Omron BP742N User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ESPAÑOL
ENGLISH
5 series
Blood Pressure Monitor
Model BP742N

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before using the Monitor
Introduction ............................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Information..................................................................... 4
Operating Instructions
Know Your Device..................................................................................... 8
Display symbols ..................................................................... 10
Before Taking a Measurement ............................................... 12
Preparation ............................................................................................. 13
Battery Installation.................................................................. 13
Setting the Date and Time...................................................... 14
Using the Device..................................................................................... 15
Applying the Arm Cuff ............................................................ 15
How to Sit Correctly................................................................ 17
Taking a Measurement........................................................... 17
Using the Memory Function ................................................... 20
Care and Maintenance
Error Messages and Troubleshooting..................................................... 23
Error Messages...................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting...................................................................... 25
Maintenance and Storage....................................................................... 26
Maintenance........................................................................... 26
Storage................................................................................... 27
Optional Medical Accessories ................................................ 27
Specifications.......................................................................................... 29
FCC Statement ....................................................................................... 31
Limited Warranty..................................................................................... 32
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration ............................................. 33

INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing the OMRON®BP742N Blood Pressure Monitor.
Your new blood pressure monitor uses the oscillometric method of blood
pressure measurement. This means the monitor detects your blood movement
through your brachial artery and converts the movements into a digital reading.
An oscillometric monitor does not need a stethoscope so the monitor is simple
to use.
Intended Use
This device is a digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood pressure
and pulse rate in adult patient population. The device detects the appearance of
irregular heartbeats during measurement and gives a warning signal with the
measurement result.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the device.
Please keep for future reference. For specific information about your own
blood pressure, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

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Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
(General Usage)
DO NOT adjust medication based on measurement results from this blood
pressure monitor. Take medication as prescribed by your physician. Only a
physician is qualified to diagnose and treat High Blood Pressure.
This device is not intended to be a diagnostic device.
Consult your physician before using the device for any of the following
conditions: common arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature
beats or atrial fibrillation, arterial sclerosis, poor perfusion, diabetes, age,
pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, renal diseases.
Note that PATIENT motion, trembling, shivering may affect the measurement
reading.
Do not use the device on the injured arm or the arm under medical
treatment.
Do not apply the arm cuff on the arm while being on an intravenous drip or
blood transfusion.
Consult your physician before using the device on the arm with an arterio-
venous (A-V) shunt.
Do not use the device with other medical electrical (ME) equipment
simultaneously.
Do not use the device in the area the HF surgical equipment, MRI, or CT
scanner exists, or in the oxygen rich environment.
The air tube or the AC adapter cable may cause accidental strangulation in
infants.
Contains small parts that may cause a choking hazard if swallowed by
infants.

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Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to the user or
patient or damage to the equipment or other property.
(General Usage)
Always consult your physician. Self-diagnosis of measurement results and 
self-treatment are dangerous.
Consult your physician before using the device for any of the following
conditions:
• If you have had a mastectomy.
• Do not take measurements more than necessary. It may cause bruising
due to blood flow interference.
• People with severe blood flow problems or blood disorders as cuff inflation
can cause bruising.
Remove the arm cuff if it does not start deflating during the measurement.
Do not use this device on infants or persons who cannot express their
intentions.
Do not use the device for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure.
Use only the approved arm cuff for this device. Use of other arm cuffs may
result in incorrect measurement results.
Do not use a mobile phone or other devices that emit electromagnetic fields,
near the device. This may result in incorrect operation of the device.
Do not disassemble the monitor or arm cuff. This may cause an inaccurate
reading.
Do not use in a location with moisture, or a location where water may splash
on the device. This may damage the device.
Do not use the device in a moving vehicle (car, airplane).
Read “If your systolic pressure is more than 210 mmHg” of this instruction
manual, if your systolic pressure is known to be more than 210 mmHg.
Inflating to a higher pressure than necessary may result in bruising where
the arm cuff is applied.

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(AC Adapter (optional) Usage)
Do not use the AC adapter if the device or the power cord is damaged. Turn
off the power and unplug the power cord immediately.
Plug the AC adapter into the appropriate voltage outlet. Do not use in a
multi-outlet plug.
Never plug in or unplug the power cord from the electric outlet with wet
hands.
Fully insert the power plug into the outlet.
When disconnecting the power plug from the outlet, do not pull the power
cord. Be sure to pull from the power plug safely.
When handling the power cord, take care not to do the following:
Do not damage. Do not break it.
Do not tamper with it. Do not forcibly bend or pull.
Do not twist. Do not bundle during use.
Do not pinch. Do not place under heavy objects.
Wipe the dust off from the power plug.
Unplug monitor when not in use.
Disconnect the power plug before cleaning.
Use only an OMRON AC adapter designed for this device. Use of
unsupported adapters may damage and/or may be hazardous to the device.
(Battery Usage)
Do not insert the batteries with their polarities incorrectly aligned.
Use only 4 “AA” alkaline or manganese batteries with this device. Do not use
other types of batteries. Do not use new and used batteries together.
Remove the batteries if the device will not be used for three months or more.

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General Precautions
• Do not forcibly crease the arm cuff or the air tube excessively.
• Do not press the air tube while taking a measurement.
• To unplug the air plug, pull on the air plug at the connection with the monitor,
not the tube itself.
• Do not drop the monitor or subject device to strong shocks or vibrations.
• Do not inflate the arm cuff when it is not wrapped around your arm.
• Do not use the device outside the specified environment. It may cause an
inaccurate reading.
• Dispose of the device, components and optional accessories according to
applicable local regulations. Unlawful disposal may cause environmental
pollution.

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Contents:
Monitor, arm cuff, battery set, instruction manual, quick start guide
Monitor:
Arm cuff:
A. Display
B. Up/Down buttons
C. USER ID selection switch
D. Date/Time setting button
E. START/STOP button
F. Memory button
G. Battery compartment
H. Air jack
I. AC adapter jack 
(for optional AC adapter)
G
H
I
D
A
F
E
B
C
DD
J
L
K
J. Arm cuff 
(Arm circumference 9” - 17” (22 - 42 cm))
K. Air plug
L. Air tube

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Display:
M. USER ID symbol
N. Systolic blood pressure
O. Diastolic blood pressure
P. Low battery symbol
Q. Heartbeat symbol
(Flashes during measurement.)
R. Memory symbol
S. Average value symbol
T. Date/Time display
U. Movement error symbol
V. Irregular heartbeat symbol
W. Blood pressure level indicator
X. Deflation symbol
Y. Pulse display / Memory number
N
O
P
R
M
S
T
Q
U
V
W
X
Y

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Display symbols
Irregular Heartbeat Symbol ( )
Irregular Heartbeat
Normal Heartbeat
Pulse
Blood pressure
Blood pressure
Short Long
Pulse
When the monitor detects an irregular
rhythm two or more times during the
measurement, the irregular heartbeat
symbol will appear on the display with the
measurement values.
An irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined
as a rhythm that is 25% less or 25% more
than the average rhythm detected while
the monitor is measuring the systolic and
diastolic blood pressure.
If the irregular heartbeat symbol displays with your measurement results, we
recommend you consult your physician. Follow the directions of your physician.
Movement Error Symbol ( )
The movement error symbol is displayed if you move your body during the
measurement. Please remove the arm cuff, and wait 2 - 3 minutes. 
Take another measurement, remain still during measurement.
Average Value Symbol ( )
The average value symbol is displayed when you press and hold the memory
button for more than 3 seconds. The most recent average value appears on the
display screen.

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Blood Pressure Level Indicator
2013 ESH/ESC Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension
Definitions of hypertension by office and home blood pressure levels
Office Home
Systolic Blood Pressure  140 mmHg  135 mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure  90 mmHg  85 mmHg
These are from statistical values for blood pressure.

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Before Taking a Measurement
To help ensure an accurate reading, follow these directions:
1. Avoid bathing, drinking alcohol or caffeine, smoking, exercising and eating for
30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest for at least 15 minutes before
taking the measurement.
2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful
times.
3. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.
4. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your arm.
5. Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Rest your arm on a table so that
the arm cuff is at the same level as your heart.
6. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement.
7. Keep a record of your blood pressure and pulse readings for your physician.
A single measurement does not provide an accurate indication of your true
blood pressure. You need to take and record several readings over a period
of time. Try to measure your blood pressure at the same time each day for
consistency.

PREPARATION
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Battery Installation
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert 4 “AA” batteries as
indicated in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Notes:
• When the low battery symbol ( ) appears on the display, turn the monitor
off, then replace all batteries at the same time. Long life alkaline batteries
are recommended.
• The measurement values continue to be stored in memory even after the
batteries are replaced.
• The supplied batteries may have a shorter life.
• Dispose of the device, components and optional accessories according to
applicable local regulations. Unlawful disposal may cause environmental
pollution.

