HoMedics BPW-1000-EU blood pressure unit
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1. Blood Pressure Monitor Instruction Manual A year an HOMEDICS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR Before use Before the blood pressure monitor is taken into use a number of basic steps should be observed Please read this manual thoroughly before the blood pressure monitor is used for the first time and keep the manual for future use The blood pressure monitor is intended for home use only Any measurement is solely for your information and can under no circumstances replace a visit to the doctor The blood pressure measurements should always be assessed by a qualified person a doctor nurse or similar who is familiar with the user s general medical condition By regular use and by keeping a record of the results this person can be kept well informed about developments in the user s blood pressure Measurements must never be interpreted by the user with the aim of changing levels in the use of medicine as prescribed by a doctor but the doctor s instructions must be followed AT ALL TIMES Use of appropriate cuff size is crucial to correct measurement Follow the instructions presented in this manual and printed on the cuff to ensure that the correct cuff size is used The blood pressure monitor is not suited for users who suffer from arrhythmia heart rhythm disturbances and errors may occur in the measurement results if the user has suffered a stroke suffers from cardiovascular diseases has a very low blood pressure or suffers2. from other symptoms such as circulatory diseases diabetes kidney diseases arterial sclerosis deposits in the arteries or poor peripheral blood circulation e g in hands and feet Electromagnetic disturbances The device contains sensitive electronic components Keep it clear of strong electric or electromagnetic fields in the immediate surroundings e g mobile telephones microwave ovens as these may temporarily reduce measurement accuracy Use the blood pressure monitor only for its original purpose The device is intended for measurement of blood pressure and pulse with adult persons Do not apply the monitor to infants nor to persons who cannot express their permission The device must not be operated by children The blood pressure monitor functions in accordance with the oscillometric measurement principle These blood pressure changes are measured in the cuff on the basis of the arm pulse and are converted into a numerical value of the current blood pressure Simultaneously the number of pulse beats are registered and calculated as number of pulse beats per minute There are two kinds of discernible blood pressures Both are expressed in mmHg millimetres on the mercury column The systolic and the diastolic The systolic the high blood pressure states the pressure when the heart chambers contract to send blood through your body and the diastolic the low blood pressure states the pressure when the heart is at ease a
3. blood pressure mmHg Level Blood Pressure meee MET Moderate mmHg Hypo Norm Norm Gl G2 G3 SYS lt 120 120 129 130 139 140 159 160 179 gt 180 DIA lt 80 80 84 85 89 90 99 100 109 gt 110 caution Only a physician GP can tell you your normal blood pressure range and the point at which you are at risk Consult your physician to obtain these values If the measurements taken with this product fall outside the range consult your physician GP SAFETY INFORMATION Caution consult accompanying Type B applied part documents Disposal do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary CE mark conforms to essential C E orzo requirements of the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC ual Manufacturer S N Specifies serial number Ix gt Direct current CAUTION This device is intended for adult use only This device is intended for non invasive measuring and monitoring of arterial blood pressure It is not intended for use on extremities other than the wrist or for functions other than obtaining a blood pressure measurement Do not confuse self monitoring with self diagnosis This unit allows you to monitor your blood pressure Do not begin or end medical treatment based solely on the readings from this unit Always consult your physician first If you ar
4. ches off approximately 1 minute after last key operation To interrupt the measurement simply press any key The cuff will deflate immediately after a key is pressed Recalling the records 1 Press the MEM to show the first record rr SET 2 Press the MEM or SET to get the record you want aa uP SET DOWN The date and time will be shown oa IM 5 0 38 J accordingly XX The corresponding The corresponding date 5 January is time will show and shown alternate with date 11 CAUTION The most recent record 1 is shown first Each new measurement is assigned to the first 1 record All other records are pushed back one digit e g 2 becomes 3 and so on and the last record 60 is dropped from the list Deleting your records If you did not get the correct measurement you can delete all results by the following steps 1 When the unit is off hold MEM for 3 seconds to enter the deleting menu The flash display AEL ALL will show 2 Press SET to confirm deleting and the monitor will turn off automatically 3 If you don t want to delete the records press I to escape 4 If there is no record the right display will show Cleaning and maintenance The blood pressure monitor and the cuff can be wiped with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent and wiped dry with a soft dry cloth or paper towel Never use strong caustic detergent
