HoMedics BPW-930BT User manual

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AUTOMATIC WRIST
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
III
HoMedics Health
BPW-930BT, BPW-930BT-WT
Doc: L-01513, Rev. 2

IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using yourblood 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.
Measurement position is at human being's wrist. This device is intended for
over-the-counter home usein adults aged 18 years and older with a wrist
circumference ranging from 5.3 inches to 7.7 inches(approx. 135 mmto 195 mm).
This devicefeatures a built-in "Bluetooth® Data Transmission" function, which
enablesthe device to automatically transmit measuring results to a paired
Bluetooth-enabled device.This function allows users to synchronize to current
date and time, andcheckthe batterystatus with the HoMedicsHealth app.
• Please notethatthis is a homehealth care productonly and this manual
and deviceare is not intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of a
physician or medical professional.
• This device uses oscillometric method to measuresystolic and diastolic
blood pressure, as well as heartrate.
• DO NOTuse this devicefor diagnosis or treatment of any health problem
ordisease. Measurementresults arefor reference only. Consulta health
care professional forinterpretation of pressure measurements. Contact your
physician ifyou have or suspectany medical problem. DO NOT change your
medications withoutthe advice of yourphysician or health care professional.
• This productis not suitablefor people with arrhythmias.
• Excessive use may result in blood flow interference, which is likely to cause
uncomfortable sensations, such as partial subcutaneous hemorrhage, or
temporary numbness to yourwrist. In general these symptoms should not
last long. However, ifyou continue to experiencethese sensations, please
seek advice from a medical professional.
• We recommend you using the same wrist (preferablythe leftwrist) and
measuring aroundthe same time each day.
• Perform measurements in a quiet and relaxed environment atroom
temperature.
• DO NOT move or shake the deviceduring a measurement. Please keep
quietand DO NOTtalk during measurements.
• This product is not suitablefor:
• Pregnant women
• People with arrhythmias
• Peopleundergoing intravenous injection on any limb
• Peoplecurrently in a dialysis treatment
• Pregnant women in preeclampsiacondition
• Forthose who have had a mastectomy or lymph node clearance, it is
recommended to take a measurementon the unaffected side.
• This device may havedifficulty determining proper blood pressure for
pregnantwomen and for users with irregularheartbeat, diabetes, liver
disease, kidney disease, poor circulation ofthe blood or for users who have
suffered a stroke. Please consult your health care professional before using
this device.
• When used along with other electronic medical equipment on the
same limb, pressurization of the cuff may cause the other devices to
temporarily malfunction.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart
pacemakers.
• Electromagneticinterference: This device contains sensitive electronic
components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagneticfields in the direct
vicinity of the device (e.g. cell phones, microwave ovens). These may lead
to temporary impairment of measurement accuracy.
• Considerthe electromagnetic compatibility ofthe device (ex. power
disturbance, radio frequency interference, etc.) Please usethis device in a
home health care environmentonly.
• Use blood pressure monitoronlyfor its intended use.
• DO NOTwrap the cuffaround body parts other than yourwrist.
• The patient is an intended operator.
• Theapplied part is the cuff.
• DO NOTusethis device on infants, children, or those who cannot express
theirown intention.
• Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent
to those obtained by a trained observer usingthe cuff/ stethoscope
auscultatory method within the limits prescribed by the American National
Standard, manual, electronic, or automated sphygmomanometers.
• Please rest for atleast 5-10 minutes before taking a measurement.
• To allowyour blood vessels to return to the condition prior to taking the
measurement, please wait at least 3-5 minutes between measurements.
You may need to adjust the waittime according to your personal
physiological situation.
• Wait 30-45minutes before measurement if you'vejust consumed
caffeinated beverages or smoked cigarettes.
• In the eventthatthe device needs to be checked for calibration, contactthe
distributor.

