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Proceed only after reading the previous sections of this manual.
1.
Position the monitor on a flat, stable surface with the digital dis-
play panel in view. Insert the cuff tubing connector into the left
side of the monitor,
Fig. 1
.
2.
Rest your elbow on a solid surface with your palm facing
upward. Elevate your arm so that the cuff is at the same level as
your heart,
Fig. 2
. Relax your left hand.
3.
Press the On/Off button to turn the unit on
4.
This unit will run a self-test,
Fig. 3.
5.
When the display appears as shown,
Fig. 4
, the monitor
is ready.
6.
Press the Start button and the monitor will automatically
begin to inflate.
7.
The display will show the increasing pressure in the cuff.
8.
The cuff will automatically inflate to approximately 187
mmHg.
9.
Once the cuff inflates to approximately 187 mmHg, the
measurement will begin.
10. The unit will begin to automatically delfate and the numbers
appearing on the display will decrease.
11. When all the air is deflated, the measurement is complete.
The unit will display your blood pressure (systolic and
diastolic) measurements and pulse rate,
Fig. 5
.
12. Record you readings on a chart.
13. To conserve the batteries, press the On/Off button to turn the power off. Otherwise, the
unit will automatically shut off after approximately 3 minutes.
14. Disconnect the tubing from the monitor prior to storing.
NOTE:
This monitor inflates the cuff to approximately 187 mmHg. If the system detects that
the cuff needs additional pressure, it will automatically reinflate to approximately 225
mmHg, 263 mmHg, then finally if needed 300 mmHg.
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Fig. 4
Fig. 2
Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading
Fig. 5
Fig. 3
If any abnormality occurs during use, please check and correct the following:
Condition
Correction
Display is blank when power is on.
Check and correct the polarity of the installed
batteries. Reinstall or replace batteries.
Measurement incomplete or abnormally low
Review and follow “Applying Your and “Taking
or high values displayed.
Your Blood Pressure Reading” sections.
Replace the batteries.
More pressure is needed in the cuff. Retake
your measurement.
Do not talk or move during the measurement.
EE and RETEST symbol displays.
Review “Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff”
section.
Pressure quickly fell. Check to make sure the cuff
is correctly connected and that no air is leaking.
Measurements are different from
Remember, blood pressure readings
those typically measured by
are influenced by physical and mental
physician or every measurement
conditions and/or even the time of day.
reading is different.
Daily measurements should be
interpreted by your physician.
Appears when batteries should be replaced.
Shows the pulse rate per minute.
Occurs when an error was made during measurement.
Appears when the unit is ready or a measurement error has occurred. Restart
the measurement if an error occurs.
Appears when the cuff is unstable or it has too much air left in it. Once the arrow
stops flashing, the unit is ready to take a measurement.
Description of Display Symbols
Troubleshooting
Appears when the measurement is being taken.
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