Wireless Automatic
Blood Pressure Monitor
Multilingual Instruction Guide - Model UA-851THW
English • Français • Español
Page 1: ...Wireless Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Multilingual Instruction Guide Model UA 851THW English Français Español ...
Page 2: ...th 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 Place the UA 851THW where it is not exposed to external noises and strong electromagnetic waves Place the UA 851THW where the radio signal between the blood pressure monitor and ...
Page 3: ...ivity into your daily wellness regimen Physicians agree that daily self monitoring is an important step individuals can take to maintain overall health The Wellness Connected family provides a complete system for conveniently tracking vital health information Use a Wireless Precision Scale with your new UA 851THW Blood Pressure Monitor or pair it with a Wireless Activity Monitor or both A D Medica...
Page 4: ...UFF SIZE E 5 attaching the cuff to the monitor E 6 TAKING YOUR bLOOD PRESSURE E 6 HOW the UA 851THW WORKS E 8 About cuff inflation METER E 8 WHAT IS AN Irregular HeartBeat E 9 About Pressure Rating Indicator E 9 USING THE optional AC ADAPTER E 11 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE E 12 TROUBLESHOOTING E 17 SPECIFICATIONS E 18 CONTACT INFORMATION E 19 Instrucciones en español s 1 Instrucciones en FRANçais F 1 ...
Page 5: ...regular heartbeat or body movement may have occurred Refer to page E 8 for more infor mation on irregular heartbeats The battery power indicator is displayed during measurement The batteries are low when it blinks Unstable blood pressure due to excessive body movement The systolic and diastolic values are within 10 mmHg of each other The pressure value did not increase during inflation The cuff is...
Page 6: ...OR MONITOR COMPONENTS Display ActiLink USB Transceiver not to scale START Button Air Socket Air Connector Plug Air Hose Arm Cuff Battery Compartment Battery Cover FRONT AC Adapter Jack Optional AC Adapter BACK Serial No Label S N ABCD 00123 12345 ActiLink Serial No Label S N ABCD 00123 12345 ...
Page 7: ...rminals 3 Replace cover by sliding it into the compartment and gently pressing into place NOTE Rechargeable batteries will not work with this monitor Follow these instructions to get started using your new wireless UA 851THW Blood Pressure Monitor Note if you already use another Wellness Connected family device please skip this section and simply add your new UA 851THW device in the Devices tab of...
Page 8: ...UA 281 NOTE The LifeSource small cuff is not compatible with the UA 851THW monitor USE SMALL CUFF USE LARGE CUFF PROPER FIT RANGE INDEX Cuff Size Indicator On The Cuff Our cuff has an indicator which tells you whether you are using the correct cuff size or not Place the cuff on your arm see Page E 6 to learn how to put the cuff on correctly and if the Index Mark points within the Proper Fit Range ...
Page 9: ... flat on floor during measurement Now you are ready Follow these simple steps 1 Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a flat surface so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart 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...
Page 10: ...nflation at any time press the START button again 6 When the measurement is complete the systolic and diastolic pressure readings and pulse rate are displayed The cuff deflates and the monitor automatically shuts off after 60 seconds or you can turn it off by pressing the START button Your measurement is automatically stored in memory the monitor can store up to 51 readings in memory 7 The monitor...
Page 11: ...cillation 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 speed is maximized and the pressure level is optimized by the device The monitor takes measurements while the cuff i...
Page 12: ... will let you quickly know what your blood pressure readings mean Each segment of the bar indicator corresponds to the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee JNC7 on Prevention Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute May 2003 For a more detailed look at this blood pressure classification please refer to Assessing High Blood Pressure ...
Page 13: ...alled on your home computer to take full advantage of the UA 851THW s wireless capabilities and advanced features If you have not done so already go to http www LifeSourceOnline com getstarted to begin the installation process Software Features Each measurement you take is automatically sent to your computer and charted for your review Review averages and compare morning and evening measurements S...
Page 14: ...monitor To purchase the optional AC Adapter please contact our LifeSource Health Line at 1 888 726 9966 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 back 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 ...
Page 15: ...gnificantly alter one s blood pressure Walking can raise systolic pressure by 12 mmHg and diastolic pressure by 5 5 mmHg Sleeping can decrease systolic blood pressure by as much as 10 mmHg 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 What Causes Variations In Blood Pre...
Page 16: ...Normal 120 and 80 Prehypertension 120 139 or 80 89 Stage 1 Hypertension 140 159 or 90 99 Stage 2 Hypertension 160 or 100 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 ClassificationTable for adults outside of the U S e g Canada Mexico BP Classification Systolic ...
Page 17: ... recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension Don t smoke Have regular physical checkups Reduce salt and fat intake Maintain proper weight Monitor your blood Exercise routinely pressure at periodic intervals Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home It is now well known that for many individuals blood pressure readings taken in a doctor s office or hospital setting mi...
Page 18: ...e 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 reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure There may also be other factors that can cause the difference in measurements Keys to Successfu...
Page 19: ...surement has been affected by factors such as lifestyle changes or medication treatment How Do I Record My Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic pressure written first followed by a slash mark and the diastolic pressure For example 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic measurements are written as 120 80 Pulse is simply written with the letter P followed ...
Page 20: ...y be using a different sized cuff Your measurements may be elevated by white coat hyper tension Replace all batteries with new ones Alkaline batteries recom mended Reinstall the batteries with nega tive and positive terminals match ing those indicated in the battery compartment Replace all batteries with new ones Alkaline batteries recom mended Fasten the cuff correctly Make sure you remain very s...
Page 21: ...ery life Approximately 4 months with one daily measurement Operating environment 50ºF to 104ºF 10ºC to 40ºC Less than 85 relative humidity Storage environment 14ºF to 140ºF 10ºC to 60ºC Less than 95 relative humidity Dimensions Length 4 7 120 mm Width 5 9 150 mm Height 6 1 156 mm Weight 17 6 oz 500 g without batteries Blood pressure measurements determined by the UA 851THW are equivalent to those ...
Page 22: ...reless Activity Monitor XL 20 or the Wireless Precision Scale UC 324THW Our full product line includes Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Manual Blood Pressure Monitors Blood Pressure Cuffs Stethoscopes Personal Health Scales and Digital Thermometers For a list of frequently asked questions FAQs please visit our website at www LifeSourceOnline com faqs A D Medical assumes no responsibility with regar...
Page 23: ...re used under license FitLinxx and FitSense are registered trademarks of FitLinxx Inc The XL 20 Activity Monitor and ActiLink USB Transceiver are covered by one or more of U S patent numbers 6336365 6018705 6052654 6493652 6298314 6560903 6611789 6536139 6876947 6882955 7187924 and patents pending SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Printed in China 9 08 IMPORTANT If You Need Assistanc...
