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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS

When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions 
should always be followed. Please read and follow all 
instructions and warnings before using this product. 
Save these instructions for future reference.

•   Please note that this is a home healthcare product only 

and it is not intended to serve as a substitute for the 
advice of a physician or medical professional.

•   Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of any 

health problem or disease. Measurement results are for 
reference only. Consult a healthcare professional for 
interpretation of pressure measurements. Contact your 
physician if you have or suspect any medical problem. 
Do not change your medications without the advice of 
your physician or healthcare professional.

• 

 

Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements. 
Follow the instructions in this manual and printed on 
the arm cuff to ensure the appropriate size of cuff is 
being used.

•   This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias. 

This device may have difficulty determining the proper 
blood pressure for individuals with irregular heartbeat, 
diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems or 
for users who have suffered from a stroke.

•   The pulse display is not suitable for checking the 

frequency of heart pacemakers.

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Summary of Contents for BPA-260

Page 1: ...cionamiento debido al no cumplimiento del mantenimiento recomendado por el fabricante daños durante el transporte robo descuido vandalismo condiciones climáticas pérdida de uso en el período durante el cual el producto está en una instalación de reparación o a la espera de piezas o reparación o cualquier otra condición sin importar cual sea que se encuentre fuera del control de HoMedics Esta garan...

Page 2: ...BPA 260 El manual en español empieza en la página 35 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Voice Assist BPA 260_A 323101305 0623 indd 2 2010 6 23 下午 10 04 ...

Page 3: ...lood Pressure Blood Pressure Standard 6 How This Blood Pressure Monitor Works 8 USAGE INFORMATION Name Function of Each Part 9 Display Explanations 10 Installing Batteries 12 Using the AC Adapter 13 Date Time Set Procedure 14 Using the Voice Assist Talking Function 15 Using the Cuff 17 Measurement Procedure 20 BPA 260_A 323101305 0623 indd 2 2010 6 23 下午 10 04 ...

Page 4: ...y 26 Clearing Values from Memory 27 Important Notes Regarding Your Blood Pressure Measurement 28 Care Maintenance Cleaning 29 Potential for Electromagnetic Interference 31 Troubleshooting 32 Specifications 33 5 Year Limited Warranty 34 BPA 260_A 323101305 0623 indd 3 2010 6 23 下午 10 04 ...

Page 5: ...l for interpretation of pressure measurements Contact your physician if you have or suspect any medical problem Do not change your medications without the advice of your physician or healthcare professional Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements Follow the instructions in this manual and printed on the arm cuff to ensure the appropriate size of cuff is being used This product is no...

Page 6: ...arts other than your arm Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18 Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with wet hands Please use only the AC adapter included with this monitor or 1 5V AA alkaline batteries for power supply Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff stethoscope auscultatory method wit...

Page 7: ...associated with high blood pressure are very common High blood pressure dangerously correlates with cardiovascular diseases Therefore blood pressure monitoring is important for identifying those at risk BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD The table on page 7 contains defined levels for hypertension that are publicly available from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute at the U S National Institutes of H...

Page 8: ... the NIH information They are not a substitute for a medical examination by your physician It is important for you to consult with your physician regularly Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as the point at which you may actually be considered to be at risk This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older Blood pressure tends to go up and down even in pe...

Page 9: ...measurement error When measurement is complete the monitor will display your systolic pressure diastolic pressure and pulse readings The monitor automatically finds where your measurement results fall on the NIH s National Heart Lung and Blood Institute s table and provides a cue if your reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased risk Please refer to page 24 for...

Page 10: ...ING MODE Button 3 LANGUAGE Button Arm Cuffs LCD Display Other Accessories Included 1 6V DC Output AC Adapter and 4 AA size 1 5V alkaline batteries Note Please unload the batteries when operating with the AC adapter for an extended period of time Battery Cover Located on bottom of unit 1 2 3 BPA 260_A 323101305 0623 indd 9 2010 6 23 下午 10 04 ...

