LifeSource UA-789 User's Manual
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1. the inside of your arm Fasten the cuff securely The bottom of the cuff should be about 1 above your elbow 3 The cuff should be snug but not too tight You Press the START button Your average blood pres m I 2 should be able to insert two fingers between d the cuff and your arm NOTE If you have difficulty placing the cuff by yourself please have somebody close by who can assist you sure reading will appear with the number of mea i surements stored in memory i e A25 total of 25 measurements stored in memory As the cuff E g j pressurizes measurement will begin and the Cuff Inflation Meter will show on the display screen It A25 is normal for the cuff to feel very tight drama NOTE If an appropriate pressure is not obtained the device automatically starts to inflate again If you wish to stop inflation at any time press the START button again In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 10 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE When the measurement is complete the rue and diastolic pres sure readings and pulse rate are displayed The cuff deflates and the monitor automatically shuts off after 45 seconds or you can turn it off by pressing the START button teli SYSTOLIC 80 DIASTOLIC e PULSE Remove cuff and make note of your blood pressure and pulse rate on the Blood Pressure Record chart in the back of the manual indi cating the date and time of2. Blood Institute May 2003 For a more detailed look at this blood pressure classification please refer to Assessing High Blood Pressure on page E 16 indicator displays a segment based on the current measure ment 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 con sult with your physician for interpretation and diagnosis of your blood pressure measure ments NOTE Residents outside of the United States e g Canada and Mexico should refer to the WHO Classification Table on page E 16 for assessment of their blood pressure mea surement LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 ABOUT MEMORY This monitor automatically stores up to sixty 60 blood pressure and pulse measurements in memory Measurements stored in memory are assigned an index number in the order of the newest to the oldest To retrieve readings follow these simple steps 1 When the display screen is showing only the time press and quickly release the Memory button You will see the date month and day and time of the most recent blood pressure that was taken followed by the measurement 2 If you want to retrieve other measurements in memory press and release the Memory button repeatedly until the desired date and time of the measurement are reached The
3. PRECAUTIONS The UA 789 is designed to be used at home by those who are eighteen 18 years and older to monitor blood pressure systolic and diastolic and pulse rate It is not designed for ambulatory use LIFE SOURCE Fast Easy Accurate Congratulations on purchasing a state of the art LifeSource blood pressure monitor one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today Designed for ease of use and accuracy this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen Physicians agree that daily self monitoring of blood pressure is an important step individuals can take to maintain cardio vascular health and prevent the serious consequences associ ated with undetected and untreated hypertension A amp D Medical has been manufacturing high quality healthcare products for over 20 years We are committed to providing you and your family with monitoring devices that provide the utmost in accuracy and convenience LifeSource Designed for Life TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN E 2 MONITOR COMPONENTS E 3 HOW UA 789 WORKS E 4 BEFORE YOU 5 E 4 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE E 5 ATTACHING THE CUFF TO THE E 5 n TAKING YOUR BL
4. For example 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic measure ments 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 Customer Support Tools Online Additional tools are available www LifeSourceOnline com in Canada www autocontrol com to help you get the most out of your blood pressure monitoring These include Large Print Instruction Manuals Animated Operating Instructions for select models Additional Logbook Sheets In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing appears in the Batteries are drained Replace all batteries with display after I press the new ones Alkaline batteries START button recommended Battery terminals are notin Reinstall the batteries with the correct position negative and positive terminals matching those indicated in the battery compartment The cuff does not inflate Battery voltage is too low Replace all batteries with Low battery symbol blinks new ones Alkaline batteries If the batteries are drained recommended completely the mark does not appear The unit does not mea The cuff is not fastened Fasten the cuff correctly sure Readings are too properly You moved your Make sure you remain very body during the measure still and quiet during the m
