FOR-A P50 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Manual del Propietario
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
Sistema de Vigilancia de Presión Arterial
P50

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Dear System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA P50 Blood Pressure
Monitoring System. This manual provides important information
which helps you to operate this system properly. Before using this
product, please read the following contents thoroughly and
carefully.
According to the clinical studies from American Diabetes Associa-
tion, elevated blood pressure often accompanies adult diabetes
patients. These studies also suggest that diabetes patients could
reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by managing their
blood pressure. With the use of this FORA P50 Blood Pressure
Monitoring System, you can easily monitor your blood pressure by
yourself. In addition, this system can help you and your healthcare
professionals to monitor and adjust your treatment plans, and
keep your blood pressure under control.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact
the place of purchase.
Version 1.0 2016/04 311-3135100-005
English
P50

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE USE
1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this
manual.
2. Do NOT use accessories which are not specified by the
manufacturer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or damaged.
4. Do NOT use under any circumstances on neonates or infants.
5. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or
diseases. The data measured are for reference only. Always
consult your doctor to have the results interpreted.
6. Keep the equipment and its flexible cord away from hot
surfaces.
7. Do NOT apply the cuff to areas other than the place directed.
8. Use of this instrument in a dry environment, especially if
synthetic materials are present (synthetic clothing, carpets
etc.) may cause damaging static discharges that may cause
erroneous results.
9. Do not use this instrument in close proximity to sources of
strong electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with
the accurate operation.
10. Proper maintenance and periodic calibration are essential
to the longevity of your device. If you are concerned about
your accuracy of measurement, please contact local
customer service for help of re-calibration after two years of
service.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 06
Intended Use 06
Test Principle 06
Contents of System 07
Monitor Overview 08
Screen Display 09
Speaking Function 10
SETTING THE MONITOR 11
User Number Selection 15
TESTING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 16
Before Measurement 16
Taking Measurements 19
MONITOR MEMORY 22
Reviewing Test Results 22
MAINTENANCE 24
Battery 24
Using AC Adapter 26
Caring for Your Monitor 27
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 28
Result Indicator 28
Error Messages 30
Troubleshooting 31
DETAILED INFORMATION 32
Reference Values 32
SPECIFICATIONS 33

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Intended Use
The FORA P50 Blood Pressure Monitoring System is intended to be
used to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse
rate by using a non-invasive technique in which an inflatable cuff is
wrapped on the upper arm. This system should only be used for the
testing of people who are 18 years old or older. The device is not to be
used for the diagnosis or screening of hypertension or for testing on
neonates. It is intended for use at home and in clinical settings.
This monitor has some speaking function but is not intended for use
by the visually impaired.
Test Principle
Blood pressure is measured non-invasively at the arm based on oscil-
lometric method.
This device is NOT able to take measurements in the presence of
common arrhythmia, such as arterial or ventricular premature beats or
arterial fibrillation. It may produce reading error.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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Contents of System
Your new FORA P50 system kit includes:
NOTE
If any items are missing from your kit or opened before use, please contact
local customer service or place of purchase for assistance.
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Batteries
Protective Wallet
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Monitor
Owner’s Manual
Pressure Cuff (arm type)
Quick Start User Guide /
Warranty Card
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BloodPressure Monitoring System

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Monitor Overview
Display Screen
Classication Indicator
Please see Result Indicator for
detailed information.
M Button
Enter the meter memory.
User Selection Button
Assist you with user number
selection.
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On/Off Button
Battery Compartment
DC Adapter Port
Connect to a power supply.
Pressure Cuff
Air Tube
Air Plug
Connect to Air Jack.
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Screen Display
Date/ Time
Voice volume symbol
Systolic pressure value
Indication bars
Diastolic pressure value
Units of blood pressure
User number
IHB detection symbol
Error message
Adapter symbol
Systolic pressure symbol
Special message
Low battery symbol
Diastolic pressure symbol
Memory mode symbol
Three time average
Pulse rate
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Speaking Function
FORA P50 “speaks”aloud with step-by-step instructions to guide you
through the process of using the meter. The following table tells you
when and what the monitor “speaks”.
WHEN does the monitor
say?
WHAT does the monitor say?
Using the monitor
When turning on the
monitor
Thank you for using this product.
Please relax during measurement.
When power is insufficient. Battery is dead, please replace.
When the test is completed
or reviewing the memory.
(result appears on display)
The systolic blood pressure is
(number) millimeter of mercury. The
diastolic blood pressure is (number)
millimeter of mercury. The heart rate
is (number) beats per minute.