HoMedics BPA-201 User manual

BPA-201
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Automatic
Blood Pressure Monitor

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Clearing Values from Memory..........................24
Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement..........................25
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning .........................26
Potential for Electromagnetic Interference .....28
Troubleshooting.................................................29
Specifications ....................................................30
5 Year Limited Warranty....................................31
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
Using the Cuff ....................................................14
Measurement Procedure...................................18
Risk Category Index ..........................................21
Irregular Heartbeat Detector ...........................21
Recalling Values from Memory.........................23

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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.
Do not change your medications without the advice of
your physician or healthcare professional.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements.
Follow the instructions in this manual and printed on
the arm cuff to ensure the appropriate size of cuff is
being used.
• Thisproductisnotsuitableforpeoplewitharrhythmias.
This device may have difficulty determining the proper
blood pressure for individuals with irregular heartbeat,
diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems or
for users who have suffered from a stroke.
• 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.
• Notforusebyoronpersonsundertheageof18.
• Donotplugorunplugtheadapterpowercordwith
wet hands.
• PleaseuseonlytheACadapterincludedwiththis
monitoror1.5VAAalkalinebatteriesforpowersupply.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device
are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using
the cuff/stethoscope auscultatory method, within the limits
prescribed by the American National Standard, Manual,
electronic, or automated sphygmomanometers.

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Blood pressure tends to go up and down, even in people
who normally don’t have high readings. If your numbers
stay above the “normal” range most of the time, you may
be at increased risk and should consult your physician.
Although one can easily find where their own blood
pressure readings fall on this table, this monitor comes
equipped with a Risk Category Index that automatically
compares each reading to the defined levels and provides
a helpful cue if your reading falls into one of the stages that
couldpotentiallyindicateincreasedrisk.Seepage21for
more information on this feature.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only
intended to assist you in using this table. The table and
cues are only provided for convenience to help you
understand your non-invasive blood pressure reading as it
relates to the NIH information. They are not a substitute for
a medical examination by your physician. It is important for
you to consult with your physician regularly. Your physician
will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as the
point at which you may actually be considered to be at risk.
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 table on page 6 contains defined levels for hypertension
that are publicly available from the National Heart Lung and
Blood Institute at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
(http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Hbp/HBP_WhatIs.html).
Users can compare their own blood pressure readings
against these defined levels to determine if they may be
potentially at increased risk.
Thistableisapplicabletomostadultsaged18andolder.
Category Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Normal Lessthan120 and Lessthan80
Prehypertension 120-139 or 80-89
High Blood Pressure
Stage1 140-159 or 90-99
Stage 2 160orhigher or 100orhigher

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HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE
MONITOR WORKS
This monitor uses innovative technology to detect your
blood pressure. This technology enables the monitor to
automatically inflate and deflate at the appropriate level for
each individual. With one touch of a button, the cuff will
automatically inflate to block the blood flow through your
artery. Next, the deflation process starts. Please note that
any muscle movement during inflation or deflation will cause
measurement error. When measurement is complete, the
monitor will display your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure,
and pulse readings.
The monitor automatically finds where your measurement
results fall on the NIH’s National Heart Lung and Blood
Institute’s table and provides a cue if your reading falls into
one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased risk.
Pleaserefertopage21formoreinformationonthisfeature.
The appearance of the icon indicates that a pulse
irregularity consistent with an irregular heartbeat was detected
duringmeasurement.Refertopage21formoreinformation
on the Irregular Heartbeat Detector.
NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
User-Select
Button
START/STOP
Button
Memory Recall
Button
Air Tube
and Connector
Date/Time Set
Buttons
Arm Cuffs
LCD Display
Other Accessories: 16VDCOutputACAdapter
4“AA”size,1.5Valkalinebatteries
Note: Please unload the batteries when operating
with the AC adapter for an extended period of time.
Battery Cover
(Located on
bottom of unit)

