3. Replace the battery cover. NOTE: If the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display, replace all four batteries. Long-life alkaline batteries are recommended. 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep your digital blood monitor in the best protect the unit from damage follow the directions listed below: Clean the monitor with a Do not use any abrasive or volatile cleaners. Do not attempt Never immerse the monitor or any components in water. Store the monitor in a safe and dry location. Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly. Do not subject the monitor to extreme hot or cold temperatures, humidity and direct sunlight. Avoid subjecting the monitor to strong shocks, such as dropping the unit on the floor. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three months or longer. Always replace all the batteries with new ones at the same time. Use the unit consistent with the instruction provided in this manual. Use only authorized parts and accessories. 8 HOW TO APPLY THE ARM CUFF Pile Material 1. If the cuff is assembled correctly, the sewn hook material will be of the cuff loop and the metal D-ring will not touch your skin. 2. Pass the end of the cuff furthest from the tubing through the metal D-ring to form a loop. The smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuff loop. 3. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) D-Ring Smooth Cloth Sewn Hook Material The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1/2 inch above the elbow. The cuff tab on the cuff should lie over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm. Cuff tab Tube should run down center of arm even with middle finger. 9 HOW TO THE ARM CUFF 4. Pull the cuff so that the top and tightened evenly around your arm. 5. When the cuff is positioned correctly, press the sewn hook material FIRMLY against the pile side of the cuff. 6. Make certain the cuff fits snugly around your arm. The cuff should make good contact with your skin. 7. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. 8. Relax your arm and turn your palm upward. 9. Be sure there are no kinks in the air tubing. 10 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT Please read “How To Apply The Arm Cuff” before taking a reading. 1. Press the ON/OFF Button. a) All display symbols appear for Initial This is the initial LCD Test. LCD Test b) The display symbols disappear and the Deflation Indication Symbol ( ) starts to flash. Deflation Indication c) When the monitor completes the necessary preparations before measurement, the Heart Symbol ( ) appears next to a zero. Wait for the Heart Symbol ( ) before taking a measurement. Ready To Measure 2. Begin inflating the cuff by rapidly squeezing the inflation bulb until you have reached approximately 40 mmHg higher than your normal systolic reading. If your normal systolic blood pressure is unknown, inflate the cuff to 180 mmHg. 11 HOW TO A 3. Remain still. The cuff will begin 4. As the cuff deflates, decreasing numbers appear on the display. The Heart Symbol ( ) flashes at every heartbeat. Indicated Value Drops Measuring 5. When measurement is complete, the Heart Symbol ( ) stops flashing and your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed alternately. 6. When the Deflation Indication Symbol ( ) appears on the display, push the Blood Pressure Air Release Button to release any Reading Display air left in the cuff. (for approx. 3.5 sec.) Pulse Reading Display (for approx. 2 sec.) NOTE: Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement. Waiting between readings allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure measurement. 12 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION This monitor has of readings. Every time you complete automatically stores blood • Press the ON/Off Button. • Press the MEMORY Button to recall stored readings Heart Symbol ( ) is displayed. • When fourteen (14) sets of readings are the oldest set will be deleted to store a new set. • To delete stored readings, press the MEMORY Button and the ON/OFF Button simultaneously for 2 seconds. All readings will be deleted. NOTE: You can not delete the stored readings partially. 13 ERROR Error Symbol Cause Correction Cuff under-inflated. Wait 2-3 minutes and take another measurement. Repeat steps listed under “How To Take A Reading”. Inflate the cuff 40 mmHg higher than the previous inflation value. Movement during Measurement No pulse or blood pressure reading due to very weak artery pulse. Residual air pressure in cuff. Press Air Release Button for 4-5 seconds to release air pressure in cuff. Cuff over-inflated (more than 300 mmHg). Carefully read and repeat steps listed under “How To Take A Reading. ” Batteries have run down. Replace all four “ AA” batteries. 14 FCC STATEMENT Note: POTENTIAL FOR RADIO/This product has been tested B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installation. The p...