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
What is bloodpressure?
Blood pressure isthe measurement of the force 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 dilateswith blood flowing
backintothe 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 atrisk.
Why do my readings vary?
Blood pressure is a body parameterthat is subject to normal variations
throughoutthe day. A single reading that is differentfrom yours or your
doctor's readings are not necessarily inaccurate. The average of several
readings, taken under similar conditions, using the same arm is preferred for
accurate blood pressure readings. Medical physicians generally recommend
the "Rule of 3," where you are encouraged to take your blood pressure three
times in a row (at 3 - 5 minute intervals), three times a dayfor three days. After
three days you can average all the results and this will give you an accurate
idea of what your blood pressure really is.
Why are my readings different than those taken at my doctor's office?
Many experience a phenomenon called "White CoatHypertension" when
measured by a doctor. White Coat Hypertension refers to blood pressure
that rises above its usual level when measured in a clinical setting, such
as a doctor's office.
BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The table below contains defined levels for hyRertension that are publicly
available from the American HeartAssociation® (AHA 2017).
Users can comparetheir own blood pressure readings againstthese defined
levels to determine ifthey may be potentially at increased risk.

This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.
Normal I <120 I and I <80
Elevated I 120-129 I and I <80 I ©
High Blood Pressure 130-139
or 80-89 Q)
(hypertension) Stage 1
High Blood Pressure 140-180 or 90-120 ©
(hypertension) Stage 2
Hypertensive Crisis >180 and/
or
> 12 0 ©
(consultyourdoctorimmediately)
*Source: American HeartAssociation® (AHA) 2017
Blood pressuretends to go up and down, even in people who normally don 't
have high readings. Ifyour numbers stay above the normal range most of the
time, you may be at increased risk and should consult your physician.
Although one can easilyfind wheretheir own blood pressure readings fall on
thistable, this monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Indicatorthat
automatically compares each reading to the defined levels and provides a
helpful cue if your reading falls into one of the stagesthat could potentially
indicate increased risk. See Risk Category Index section for more information
on this feature.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only intended to assist
you in using this table. Thetable and cues are only provided for convenience
in helping you to understand your noninvasive blood pressure reading as it
relates to the American HeartAssociation® (AHA 2017) information. They are
not a substitute for a medical examination or diagnosis 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 SmartMeasure® technology to detect your blood
pressure. With one touch of the START/STOP button, the monitor will turn
on and the inflation will automatically start, creating pressure around the
arteries inside the wrist.
Within the cuff is a gauge which senses the fluctuations (oscillations) in
pressure. The fluctuation measured represents the degree of intensity that
your arteries are contracting with each heartbeat, which is also a result of the
pressure that the cuff has placed on the wrist. The monitor measures these
contractions and converts the information to a digital value.
Once the measurement is complete, the cuff will automatically deflate, and
the result is displayed on the screen.
To help guide your wrist into the ideal position, this blood pressure monitor
comes equipped with an optional wrist positioning guide to help you take an
accurate blood pressure reading.Please see wrist position guide section for
more information on this feature.
Please note that any muscle movement during inflation will cause
measurement error. When measurement is complete, the monitor will display
your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, and pulse readings.
The monitor automaticallyfinds where your measurement results fall on the
American HeartAssociation® (AHA 2017) table and provides a cue if your
reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased
risk. Please see the Risk Category Index section for more information on
this feature.
The appearance of the lili=I icon indicates that a pulse irregularly consistent
with an irregular heartbeatwas detected during measurement.Refer to Irregular
Heartbeat Detector section.

NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
Set button ---
+ G) Tl' d
Date/Time button -------
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--User-Select button
LCD Display
Battery Cover -
(located on back
of unit)
(located on top of unit)
Accessories for unit:
2 "AAA" 1.5V alkaline
batteries and a carrying case
are included with the unit.
-Memory Recall
button
-Start/Stop
button
-Bluetooth®
button

DISPLAY SYMBOL EXPLANATIONS
Systolic Pressure
Date/Time Indicator
Pulse Symbol
Wrist Positioning Guide Diastolic Pressure
DISPLAY SYMBOL EXPLANATIONS:
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User 1: Appears when the monitor is operated by User1.
E User2: Appears when
the monitorisoperated by User2.
0 Low Battery Symbol: Appears when batteries should be replaced.
• Pulse Symbol: Shows
the heart rate per minute.
® Risk Category Index: See Risk Category IndexSection
for more information.
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Irregular Heartbeat Detector: See Irregular HeartbeatDetectorsection for more information.
AVG .3 MemoryAverage: Displays average
of last3 readings.
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Wrist Positioning Gulde: See Wrist Positioning Guidesection for more information.
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Bluetoothe Symbol: Appears when data is transmitting to yourmobile devic e.