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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 heart rate per minute.
Irregular Heartbeat Detector: Refertopage21for
more information.
Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings
Risk Category Index: Seepage21formoreinformation.
DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS
Systolic
Pressure
Diastolic
Pressure
Date/Time
Indicator
Pulse Pulse
Pulse
Pulse
Display Symbols:
Heart Rate 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: Turn the unit off to clear,
then measure again.
Error Determining Measurement Data: Measure again.
If and any of the following letters and numbers appear in the
area that systolic pressure should be displayed, an error has occurred
with your reading. See Troubleshooting section of this manual for
more information.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES
1.Extend the tray so that the battery cover is fully exposed.
2. Press down on latch and lift the battery cover to open the
battery compartment.
3. Installorreplace4“AA”sizedbatteriesinthebattery
compartment according to the indications inside the
compartment.
4.Close the battery cover by pushing 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. Replace all
batteriesatonetime(assimultaneousset).Useonly1.5VAA
alkaline batteries. Remove batteries when unit is not in use for
extended periods of time. Date and time will need to be reset
if batteries are removed or replaced. Clean contacts on battery
and in battery compartment with a soft dry cloth each time you
install batteries.
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an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 to the unit.
•No batteries are needed when operating with an AC
adapter.
•Date and time will need to be reset if AC adapter is
unplugged and unit is without batteries.
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.
Battery
Cover
Slide-Out
Tray
AC Adapter
Input:100-240V~0.2A50/60Hz
Output:6VDC1A6WMax
Connect
AC Adapter
here

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USING THE ARM CUFF
Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate
measurement.
This monitor comes with two sizes of arm cuffs:
Standard Size Fits 9”–13” (23 cm – 33 cm)
Large Size Fits 13”–17” (33 cm – 43 cm)
The appropriate cuff is suitable for your use if the
colored arrow falls within the solid color line as
shown below.
DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE
1.Toadjustthedate/time,presstheSet button .
2. The display will show a blinking number showing the
HOUR. Change the HOUR 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 MINUTE.
3. Change the MINUTE, MONTH, DAY and YEAR as
described in Step 2 above, using the button to change
the numbers and the Set button to confirm the entries.
Press the button
blinking HOUR
increasing HOUR
confirm the entry
repeat process to set MINUTE,
MONTH, DAY and YEAR
ARROW MUST FALL
WITHIN YELLOW BAND
ARROW MUST FALL
WITHIN YELLOW BAND
Center tube over
middle of arm
MODEL#PP-BPCUFF5
Position cuff
edge 0.6˝
–
1.0˝
(1.5
–
2.5cm)above elbow.
Center tube over
middle of arm.
Fit cuff securely. Allow roo mf or
two fingers to fit between the c uff
and your arm.
Solid Colored Line
Colored Arrow
Pulse Pulse
PulsePulse

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1.Ifthecuffisnotassembled,passtheendofthe
cuff furthest away from the tubing through the metal
D-ring in order to form a loop. The smooth side without
the felt material should be on the inside of the cuff loop.
2. Plug the cuff tube into the left side of the unit.
3. Open the arm cuff so that your arm may be placed
through it.
4.Removetightfittingclothingfromyourupperleftarmso
that the cuff can be wrapped around your exposed arm.
5.Positioncuffedge0.8-1.2
inches (2-3cm) above elbow.
6. Center tube over middle of arm.
7. Pull the end of the cuff so that it tightens
evenly around your arm. Press the hook
and loop material together to secure.
Allow room for 2 fingers to fit between the
cuff and your arm.
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.
ARROW MUST FALL
WITHIN YELLOW BAND
D-ring
End of cuff
2~3cm
(0.8”~1.2”)
Positioncuff edge
0.8
–
1.2inches(2
–
3cm)
aboveelbow.
Fitcuf f
Allow
tofi
and
Cen
mi
Insert plug here

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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.
To use on the right arm, you must position the artery symbol
“ ” over the main artery. Locate the main artery by
pressingwithtwofingersapproximately1”(2cm)abovethe
bend of your elbow on the inside of your right arm. Identify
where the pulse can be felt the strongest. This is your main
artery.
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25foradditionalnotesregardingyourblood
pressure measurement.
Main Artery
If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.