GERATHERM GT-1215 User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GT-1215
Digital wrist Blood pressure monitor

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Designated Use
This unit uses an oscillometric measurement method in order to measure systolic and diastolic blood
pressure, as well as the heart rate. The measurement is conducted on the wrist. All values can be read
on an LCD screen. This unit has been developed for home use and should only be used by adults over
18 years of age with a wrist diameter between 13.5 and 21.5 cm.
Designated Use ..............................................................................................................................
Precautions ....................................................................................................................................
Warranty .........................................................................................................................................
Information You Should Know Before Operating the Unit .........................................................
Measurement Principle .................................................................................................................
About the Unit ................................................................................................................................
Information about the Device .....................................................................................................
Explanation of Display ...............................................................................................................
Preparation for Use .......................................................................................................................
Power Supply and Charging Power ...........................................................................................
Activate your Blood Pressure Monitor .......................................................................................
Setting Date and Time ...............................................................................................................
Attaching the Cuff ......................................................................................................................
Measuring Posture ....................................................................................................................
How to Operate the Unit ................................................................................................................
Measuring Blood Pressure ........................................................................................................
Retrieving Readings ..................................................................................................................
Deleting Readings .....................................................................................................................
Care and Maintenance ..................................................................................................................
Error Messages ..............................................................................................................................
Specifications ................................................................................................................................
Quality Standard ............................................................................................................................
Symbol Index .................................................................................................................................
Annex ..............................................................................................................................................
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Contents

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Precautions
• This manual and the product are not substitutes for visiting the doctor. Neither the information con-
tained herein nor this product may be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe
drugs. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, please seek immediate advice from
your doctor.
• If the cuff pressure exceeds 300 mmHg (40 kPa), the air in the cuff is automatically released. If the
cuff does not empty when the pressure exceeds 300 mmHg (40 kPa), remove the cuff from your
wrist and press the „START“ button to stop the inflation process.
• Before using the unit for the first time, ensure that there is no visible damage to the unit.
• Please use only accessories that have been approved by the manufacturer. Otherwise, damage
may be caused to the unit, the user may suffer injury or inaccurate measurements may occur.
• This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or surgery. This unit
cannot be used simultaneously with high-frequency surgical devices.
• Please operate the unit under the environmental conditions described in the instructions. Otherwise,
the performance and service life the blood pressure monitor will be adversely affected.
• The material of the cuff has been tested and meet the requirements for the biological evaluation of
medical devices in accordance with the standards DIN EN ISO 10993-5 and DIN EN ISO 10993-10.
The constituent materials do not have the potential to produce any irritation or allergic reactions.
• Dispose of the unit and accessories in accordance with local regulations .
• Consult your doctor before using the unit if you are pregnant, have implanted electrical devices, are
suffering from pre-eclampsia, atrial fibrillation or peripheral arterial disease, or if you have under-
gone intravascular therapy or a mastectomy.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of toddlers, children and pets. The inhalation or swallowing of small
parts is dangerous and could be fatal.
• Too frequent and successive measurements may lead to disturbances of the blood circulation and
cause injury.
• Do not use the cuff on damaged skin.

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Precautions
• In the event of malfunction, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Only permit repairs to be car-
ried out by authorised technicians.
• In the event of unexpected error messages, please contact your dealer.
• For cleaning, please use a soft cloth and a solvent-free cleaning agent.
Information You Should Know Before Operating the Unit
What is blood pressure?
A force is created by the heart as the ventricle forcibly ejects blood into the blood vessels and through
the vascular system. Another force is created by the arteries as they resist the blood flow. Blood pres-
sure is the result of these two forces.
What are systolic and diastolic blood pressures?
Systolic blood pressure is the highest pressure at the heart‘s maximum contraction. Diastolic blood
pressure is the lowest pressure when the heart is resting
Warranty
The warranty for this blood pressure monitor is valid for any error on the part of the manufacturer under
normal use for 2 years from the date of purchase.
If your unit does not function properly due to defective parts or assembly, we will repair it free of charge.
With the exception of the battery and cuff, all parts of the unit are subject to this warranty.
Damage caused by improper handling of your unit is not guaranteed

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Information You Should Know Before Operating the Unit
Is my blood pressure normal?
See the following blood pressure classification chart released by the WHO (World Health Organization)
for evaluation of your blood pressure level.
Diastolic mmHg
Systolic mmHg
130 180170160150140 120
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
Severe Hypertension (Grade 3)
Moderate Hypertension (Grade 2)
Mild Hypertension (Grade 1)
Optimal
Normal
High - Normal
Borderline
Classification of blood pressure
monitor
Systolic
mmHg
Diastolic
mmHg
Colour
indicator
Optimal < 120 < 80 green
Normal 120 - 129 80 - 84 green
High - Normal 130 - 139 85 - 89 green
Grade 1 Hypertension 140 - 159 90 - 99 yellow
Grade 2 Hypertension 160 - 179 100 - 109 orange
Grade 3 Hypertension >= 180 >= 110 red