LifeSource UB-351 User manual

Trilingual Instruction Manual - Model UB-351
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Wrist Auto-Inflation
Blood Pressure Monitor

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Please read this important information before using your UB-351
monitor.
☞ Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified
to interpret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this
device should not replace regular medical examinations.
☞ Have your physician review your procedure for using this
device. He or she will want to verify blood pressure
measurements before prescribing or adjusting medications.
☞ Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your
readings. Should a mechanical problem occur, contact A&D
Medical.
☞ Do not attempt to service, calibrate, or repair this device.
☞ Because your UB-351 monitor contains delicate, high-
precision parts, avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature
or humidity or to direct sunlight, shock and dust. A&D
Medical guarantees the accuracy of this device only when it
is stored and used within the temperature and humidity
ranges noted on page E-14.
☞ Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry, soft cloth or a cloth
dampened with water and a mild detergent. Never use
alcohol, benzene, thinner or other harsh chemicals to clean
monitor or cuff.
☞ Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more
than six months.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
The UB-351 is designed to be used at home, by those who are 18
years and older to monitor blood pressure: systolic and diastolic,
and pulse rate.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . E2  E3
MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3
HOW UB351 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4
BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . E5  E6
WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT . . . .E7
ABOUT AVERAGE READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7
ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™ .E8
ABOUT MEMORY ........................E9
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . E10  E12
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E13
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E14 E15
CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E15
FRENCH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F17
SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S35
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PULSE DISPLAY ERROR
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Display Symbol Recommended
Action
Remain still and refrain
from talking during
monitoring process.
Take measurement again
and consult with your
physician.
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Replace batteries with
two new batteries.
Take another reading,
making sure you remain
quiet and perfectly still.
Take another reading,
making sure you remain
quiet and perfectly still.
If your systolic reading
exceeds 150 mmHg, then
refer to page E-10.
Check cuff to ensure fit
and fastening is correct,
and measure again.
Check for correct fit and
position of cuff and take
another reading.
Condition/Error
Appears when measuring is
in progress, and flashes when
pulse is detected.
An irregular heartbeat or
body movement may have
occurred.
The battery power indicator
during measurement.
The batteries are low when
the indicator blinks.
Appears if the pressure value
is unstable due to movement
during the measurement.
Appears when the pressure
reading is unstable due to
movement during the
measurement.
Appears when inflation is
not sufficient.
Appears when the cuff is not
fastened correctly.
Appears when pulse is not
sufficiently detected.
WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN
BATTERY FULL
BATTERY LOW

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Display Symbol Recommended
Action
Measurement is in
progress, remain as still as
possible
Refer to the section
“About Pressure Rating
Indicator” for further
explanation.
Condition/Error
Indicates previous
measurement stored in
memory.
Cuff Inflation Meter
Pressure Rating Indicator™
WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN
MONITOR COMPONENTS

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The UB-351 provides accurate readings on wrists with a circumference between
5.3" and 8.5" (13.5 cm and 21.5 cm).
The unit requires two "AAA" (1.5 volt) batteries to operate (alkaline batteries
recommended). To install batteries (or to replace when "Low Battery" symbol
appears), proceed as follows:
1. Release the battery cover as shown
to remove from the device.
2. Insert batteries into designated
areas ensuring a correct match
with positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals.
3. Return battery cover by sliding back
on to monitoring device.
NOTE: Rechargeable batteries will not work with this monitor.
LifeSource® Blood Pressure Monitors are easy to use, accurate and
display clear digital measurements. Our technology is based on the
“oscillometric method”. The term “oscillation” refers to the measure
of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse and is a non-invasive method
to determine blood pressure.
Our monitors examine the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial
wall as it expands and contracts with each heartbeat against the
monitor’s cuff. This monitor measures your blood pressure while the
cuff is inflating.
BEFORE YOU START
HOW UB351 WORKS