5. e proper blood pressure for users with diabetes poor circulation of blood kidney problems or for users who have suffered a stroke Position the monitor at the same level as your heart during measurement to ensure accurate readings Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is in constant fluctuation throughout the day Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the position of the user his or her physiologic condition and other factors For greatest accuracy wait 1 hour after exercising bathing eating drinking beverages with alcohol or caffeine or smoking to measure blood pressure Before measurement it is suggested that you sit quietly for 15 minutes as measurements taken during a relaxed state will have greater accuracy You should not be physically tired or exhausted while taking a measurement During the measurement do not talk or move your arm or hand muscles 10 How to measure blood pressure 1 Press the lj to turn on the monitor When the monitor is turned on the monitor will adjust itself to zero inflate and will take your measurement automatically When the measurement is completed systolic diastolic and pulse will be shown simultaneously on the LCD screen The measurement is then automatically stored into the pre designated memory zone 2 When you have finished press ly to turn off otherwise it will turn off automatically within 1 minute NOTE This monitor automatically swit
6. e taking medication consult your physician to determine the most appropriate time to measure your blood pressure Never change a prescribed medication without consulting your physician This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or operations If the wrist cuff pressure exceeds 40 kPa 300 mmHg the unit will automatically deflate Should the wrist cuff not deflate when pressures exceeds 40 kPa 300 mmHg detach the wrist cuff from the wrist and press the button to stop inflation To avoid measurement errors carefully read this manual before using the product The equipment is not AP APG equipment and not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide The operator shall not touch the battery and the patient simultaneously The user must check that the equipment functions safely and see that it is in proper working condition before being used LCD display signal Symbol SYS Systolic blood pressure Explanation High pressure result DIA Diastolic blood pressure Low pressure result Pulimin BPM Pulse minute heartbeats minute Fe Memory if M shows the displayed measurement values EN is from the memory Movement error symbol Movement will result in inaccurate reading Lo Lowbattery Batteries are low and need to be replaced Measurement unit of the blood pr
7. essure kPa kPa 1kPa 7 5mmHg Measurement unit the blood pressure mmHg mmn9 ImmHg 0 133kPa TA Deflating CUFF is deflating AMPM aoad Time hour minute Current time Grade The grade ofthe blood pressure MONITOR COMPONENTS MEM UP TOUCH KEY SYSTOLIC LCD DISPLAY SET DOWN TOUCH KEY DIASTOLIC GRADE START STOP TIME PULSE RATE CUFF BATTERY COMPARTMENT Inserting and Changing Batteries 1 Slide off the battery cover 2 Install the batteries by matching the correct polarity as shown Always use the correct battery type 3 Replace the cover Replace the batteries whenever the below happens The Lo shows The display dims The display does not light up CAUTION Remove batteries if the device is not likely to be used for some time SETTING DATE TIME AND MEASUREMENT UNIT It is important to set the clock before using your blood pressure monitor so that a time stamp can be assigned to each record that is stored in the memory year 2000 2050 time 24 H 1 When the unit is off hold SET for 3 seconds to a enter for mode for changing the date time and measurement unit 2 CARH 2 Press the MEM to change the YEAR es 2 0 ie 3 When you get the correct year press SET and it will turn to the next step automatically S w Ao ae i oe i 4 Repeat steps 2 a
8. f age If the highly unlikely incident should occur that the cuff continues to inflate and does not stop immediately remove the cuff from the upper wrist 13 Error search This section includes a list of error messages and frequently asked questions for problems you may encounter with your blood pressure monitor If irregularities occur during use please check the following items PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHECK THIS REME Batteries are exhausted Replace with new batteries No power Display is dim or will not light up Batteries are inserted Insert the batteries correctly incorrectly Fi Show on the i i Low batteries DO Lo display Batteries are low Replace with new batteries E 1 shows The wrist cuff is not secure Sapa Wrist cuff and then measure again E 2 shows The wrist cuff is very tight Refasten the wrist eu and then measure again The pressure of the cuff is Relax for a moment and then E3 shows A excess measure again Erforicausediby hand Movement can affect the Error Message E oy measurement results Relax for E 4 shows moving talking or weak pulse a moment and then measure again Exx shows on the display A calibration error occurred Retake the measurement If the problem persists contact the retailer or our customer service department for further assistance Refer to the warranty for contact information and return instructions If the device still does not func
9. ion Temperature 20 C to 60 C Relative humidity 10 to 93 Measurement perimeter of the wrist About 13 5cm 19 5cm Weight Approx 120g Excluding the batteries External dimensions Approx 68x75x31mm Attachment 2 AAA batteries user manual Mode of operation Continuous operation Degree of protection Type B applied part Protection against ingress of water IPX O Software version vol Device classification Internally powered ME equipment Not allowed to change equipment without permission 15 0120 HoMedics Group Ltd HoMedics House Somerhill Business Park Five Oak Green Road Tonbridge KentTN11 0GP UK Register your product today at http www homedicsgroup com register IB BPW 1000EU 0912 01
