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Important Warning/Medical Disclaimer ........................... 1

Healthy Living ................................................................ 2

Commonly Asked Questions .......................................... 4

Intended Use .................................................................. 8

Measurement Method .................................................... 9

Main Unit and Accessories ........................................... 10

Special Features .......................................................... 11

Accuracy ...................................................................... 12

Special Conditions ....................................................... 12

Digital Display Symbols ................................................ 13

Battery Installation ........................................................ 14

Important Reminders .................................................... 15

Applying the Cuff .......................................................... 17

Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement ....................... 18

Summary of Contents for MW-300C

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Page 2: ...ked Questions 4 Intended Use 8 Measurement Method 9 Main Unit and Accessories 10 Special Features 11 Accuracy 12 Special Conditions 12 Digital Display Symbols 13 Battery Installation 14 Important Reminders 15 Applying the Cuff 17 Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement 18 ...

Page 3: ...ment Memory 19 Time setting 20 Re Measurement 21 Stopping during measurement 21 Taking Care of Your Monitor 21 Troubleshooting 24 Manufacturer s one Year Limited Warranty 25 Specifications 28 Blood Pressure Diary 30 ...

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Page 5: ...ad and understand all instructions and follow all warnings Information in this manual is provided for informational purposes only This manual and product are not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional You should not use the information contained herein or this product for diagnosing or treating a health problem disease or prescribing ...

Page 6: ... important to EXERCISE REGULARLY Start out by taking a quick walk each day Before you know it you ll feel energize That s because along with being an easy way to shed a few pounds walking also helps your bones and heart become stronger EAT RIGHT Remember you are what you eat So when you reach for a snack try grabbing a piece of fruit or a vegetable When cooking meals at home try to use fats and oi...

Page 7: ...lthy body Try not to get too stressed out over things Daily relaxation techniques such as gentle yoga or even quiet time by yourself can do a lot of good for the mind and body Stay focused on the good things in life Begin by congratulating yourself for that short walk you just took or the smart food choice you made It s your first step to a healthier life KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR WEIGHT Surprisingly lo...

Page 8: ...od pressure measurements over time to give to your doctor a valuable tool in monitoring hypertension Home monitoring may also help alleviate White Coat Hypertension This term refers to the medical phenomena which causes many individual s blood pressure to be higher when taken in a medical office setting That s because many times the stress of being in the doctor s office may cause blood pressure t...

Page 9: ...oxygen and nutrients to every organ When the heart contracts it sends blood out into the body This pressure is referred to as systolic The pressure that is created as the heart pulls blood back through is called diastolic Blood pressure is recorded as systolic over diastolic as shown here What Is Considered Normal Blood Pressure The well respected World Health Organization WHO has set forth the fo...

Page 10: ...6 Reference Journal of Hypertension 2003 Nov WHO ISH statement on management of Hypertension ...

Page 11: ...ther factors that may affect blood pressure such as Temperature Fear too hot or cold Anger Humidity Anxiety Restlessness Food and beverage consumption Lack of sleep Individual physical conditions Physical exercise Constipation Stress How Do I Know I Have High Blood Pressure It s nearly impossible to know if your blood pressure is elevated without having it checked People have the common misconcept...

Page 12: ...ension can place an incredible amount of stress on your heart and arteries both of which become forced to work harder to keep blood flowing in a healthy manner throughout the body Over time this stress can result in health problems including over enlargement of the heart loss of elasticity of the arteries heart disease stroke and even death Making some simple lifestyle changes now can help you to ...

Page 13: ... s called and oscillometric method meaning they measure the fluctuations in pressure This is done by first wrapping a fitted cuff around the wrist The monitor then automatically fills the cuff with air creating pressure around the arteries inside the wrist Mounted inside of the cuff is a special gauge that is capable of sensing the small oscillations fluctuations in pressure These fluctuations are...

Page 14: ...es how high and how quickly these contractions occur and converts that information into a digital value A special valve called an electrode deflates the monitor automatically when the measurement is complete Main Unit and Accessories Main Unit ...

Page 15: ...11 Accessories Special Features Memory Feature THIS special memory feature allows the wrist monitor to store up to 60 measurements for quick and easy comparisons ...

Page 16: ...THIS monitors have performed equivalent to measurements taken with this scientific device and are within the accuracy limits prescribed by the American National Standard for Electronic or Automated sphygmomanometers Special Conditions THIS monitors are not safe and accurate to use with arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation ...