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Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
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Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
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Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to
measurement.
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Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare wrist.
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Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to measure
pressure.
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Do not talk during measurement.
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Do not cross legs. Keep your feet flat on floor during measurement.
Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:
1. Sit comfortably in a chair near a flat surface.
2. With palm facing upward, attach monitor to the inside
of your left wrist and fasten securely. The top edge of the
cuff should align with the crease of your wrist.
3. Position your wrist so it is level with your heart, using an
arm rest if needed. Positioning of the wrist at heart level
is critical for accurate measurement.
4. Press the START button. As the cuff pressurizes, the
Cuff Inflation Meter will show on the display screen. It
is normal for the cuff to feel very tight.
NOTE: To stop inflation at any time, press START
5. Remain still and refrain from talking or moving during reading.
NOTE: If a reading is not correctly detected, the device will start to
automatically re-inflate.
About 1cm
or 0.4"
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

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6. After the cuff is fully inflated, it will automatically start to deflate and
symbol will appear to indicate that measurement is in progress. Once
the pulse is detected, the symbol will flash with each pulse beat.
7. When measurement is complete, the
systolic and diastolic pressure and pulse
rate readings are displayed. The cuff
will automatically deflate completely,
releasing any remaining air.
8. If memory button is pressed when the
measurement result is displayed, the
reading is not memorized.
9. Press the START button once to turn off power. The device has an
automatic power-down feature which turns off power automatically one
minute after measurement is obtained.
For the most useful blood pressure history, we recommend that you record the
date and time after each measurement. The most accurate history relies not on a
single or sporadic readings, but on a consistent monitoring pattern over time.
NOTE: If you have poor blood circulation in winter
(especially when your hands and wrists are cold), you may
not get a blood pressure measurement.
SYSTOLIC
DIASTOLIC
PULSE
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

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The UB-351 Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate
measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The Irregular Heartbeat
symbol will appear in the display window in the event an Irregular
Heartbeat has occurred during measurement. An irregular heartbeat is defined
as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeat intervals
during the blood pressure measurement. It is important that you relax, remain
still and refrain from talking during measurements.
NOTE: We recommend contacting your physician if you see this
symbol frequently.
ABOUT AVERAGE READING
The UB-351 provides an average blood pressure
reading based on the total measurements stored in
memory. When taking a measurement, the average
blood pressure reading will appear and the number
of measurements stored in memory will flash several
times before the cuff begins to inflate. The average
blood pressure reading will also appear briefly when
you recall the measurements stored in memory.
NUMBER OF MEASUREMENTS STORED IN MEMORY
AVERAGE
WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT

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The Pressure Rating
Indicator™ is a feature which
provides a snapshot of your
blood pressure classification
based on your measurements.
This will let you quickly
know what your blood
pressure readings mean. Each
segment of the bar indicator
corresponds to the Seventh
Report of the Joint National
Committee (JNC7) on
Prevention, Evaluation and
Treatment of High Blood
Pressure from the National
Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - May 2003. For a more detailed
look at this blood pressure classification, please refer to “Assessing
High Blood Pressure” on page E-10.
The indicator displays a segment, based on the current measurement,
corresponding to the JNC7 Classification.
NOTE: Due to other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking,
etc.) in addition to your blood pressure measurement, the
Pressure Rating Indicator is approximate. Please consult with your
physician for interpretation and diagnosis of your blood pressure
measurements.
NOTE: Residents outside of the United States (e.g.. Canada and
Mexico) should refer to the WHO Classification Table on page
E-11 for assessment of their blood pressure measurement.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™

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The UB-351 automatically stores up to (90) blood pressure and pulse
measurements in its memory. Measurements stored in memory are assigned
an index number in the order of the newest to the oldest. The oldest reading
displays as "n01".
To retrieve readings, follow these simple steps:
1. When pressing the MEMORY button, the UB-351 will go into Memory
display mode.
2. The display will show you the average memory of the readings stored in
memory.
3. When you press the MEMORY button again, the total number of
memorized data points is shown on the middle line. The UB-351 shows
the latest data index number and measurement results sequentially.
4. If the MEMORY button is pressed again, the UB-351 will display the data
starting with the chronologically latest data in memory.
5. To retrieve other measurements in memory, press and release the
MEMORY button repeatedly until the desired index number is reached
(e.g. no.5). The measurement will then be displayed.
6. The display will shut off automatically after two cycles.
If there are no measurements stored in memory, you will see this
screen displayed:
To clear the measurement history from memory, remove the
batteries from the unit and then place the batteries back into
the battery holder.
NOTE: If the batteries are removed, the stored data is deleted.
ABOUT MEMORY