IfI ERRORI and any ofthe following letters and numbers appear in the areathatsystolic
pressure should be displayed orthe wrist icon appears, an error has occurred with
your reading. See Troubleshooting section ofthis manual for more information.
EE
Measurement Error: Wrapthe cuff correctlyand keepwriststeady during measurement.
Measure again.
E:
Air Circuit Abnormality: Measure again.
Ee
Pressure Exceeding 300 mmHg: Sw itch theunit off to clear, then measure again.
E3
Error Determine Blood Pressure Measurement: Rewrap cuff properly, keep steady,
and measure agai n.
Elf
Data Transmission Error: Monitorcannotconnect to the mobiledevice to transmitdata.
Make sure Bluetooth is ON .
EP
System Error: ContactConsumer Relations.

INSTALLING BATTERIES
1.The battery cover is located on the back ofthe
monitor. Remove battery cover by pressing down
and pulling away from the monitor.
2. Install batteries according to the polarity indications
insidethe compartment (Fig. 2) . Battery Type: 2
Alkaline LR03 (AAA) size.
NOTE: For easy battery removal, place batteries
on top of the ribbon located inside of the battery
compartment.
3.Replace the cover by inserting itback into place.
Replace the batteries if:
• The low battery symbol appears.
1.
3.
• When any button is pressed and nothing is displayed on the screen.
NOTE:
• If batteries are removed or replaced, the date and timewill need to be
re-set either manually or automatically using your Bluetooth®mobile
device.
• Replace all batteries at onetime (as simultaneous set). Use only 1.5V
" AAA "alkaline batteries. DO NOT mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
rechargeable (cadmium) batteries.
• When the batteries are removed, the measurementvalues stored in
memoryare retained. However, the date and time must be reset.
• Remove batteries when unitis not in use for extended periods of time.
• Clean contacts on battery and in battery compartmentwith a soft, dry cloth
each time you install batteries.
• Batteries are hazardous waste. DO NOT dispose ofthem together with
the household garbage.
• DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
• Recycle or dispose of properly in accordance with local, state,
province, and country regulations.

WRIST POSITIONING GUIDE
• When using wrist blood pressure monitors, it is important to take the
measurement while relaxing your wrist at heartlevel. This will help ensure
an accurate reading will be taken. Because it is difficult to find the ideal
location for a wrist measurement, we have included an optional Wrist
Positioning Sensorthat will assist in directing yourwrist to the ideal location
fora blood pressure measurement.
• After you press START/STOP button, the displaywill illuminate with
different icons that are designed to help you move yourwrist. Once the
ideal location is found, the Pulse Symbol will flash and measurementwill
begin. Keep your arm still until measurement is completed.
'
I SYMBOL ACTION
t. Move yourwrist up .
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Move yourwristdown.
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Rotate yourwrist to your left.
•= Rotate yourwrist
to your right.
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NOTE: Even if the monitoris not in the ideal position after 1oseconds, the
measurement will still begin. Ifthis occurs, the wrist symbol• will appear
and be stored in the memory with the measurement.
NOTE: Due to the differences in individual sizes and physique, this feature
may not be helpful in all cases and you may wish to turn thisfeature OFF. If
you feel the suggested wrist position does not match your heartlevel, please
turn this feature OFFand consult your health care provider.