5. measurement will then be displayed 3 The display will shut off automatically a few seconds after the readings are displayed If there are no measurements stored in memory you will see dashes in the date and time fields followed by a measurement of three 0s displayed vertically To clear the measurement history from memory press and hold the Memory button for at least five seconds while the display screen is showing only the time Release the Memory button when you see the M symbol in upper left hand corner of the display flash and disappears This indicates that the memory has been cleared NOTE Stored measurements time date and alarm settings will be lost if batteries become low or are removed for more than 30 seconds In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 13 USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER The UA 789 has an AC adapter jack to allow you to supply power from an outlet in your home The UA 789 monitor is only compatible with the included LifeSource AC Adapter part TB 235 The use of any other AC adapter may damage your UA 789 monitor and will void your warranty Connecting the AC adapter to the monitor 1 Gently insert the AC adapter plug into a 120V AC outlet 2 Connect the AC adapter plug into the jack on the right side of the monitor Disconnecting the AC adapter from the monitor 1 Turn the unit off by pressing the START button 2 Disconnect the plug from the jack of the monitor
6. white coat hypertension In any case self measurement at home supplements your doctor s readings and provides a more accu rate complete blood pressure history In addition clinical studies have shown that the detection and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both consult their physicians and monitor their own blood pressure at home In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 17 E 18 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE i Answers to Why Your Readings Are Different Between Home and at the Doctor s Office Why are my readings different between home and at a doctor s office Your blood pressure readings taken in a doctor s office or hospital setting may be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety This response is known as White Coat Hypertension When I bring my monitor to a doctor s office why do I get a dif ferent measurement from my monitor to that taken by a doctor or nurse The healthcare professional may be using a different sized cuff The size of the bladder inside the cuff is critical for the accuracy of the measurement This may give you a different reading A cuff too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure a cuff that is too small will produce a d pd that is higher than the correct blood pressure There may also be other factors that can cause the difference in measurements Keys to Successful Monitoring Blood pressure fluctuates thr
7. 800 461 0991 E3 HOW UA 789 WORKS m aamaaum s LifeSource blood x monitors are easy to use accurate and digitally display full measurement readouts Our technology is based on the oscillometric method a noninvasive blood pressure determination The term oscillation refers to any measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse Our monitor examines the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as it expands and contracts against the cuff with each heartbeat The cuff is inflated until the artery is fully blocked The inflation 2 as is maximized and the pressure level is by the device The monitor takes measurements while the cuff is both inflating and deflating This results in a faster measurement providing greater comfort to the user BEFORE YOU START a ar You must install 4 type AA 1 5 volt batteries alkaline batteries recom mended or use the AC Adapter see page E 14 for using the Monitor with AC Adapter and attach the cuff to the monitor before using it To install batteries or replace them if the Low Battery symbol appears on display proceed as follows 1 Remove battery compartment cover by gently pushing down on arrow and sliding cover forward 2 Put in bottom row of batteries first Place the batteries in compartment with posi tive and negative terminals match ing those indicated in the compartment Be sure batteries make contact with com partment terminal
8. Socket from the AC Adapter Jack The Air Connector Plug will only securely fit into the correct jack NEP In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 5 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE EEEE Adjusting the Built in Clock The UA 789 monitor has a built in clock that gives you the time and date and can tell you when a blood pressure reading stored in memo ry was taken We recommend that you adjust the clock prior to use To adjust the clock follow these simple steps 1 2 Press and hold the clock button until the digits start blinking To select the year press and release the START button to fast for ward press and hold the START button When the current year is selected set the year by pressing the clock button After the n is set follow step 2 to set the month day hour AM PM NOTE The clock will go back to January 1 2007 at 12 00 once the batteries are removed for more than 30 seconds and minute on the display screen LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Setting the Alarm The UA 789 monitor allows you to set up to three alarms per day to notify you when to take your blood pressure To set the alarm s 1 w Press and hold the clock button until the year digits start blinking Then press and release the memory button P 1 will be shown at the middle of the display p screen i
9. greater h Stage 3 Hypertension uai 180 or m ag 110 SOURCE Standards to assess high blood pressure without regard to age gender have been established by the World Health Organization WHO E 16 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Bi What Is Hypertension Hypertension high blood pressure is the Ti iii given when read ings consistently rise above normal It is well known that hyperten sion can lead to stroke heart attack or other illness if left untreated Referred to as a silent killer because it does not always produce symptoms that alert nu to the problem hypertension is treatable when diagnosed early Can Hypertension Be Controlled In many individuals hypertension can be controlled by altering lifestyle and minimizing stress and by appropriate medication prescribed and monitored by your doctor The American Heart Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension Don t smoke W Exercise routinely Reduce salt and fat intake Have regular physical checkups Maintain proper weight Monitor your blood pressure at periodic intervals E Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home It is now well known that for many individuals blood pressure read ings taken in a doctor s office or hospital setting might be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety This response is commonly called
10. measurement IMPORTANT Measure blood pressure at the same time each day Manual override of systolic pressure setting If your systolic pressure is expected to exceed 230 mmHg follow these steps 1 2 Place the cuff on the left arm unless your physician tells you oth erwise Press and hold the START button until a number 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your expected systolic pressure appears Release the START button when the desired number is reached 280 mmHg is the highest pressure level the monitor can reach Measurement will then begin Continue to measure your blood pressure as described on Page E 8 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT The UA 789 monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate mea surement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs The irregular heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window the event an irregular heartbeat has occurred during measurement An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25 from the aver age 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 KO symbol frequently ABOUT CUFF INFLATION METER The Cuff Inflation Meter is located on the left side of the display screen to tell you when the blood pressure monitor is inflat
11. quickly 3 Gently remove the AC adapter from the power outlet AC Adapter LifeSource part TB 235 E 14 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE mg 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 Bl What Affects Blood Pressure Blood pressure is affected by many factors age weight time of day activity level climate altitude and season Certain activities can sig nificantly alter one s blood pressure 2 raise systolic pres sure by 12 diastolic pressure by 5 5 mmHg Sleeping can decrease systolic blood pressure by as much as 10 mmHg Taking your blood pressure repeatedly without waiting an interval of 5 min utes between readings or without raising your arm to allow blood to flow back to the heart can also affect it In addition to these factors beverages containing caffeine or alcohol certain medications emotional stress and even tight fitting clothes can make a difference in the readings Bi What Causes Variations In Blood Pressure An individual s blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and season to season For hypersensitive individuals these variations are even more pronounced Normally blood pressure rises during work or play and falls t
12. LIFE SOURCE EXTRA LARGE ARM Blood Pressure Monitor rN BI 6 Trilingual Instruction Guide MODEL UA 789 English Francais Espanol IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this important information before using your monitor IS pv 9 8 Please remember that only 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 amp D Medical in Canada contact Auto Control Medical Do not attempt to service calibrate or repair this monitor Because your UA 789 monitor contains delicate high precision parts avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature or humidity or to direct sunlight shock and dust A amp D Medical guarantees the accuracy of this monitor only when it is stored and used within the temperature and humidity ranges noted on page 21 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 Alkaline batteries recommended
13. LifeSourceOnline com for warranty registration For more information regarding use care or servicing of your blood pressure monitor contact A amp D Medical A division of A amp D Engineering Inc 1756 Automation Parkway San Jose CA 95131 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 www LifeSourceOnline com For Canadian Residents please contact Auto Control Medical 6695 Millcreek Drive Unit 5 Mississauga Ontario L5N 5R8 Canada Auto Control Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 www autocontrol com E 22 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 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 Distributed by A amp D Engineering Inc 1756 Automation Parkway San Jose 95131 1 888 726 9966 www LifeSourceOnline com LifeSource is a registered trademark and Pressure Rating Indicator AccuFit and HeartWise are trademarks of A amp D Medical Pressure Rating Indicator is patent pending 2007 A amp D Medical All rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice AD I MAN 789 Printed in China 5 07 gt A amp D Medical
14. OOD PRESSURE E 6 E 10 BD WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR E 11 n ABOUT CUFF INFLATION METER E 11 ABOUT AVERAGE READING E 12 ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR E 12 ABOUT E 13 B USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER E 14 v ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE E 15 E 19 v TROUBLESHOOTING E 20 5 21 D 7 CONTACTINFORMATION E 22 FRENCH INSTRUCTIONS F 1 SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS S 1 In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 1 E 2 WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN Display Symbol Condition Cause Recommended Action The symbol shown while mea Measurement is in progress surement is in progress It blinks remain as still as possible while detecting the pulse An irregular heartbeat or body Take measurement again and movement may have occurred consult with your physician Refer to page E 11 for more infor mation on irregular heartbeats Previous measurement stored in MEMORY The battery power indicator du
15. ent measurement The cuff position is not Sit comfortably and still correct Make sure the cuff is at the same level as your heart You are using the wrong See Pg E 5 Selecting the size cuff Correct Cuff The value is different The healthcare professional See Pg E 18 Answers to from that measured ata may be using a different Why Your Readings Are clinic or doctor s office sized cuff Different Between Home and the Doctor s Office Your measurements may See Pg E 17 Why Measure be elevated by white coat Blood Pressure at Home hypertension NOTE If the actions described above do not solve the problem call 1 888 726 9966 In Canada 1 800 461 0991 Do not attempt to repair the device your self as this may void your warranty E 20 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 SPECIFICATIONS Model eorr e UA 789 Type uz yaaa TE EORR EDO ORE Oscillometric Digital 20 mm character height Pressure pulse displayed simultane ously Time Date 12 hour format AM PM year 2005 2054 month and day with automatic adjustment for leap years Memory cios b CEU bv PS 60 readings Measurement range Pressure 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg Pulse 40 pulses to 200 pulses Accuracy Pressure 3 mmHg or 2 whichever is greater Pulse 5 Pressurization Automatic using micropump Depressurizati
16. ing and deflating the cuff The Cuff Inflation Meter moves up during inflation and moves down during deflation Inflation in Progress Inflation Complete Deflation Measurement in Progress g amp NT CJ CJ TA In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 11 E 12 ABOUT AVERAGE READING The UA 789 provides an average blood pressure reading based on the total measurements stored In memory When tak ing a measurement the average blood pressure reading 2 will appear and the number of measurements stored memory will flash several times before the cuff begins to inflate The average blood reading will also appear briefly when you recall the measurements stored in memory AVERAGE NUMBER OF MEASUREMENTS STORED IN MEMORY ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR eee SSS The Pressure Rating Indicator is a feature which Pressure Rating Indicator provides a snapshot of your blood pressure clas Stage 2 Hypertension sification based on your measurements This will a pge rore ansion Prehypertension let you quickly know what your blood pressure Noma readings mean Each segment of the bar indica tor corresponds to the Seventh Report of the Example Joint National Committee JNC7 on Prevention ines T Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Hypertension Pressure from the National Heart Lung and
17. nd keep you feet flat on floor during measurement Cuff Size Indicator on the LifeSource AccuFit Cuff The LifeSource AccuFit cuff has an indicator which tells you wheth er you are using the correct cuff size or not Place the cuff on your arm see Page E 9 to learn how to put the cuff on correctly and if the Index Mark falls within the Proper Fit Range you are using the cor rect cuff size If the Index Mark falls outside of the pi Fit Range contact A amp D Medical at 1 888 726 9966 in Canada call Auto Control Medical at 1 800 461 0991 for more 1 on how to obtain cuff replace ment In addition the LifeSource AccuFit Extra Large Cuff also features a Brachial Artery Marker which will assist you in properly positioning the cuff Simply align the yellow marker on the cuff with the inside of your left elbow and fasten the cuff securely RA RA 88 Brachial Artery Marker yellow Index Mark Proper Fit Range white LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Now you are ready Follow these simple steps 1 2 Sit comfortably with your left arm resting flat surface so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart Lay left arm on the table with palm up Place the cuff on your upper arm Align the yellow Brachial Artery Marker on the cuff over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm The tube should be facing downward and toward
18. ndicating that this is the first alarm ener NOTE If you do not wish to set an alarm press the memory button UU several times to return to the main screen or allow the display to dis appear after 30 seconds Select the hour using the START button and press the clock button to set the hour and move to the minute selection After selecting and setting the minute press the memory button to complete the alarm setting The display will move onto the second alarm setting and conclude with the third alarm setting Repeat the previous step if you need a second or third alarm When the alarm is set a P will appear on the main screen If you do not see a P on the main screen press the clock button to activate the alarm function When the alarm sounds it will last for one minute To turn the alarm off immediately press the START button NOTE To deactivate the alarm function simply press the clock but ton once You can reactivate the alarm function by pressing the clock button again In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 7 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm Unless your physician recommends otherwise use left arm to measure pressure Do not talk during measurement Do not cross legs a
19. o its lowest levels during sleep Fluctuation within a day case 35 year old male 200 150 100 ea 50 m Diastolic Blood Pressure Xo amp il Systolic Blood x SS a e K4 s amp S e lt FL 3 2 Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 15 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE x 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 JNC7 Classification Table for adults within the U S BP Classification Systolic mmHg Diastolic mmHg less than 120 and less than 80 Prehypertension 120 139 or 80 89 r Stage 1 Hypertension 140 159 90 99 Stage 2 Hypertension greater than 160 or Beaterthan 400 or equal to or equal to 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 WHO Classification Table for adults outside of the U S e g Canada Mexico BP Classification Systolic mmHg Diastolic mmHg less than 120 and less than 80 less than 130 less than 85 High Normal 130 139 85 89 r or
20. on Active exhaust valve ECEVII Power source 4 type AA 1 5 volt alkaline batteries not included or 120 V AC Adapter Battery life Approximately 4 months with one daily measurement Operating environment 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Less than 85 relative humidity Storage environment 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Less than 95 relative humidity Length 44 112 mm Width 6 4 163 mm Height 2 4 62 mm 12 3 oz 350 g without batteries Blood pressure measurements determined by the UA 789 are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff stethoscope auscultation method with in the limits prescribed by the American National Standards Institute for electronic or automated sphygmomanometers In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 21 CONTACT INFORMATION s Our products are designed and manufactured using the latest scien tific and technological methods and offer accurate easy to use home monitoring and treatment options Our full product line includes Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Manual Blood Pressure Kits Blood Pressure Cuffs Stethoscopes Personal Health Scales Digital Thermometers This LifeSource blood pressure product is covered by a Lifetime Warranty See warranty card for details Visit our web site at www
21. oughout the day We recommend that you are consistent in your daily measurement routine Measure at the same time every day Sitin 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 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Establishing Baseline Measurements The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure mea surement 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 using the same cuff etc Once you establish your baseline measure ment you can start evaluating if your measurement has been affected based on lifestyle changes or medication treatment E How Do I Record My Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic pres sure written first followed by a slash mark and the diastolic pressure
22. r Replace all batteries with new ing measurement ones when the symbol blinks Alkaline batteries recom A oe are low when it mended S Ns a Battery Low Unstable blood pressure due to Try the measurement again excessive body movement Remain very still during the measurement The systolic and diastolic values Fasten the cuff correctly and try are within 10 mmHg of each the measurement again other The pressure value did not Check for air leaks along the increase during inflation tube and around the air socket The cuff is not fastened correctly Refasten the cuff and retake measurement There is an air leak in the cuff or Make sure tube is properly con monitor nected to cuff and monitor EI The pulse is not detected cor Try the measurement again rectly Remain very still during the PULSE DISPLAY ERROR measurement Cuff Inflation Meter Measurement is in progress remain as still as possible Pressure Rating Indicator Refer to the section About Pressure Rating Indicator for further explanation LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 MONITOR COMPONENTS SYSTOLIC PRESSURE MEMORY BUTTON DIASTOLIC PRESSURE AC ADAPTER JACK PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR CUFF INFLATION METER START BUTTON IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT CLOCK BUTTON PULSE RATE AIR HOSE BATTERY COVER AIR SOCKET BATTERY COMPARTMENT In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1
23. s 3 Replace cover by sliding it into the com partment and gently pressing into place NOTE Rechargeable batteries will not work with this monitor LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE SSS ee assasi Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading A cuff that is too large will iones a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure a cuff that is too small will p a reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure With your arm hanging at the ide of your body measure the circumference of your upper arm at the midpoint between the shoulder and elbow ARM SIZE RECOMMENDED AccuFit CUFF SIZE REPLACEMENT CUFF MODEL 16 5 23 6 42 60 cm Extra Large Cuff Included in unit 14 2 17 7 36 45 cm Large Cuff UA 281 9 4 14 2 24 36 cm Medium Cuff UA 280 The AccuFit Extra Large Cuff is designed to accommodate larger arm sizes measuring from 16 5 23 6 45 60 cm This cuff is con toured to provide you with a quick and comfortable fit To place the cuff on properly please read the section Taking Your Blood Pressure see pg E 8 ATTACHING THE CUFF TO THE MONITOR After installing the batteries you must attach the blood pressure cuff to the monitor To do so insert the Air Connector Plug of the blood pressure cuff into the Air Socket of the monitor firmly NOTE Be sure to differentiate the Air
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