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What Is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the
arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic
pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured
in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without
regard to age or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please
note that other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need
to be taken into consideration and may affect these figures. Consult
with your physician for an accurate assessment.
Measurements for those whose systolic pressure
is over 150 mmHg
1. Fasten the cuff around your wrist. Raise your arm so that the
cuff is at the same level as your heart.
2. Press and hold the START button until a number about 30 to
40 mmHg higher than your expected systolic pressure appears.
3. When the desired number is reached, release the START
button. Measurement will begin.
SOURCE: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Evaluation and
Treatment of High Blood Pressure for adults. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - May 2003.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
JNC7 Classification Table – for adults within the U.S
BP Classification
Normal
Prehypertension
Stage 1 Hypertension
Stage 2 Hypertension
Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
less than 120 and less than 80
120-139 or 80-89
140-159 or 90-99
160 or 100
greater than
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SOURCE: Standards to assess high blood pressure, without regard to age or
gender, have been established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Keys to Successful Monitoring:
Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. We recommend that you are
consistent in your daily measurement routine:
• Measure at the same time every day.
• Sit in the same chair/position.
• Do not cross legs and keep your feet flat
on the floor.
• Relax for 5 minutes before
measurement.
• Use the correct cuff size to get an
accurate reading.
• Sit still during measurement – no
talking, eating or sudden
movements.
• Record your measurement in a
logbook.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
WHO Classification Table – for adults outside of the U.S.
(e.g. Canada, Mexico)
BP Classification
Optimal
Normal
High-Normal
Stage 1 Hypertension
Stage 2 Hypertension
Stage 3 Hypertension
Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
less than 120 and less than 80
less than 130 or less than 85
130-139 or 85-89
140-159 or 90-99
160-179 or 100-109
180 or 110
greater than
or equal to greater than or equal to

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Establishing Baseline Measurements
The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure measurement
is consistency. To get the most benefit out of your monitor, it is important
to establish a “baseline measurement.” This helps build a foundation of
measurements that you can use to compare against future readings. To build
this baseline measurement, devote two weeks for consistent blood pressure
monitoring. This involves doing everything the same way when you measure
(e.g. measuring during the same time of day, in the same location, sitting in
the same chair, etc.). Once you establish your baseline measurement, you can
start evaluating if your measurement has been affected based on things like
lifestyle changes or medication treatment.
How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic pressure written
first, followed by a slash mark and the diastolic pressure. For example, 120
mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic measurements are written as 120/80.
Pulse is simply written with the letter “P” followed by the pulse rate—P 72,
for example. Please see the back of the manual for the blood pressure tracking
record.
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Corrective
Action
Replace all batteries
with new ones. Alkaline
batteries recommended.
Reinstall the batteries
with negative and posi-
tive terminals matching
those indicated in the
battery compartment.
Replace all batteries
with new ones. Alkaline
batteries recommended.
Fasten the cuff correctly.
Make sure you remain
very still and quiet dur-
ing the measurement.
Sit comfortably and
still. Make sure the cuff
is at the same level as
your heart.
Probable Cause
Batteries are drained.
Battery terminals are not
in the correct position.
Battery voltage is too low.
Low battery symbol
blinks. [If the batteries are
drained completely, the
mark does not appear.]
The cuff is not fastened
properly.
You moved your arm or
body during the
measurement.
The cuff position is not
correct.
NOTE: If the actions described above do not solve the problem, call
1-888-726-9966. Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Nothing appears in the
display, even when the
power is turned on.
The cuff does not
inflate.
The unit does not
measure. Readings are
too high or too low.