WRIST POSITIONING GUIDE SETTINGS
NOTE: By default, the Wrist Positioning Guide is ON.
1. To turn the Wrist Positioning Guide OFF, press and hold the START/STOP
button for 3 seconds.
START
STOP ■
..
2. To turn the Wrist Positioning Guide ON, press and hold the START/STOP
button again for3 seconds.
START
STOP ■

DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE
Date and time can be set by two methods; either sync automatically using
your Bluetooth® mobile device, or set manually using the DATE/TIME and
SET buttons ( (9 & +> on the monitor.
If setting the date and time by syncing with your mobile device, it is important
thatthis is done prior to taking any measurements to ensure the date and
time are accurate.
To set using your Bluetooth mobile device:
1. Before taking the first measurement, open the HoMedics Health App on
your device. If you have not already installed the HoMedics Health App
onto your device, itis available to download on the App Store® and on
Google Play™. Make sure you have the app downloaded and open on your
mobile device before trying to syncthe date and time.
2. Press the Bluetooth C) button on the monitorto
enable connection.
3. Oncethe Bluetooth connection is established, the date and time
will automatically update on the blood pressure monitor.
NOTE:
• Once the date and time have been successfully synced, future readings will
automatically have the correct date and time.
• If you are having trouble automatically syncing the date and time, make sure
Bluetooth is ON on your device and ON onthe blood pressure monitor.
To set manually:
1. To setthe date and time, pressthe DATE/TIME SET
(9 button.
2. The displaywill show a blinking number showing the MONTH. Change the
MONTH by pressing the +button. Each press will increase the number
by one in a cycling manner. Press the DATE/TIME SET (9 button again to
confirm the entry, and the screen will show a blinking number representing
the DAY.

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
NOTE:
• Position the monitor at the same level as your heart during measurement to
ensure accurate readings.
• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is in constantfluctuation
throughoutthe day.
• Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the position of the user,
his or herphysiologic condition and otherfactors.
Before Measurement:
To help ensure an accurate reading, follow these instructions before taking a
measurement:
• Wait 1 hour afterexercising, bathing, eating, drinking beverages with
alcohol or caffeine, or smoking to measure blood pressure.
• Sit quietly and rest for 15 minutes.
• Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during
stressful times.
• Take your reading in a comfortable environment as measurements can be
affected by hot or cold temperatures. Take your blood pressure at normal
body temperature.
During Measurement:
• DO NOTtalk or move your arm or hand muscles.
• DO NOT cross your legs. Sit with feet flat on the floor.
• DO NOTtouch cuff or monitor during measurement.
Ifyou are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.

1. Press the USER-SELECT button to choose User 1 or User 2.
..
OR
2.With the cuffwrapped around your wrist, press the START/ STOP button.
DO NOT startthe measurement process unlessthe cuff is wrapped around
yourwrist.
3.Ifyour wrist is not in the ideal position, the screen will suggest moving your
wrist up or down, or rotating to the left, or to the right.
SYMBOL ACTION
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Move yourwrist up .
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Move your wrist down.
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Rotate yourwrist to your left.
• ~OTATE
ui-;
. ROTATE
RIGHT
Rotate yourwristto your right.
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NOTE: When the Wrist Positioning Guide Function is turned OFF, this
instruction will not appear.

4. All digits will light up, checking the displayfunctions. The checking
procedure will be completed after about 3 seconds.
..
5. After all symbols disappear, the displaywill show "00". The monitor is
"Ready to Measure" and will automatically inflate the cuff to begin
measurement.
6. When the measurement is completed, the cuffwill deflate entirely
and 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 automaticallyturns off approximately 1 minute after last
operation.You may also press the START/STOP button to turn the unit off.
• To interruptthe measurement, you may press the START/STOP button.
The cuffwill deflate immediately afterthis button is pressed.
• If the cuffdoes not stop inflating, remove the cuffat once.

