HoMedics BPA-740-CA User manual

BPA-740-CA
Ver. B
Instruction Manual and
Warranty Information
Deluxe Arm
Blood Pressure
Monitor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and Safety
Instructions ..........................................................3
About Blood Pressure.........................................5
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...................................17
Risk Category Index ..........................................20
Irregular Heartbeat Detector ...........................21
Recalling Values from Memory.........................22
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Clearing Values from Memory..........................23
Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement..........................24
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning .........................25
Potential for Electromagnetic Interference .....27
Troubleshooting.................................................28
Specifications ....................................................29
Appendix.............................................................30
5 Year Limited Warranty....................................34
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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.
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intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of a physician or
medical professional.
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diastolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate.
 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.
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may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for pregnant
women and for users with irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation
of blood, kidney problems or for users who have suffered from a
stroke.
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pacemakers.
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components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the
direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave
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accuracy.
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 Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
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 Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with wet hands.
 Do not use the device on infants, children, or those who cannot express
their own intention
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interference, which is likely to cause uncomfortable sensations,
such as partial subcutaneous hemorrhage, or temporary numbness
to your arm. In general, these symptoms should not last long.
However, if you do not recover in time, please seek your medical
practitioners for help.
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AA LR6 alkaline batteries for power supply.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are
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stethoscope auscultatory method, within the limits prescribed by
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sphygmomanometers.
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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.
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This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.
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 20
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.
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 20 for more information on this feature.
The appearance of the
PM
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.
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+
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” LR6 size, 1.5V alkaline batteries (not
included)
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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DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS
Systolic
Pressure
Diastolic
Pressure
Date/Time
Indicator
PM
Heart Rate
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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.
Risk Category Index: See page 20 for more information.
Irregular Heartbeat Detector: See page 21 for
more information.
Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings
Systolic
Pressure
Display Symbols:
/
START
STOP
/
START
STOP
/
START
STOP
/
START
STOP
Measurement Error: Wrap the cuff correctly and keep arm
steady during measurement. Measure again.
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.
System Error: 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.
PM
PM
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INSTALLING BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED)
1. Press down on latch and lift the battery cover to open
the battery compartment.
2. Install or replace 4 “AA” LR6 sized alkaline batteries in
the battery compartment according to the indications
inside the compartment.
3. Close the battery cover by pushing in the top end of the
battery door.
Replace the batteries if:
•Theweakbatterysymbolappearsonthedisplay.
•Nothingappearsonthedisplaywhenthepoweris
switched on.
Replace all batteries at one time (as simultaneous set). Use
only 1.5V AA LR6 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.
Battery
Cover
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USING 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.
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.
•When you use the blood pressure monitor with AC
adapter, do not position the device to make it difficult to
disconnect the adapter plug.
AC Adapter
Input: 100-240V~0.18-0.20A 50/60Hz
Output: 6V DC 1A 6W Max
Connect
AC Adapter
here
+
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DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE
1. To adjust the date and time, press the Date/Time 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 Date/Time 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 Date/Time 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
PM
+
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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.
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 el bow.
Center tube over
middle of arm.
Fit cuff secu rely. Allow room for
two fingers to fit b etween the cuff
and your arm.
Solid Colored Line
Colored Arrow
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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 (2-3 cm) above elbow.
ARROW MUST FALL
WITHIN YELLOW BAND
D-ring
End of cuff
2~3cm
(0.8”~1.2”)
Positioncuffedge
0.8
–
1.2inches(2
–
3cm)
aboveelbow.
Fitcuffsecurely.
Allowroomfor2fingers
tofitbetweenthecuff
andyourarm.
Centertubeover
middleofarm.
Insert plug here
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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
thecuff 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.
Note:
If it is not possible to fit the cuff on your left arm, it can also
be placed on your right arm. However, all measurements
should be made using the same arm.
The device is not supposed to be used when your arm is
wounded or injured.
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.
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24foradditionalnotesregardingyourblood
pressure measurement.
If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.
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1. Press the User-Select button to choose User 1
or User 2.
2. With the cuff wrapped around your arm, press the START/
STOP button. Do not inflate the cuff unless it is wrapped
around your arm. All digits will light up to check the display
functions. The checking procedure will be completed after
about 3 seconds.
3. After all symbols disappear, the display will show
“00”. The monitor is “Ready to Measure” and will
automatically inflate the cuff to begin measurement. The
cuff will then start deflating as measurement continues.
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
or
PM PM
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Note:
This monitor will re-inflate automatically if the system
detects that your body requires more pressure for
measurement.
4. When the measurement is completed,
the cuff will deflate entirely. Systolic
pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse
will be shown simultaneously on
the LCD screen. The measurement
is then automatically stored into
memory.
Note:
•Thismonitorautomaticallyturnsoffapproximately1
minute after last operation. You may also press the
START/STOP button to turn the unit off.
•Tointerruptthemeasurement,youmaypressthe
START/STOP (recommended), MEMORY, User-Select
or Date/ Time Set ( ) buttons. The cuff will deflate
immediately after a button is pressed.
PM
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