10. nd 3 to set the MONTH and DAY Mi a u Zo 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the set the HOUR and MINUTE x 2 2 00 6 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the UNIT re mh 7 The Year Month Date Hour Minute Unit will show once again and then turn off automatically HOW TO USE THE BLOOD PRESSURE DEVICE Applying the cuff 1 Remove all watches jewellery etc prior to attaching the wrist monitor Clothing sleeves should be rolled up and the cuff should be wrapped on bare skin for correct measurements 2 Apply cuff to left wrist with palm facing up see Fig A 3 Make sure the edge of the cuff is about 1 cm from the palm see Fig B 4 In order to ensure accurate measurements fasten the velcro strap securely around your wrist so there is no extra space between the cuff and the wrist see Fig C If the cuff is not wrapped tight enough the measurement values may be false 5 If your doctor has diagnosed you with poor circulation on your left arm carefully place the cuff around your right wrist see Fig D Correct Measuring Posture 1 Place your elbow on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart see Fig E NOTE Your heart is located slightly below your armpit a bit to the left of the middle of your chest Relax your entire body especially the area between your elbow and fingers 2 If the cuff is not at the same level as your heart or if you can not keep yo
11. nd filling with blood before the next muscle contraction The connection between values mmHg is expressed as e g 130 over 85 which means that the systolic pressure is 130 and the diastolic pressure is 85 Why is it important to keep an eye on your blood pressure Many of today s most common diseases are connected to hypertension also referred to as high blood pressure Hypertension is closely connected to cardiovascular diseases and for people in the danger zone the blood pressure provides an important tool to keep an eye on the development What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure When ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart blood pressure reaches its maximum value the highest pressure in the cycle is known as systolic pressure When the heart relaxes between heartbeats the lowest blood Diastolic blood entering vein Systolic blood discharging artery classification mode by World Health High normal Blood Pressure pressure is diastolic pressure pi D I k E Grade 3 hypertension severe What is the standard blood 110 ae v Grade 2 hypertension moderate pressure classification 5 100 i 8 95 Below illustrates the blood pressure Es s bareup bordering g 90 o 2 g g a Organization WHO and International 85 ord ieod Society of Hypertension ISH in 1999 80 aa oe Blood Pressure gt 120 130 140 150 160 180 Systolic
12. s as these may cause damage to the synthetic parts Also never use diluents alcohol or kerosene to clean the device Safety and electrical devices When the device is not used store it in a safe place Only use the device on the upper wrist not on other body parts When the device is not used for extended periods of time it is recommended that you remove the batteries to avoid leakage which may cause damage to the device If the device has been stored at very low temperatures near the freezing point please allow it to obtain room temperature before using it again Neither device nor cuff must be disassembled as this may cause serious damage to the device If repair is necessary the device must be returned to the store where it was purchased Do not attempt to open the device or adjust the inner parts yourself Do not submerge the device in water or other liquids as this will cause damage to the device Do not expose the device nor the cuff to extreme temperatures moisture or direct sunlight Protect the device against dust The cuff should not be folded up tightly The device must not be activated if it is not appropriately fitted to the upper wrist Avoid dropping the device and do not subject it to heavy pressure The device must not be exposed to extreme shocks such as being dropped on the floor The device is intended for use in private households only and is only suited for use with adults over 18 years o
13. tion please contact the store where the device was purchased Do not attempt to open the device or adjust any of the inner parts yourself Battery Directive This symbol indicates that batteries must not be disposed of in the domestic waste as they K contain substances which can be damaging to the environment and health Please dispose of batteries in designated collection points WEEE explanation This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes K throughout the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from m uncontrolled waste disposal recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources To return your used device please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased They can take this product for environmental safe recycling 14 Specifications Power supply Battery powered mode 2 AAA batteries 3V DC Display mode Digital LCD V A 31 5x44mm Measurement mode Oscillographic testing mode Measurement range Pressure 0 40kpa 0 300mmHg pulse value 40 199 times minute Accuracy Pressure 5 C 40 C within 0 4 kpa 3mmHg 0 C 45 C out of 5 C 40 C within 0 7kpa 5mmHg pulse value 5 Normal working condition Temperature 5 C to 40 C Relative humidity lt 80 Atmospheric pressure 86kPa to 106kPa Storage amp transportation condit
14. ur arm completely still throughout the reading use a soft object such as a folded towel to support your arm see Fig F Do not allow hard objects to come in contact with the wrist cuff 3 Turn your palm upwards 4 Sit upright in a chair and take 5 6 deep breaths Avoid leaning back while the measurement is being taken see Fig G Fig G X Important notes regarding your blood pressure measurement Take your reading in a comfortable environment as measurements can be affected by hot or cold temperatures Take your blood pressure at normal body temperature Do not move or talk during measurement as this can elevate readings Do not move or cross legs during measurement Keep feet flat on floor Do not touch cuff or monitor during measurement procedure It is suggested that you take your measurements at the same time each day and use the same arm for consistency Users should wait a minimum of 5 minutes before taking additional measurements More time may be necessary depending upon your physiology The measurement results that users receive are for reference only If users have any blood pressure concerns please consult your doctor Once inflation reaches 300 mmHg the unit will deflate automatically for safety reasons This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias This device may have difficulty determining th
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