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Model ..............................................UB-351
Type ..............................................Oscillometric
Display .............................................Digital, 10/7-mm character height,
Pressure/Pulse displayed simultaneously
Memory ............................................90 readings
Measurement range .....................Pressure: 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg
Pulse: 40 pulses to 180 pulses/minute
Accuracy .........................................Pressure: ± 3 mmHg or ± 2%, whichever
is greater, Pulse: ± 5%
Pressurization ................................Automatic, using micropump
Depressurization ...........................Constant air release-valve system
Power source .................................2 type AAA (1.5 volt) alkaline batteries
(included)
Battery life ......................................Approximately 250 measurements
Recommended Operating
environment ....................................50ºF to 104ºF (10ºC to 40ºC)
Less than 95% relative humidity
Recommended Storage
environment ....................................14ºF to 140ºF (-10ºC to 60ºC)
Less than 95% relative humidity
Wrist Circumference Range .......5.3" – 8.5" (13.5 cm – 21.5 cm)
Weight ..............................................3.6 oz. (102g) without batteries
Dimensions .....................................Length 1.4” (35mm)
Width 2.5” (64mm)
Height 2.7” (68mm)
SPECIFICATIONS

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For more information regarding use, care or servicing of your blood pressure
monitor, contact:
Visit our web site at www.LifeSourceOnline.com
for warranty registration.
In USA:
A&D Medical
A division of A&D Engineering, Inc.
1756 Automation Parkway
San Jose, CA 95131
LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free):
1-888-726-9966
www.LifeSourceOnline.com
In Canada:
Auto Control Medical
6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit 5
Missisauga, Ontario
L5N 5R8 Canada
(Toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991
www.autocontrol.com
Blood pressure measurements determined by the UB-351are
equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/
stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed
by the American National Standards Institute for electronic or
automated sphygmomanometers.
This LifeSource® blood pressure product is covered by a 5 year
Warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT!
If You Need Assistance with the Set-Up or Operation
We Can Help!
Please call us FIRST before contacting your retailer at
LifeSource Health Line
1-888-726-9966 - Toll Free
Auto Control Medical
1-800-461-0991 - In Canada
A specially trained representative will assist you.
1756 Automation Parkway
San Jose, CA 95131
1-888-726-9966
www.LifeSourceOnline.com
Pressure Rating Indicator™ is a registered trademark of A&D Medical
and is patent pending.
© 2011 A&D Medical. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Manuel d’utilisation trilingue – modèle UB-351
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Tensiomètre automatique au poignet

Veuillez lire ces renseignements importants avant d’utiliser votre
tensiomètre UB-351.
☞ Rappel : seul un professionnel de la santé qualifié est en
mesure d’interpréter les résultats affichés par le tensiomètre.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif ne remplace pas
des examens médicaux périodiques.
☞ Demandez à votre médecin de vous montrer comment
correctement utiliser cet appareil. Il (ou elle) voudra vérifier
les mesures de votre tension artérielle avant
de prescrire ou de modifier vos médicaments.
☞ Consultez votre médecin si vous doutez de l’exactitude de vos
lectures. En cas
de problème mécanique, communiquez avec A&D Medical.
☞ Ne tentez pas d’entretenir, d’étalonner ou de réparer cet
appareil.
☞ Le tensiomètre UB-351 est composé de pièces délicates de
haute précision. Évitez d’exposer l’appareil à l’humidité ou à
des températures extrêmes ou aux rayons directs du soleil.
Protégez-le des chocs et de la poussière.
A&D Medical garantit l’exactitude de cet appareil seulement
s’il est rangé et utilisé dans les limites de température et
d’humidité notées à la page F-14.
☞ Nettoyez le tensiomètre et le brassard avec un chiffon doux et sec
ou un chiffon humecté d’eau et d’un détergent doux. N’utilisez
jamais de l’alcool, du benzène, du diluant ou d’autres produits
chimiques forts pour nettoyer le tensiomètre ou le brassard.
☞ Retirez et remplacez les piles si le tensiomètre ne sera pas utilisé
pendant plus de six mois.
PRÉCAUTIONS D’UTILISATION
Le UB-351 est conçu pour être utilisé à la maison par des personnes
de plus de 18 ans pour surveiller la tension artérielle : systolique et
diastolique ainsi que le pouls.
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RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS