Samsung Bw-325s User manual

Wrist Blood Pressure

Monitor with Heart Sense

WRIST

BW-325S

Owner’s Manual

for model:

•Large digital display panel

•Measures pulse

•Memory stores 48 measurements

•Automatic power off

Made in Taiwan

105 Challenger Road, 6th Floor

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

www. SAMSUNGHealthyLiving.com

Before using your blood pressure monitor, you should read

and understand all instructions and follow all warnings.

Information in this manual is provided for informational

purposes and this manual and product are not meant to

be a substitute for the advice provided by your own

physician or other medical professional. You should not

use the information contained herein or this product

for diagnosing or treating a health problem, disease,

or prescribing any medication. If you have or suspect that

you have a medical problem, promptly contact your

healthcare provider.

Important Warnings/Medical

Disclaimer

Important Warings/Medical Disclaimer

Healthy Living

This blood pressure monitor is the first step to living a healthier

life. But monitoring your blood pressure at home is just the

beginning, it's also important to:

STAY ACTIVE Start out by taking just a short walk each

day. Over time you will begin to feel more energy. Walking not

only helps you lose weight, it also builds stronger bones and a

healthy heart!

EAT HEALTHY Adding more fruits and vegetables to

your diet is a great way to start. Studies have shown that a diet

high in these foods, as well as whole grains, fish and low-fat

dairy products may be the best medication of all. It’s also impor-

tant to keep a check on your sodium intake as about one-third

of people who have high blood pressure are also sensitive to

this mineral. You may want to explore the potential benefits of

incorporating certain botanicals into your diet such as onion and

garlic, which have long been linked to having mild anti-hyper-

tension effects. As always, consult your physician before begin-

ning any dietary changes. Remember, just like you’ve always

heard, you are what you eat!

Healthy Living

Healthy Living _________________________________3-4

Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure________5-8

Intended Use of Healthy Living Blood Pressure Monitors ____8

Measurement Method _____________________________9

Main Unit _____________________________________10

Special Features ________________________________11

Accuracy ______________________________________12

Special Conditions _______________________________12

Digital Display Symbols ___________________________13

Battery Installation_______________________________13

Selecting Time and Date___________________________14

Important Reminders ___________________________15-16

Applying the Cuff ________________________________17

Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement ______________18-19

Forty-Eight Measurement Memory____________________19

Taking Care of Your Blood Pressure Monitor _____________20

Troubleshooting_______________________________21-22

Five Year Limited Warranty_______________________23-24

Specifications __________________________________25

Blood Pressure Diary ___________________________26-30

In This Manual

Why Should I Monitor My Blood Pressure At Home?

By monitoring at home, you can manage your health in between

doctor visits. Home monitoring also provides you with a record of

blood pressure measurements over time to give to your doctor - a

valuable tool in hypertensives’ monitoring.

Home monitoring may also help alleviate White Coat

Hypertension. This term refers to the medical phenomena which

causes many individuals’ blood pressure to be higher when taken

in a medical office setting. That’s because many times the stress

of being in the doctor’s office may cause blood pressure to rise

as much as 20-50 points higher than normal. When monitoring

at home, you may get a truer indication of your blood pressure

in a normal, relaxed state.

What Is Blood Pressure?

The commonly used term “blood pressure” refers to the

force or pressure that is exerted on the body’s arteries

as blood flows through them. Each time the heart

beats or contracts, it produces pressure in the

arteries. This blood pressure is what moves

blood through the body, supplying oxygen

and nutrients to every organ. (con’t)

Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure

Commonly Asked Questions

About Blood Pressure

4Healthy Living

STAY POSITIVE A healthy mind goes hand in hand with

a healthy body. Daily relaxation techniques such as meditation

and gentle yoga may be just what you need to alleviate unwanted

stress from your life. Keep your mind focused on the positive things

in life. Start out by giving yourself credit for those short walks or

that apple you just ate. It’s your first step.

WATCH YOUR WEIGHT! Sometimes, just a

small amount of weight loss is all it takes to help control high

blood pressure. If you’ve already started eating healthy and

staying active, your weight just might take care of itself!

Remember to consult your physician prior to beginning an exer-

cise program, vitamin/mineral, dietary changes or programs and

blood pressure monitoring.

Healthy Living

Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?

Because blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart it is

in constant fluctuation throughout any given day. In addition to

these natural changes there are other factors that may affect blood

pressure such as:

In addition to these factors you should talk with your physician

to see what may be affecting you.

How Do I Know I Have High Blood Pressure?

It’s nearly impossible to know if your blood pressure is elevated

without having it checked. People have the common misconcep-

tion that one can “feel” their blood pressure rise. It is because of

Commonly Asked Questions

About Blood Pressure

Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure

•Temperature

(too hot or cold)

•Humidity

•Restlessness

•Lack of sleep

•Physical exercise

•Constipation

•Stress

•Fear

•Anger

•Anxiety

•Food and beverage

consumption

•Individual physical

conditions

When the heart contracts it sends blood out into

the body. This pressure is referred to as systolic.

The pressure that is created

as the heart pulls blood back

through it is called diastolic.

Blood pressure is recorded as systolic over

diastolic, as shown here.

What Is Considered Normal Blood Pressure?

The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on

Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood

Pressure from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has

set forth the following guidelines regarding high blood pressure.

Guidelines provided are for information purposes only. Please

consult with your physician for proper diagnosis.

Commonly Asked Questions

About Blood Pressure

Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure

Healthy Living monitors measure blood pressure and pulse by

using what’s called an oscillometric method, meaning they mea-

sure the fluctuations in pressure. This is done by first wrapping

a fitted cuff around the upper arm (or wrist, depending on the

model). The monitor then automatically fills the cuff with air cre-

ating pressure around the arteries inside of the arm (or wrist).

Mounted inside of the cuff is a special gauge that is capable of

sensing the small oscillations (fluctuations) in pressure. These fluc-

tuations are produced as a result of the pressure the cuff has

placed around the arm and are, in a basic sense, the arteries con-

tracting (getting larger and smaller) with each heart beat. The

monitor then measures how high and how quickly these contrac-

tions occur and converts that information into a digital value. A

special valve, called an electrode, deflates the monitor automat-

ically when the measurement is complete.

Measurement Method

this mystery that hypertension has been named “the silent killer.”

Don’t let it sneak up on you! Start monitoring your blood pressure

every day with your new Healthy Living monitor.

Why Is It Important To Control My Blood Pressure?

Left uncontrolled, hypertension may place an incredible

amount of stress on your heart and arteries, both of which

become forced to work harder to keep blood flowing in a

healthy manner throughout the body. Over time, this stress

may result in health problems including over enlargement of

the heart, loss of elasticity of the arteries, heart disease,

stroke and even death. Making some simple lifestyle

changes now may help you to stay healthy in the future.

Healthy Living blood pressure monitors offer convenient, home

use. They are noninvasive, meaning no part of the monitor enters

your body, and provide systolic, diastolic and pulse measure-

ments. Healthy Living monitors are recommended for use by

people over the age of 18 and are not suitable for clinical use.

Commonly Asked Questions

About Blood Pressure

Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure/Intended Use of Healthy Living Blood Pressure Monitor

Intended Use of Healthy Living

Blood Pressure Monitors

Main Unit

Accessories

2 AAA Batteries Alkaline

Storage Case

Noise Control System

A unique and Healthy Living exclusive low-noise, rolling motor

pump allows our monitors to offer quiet inflation.

Memory Feature

Healthy Living special memory feature allows the wrist monitor

to store up to 48 measurements along with the time and date for

quick and easy comparisons.

Time and Date

This monitor automatically keeps track of the time, month

and day.

Special Features

Main Unit

Memory

button

Mode

button

Start/Stop

button

Set

button

Time

Systolic

Diastolic

Pulse

Date

Heart Sense

The Heart Sense Inflation system senses your blood pressure

before the measurement is complete - the monitor then

adjusts the air pressure amount according to your individual

level. The results are quick, com-

fortable measurements each time

you check your blood pressure.

Digital Display Symbols/Battery Installation

When the display shows , it’s time to replace

the batteries. This monitor uses 2 AAA batteries.

Insert the batteries into the monitor making

certain to align the polarities correctly.

Close the battery cover securely. It will snap

into place when it is fully closed.

*If you know you will not be using your monitor for an extended

amount of time it’s a good idea to remove the batteries.

Digital Display Symbols

Battery Installation

Hour/Minute

P.M./A.M. Display

Systolic Display

Diastolic Display

Pulse Display

Start/Stop

Memory Button

Month/Date

Replace Battery

Error Symbol

Measuring Symbol

Flashes During Measurement

Memory Display

Mode Button

Set Button

12 Accuracy/Special Conditions

Healthy Living monitors have been clinically tested against a

scientific device called a sphygmomanometer, considered the

gold standard in blood pressure measurement. All Healthy Living

monitors have performed equivalent to measurements taken

with this scientific device and are within the accuracy limits pre-

scribed by the American National Standard for Electronic

or Automated Sphygmomanometers.

All Healthy Living blood pressure monitors are safe and accurate

to use with arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature

beats and atrial fibrillation.

Accuracy

Special Conditions

14 15

Important Reminders

Before Taking A Measurement

Sit quietly for about 10 minutes. This will allow your body to

return to its normal, resting state.

Take your blood pressure in a comfortable environment -

not too cold, not too hot as temperature may affect your mea-

surement.

If you've just consumed beverages containing caffeine such

as coffee, non-herbal tea, or cola wait about 30-45 minutes.

Also, don’t smoke just before taking a measurement.

While Taking A Measurement

Sit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or moving may

elevate measurements.

For consistency, it’s a good idea to measure your blood pres-

sure using the same wrist and at about the same time each

day. If possible, we suggest using your left wrist.

Important Reminders

✓

Follow your doctor’s advice on how and when to take your

blood pressure. Here are some important hints:

✓

Selecting the Time and Date

Your Healthy Living monitor will keep track of the time, month,

and day unless the batteries have run down or are removed from

the monitor.

To set the time simply press the "MODE" button. The month will

begin to flash. Press the "SET" button until the correct month

appears on the display, then press the "MODE" button to store.

Follow this same process to set the day and time.

Selecting the Time and Date

Applying The Cuff

•Before you put the cuff on your

wrist make certain that you are

not wearing a thick coat or

sweater.

•If you are wearing a long sleeved

shirt, roll up the sleeve, but make

sure that it is not constricting

circulation to your arm.

•Wrap the cuff around your left

wrist making sure that it is secure

but is not too tight.

•Place your arm on a table with your

palm facing upwards; the monitor

should be facing you. It is important

to make sure that the wrist cuff is

at the same level as your heart. You

can rest your wrist on the closed

storage case provided with your monitor.

Applying The Cuff

16 Important Reminders

While Taking A Measurement, con’t

When taking multiple measurements right after each other,

make sure you wait at least 10 minutes in between. Waiting

allows your blood vessels to return to their normal state.

Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the floor.

Do not touch the cuff or monitor at any time during the mea-

surement. Relax.

NOTE: Blood pressure constantly changes during the course

of a day. Occasionally, high or low readings do not necessarily

mean your monitor is malfunctioning or that you are ill. It is impor-

tant to speak with your doctor to learn what your normal blood

pressure is and if you experience related abnormal

measurements.

Important Reminders

✓

Taking a Blood Pressure

Measurement

Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement

•Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your

feet flat on the floor you are ready to take a measurement.

•To take a measurement, press

"START/STOP" button.

The monitor will automatically inflate to

195mmHg. If the monitor senses you

require a higher inflation level, it will

automatically increase the air pressure

to the level that’s right for you.

•You will feel the cuff get tighter around your wrist - this is

normal. It should not inflate to the point of discomfort. If this

occurs, the cuff is secured too tightly. Press the "START/STOP"

button to stop inflation and rewrap the cuff leaving more room

between your wrist and the cuff.

•Numbers will appear on the digital display.

This is the normal process the monitor goes

through to determine your blood pressure.

Don’t be alarmed if you notice the numbers

quickly change, or go higher than you

believe your blood pressure to be.

Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement/Forty-Eight Measurement Memory

•When your measurement is complete, the monitor will deflate

automatically, releasing the air pressure in the cuff.

•The entire measurement process should

take less than a minute. Once measurement

is complete your blood pressure and pulse

measurements will be displayed.

When you take a measurement the monitor automatically

stores it in memory space number one. As you continue to take

measurements, the monitor will push the previous measurement

back one space. In other words, the value in space one will always

be the most recent blood pressure measurement taken. Your mon-

itor will store up to 48 measurements. To review measurement in

the memory, depress the "MEMORY" button. Continue pressing

"MEMORY" to review all 48 of your last blood pressure measure-

ments.

Taking a Blood Pressure

Measurement

Forty-Eight Measurement

Memory

20 Taking Care of Your Blood Pressure Monitor

It’s important to treat your monitor with care. Here are some

common sense tips:

Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight, high humidity, and

extreme temperature changes.

Try not to drop it on the floor.

Do not take the monitor or the cuff apart. None of the moni-

tor’s parts are fixable at home. If your monitor needs repairs

see details in warranty section.

Keep the monitor free of dust and other materials. Avoid

getting any part of the monitor or cuff extremely wet. If

the monitor needs cleaning it’s best to wipe it with a cloth

slightly dampened with water. Healthy Living recommends

cleaning your monitor about once a month.

Do not harshly fold or bend the cuff as this may damage

it on the inside.

Do not inflate the monitor’s cuff if it is not wrapped around

your wrist.

For your safety, do not wrap the cuff around any other

body part other than your wrist.

Taking Care of Your

Blood Pressure Monitor

✓

Error/Symbol What Does It Mean? How To Fix It

Troubleshooting

Monitor may have been

inflated without the cuff

around the wrist Or

Cuff may not be posi-

tioned correctly on the

wrist.

You may have moved

while the cuff was inflat-

ing, it is now attempting

to reinflate. Check the

cuff to make sure it’s

positioned correctly.

You may have moved

or spoken during the

measurement process.

You may have been

startled by a noise or

vibration while measuring.

Read page 17 (Applying

The Cuff).

Read pages 15 & 16

(Important Reminders).

Remember that it is

important to not move or

speak while taking a

measurement.

Make sure you are in a

quiet and comfortable

place when taking a

measurement.

22 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Error/Symbol What Does It Mean? How To Fix It

You have been ignoring

the flashing replace

battery symbol ( ).

Five Year Limited Warranty

Replace with 2 new "AAA"

batteries. Make sure the

polarities are positioned cor-

rectly in the battery com-

partment before continuing

to measure your blood pres-

sure.

Replace with 2 "AA" bat-

teries quickly so you may

continue to measure your

blood pressure without

any interruptions.

Read page 17 (Applying

The Cuff).

Relax for a few minutes

then take a measure-

ment.

Read page 17 (Applying

The Cuff).

The batteries have run

down.

Cuff may be positioned

too high or too low on the

wrist.

You may have moved

during inflation Or

If you have a very weak

pulse the monitor may

continue to reinflate until

it senses your pulse.

The cuff may not be

positioned correctly.

Blood pressure

value seems too

high or too low

The monitor

keeps reinflating

Unable to take a

measurement

after receiving an

error symbol.

Samsung America, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace your monitor, includ-

ing the cuff, with the same or comparable model free of charge (except you

must pay for shipping charges set forth below) for a period of (5) five years from

the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workman-

ship occurring during normal use. This product is for home use only and is not

intended for commercial or clinical use. This warranty only extends to the orig-

inal retail purchaser. Purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase

is required before warranty performance. The warranty on any replacement

product provided under this warranty shall be for the unexpired portion of the

warranty period applicable to the original product.

This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials or work-

manship occurring during normal use. It does not cover normal wear of the prod-

uct. This warranty is void if: the product housing has been removed, if the prod-

uct's label, logo or serial number have been removed or if the product fails to

function properly as a result of accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,

misapplication, defective batteries, faulty installation, setup, adjustments,

improper maintenance, alteration, maladjustment of controls, modification,

power surges, commercial or clinical use of the product, service by anyone other

than an authorized service center or acts beyond the manufacturer's or distrib-

utor’s control.

The warranty and remedy provided herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other

express and implied warranties and unless stated herein, any statements or

representations made by any other person or entity are void. NEITHER THE

MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR NOR THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE

FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, INJURY, OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT,

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM

THE USE, IMPROPER USE, FAILURE TO HEED ANY WARNING, DISCLAIMER

24 Five Year Limited Warranty

Five Year Limited Warranty

Specifications

Model BW-325S

Monitor Type Wrist cuff

Measurement Method Oscillometric

Display Liquid crystal digital display

Measurement Range Pressure: 0-260 mm Hg

Pulse: 40-199 beats/Minute

Accuracy Pressure: within ± 3mm Hg

Pulse: within ± 5%

Memory Stores up to 48 measurements

Automatic Power Off About 2 minutes after measurement

is complete

Battery Type 2 AAA batteries (Alkaline)

Battery Life About 6 months when used once a day

Storage Temperature Temperature: -4°F to 140°F

Relative Humidity: less than 95%

Operating Temperature Temperature: 50°F to 104°F

Relative Humidity: less than 95%

Dimensions (approx.) Monitor: 31

/4" (L) x 21

/2" (W) x 13

/8"(H)

Cuff: fits wrists 5"- 8" around

Weight (approx.) 5 oz. (including batteries)

For purposes of improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.

OR INSTRUCTION OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING

OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERI-

OD SET FORTH ABOVE. Manufacturer and Distributor assume no responsibility

for injuries, damages or penalties incurred or suffered resulting from the use of

this product in an improper manner or manner or location other than for that for

which it is intended or from failure to heed any warning, disclaimer or instruc-

tion.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-

quential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the

above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives your

specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state

to state. This warranty is only valid in the United States.

Should your product prove defective during this warranty period, please return

the product in the original carton prepaid to:

SAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.

c/o Healthy Living Division

105 Challenger Road, 6th Floor

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

Attn: Customer Service

Include $11.95 for return shipping & insurance. (CHECK OR MONEY ORDER

ONLY PLEASE, NON-REFUNDABLE). Sorry, we cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes

or outside the U.S. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

Include with your monitor a letter stating: your name, street address, daytime

phone number, detailed description of the problem, a copy of your dated cash