HoMedics BPA-101 User manual

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Deluxe Automatic
Blood Pressure Monitor
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Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Potential for Radio/Television Interference . .27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Five Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and Safety
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
About Blood Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What is Blood Pressure?
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Blood Pressure Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How This Blood Pressure Monitor Works . . . . .7
USAGE INFORMATION:
Name/Function of Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Display Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Date & Time Set Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Applying the Cuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Measurement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
WHO Health Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Recalling Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Clearing Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers.
• Electromagnetic interference: The device contains
sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical
or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the
device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens).
These may lead to temporary impairment of
measurement accuracy.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than
your arm.
• This unit is intended for use in measuring the blood
pressure and pulse rate of adults. Do not use
this device on infants or those who cannot express
their own consent. This unit should not be
operated by children.
• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord
with wet hands.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this
device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained
observer using the cuff/stethoscope ausculatory
method, within the limits prescribed by the American
National Standard, Manual, electronic, or automated
sphygmomanometers.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your blood pressure monitor, basic
precautions should always be followed. Please read
and follow all instructions and warnings before using
this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
• Please note that this is a home healthcare product
only and it is not intended to serve as a substitute
for the advice of a physician or medical professional.
• Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of
any health problem or disease. Measurement results
are for reference only. Consult a healthcare professional
for interpretation of pressure measurements. Contact
your physician if you have or suspect any medical problem.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measure-
ments. If the index line on the cuff falls outside of
the OK range when applied to the user’s arm,
contact HoMedics Consumer Relations regarding
additional cuff sizes.
• This product is not suitable for people with
arrythmias. This device may have difficulty
determining the proper blood pressure for individuals
with diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney
problems or for users who have suffered from a stroke.
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This standard, however, is a general guideline as an
individual’s blood pressure varies among different
people, age groups, etc.
This monitor comes equipped with a WHO Health
Indicator to visually indicate the assumed risk level of
each reading based upon these WHO standards. See
page 21 for more information on this feature.
It is important that you consult with your physician regularly.
Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range
as well as the point at which you will be considered at risk.
For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pressure,
keeping long-term records is recommended.
Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Stage 2 Hypertension >160 >100
Stage 1 Hypertension 140~159 90~99
Prehypertension 120~139 80~89
Normal <120 <80
__
To determine category of risk when systolic and diastolic readings fall
into two areas, use the higher of the two numbers for classification.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery
walls while blood flows through the arteries. The
pressure measured when the heart contracts and
sends blood out of the heart is systolic (highest)
blood pressure. The pressure measured when the
heart dilates with blood flowing back into the heart is
called diastolic (lowest) blood pressure.
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Among today’s various health problems, those
associated with high blood pressure are very common.
High blood pressure dangerously correlates with
cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, blood pressure
monitoring is important for identifying those at risk.
BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the
National High Blood Pressure Education Program
Coordinating Committee have developed a blood
pressure standard, that identifies areas of low- and
high-risk blood pressure.
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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
Other Accessories Included :
LCD Display
Date/Time
Set Buttons
Battery Cover
(Located on
back of unit)
User-Select
Button
Memory Recall Button
START/STOP Button
Smart Fit™
Arm Cuff
Air Tube and
Connector
1 12V DC Output AC Adapter and
4 “AA” size, 1.5V alkaline batteries
Note: Please unload the batteries
when operating with the AC adapter
for an extended period of time.
HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE
MONITOR WORKS
This monitor uses advanced Smart Inflate™
Technology to detect your blood pressure. With one
touch of a button, the device will automatically start to
inflate and determine your blood pressures by analysis
of your pressure oscillations. When the measurement
is completed, the device will deflate the cuff and display
your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, and pulse
readings. Measurement time is significantly shortened,
and user comfort is greatly enhanced.
Based upon your measurement results, the monitor's
WHO Health Indicator will alert you if your reading falls
into the pre-hypertension, stage 1 hypertension, or stage
2 hypertension categories as classified by the World
Health Organization. See page 21 for more information
on the WHO Health Indicator.
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User 1: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 1.
User 2: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 2.
Weak Battery Symbol: Appears when batteries should be
replaced.
Pulse Symbol: Shows the pulse rate per minute.
Memory Symbol: Shows the memory reading number.
Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings.
WHO Health Indicator: Compares blood pressure against
guidelines set by the World Health Organization. See page 21
for more information.
Display Symbols:
Measurement Error: Measure again. Wrap the cuff
correctly and keep arm steady during measurement.
Air Circuit Abnormality: Check cuff connection. Measure
again.
Pressure Exceeding 300 mmHg: Switch the unit off to
clear, then measure again.
Data Error: Remove and reload the batteries.
If any of the following letters and numbers appear in the area that diastolic
pressure should be displayed, an error has occurred with your reading.
See Troubleshooting section of this manual for more information.
DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS
Systolic
Pressure
Diastolic
Pressure
Date/Time
Indicator
Pulse Rate
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Connect AC
adapter here
Replace the batteries in pairs. Remove batteries when
unit is not in use for extended periods of time.
Note: Batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dispose
of them together with the household garbage.