TRANSMIT READING TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE
This monitor syncs your blood pressure readings to the
HoMedics Health App that is free to download on the
App Store®and on Google Playn••. Make sure you have
the HoMedics Health App downloaded, and open on
your mobile device before trying to transmit your blood
pressure measurements.
Before attempting to syncthe blood pressure monitorwith your mobile device,
make sure Bluetooth®is turned ON on both your mobile device and the monitor.
Automatically transmit readings:
Aftera measurement is taken, the Bluetooth Oicon will appear on the screen as
the monitorautomaticallytransmits your blood pressure readings to the App.
Manuallytransmit readings:
Press the Bluetooth Obutton. The readings will automatically betransmitted
to the App. The Bluetooth Oicon will appear on the screen as the monitor
transmits your blood pressure readings to the App.
Ifthe transmission(s) were successful, the Bluetooth Oicon will be displayed
on the screen (Fig. 1).
Ifthe transmission(s) were unsuccessful, E4
and the IERRORI symbol will be displayed (Fig. 2).
NOTE:
• The measurement is stored in the
monitor's memory even ifthe reading is not
transmitted to your mobile device. Fig. 1 Fig. 2
• The HoMedics Health App mustbe open on your mobile device in order
to transmit your measurements.
• Only new readings will be accepted by theApp.
• This monitorcan only pair up with one Bluetooth®-enabled device at a time.
• To ensure readings transmitted tothe App have the correctdate and time,
it is importantthat the correct date and time is set on the blood pressure
monitor before taking measurements.
• Measurementstransmitted to the App cannot be edited.
• Bluetooth compatibility with blood pressure monitorfor Bluetooth-enabled
device is:
• Bluetooth 4.2 for Android 6.0 or above
• Bluetooth 4.2 for iOS 7.0 or above

RISK CATEGORY INDEX
This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Indexthat automatically
compares each reading to defined levels established bythe American Heart
Association® (AHA 2017) as described earlier in this manual, and provides a
helpful cue if your reading falls into one ofthe stages that could potentially
indicate increased risk. Please note that the 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 AHA 2017 information. They are not a substitute for a medical
examination or diagnosis by your physician. It is important for you to
consult 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.
Blood Pressure Category Systolic mmHg Diastolic mmHg Indicator
(upper number) (lower number) Symbol
Normal <120 and <80
Elevated 120-129 and <80 ®
High Blood Pressure 130 139
or
80-89
CD
(hypertension) Stage 1
High Blood Pressure 140-180
or 90- 120
0
(hypertension) Stage2
Hypertensive Crisis >180 and/or >120 ©
(consult your doctor immediately)
*Source: American HeartAssociation® (AHA) 2017

IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT DETECTOR (IHB)
The appearance of the 11: 1 :j icon indicates
that a pulse irregularity consistent with an
irregular heartbeatwas detected during
measurement. Usuallythis is not a cause
for concern. However, ifthe symbol appears
often, we recommend you seek medical
advice. Please note thatthe device does not
replace a cardiac examination, but serves to
detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.
Irregular
Heartbeat
Detector
Movement, shaking or talking during the measurement can result in pulse
irregularities that may cause the appearance ofthis icon. Therefore, it is of
great importance to not move or talk during measurement.
To determine the presence of an irregular heartbeat, the average of the
heartbeatintervals is calculated with thefirst 3 normal effective heartbeat
values. It is importantto notethatthe average is not a strict mathematical
averaging of all recorded intervals. At least 3 beats with 25% or greater
difference from the average heartbeat interval will generate the 11: 1 :1 icon on
the screen.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This blood pressure monitor is not designed for use by people with
arrhythmias nor for diagnosing or treating an arrhythmia problem. As a
safeguard, we recommend that ifyou have arrhythmias such as atrial
or ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation or any other special
conditions you should check with your physician before using your blood
pressure monitor.

RECALLING VALUES FROM MEMORY
This monitor can be used by two individuals. Each user can store up to 120
measurements.
1. Press the USER-SELECT button on top of the monitorand choose User 1
or User 2.
..
OR
2. Press the M button to access the memory.
3. The monitorwill first displaythe calculated average
applied to the last 3 memories ("AVG. 3").
4. Every new press of the M button will recall
a previous reading. The latest reading will be
recalled first.
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NOTE: If the wrist positioning guide is ON before the measurement and the
monitoris not in the ideal position, the • icon will be displayed with the
saved readings.

CLEARING VALUES FROM MEMORY
1. Press the USER-SELECT button on top of the monitorto select User 1 or
User 2.
..
OR
2.Press M button to enter memory recall mode.
3. Press and hold the DATE/TIME SET (9 and +buttons atthe same time
and the datafor the selected userwill be erased automatically.
NOTE: Once deleted, your readings cannot be restored.