HoMedics THERA-P BPA-200 User manual

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Automatic
Blood Pressure Monitor

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Risk Category Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recalling Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Clearing Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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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
Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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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 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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• 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.

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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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
and the National Institutes of Health have developed
a blood pressure standard that identifies areas of low-
and high-risk blood pressure. This standard, however,
is a general guideline as an individual’s blood pressure
varies among different people, age groups, etc.

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Categories for Blood Pressure Levels in Adults
This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category
Indicator to visually indicate the assumed risk level of
each reading based upon these standards. See page
20 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.
For adults 18 and older who are not on medicine for high blood
pressure, are not having a short-term serious illness, and do not
have other conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease.
To determine category of risk when systolic and diastolic readings fall
into two areas, use the higher of the two numbers for classification.
There is an exception to the above definition of high blood
pressure for people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
A blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg or higher is considered high
blood pressure for those individuals.

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HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE
MONITOR WORKS
This monitor uses Smart Sense™ Technology to detect
your blood pressure. With one touch of a button, the
cuff will automatically inflate to block the blood flow
through your artery. Next, the deflation process starts.
Smart Sense™ Technology enables the monitor to
automatically inflate and deflate to the appropriate level
for each individual. 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.
Based upon your measurement results, the monitor's
Risk Category Indicator will alert you if your reading
falls into the pre-hypertension, stage 1 hypertension, or
stage 2 hypertension categories. See page 20 for more
information on the Risk Category Indicator.

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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
Other Accessories Included :
LCD Display
Battery
Cover
User-Select Button
START/STOP Button
Memory Recall 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.
(Located
on bottom
of unit)
Date/Time Set Buttons
(Located on back of unit)

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DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS
Systolic
Pressure
Diastolic
Pressure
Date/Time Indicator Pulse 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 pulse rate per minute.
Important Health Bulletin: See page 21 for more information.
Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings
Risk Category Indicator: Compares readings against blood
pressure guidelines. See page 20 for more information.
Display Symbols:
Measurement Error: Measure again. Wrap the cuff
correctly and keep arm steady during measurement.
Measurement Error: Measurement result exceeds
measurement range. Measure again.
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.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES
Note: It is recommended that you use batteries only
for travelling or when it is not possible to use the
AC adapter.
1. Extend the tray so that the battery cover is fully
exposed.
2. Press down on latch and lift the battery cover
towards you 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. Replace the battery cover by clicking in the
bottom 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.
Battery
Cover
Slide-Out
Tray

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As the supplied batteries are for test only, they may be
discharged earlier than batteries you buy in stores.
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.
AC Adapter
Input: 120V 60Hz
Output: 12V DC 500mA
Connect AC
adapter here

DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE
1. To adjust the date/time, press the Set button ,
located on the back 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 minutes.
3. Change the time and date 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.
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Press the button
blinking hour
increasing hour
confirm the entry
repeat process to set time and date

APPLYING THE CUFF
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.
2. Plug the cuff tube into the left side of the unit.
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Insert plug here
D-ring
End of cuff

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3. Remove tight fitting clothing from around your
upper left arm.
4. Position cuff edge 0.8-1.2
inches (2-3cm) above elbow.
5. Center tube over middle of arm.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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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.
Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate
measurement. This cuff is suitable for your use if
the arrow falls within the solid color line as shown
below. If the Arrow falls outside of the Solid Color Line,
you will need a cuff with other circumferences. Contact
HoMedics Consumer Relations regarding additional
cuff sizes.
Main Artery
Solid Color Line
Arrow

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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.
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.
After the user number is selected, press the
START/STOP button to confirm the chosen user.
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 2 seconds.
3. After all symbols disappear, the display will
show a blinking “0”. The monitor is “Ready to
Measure” and will automatically inflate the
cuff to start measurement.
OR

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4. Once your systolic pressure is determined, the monitor
will begin deflating to measure your diastolic pressure.
Note: This monitor will re-inflate automatically if the
system detects that your body requires more
pressure for measurement.
5. 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.