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1. Introduction
This manual is a comprehensive guide designed to help you understand the capabilities and
operation of the BD270 Blood Pressure Monitor. Before using this blood pressure monitor, read this
manual carefully to setup, configure, use, troubleshoot, or maintain the device.
1.1 Features
The BD270 BPM is a non-invasive, digital, blood pressure measuring device using oscillometric
technique and an upper-arm cuff to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate.
The device detects arrythmia during measurement, including Atrial Fibrillation, Tachycardia,
Bradycardia and Premature Contraction, and displays a warning with the reading once the irregular
heartbeat is detected.
1.2 General Warnings and Cautions
1. The information in this manual is a comprehensive guide to the operation of the BD270. For
best results, read this manual thoroughly before using the device.
2. The unit contains high-precision components. Therefore, avoid extreme temperatures,
humidity, and direct sunlight or places with a lot of dust.
3. Do not drop or bang the unit. Prevent sudden jerks, jars, or shocks to the device to prevent
damage. Do not insert any foreign objects in any device opening or vents.
4. The device is designed for medical clinician use. Only a trained clinician should use this device.
5. Fire and explosion hazard. Do not operate the device in the presence of a flammable anesthetic
mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide; in oxygen enriched environments.
6. Do not use the device on patients who are connected to heart/lung machines. The device may
have difficulty in determining the proper blood pressure for users diagnosed with diabetes, poor
circulation of blood, kidney problems, or for users suffered from stroke, or for unconscious users.
7. Before cleaning the device, disconnect the power cord from the power source and the device.
Clean the device and the cuff carefully with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Do not press. Do not
wash the cuff or use chemical cleaner on it. Never use thinner, alcohol or petrol as cleaner.
8. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the BD270. You should not use any tool to open the
device nor should you attempt to adjust anything inside the device.
9. Defective batteries can damage the device. If the battery shows any signs of damage, leakage, or
cracking, it must be replaced immediately, and only with a battery recommended for or supplied
with the device. Remove the battery when the unit is not used for a long period of time.