Page 11: ...10 DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS Systolic Pressure Diastolic Pressure Date Time Indicator Heart Rate BPA 260_A 323101305 0623 indd 10 2010 6 23 下午 10 04 ...

Page 12: ...nction is activated Speaker ON c re Display Symbols START STOP START STOP START STOP START STOP Measurement Error Measure again Wrap the cuff correctly and keep arm steady during measurement Air Circuit Abnormality Check cuff connection Measure again Pressure Exceeding 300 mmHg Turn the unit off to clear then measure again Error Determining Measurement Data Measure again If any of the following le...

Page 13: ...switched on As the supplied batteries are for test only they may be discharged earlier than batteries you buy in stores Replace all batteries at one time as simultaneous set Use only 1 5V AA alkaline batteries Remove batteries when unit is not in use for extended periods of time Date and time will need to be reset if batteries are removed or replaced Clean contacts on battery and in battery compar...

Page 14: ...amage to the unit No batteries are needed when operating with an AC adapter Date and time will need to be reset if AC adapter is unplugged and unit is without batteries 1 Connect the AC adapter with the AC adapter jack as shown below 2 Please use only the AC adapter included with this monitor AC Adapter Input 100 240V 0 2A 50 60Hz Output 6V DC 1A 6W Max Connect AC adapter here BPA 260_A 323101305 ...

Page 15: ... Press the Set button again to confirm the entry and the screen will show a blinking number representing the MINUTE 3 Change the MINUTE MONTH DAY and YEAR as described in Step 2 above using the button to change the numbers and the Set button to confirm the entries 14 Press the button blinking HOUR increasing HOUR confirm the entry repeat process to set MINUTE MONTH DAY and YEAR BPA 260_A 323101305...

Page 16: ...Voice Assist feature has 3 modes Instructions On Mode Announces instructions and results Instructions Off Mode Announces results only Quiet Mode No voice Setting the Voice Assist Mode 1 Press the Talking mode button on the back of the monitor Each press of the Talking Mode button will cycle through the different modes 2 When the appears with the letters InS ON this indicates the monitor is in Inst...

Page 17: ...oFF appear the monitor is in Quiet Mode Setting the Language The Voice Assist talking function announces results in English or Spanish To change the language press the LANGUAGE button on the top of the monitor English language will display L1 Spanish language will display L2 BPA 260_A 323101305 0623 indd 16 2010 6 23 下午 10 04 ...

Page 18: ...solid color line as shown below A R R O W M U S T F A L L W IT H IN Y E L LO W B A N D ARROW MUST FALL WITHIN YELLOW BAND 9 5 14 2 Inches 24 36 Centimeters Standard Size Cuff Fits Center tube over middle of arm MODEL PP BPCUFF5 Position cuff edge 0 6 1 0 1 5 2 5cm above elbow Center tube over middle of arm Fit cuff securely Allow room for two fingers to fit between the cuff and your arm Solid Colo...

Page 19: ...hout the felt material should be on the inside of the cuff loop 2 Plug the cuff tube into the left side of the unit A R R O W M U S T F A L L W IT H IN Y E L LO W B A N D D ring End of cuff M START STOP 2 3 cm 0 8 1 2 Positi on cuff edge 0 8 1 2 inches 2 3cm above elbow Fit c Allo to f an Insert plug here BPA 260_A 323101305 0623 indd 18 2010 6 23 下午 10 05 ...

Page 20: ...ches 2 3cm above elbow 6 Center tube over middle of arm 7 Pull the end of the cuff so that it tightens evenly around your arm Press the hook and loop material together to secure Allow room for 2 fingers to fit between the cuff and your arm 8 Lay your arm on a table palm upward so the cuff is at the same height as your heart Make sure the tube is not kinked BPA 260_A 323101305 0623 indd 19 2010 6 2...

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