HoMedics THERA P BPW-050 User manual

Automatic Wrist
Blood Pressure Monitor
BPW-050
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Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement . . . . .27
Recalibration Service . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . .29
Potential for Radio/Television
Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . .35
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
About Blood Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
What is Blood Pressure?
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Blood Pressure Standard . . . . . . . . . .7
How This Blood Pressure
Monitor Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
USAGE INFORMATION:
Name/Function of Each Part . . . . . . .10
Display Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Date & Time Set Procedure . . . . . . . .15
Applying the Cuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Correct Measurement Posture . . . . .18
Measurement Procedure . . . . . . . . . .20
Risk Category Health Indicator . . . .24
Recalling Values from Memory . . . . .25
Clearing Values from Memory . . . . .26

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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 instruc-
tions and warnings before using
this product. Save these instructions for
future reference.
• Please note that this is a home health-
care 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 ref-
erence only. Consult a healthcare pro-
fessional 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.
• 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 prob-
lems or for users who have suffered
from a stroke.
• Consult your physician before measur-
ing 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 check-
ing 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

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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 dan-
gerously correlates with cardiovascular dis-
eases. Therefore, blood pressure monitoring
is important for identifying those at risk.
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.
• This unit is intended for use in measur-
ing 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.
Blood pressure measurements determined
with this device are equivalent to those
obtained by a trained observer using the
cuff/stethoscope ausculatory method, with-
in the limits prescribed by the American
National Standard,
Manual, electronic, or
automated sphygmomanometers
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BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The US Department of Health & 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 guide-
line as blood pressure varies among differ-
ent people, age groups, etc.
Categories for Blood Pressure Levels in Adults
Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Stage 2 Hypertension >160 >100
Stage 1 Hypertension 140~159 90~99
Prehypertension 120~139 80~89
Normal <120 <80
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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.
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 24 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.
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.

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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
Accessories for unit :
Battery
Cover
User-Select
Button
Memory Recall
Button START/STOP
Button
Wrist Cuff
2 “AAA”size, 1.5V alkaline
batteries included in the
carrying case with the unit.
LCD Display
Date/Time
Set Buttons
Please note that any muscle movement dur-
ing inflation or deflation will cause measure-
ment 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 24 for more information
on the Risk Category Indicator.

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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.
Data Error: Remove and reload the batteries.
Recalibration Alert: Recalibration recommended.
Seepage 28 for information.
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.
DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS
Date/Time
Indicator
Diastolic
Pressure
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.
Memory Symbol: Shows the memory reading number
Memory Average: Displays average of last
3readings
Risk Category Indicator: Compares blood pres-
sure against blood pressure guidelines. See page
24 for more information.
Display Symbols:
Pulse Rate
/
START
STOP
(No Symbol)
/
START
STOP
Systolic
Pressure
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5. Replace the cover
by snapping it back
into place.
Replace the batteries if:
1. The weak battery
symbol appears in
the display.
2. Nothing appears in the
display when the power
is switched on.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. The battery cover is locat-
ed along the right side of
the monitor.
2. Remove battery cover
by pressing and
pulling cover away
from the monitor.
3. Install lower battery first
according to the polarity
indications inside the
compartment. This bat-
tery should be in the
bottom position as
shown in figure 3.
Battery Type: 2 Alkaline
LR03 (AAA) size
4. Place in the other bat-
tery,according to the
polarity indications inside
the compartment and as
shown in figure 4.
2.
3.
4.
5.
As the supplied batteries are for test only,
they may be discharged earlier than batter-
ies 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.
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blinking month
increasing month
confirm the entry
repeat process to set date and time
DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE
1. To adjust the date/time, press the Set
button .The display will show a
blinking number showing the month.
2. Change the month by pressing the
button.Each press will increase the num-
ber by one in a cycling manner. Press the
Set button again to confirm the entry,
and the screen will show a blinking num-
ber representing the day of the month.
3. Change the date and time 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.
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.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Press the button

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Fig. D
Fig. C
4. In order to insure accu-
rate measurements, fas-
ten 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 measure-
ment 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.
CORRECT MEASURE-
MENT 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.
Note: Your heart is
located slightly
below your armpit.
Relax your entire body,
especially between your
elbow and fingers.
2. If the cuff is not at the
same level as your
heart or if you cannot
keep your arm com-
pletely still throughout
the reading, use a soft
object such as a folded
towel to support your
arm as shown in Fig. B.
Fig. A
Fig. B