Page 17: ...13 Digital Display Symbols ...

Page 18: ... Insert the batteries into the monitor making certain to align the polarities correctly Close the battery cover securely It will snap into place when it is fully closed The disposal of battery and device shall comply with the local environment requirements Don t swallow the battery It s dangerous to your life Please ...

Page 19: ...ortant Reminders Follow your doctor s advice on how and when to take your blood pressure Here are some important hints Before Taking a Measurement Sit quietly for about 10 minutes This will allow your body to return to its normal resting state Take your blood pressure in a comfortable environment not too cold not too hot as temperature may affect your measurement ...

Page 20: ... quietly while measuring Talking or moving may elevate measurements For consistency it s a good idea to measure your blood pressure using the same arm and at about the same time each day If possible we suggest using your left arm When taking multiple measurements right after each other make sure you wait at least 10minutes in between Waiting will allow your blood vessels to return to their normal ...

Page 21: ... Before you put the cuff on your wrist make certain that you are not wearing a thick coat or sweater If you are wearing a long sleeved shirt roll up the sleeve but make sure that it is not constricting circulation to your arm Wrap the cuff around your wrist making sure that it is secure but is not too tight Place your arm on a table with your palm facing ...

Page 22: ...dy to take a measurement Press the button the monitor will automatically inflate to the level that is right for you You will feel the cuff get tighter around your wrist this is normal It should not inflate to the point of discomfort If this occurs the cuff is secured too tightly Press and rewrap the cuff leaving more room between your wrist and the cuff Numbers will appear on the digital display T...

Page 23: ...nitor will deflate automatically releasing the air pressure in the cuff The entire measurement process should take less than one minute Once measurement is complete the display will flash between your blood pressure and pulse measurements Sixty Measurement Memory When you take a measurement the monitor automatically stores it in memory space number one As you continue to take ...

Page 24: ...w all 60 of your last blood pressure measurements Time setting Your monitor will keep track of the time unless the batteries have run down or are removed from the monitor To set the time turn on your monitor press the button the hour will begin to flash Press the button until the correct hour appears on the display Press the button the minute will begin to flash The minute set up process is the sa...

Page 25: ...re again you can press the button to measure again Stopping during measurement If you want to stop during measurement just press the button the monitor will exhaust automatically Taking Care of Your Monitor It s important to treat your monitor with care Here are some basic ...

Page 26: ...s parts at home If your monitor needs repairs see details in warranty section Keep the monitor free of dust and other materials Avoid getting any part of the monitor or cuff extremely wet If the monitor needs cleaning it s best to wipe it with a cloth slightly dampened with water It is recommended that you clean your monitor about once a month For your safety do not wrap the cuff around any other ...

Page 27: ...23 other than your wrist Do not harshly fold or bend the cuff as this may damage it on the inside Do not inflate the monitor s cuff if it is not wrapped around your wrist ...

Page 28: ...ad Important Reminders Body is not steady Stay calm and remain steady Speaking frightened nervous or are excited during measurement Do not speak and take deep breath 2 3times to relax yourself Wrong position Adjust position refer to Applying the Cuff Some interference in inflation or wrong operation during measuring Refer to the inflation step in Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement ...

Page 29: ...hase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty performance This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials or workmanship occurring during normal use It does not cover normal wear of the product This warranty is void if the product housing has been removed if the manufacturer s label logo or serial number have been removed or if the produc...

Page 30: ...in any statements or representations made by any other person or entity are void NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR NOR THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE INJURY OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE IMPROPER USE FAILURE TO HEED ANY WARNING DISCLAIMER OR INSTRUCTION OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT WHETHER ARISING O...

Page 31: ...r location other than for that for which it is intended or from failure to heed any warning disclaimer or instruction Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rig...

Page 32: ... Measurement Method Oscillometric Display liquid crystal digital display Measruing range Pressure 0 300mmHg 0kPa 40kPa Pulse 40 200 beats Minute Accuracy Pressure within 3mmHg 0 4kPa Pulse within 5 Memory Stores up to 60 measurements ...

Page 33: ...ife About 3 months with 3 min usage per day Storage condition 20 55 4 131 10 95 RH Operation condition 5 40 41 104 30 85 RH Dimensions approx Monitor 60mm 70mm 29mm Cuff fits wrists 13cm 19cm Weight approx 112g including batteries For purposes of improvement specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 34: ...30 Blood Pressure Diary Date Time Systolic Diastolic Pulse ...

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