unless otherwise instructed, it is recommended to measure
the blood pressure around the same time of the day.
5.1: Placing the Cuff
Make sure you place the cuff correctly on the upper arm before starting the
measurement.
place the cuff on your bare arm
place the open cuff in front of you (smooth side up), so that the
rubber tube points to the right
move the bulging end of the cuff through the metal bracket
tilt this end of the cuff over the metal bracket and close the cuff at the
velcro to form a loose-fitting loop
slip the cuff over your arm and push it up to your upper arm (the tube
has to point downwards)
tighten the velcro (the cuff should fit but not be too tight)
adjust the cuff so that the rubber tube is located 3 cm above the
ellbow of your arm and points towards your wrist
connect the rubber tube to the outlet on the left side of the device
rest your arm in an easy position on a table
You can now start the measurement. Make sure you are not moving or
talking during the measurement!

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5.2: Start the Measurement
press the On/Off key
announcement: "measurement has been started"
cuff inflates automatically
beep-sounds during the measurement indicate the pulse
announcement: "Systole 120, Diastole 93, Puls 88"
If you activated a target value, the device will announce the deviations
from this target value, e.g. "deviation systole -10, diastole +5", puls +1".
You can now remove the cuff.
5.3: Repeat the Measurement
Right after the measurement, you can repeat the values as often as you
like.
to repeat all values press the upper and lower key for about 2
seconds
to repeat the systole value press the upper key for about 2 seconds
to repeat the diastole value press the middle key for about 2 seconds
to repeat the pulse value press the lower key for about 2 seconds
If you like to escape without saving the measurment, press the ON/OFF
key again. The device will also switch off automatically after 2 minutes.
5.4: Save Measurement
You can store the values right after the measurement. They can be stored
in one of the 3 user memories called “person 1”, “person 2” or “person 3”.
choose memory: repeatedly press the right key announcement: e. g.
"person 2"
save measurement: long press of the right key announcement:
"person 2 – values saved“ followed by beep-sound
To recall the stored values, enter the menu (see chapter 6.2).

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6: Menu
The menu offers the possibility to recall and administer stored values, to
set time and date and enter a personal target value. To enter the menu,
proceed as follows:
access the menu: short press of middle key announcement: "Menu"
choose menu function: repeatedly press upper or lower key
recall short information: short press of middle key
confirm menu function: long press of middle key
6.1: Memory Management
This menu function enables you to recall the unit of all 3 values or single
values, as well as delete them and/or copy them to another user’s
memory. Triple-values are always announced with the exact date and time
of the measurement. The average value will be calculated automatically.
6.1.1: Recall Triple Values
choose memory: repeatedly press right key
recall triple-values: long press of middle key announcement: e.g.
"person 1 – average value, systole 120, diastole 84, puls 73“
recall entries: repeatedly press upper/lower key
You can change between the different user memories by repeatedly
pressing the right key.
6.1.2: Recall Single-Values (within the chosen memory)
systole value: long press of upper key
diastole value: longer press of middle key
puls value: long press of lower key
You can recall the single values of each entry by shortly pressing the
upper or lower key. To return to the triple values, shortly press the middle
key.