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Setting the Date and Time
Set the monitor to the correct date and time before taking a measurement for
the first time.
1. Press the button.
2. Push or to change the year.
Push button to confirm the year and then the month flashes. Repeat the
same steps to change the month, day, hour, and minute.
Minute
Change Confirm
Change Confirm
Change Confirm
Change Confirm
Change Confirm
Year
Month
Day
Hour
: Forward
: Back
3. Press the START/STOP button to turn the monitor off.
Notes:
• If the batteries have been replaced, the date and time setting will need to be
reset.
• If the date and time are not set, “-:--” appears during or after measurement.

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Applying the Arm Cuff
Remove tight-fitting clothing or tight rolled up sleeve from your left upper arm. 
Do not place the arm cuff over thick clothes.
1. Insert the air plug into the air jack
securely.
2. Wrap the arm cuff firmly in
place around your left upper
arm.
1/2 inch 
(1 - 2 cm)
The bottom edge of the arm cuff
should be 1/2 inch (1 to 2 cm) above
the elbow. Air tube is on the inside
of your arm and aligned with your
middle finger.

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3. Secure closed with the
fabric fastener.
Notes:
•When you take a measurement on the right
arm, the air tube will be at the side of your
elbow. Be careful not to rest your arm on the
air tube.
• The blood pressure can differ between the right arm and the left arm, and
the measured blood pressure values can be different. OMRON
recommends to always use the same arm for measurement. If the values
between both arms differ substantially, please check with your physician
which arm to use for your measurements.

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How to Sit Correctly
To take a measurement, you need to
be relaxed and comfortably seated,
under comfortable room temperature.
Avoid bathing, drinking alcohol or
caffeine, smoking, exercising or eating
30 minutes before taking a
measurement.
• Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
• Sit upright with your back straight.
• Sit with your back and arm being
supported.
• The arm cuff should be placed on your arm
at the same level as your heart.
Taking a Measurement
Notes:
• To stop the measurement, press the START/STOP button once to deflate the
arm cuff.
• Remain still and quiet while taking a measurement.
The monitor is designed to take measurements and store the measurement
values in the memory for 2 people using USER ID 1 and USER ID 2.
1. Select your User ID (1 or 2).

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2. Press the START/STOP button.
The arm cuff will start to inflate automatically.
START INFLATE DEFLATE COMPLETE
If your systolic pressure is more than 210 mmHg
After the arm cuff starts to inflate, press and hold the START/STOP
button until the monitor inflates 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your
expected systolic pressure.
Notes:
• The monitor will not inflate above 299 mmHg.
Inflating to a higher pressure than necessary may result in bruising
where the arm cuff is applied.

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3. Remove the arm cuff.
4. Press the START/STOP button to turn the monitor off.
The monitor automatically stores the measurement result in its memory.
It will automatically turn off after 2 minutes.
Note: Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another measurement. Waiting
between measurements allows the arteries to return to the condition
prior to taking a measurement.
Using the Guest Mode
The monitor stores measurement values for 2 users in the memory. 
The guest mode can be used to take a single measurement for another user.
No measurement values are stored in the memory when the guest mode is selected.
1. Press and hold the START/STOP
button for more than 3 seconds.
The USER ID symbol and the Date/Time
display will disappear.
2. Release the START/STOP button when the Date/Time
display turns off.
The arm cuff will start to inflate automatically.
DO NOT adjust medication based on measurement results from this blood
pressure monitor. Take medication as prescribed by your physician. Only a
physician is qualified to diagnose and treat High Blood Pressure.
This device is not intended to be a diagnostic device.

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Always consult your physician. Self-diagnosis of measurement results and 
self-treatment are dangerous.
Inflating to a higher pressure than necessary may result in bruising where
the arm cuff is applied.
Using the Memory Function
The monitor automatically stores the results up to 50 sets for each user (1 and 2).
It can also calculate an average value based on the last 3 measurement values
taken within 10 minutes.
Notes:
• If there are only 2 measurement values in the memory for that period, the
average will be based on these 2 values.
• If there is 1 measurement value in the memory for that period, this is displayed
as the average.
• If the memory is full, the monitor will delete the oldest value.
• When viewing the measurement value taken without setting the date and time,
“-:--” is displayed instead of the date and time.
To View the Measurement Values Stored in Memory
1. Select your User ID (1 or 2).
2. Press the button.
The Memory number appears for a second
before the pulse rate is displayed. 
The newest set is numbered “1”.
Alternating date/time 
display