EZ Health ABP-B1 User manual

Owner’s Manual
EZ Health
TM
Platinum Series Talking
Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
ABP-B1

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Contents
Introduction..…………………………………………….… 3
Warning Signs/Safety Statements ……………………… 3
Health and Blood Pressure Values …………………….. 4
What is Blood Pressure …………………………………. 4
Important Information ……………………………………. 6
Precautions ………………………………………………. 6
Contraindications ………………………………….. 7
Warning …………………………………………………… 8
Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure ……… 8
Device Descriptions ……………………………………… 9
Description of Control Buttons …………………………. 10
Description of LCD Display Symbols ………………….. 10
Using Adapter or Installing/Replacing Batteries …………11
Voice Prompt Function……………………………………. 13
Set the Language of Voice Prompt ……………………. 13
Program Date and Time ...……………………..………… 14
How to Apply the Arm Cuff ………….…………………… 15
Correct Measurement Position ………….……………….. 16
How to Take A Measurement ……………………………. 17
How to Use the Memory Features ……………………… 19
How to Delete Single or All Memories ……………….…. 20
Maintenance ……………………………………………….. 21
Error Message and Troubleshooting ……………………. 22
Specifications ……………………………………………… 26
Warranty Information ……………………………………… 27
Personal Blood Pressure Record ……………………… 28

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the EZ HealthTM Platinum Series
Talking Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor model number
ABP-B1.
For your safety, please be sure to read this Owner’s
Manual thoroughly before using the Blood Pressure
Monitor. For other specific information about your own
blood pressure, CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
zMeasures Blood Pressure (SYS. & DIA.) & Pulse.
zFuzzy logic measurement system with fully automatic
inflation and deflation to provide home blood pressure
monitoring convenience.
zVoice prompt announces blood pressure and pulse
measurements.
z80 sets of memory with Date/Time
zEasy wrap regular arm cuff suitable for arm sizes from
22-32 cm (8.7” to 12.6”).,
zEasy wrap large arm cuff suitable for arm sizes 32-42
cm (12.6”-16.5”).
zAutomatically turns off after 1 minute.
zLow Battery icon and intelligent error detection.
zOperates on four “AA” alkaline batteries or AC adapter.
zRecall and Scan functions.
zDelete single or all measurements.
zBlue backlight LCD display.
z3 colour LED lights to indicate Normal (green), Higher
(yellow) or Abnormal High (reddish) blood pressure.
Warning Signs & Safety Statements
＊ATTENTION!!
Read user’s manual before use.
＊Type BF applied part
＊Double insulated
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Health and Blood Pressure Values
Because of continuous aging of blood vessels, blood
pressure of the human body tends to naturally increase
from middle age onwards. Further causes for increased
blood pressure include obesity, lack of exercise,
cholesterol (LDL) adherence to blood vessels causing the
vessels lose their elasticity and a variety of other medical
problems. Higher blood pressure accelerates hardening of
the arteries, making the body more susceptible to coronary
heart disease and strokes. Blood pressure fluctuates
constantly throughout our daily life and is an essential
element for our daily health management. We follow
routine blood pressure trends in order to optimize health.
What is Blood Pressure
Blood is pumped through your arteries by the beating
(contraction and expansion) of your heart. The pressure of
the pumped-out blood is called the “blood pressure”. Blood
pressure elevates with each beat of the heart. The
pressure when the heart contracts is called the “systolic
blood pressure” and the pressure when the heart relaxes is
called the “diastolic pressure”. Systolic pressure is always
higher than diastolic pressure.
Blood pressure is typically low in the morning and
increases from the afternoon to the evening. It is lower in
the summer and higher in the winter. Blood pressure
naturally varies from time to time throughout the day. Many
factors that may cause the blood pressure to fluctuate
include: Breathing, Exercise, Mental stress, Smoking,
Eating, Concern, Environmental and/or temperature
change, Time of day, Urination and bowel movements,
Conversation, Bathing, Drinking alcohol, Medication and
Physical activity.

zVariations in Blood Pressure:
Variations in blood pressure over a whole day with
measurement taken every five minutes as shown below.
zClassification of Blood Pressure by the WHO:
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the
Inter-national Society of Hypertension (ISH) developed
the Blood Pressure Classification shown as below.
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Important Information
zBlood pressure values measured at home tend to be
lower than those measured in the hospital or physicians
offices. This is called “White Coat Syndrome” and is
caused by the fact that you tend to be nervous when
you have your blood pressure measured in the hospital,
but you feel relaxed at home. It is important to know
your stable normal blood pressure measured at home.
zIt is recommended for persons who have heart trouble,
kidney trouble, hypertension, diabetes, arteriosclerosis
or other problems related to the circulatory system,
consult your physician to ensure that the blood
pressure monitor is being used properly so that blood
pressure monitor accurately reflects your actual blood
pressure.
zBlood pressure can fluctuate by 30 to 50 mmHg without
being noticed. These changes can be influenced by
whether you are nervous or relaxed, exercise or the
environment (temperature or mental state).
zThe device may show some reading errors in the
presence of common arrhythmia such as arterial or
ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation.
Precautions
zThis unit will not serve as a cure for any symptoms of
cardiovascular disease or other diseases. The data
measured is only for reference. Always consult your
physician if any abnormal results are measured.
zAlways follow the operation procedures described in
the manual to ensure that you measure your correct
blood pressure.
zBe sure to store this manual for future reference.

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zDiseases such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia
accelerate hardening of the arteries. If such conditions
continue, there is an increased danger of stroke,
coronary infarction, arterial stenosis and disorders of
the peripheral blood circulation. In such cases, there
can be a large difference between blood pressure
values taken at the wrist and upper arm. (Since even
healthy persons may show a difference of 20 mmHg if
the conditions of the measurement status are not
suitable. Do not rely on the self-diagnosis or just one
measurement, and always follow the advice of a
physician.) Physiological conditions may have varying
degrees of effect, but generally blood pressure values
at the wrist and upper arm should display the same
pattern of change. Consequently, it is possible to
monitor trends in change by measuring blood pressure
at the wrist and upper arm.
Contraindications
zDo not use the device on infants or persons who cannot
communicate.
zDo not use the device for purposes other than
measuring blood pressure.
zDo not use this device near any mobile phone or
microwave oven in use, or reading error may occur.
zDo not try to disassemble or modify the unit or cuff,
which may damage the unit or cause permanent
reading error.
zDo not start the inflation when the arm cuff is not
wrapped around the arm.
zDo not drop this unit and avoid subjecting the device to
a strong impact.

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Warning
zIf the inflation continues and doesn’t stop, please open
the cuff immediately or turn off the unit by pressing the
POWER button.
zDo not measure repeatedly for a long period of time.
zThis device is not supposed to be used if your arm has
any wound or injury.
zRemove batteries if not using the device for a long time.
zDo not use batteries of different types or brands for this
may lead to an incorrect reading and possibly cause
battery explosion (for example mixing using alkaline
and heavy duty batteries).
z Leaving the batteries in the blood pressure monitor for
over 3 months and not using the device may damage
the device by battery leakage. Please read the
Installing/Replacing Batteries section in this manual.
zThe device might not meet its normal performance if
stored or used beyond the temperature and humidity
ranges specified below.
Operating conditions: 10℃~40℃, 40%~85% R.H.
Conditions for storage: -20℃~50℃, 15%~85% R.H.
Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure
1. Please relax yourself physically and mentally for at
least 5-10 minutes before measurement.
2. Avoid eating, smoking, exercising, bathing and drinking
(alcohol/coffee/tea) for at least 20-30 minutes before
measuring your blood pressure.
3. Be sure the cuff is at the same level as your heart.
4. Stress raises blood pressure. Keep calm and relax
during measurement.
5. Please DO NOT talk or speak during measurement.

6. Avoid urination or bowel movement before taking a
measurement.
7. Wait at least 5 minutes before you take another blood
pressure measurement.
8. Keep the records for your physician as reference.
9. Remember that a single measurement is not
necessarily representative of your typical blood
pressure. Recording multiple measurements over time
will reveal the long-term trend of your blood pressure.
Try to measure your blood pressure at the same time
each day for consistency.
Device Descriptions
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Description of Control Buttons
zPOWER: To turn on or turn off the unit
zSTART: To start inflating cuff to measure blood
pressure and pulse. To set the language of voice
prompt or voice on/off.
zTIME: To set the Date/Time.
zMEMO/▲: To review the measured record(s). To select
the digit of the Date/Time.
zSCAN/▼: To automatically review all previously
measured record(s) from memory list. To select the
digit of Date/Time / To delete memorized record(s).
Description of LCD Display Symbols
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Using Adapter or Installing/Replacing Batteries
You can use the unit by using the Adapter or Batteries.
Be sure the unit is turned off before installing/replacing
batteries, or the memories & Date/Time setting will be
erased. If the batteries are removed or the adapter
unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the memories
and the Date/Time setting will be erased. Then, you
must reset the Date/Time.
zUsing Adapter
Plug the supplied AC adapter cord into the power jack
located on the backside of the unit. Plug the AC adapter
into a standard 120 V wall outlet. The unit is ready to use.
Note: Please use the AC adapter enclosed with the product
only. (Input: 120V, Output: 6VDC 500mA, )
zInstalling/Replacing Batteries
1. Slide the battery compartment to remove it.
2. Place the batteries (4 “AA” Alkaline batteries) in the
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compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+
and -) marked inside. All the display symbols appear
for 1 seconds and then return to standby mode.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Note: When (Low Battery indicator) appears on the
display, the batteries are weak. Change the batteries as
soon as possible, or it may not be able to take any
measurement and the memories and the Date/Time
setting of the unit may be lost.
Warning:
a. Be sure to follow the instructions above when plugging
the adapter and installing or replacing the batteries.
b. We recommend you to use ALKALINE batteries for the
best performance and the longest device life.
c. Use only brand new batteries of the required size and
DO NOT mix using old and new or different type of
batteries together.
d. Remove the batteries if not using the blood pressure
monitor for an extended period (i.e., 3 months). The
batteries can leak chemicals and damage the electronic
parts.
e. Immediately replace drained batteries with new ones.
f. Check the batteries periodically and replace them when
necessary.
g. When using the adapter alone without battery, the
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memories and the Date/Time setting won’t be saved
during a power failure.
Voice Prompt Function
When first plugging the adapter or installing the battery, the
initial mode is voice prompt mode. While starting the unit
and operating each time, there is a voice prompt to remind
you. It’s especially useful for the visually impaired. You can
turn off this function if you don’t want to hear any reminder.
Set the Language of Voice Prompt
There are four languages of voice prompt English,
Deutsche (German), French, Español (Spanish) that can
be set. Make sure you have turned off the unit before you
want to set the voice prompt function.
1. Press START button, the unit will show “Eng 1”
(default) and speak a demo voice in English “Memory
number 3, Systolic pressure 160 high, Diastolic
pressure 66 normal, Pulse rate 62”
2. Press MEMO/▲button or SCAN/▼button to set the
number representing the language.
3. Press START button to confirm and the unit will show
“UoC On” (default)
4. Press MEMO/▲button or SCAN/▼button to set the
voice prompt on or off.
5. Press START button to confirm and the unit will go to
standby mode
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Note:
When using Voice Prompt Function, it increases the power
consumption and reduces battery life.
Program Date and Time
1. Press and hold TIME button for 2 seconds until “2006”
shown on the screen and starts to flash.
2. Press MEMO/▲button or SCAN/▼button to set the
number representing the Year.
3. You can press and hold MEMO/▲or SCAN/▼buttons
for about 2 seconds, the number of the Year will be
displayed in the faster speed.
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4. Press TIME button to confirm the Year setting. Then the
number representing the Date will flash.
5. In the same manner, set the Month, Date, Hour and
Minute.
Note: After replacing batteries, always check to make sure
the Date/Time is properly set before using the blood
pressure monitor. If the batteries are removed for more
than 30 seconds, you must reset the Date/Time.
How to Apply the Arm Cuff
1. Insert the air plug of the arm cuff into the air jack of the
blood pressure monitor.
2. The cuff should be assembled correctly when it is
removed from the box. If it is not, pass the end of the
cuff furthest from the tubing through the metal D-ring to
form a loop. The smooth cloth should be on the inside
of the cuff loop.
3. If the cuff is assembled correctly, the sewn hook
material will be on the outside of the cuff loop and the
metal D-ring will not touch your skin.
4. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of
the cuff should be approximately 1/2” above the elbow.
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The cuff tubing should be positioned along the middle of
the inside of your arm as shown.
5. Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are
tightened evenly around your arm.
6. When the cuff is positioned correctly, press the sewn
hook material firmly against the pile side of the cuff.
7. The cuff should be wrapped so that it fits snugly and
stays in place. You should be able to fit one finger
between the cuff and your arm.
Correct Measurement Position
In order to ensure accurate readings it is extremely
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important that the cuff is at the same level as your heart.
Higher or lower positions will give deviations from the true
value.
Measurement while sitting down
1. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and rest your
arm on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as
your heart.
2. Relax your arm and turn your palm upward.
3. Make sure there are no kinks in the air tubing.
4. After taking deep breaths several times before
measurement, take a natural breath, and then relax
your body.
How to Take A Measurement
Please read and follow directions in the section
“Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure” and “How
to Apply the Arm Cuff” before taking a measurement.
1. Press POWER button to turn on the unit.
All the symbols displayed for a couple seconds then the
number 0. The unit says “measurement ready”
2. Press START button, the cuff automatically inflates to
approximately 170mmHg. (50mmHg higher than the
average systolic blood pressure reading.)
3. When the cuff reaches your correct inflation level, it
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begins to deflate automatically with decreasing
numbers shown on the display. The Heart Symbol
flashes as the onset of oscillation signals.
* If during deflation the blood pressure monitor senses
that higher pressure is required to measure the user’s
blood pressure, the device will stop deflation and pump
again to reach the workable pressure (up to the max.
280 mmHg). If the inflation continues and doesn’t stop,
please unwrap the cuff immediately or turn off the unit by
pressing the POWER.
4. The monitor exhausts the residual air when the
measurement is completed. The Heart Symbol
stops flashing and your blood pressure and pulse will
appear on the display. In the mean time, the unit
announces the measured value of Systolic, Diastolic
and Pulse twice. After taking the measurement, the
most recent measured readings will always be
displayed before the power is turned off.
Note:
zWait for at least 5 minutes if you want to take another
measurement. Waiting allows your blood vessels to
return to normal status. More rest time may be required
between measurements depending on individual
physiological conditions.
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prompt “measurement ready”. If you don’t need it,
please turn off the announcement.
How to Use the Memory Features
The blood pressure and pulse measured and displayed are
automatically stored in the memory. The blood pressure
monitor can store up to 80 measurements. If more than 80
measurements have been taken, the earliest measurement
will be erased and replaced by the most recent
measurement.
1. Review the Average Value and previous
measurements:
Press MEMO/▲button, the unit first displays the
average values of Systolic, Diastolic and Pulse with
voice prompt. (Averaged from all memorized readings.)
Press MEMO/▲button again to review the
measurement from the most recent to the earliest with
voice prompt.
The most recent measurement (M 01) appears when
you press MEMO/▲button. M 01 is the most recent
reading measured. The Systolic, Diastolic, Pulse and
Date/Time of the measurement will be displayed. Press
MEMO/▲button to repeatedly review other memorized
readings. The readings will be displayed as M 02, M 03,
M 04 … etc. You can press SCAN/▼button to switch to
the automatic display mode.
2. Scan all previous measurements:
Press SCAN/▼button, the unit will display all
measurements one by one in one in one second
intervals. In the automatic display mode, it doesn’t have
voice prompt function. You can press MEMO/▲button

to switch to the single display mode.
3. The 3 colour LED warning lights:
It will indicate the status of each blood pressure
measurement is Normal (green), Higher (yellow) or
Abnormal High (reddish).
How to delete Single or All Memories
1. Delete single measurement:
You can delete a single memory just after taking the
measurement. Press SCAN/▼button then “dEL” will
appear and flash and says “delete”. Press SCAN/▼
button again to confirm the delete function.
2. Delete all measurements:
Turn off the unit first then press and hold SCAN/▼
button until “dEL ALL”displayed and says “delete all”.
Press SCAN/▼button again and all memories will be
deleted when “00 ALL”shown on the screen and says
“deleted”.
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