HoMedics BPW-201 Ver. B User manual

Automatic Wrist
Blood Pressure Monitor
BPW-201
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Risk Category Index ...................................... 27
Irregular Heartbeat Detector (IHB) .............. 28
Recalling Values from Memory ..................... 30
Clearing Values from Memory ...................... 32
Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement ...................... 33
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning ..................... 34
Potential for Electromagnetic
Interference .................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ............................................. 38
Specifications ................................................ 39
5 Year Limited Warranty ................................ 41
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and
Safety Instructions .......................................... 5
About Blood Pressure ..................................... 7
What is Blood Pressure?
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Blood Pressure Standard ................................ 9
How This Blood Pressure
Monitor Works ................................................ 10
USAGE INFORMATION:
Name/Function of Each Part ......................... 12
Display Explanations ..................................... 13
Installing Batteries ........................................ 15
Date & Time Set Procedure ........................... 17
Applying the Cuff ........................................... 18
Correct Measurement Posture ..................... 20
Measurement Procedure ............................... 22

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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.
• This device uses the oscillometric method to
measure systolic and 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 blood 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.
• This product is not suitable for people with
arrhythmias. This device 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.
• Consult your physician before measuring blood
pressure at the wrist if you have any of the following
conditions: Severe hypertension, severe diabetes,
severe arteriosclerosis, severe kidney disease or
vascular disease that may compromise circulation.
• 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 wrist.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• Use only 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries for power
supply.

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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 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.
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.

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BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The table below 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.
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 27 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.
HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE
MONITOR WORKS
This monitor uses Smart Measure™ technology to detect
your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse. Smart
Measure™ technology enables the monitor to automatically
inflate and deflate at the appropriate level for each
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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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
Accessories for unit :
2 “AAA” size, 1.5V alkaline
batteries included in the
carrying case with the unit.
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. When
measurement is complete, the monitor will display
your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, and pulse
readings. Please note that any muscle movement
during inflation or deflation will cause measurement
error.
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 27 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
28 for more information on the Irregular Heartbeat
Detector.
Memory Recall
Button
User-Select
Button
Wrist Cuff
Battery
Cover
START/STOP
Button
Date/Time
Set Buttons
LCD Display

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AVG. 3 A
VG. 3
AVG. 3
AVG. 3
DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS
Systolic
Pressure
Diastolic
Pressure
Date/Time Indicator
Display Symbols:
Heart Rate
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 28 for
more information.
Memory Average: Displays average of last 3
readings
Risk Category Index: See page 27 for more
information
Measurement Error: Measure again. Wrap
the cuff correctly and keep wrist steady during
measurement.
Air Circuit Abnormality: Measure again.
Pressure Exceeding 300 mmHg: Switch 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.
/
/
START
STOP
M
MSTART
STOP
(No Symbol)

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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 AAA 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.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. The battery cover is located
along the side of the monitor.
Remove battery cover by
pressing down and pulling
away from the monitor.
2. Install batteries according to
the polarity indications inside
the compartment (as shown
in figure 2). Battery Type: 2
Alkaline LR03 (AAA) size
3. Insert the other battery,
according to the polarity
indications inside the
compartment (as shown in
figure 3).
4. Replace the cover by inserting
it back into place.
1.
3.
4.
2.

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APPLYING THE CUFF
1. Remove all watches, wrist jewelry, etc. prior to
attaching the wrist monitor. Clothing sleeves
should be rolled up and the cuff should
be wrapped around bare skin for correct
measurements.
2. Apply cuff to left wrist with
palm facing up as shown in
Fig. A.
3. Make sure the edge of the
cuff is about 1/4”~1/2” (1 cm)
from the palm as shown in
Fig. B.
DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE
1. To adjust the date/time, press the Set button
located on the top of the monitor.
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
AVG. 3 AVG. 3
AVG. 3
AVG. 3
Fig. A
Fig. B

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CORRECT MEASUREMENT POSTURE
1. Place your elbow on a table
so that the cuff is at the same
level as your heart as shown in
Fig. A. Relax your entire body,
especially between your elbow
and fingers.
Note: Your heart is located
slightly below your armpit.
2. If the cuff is not at the same
level as your heart or if
you cannot keep your arm
completely still throughout the
reading, use a soft object such
as a folded towel to support
your arm as shown in Fig. B.
4. In order to insure accurate
measurements, fasten the
hook and loop strap securely
around your wrist so there is
no extra space between the
cuff and the wrist as shown
in Fig. C. If the cuff is not
wrapped tight enough, the
measurement values will not
be accurate.
5. If your physician has
diagnosed you with poor
circulation in your left arm,
place the cuff around your
right wrist as shown in Fig. D.
Fig. C
Fig. D
Fig. A
Fig. B