USING THE AC ADAPTER
Note: • Please unload the batteries when operating
with the AC adapter for an extended period
of time. Leaving the batteries in the compartment
for a long time may cause leakage, which
may lead to damage of the unit.
•No batteries are needed when operating
with the AC adapter.
1.Connect the AC adapter with the AC adapter jack
in the back of the unit as shown below.
2.Please use only the AC adapter included
with this monitor.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. Press down on latch and lift the battery cover
towards you to open the battery compartment.
2. Install or replace 4 “AA” sized batteries in the bat-
tery compartment according to the indications
inside the compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover by clicking in the bot-
tom hooks first, then push in the top end of the
battery door.
Replace the batteries if:
1. The weak battery symbol appears on the display.
2. Nothing appears on the display when the power is
switched on.
As the supplied batteries are for test only, they may be
discharged earlier than batteries you buy in stores.
AC Adapter
Input: 120V 60Hz 15W
Output: 12V DC 600mA
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DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE
1.To adjust the date/time, press the Set button ,
located next to the LCD display. The unit will
show a blinking number showing the month.
2.Change the month by pressing the button. Each
press will increase the number by one in a cycling
manner. Press the Set button again to confirm the
entry, and the screen will show a blinking number
representing the day of the month.
3.Change the date and time as described in Step 2
above, using the button to change the numbers
and the Set button to confirm the entries.
4. A “0” will reappear as the blood pressure monitor is
ready for measurement again.
0.8
˝~
1.2
˝
2~3
cm
Main
Artery
LEFTARM
Tube
SHOULDER
I
ELBOW
1)PositionCuff -
Bottom edge should
be0.8˝–1.2˝ (2– 3 cm)
above elbow with
tube positioned
overmiddle of arm.
2)Locate brachial
artery-Press
with two fingers
approximately 1˝
(2 cm)above bend
of elbow on inside of
left arm. Determine
where pulse can be
felt the strongest.
3)Positionredarea of
cuff oninside of left
arm with artery
symbol ( ) overthe
brachial artery.
PP-CUFF2
Artery Symbol ( )
OK Range
Indicator
Tube
Index
Insert plug here
INDEX
LEFTARM
Main
Artery
2~3cm
(0.8”~1.2”)
APPLYING THE CUFF
Please see the illustration below for a description of
the arm cuff.
1. Plug the cuff tube into the left side of the unit.
Press the button
blinking month
increasing month
confirm the entry
repeat process to set date and time
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5. Position the red area of the cuff on the inside of
your left arm with the artery symbol ( ) over the
main artery.
6. To secure the cuff, pull the end toward you,
wrap it over the cuff, then press the hook and loop
closure together.
Note: If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left
arm, it can also be placed on your right arm.
However, all measurements should be made
using the same arm.
Main
Artery
Pull end toward you, then
wrap over cuff
2. Unwrap the arm cuff. It is pre-formed for easier use.
3. Remove tight fitting clothing from around your upper
left arm. Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm as
shown below. The rubber tube should point in the
direction of your hand. The bottom edge of the cuff
should be 0.8”~1.2” (2~3 cm) above your elbow
with the tube positioned over the middle of your arm.
4. Locate the main artery by pressing with two
fingers approximately 1” (2 cm) above the bend of
your elbow on the inside of your left arm. Identify
where the pulse can be felt the strongest. This is
your main artery.
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
Important Notes:
• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is
in constant fluctuation throughout the day.
• Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the
position of the user, his or her physiologic condition
and other factors. For greatest accuracy, wait 1
hour after exercising, bathing, eating, drinking
beverages with alcohol or caffeine, or smoking to
measure blood pressure.
• Before measurement, it is suggested that you sit
quietly for 15 minutes as measurements taken during
a relaxed state will have greater accuracy. You
should not be physically tired or exhausted while
taking a measurement.
• During the measurement, do not talk or move your
arm or hand muscles.
• See page 23 for additional notes regarding your
blood pressure measurement.
7. Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to
accurate measurement. This cuff is suitable for
your use if the Index line falls within the OK
range as shown below. If the Index line falls out
of the OK range, you may need a cuff with other
circumferences. Contact HoMedics Consumer
Relations regarding additional cuff sizes.
8. Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the cuff is
at the same height as your heart. Make sure the
tube is not kinked.
OK RANGE
INDEX
0.8
˝~
1.2
˝
2~3
cm
Main
Artery
LEFT ARM
Tube
SHOULDER
I
ELBOW
0.8
˝~
1.2
˝
2~
3
cm
Main
Artery
LEFTARM
Tube
SHOULDER
I
ELBOW
1)PositionCuff -
Bottomedge should
be 0.8˝–1.2˝ (2–3 cm)
aboveelbowwith
tube positioned
overmiddle of arm.
2)Locatebrachial
artery-Press
with two fingers
approximately 1
˝
(2 cm)above bend
of elbow on insideof
left arm.Determine
where pulse can be
felt thestrongest.
3)Positionredareaof
cuff oninsideofleft
armwith artery
symbol ( ) overthe
brachial artery.
PP-CUFF2
Index
OK Range
Indicator
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