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Summary of Contents for LifeSource UA-789

Page 1: ...Trilingual Instruction Guide MODEL UA 789 English Fran ais Espa ol Extra Large Arm Blood Pressure Monitor...

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Page 3: ...Because your UA 789 monitor contains delicate high precision parts avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature or humidity or to direct sunlight shock and dust A D Medical guarantees the accuracy of...

Page 4: ...hysicians agree that daily self monitoring of blood pressure is an important step individuals can take to maintain cardio vascular health and prevent the serious consequences associ ated with undetect...

Page 5: ...to the monitor e 5 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE E 6 E 10 WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT E 11 About cuff inflation METER E 11 ABOUT average reading E 12 ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR E 12 ABOUT MEMORY...

Page 6: ...stable blood pressure due to excessive body movement Try the measurement again Remain very still during the measurement The systolic and diastolic values are within 10 mmHg of each other Fasten the cu...

Page 7: ...MPONENTS SYSTOLIC PRESSURE MEMORY BUTTON AC ADAPTeR jack START BUTTON AIR HOSE EXTRA LARGE CUFF AIR CONNECTOR PLUG AIR SOCKET BATTERY COVER BATTERY COMPARTMENT DIASTOLIC PRESSURE CUFF INFLATION METER...

Page 8: ...by sliding it into the com partment and gently pressing into place NOTE Rechargeable batteries will not work with this monitor LifeSource blood pressure monitors are easy to use accurate and digitally...

Page 9: ...ded in unit 14 2 17 7 36 45 cm Large Cuff UA 281 9 4 14 2 24 36 cm Medium Cuff UA 280 The AccuFit Extra Large Cuff is designed to accommodate larger arm sizes measuring from 16 5 23 6 45 60 cm This cu...

Page 10: ...these simple steps 1 Press and hold the clock button until the digits start blinking 2 To select the year press and release the START button to fast for ward press and hold the START button When the...

Page 11: ...hour using the START button and press the clock button to set the hour and move to the minute selection After selecting and setting the minute press the memory button to complete the alarm setting 3 T...

Page 12: ...re using the correct cuff size or not Place the cuff on your arm see Page E 9 to learn how to put the cuff on correctly and if the Index Mark falls within the Proper Fit Range you are using the cor re...

Page 13: ...ff should be about 1 above your elbow 3 The cuff should be snug but not too tight You should be able to insert two fingers between the cuff and your arm NOTE If you have difficulty placing the cuff on...

Page 14: ...pressure level the monitor can reach Measurement will then begin Continue to measure your blood pressure as described on Page E 8 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 5 When the measurement is complete the sys...

Page 15: ...d as a heartbeat that varies by 25 from the aver age of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement It is important that you relax remain still and refrain from talking during measur...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...ly until the desired date and time of the measurement are reached The measurement will then be displayed 3 The display will shut off automatically a few seconds after the readings are displayed If the...

Page 18: ...other AC adapter may damage your UA 789 monitor and will void your warranty Connecting the AC adapter to the monitor 1 Gently insert the AC adapter plug into a 120V AC outlet 2 Connect the AC adapter...

Page 19: ...diastolic pressure by 5 5 mmHg Sleeping can decrease systolic blood pressure by as much as 10 mmHg Taking your blood pressure repeatedly without waiting an interval of 5 min utes between readings or...

Page 20: ...ertension 140 159 or 90 99 Stage 2 Hypertension greater than or equal to 160 or greater than or equal to 100 SOURCE The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention Evaluation and Trea...

Page 21: ...ion recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Don t smoke Reduce salt and fat intake Maintain proper weight Exercise routinely Have regular...

Page 22: ...er 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 th...

Page 23: ...ine measure ment you can start evaluating if your measurement has been affected based on lifestyle changes or medication treatment How Do I Record My Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings are typical...

Page 24: ...oo low The cuff is not fastened properly Fasten the cuff correctly You moved your arm or body during the measure ment Make sure you remain very still and quiet during the measurement The cuff position...

Page 25: ...ve exhaust valve ECEVII Power source 4 type AA 1 5 volt alkaline batteries not included or 120 V AC Adapter Battery life Approximately 4 months with one daily measurement Operating environment 50 F to...

Page 26: ...d pressure product is covered by a Lifetime Warranty See warranty card for details For more information regarding use care or servicing of your blood pressure monitor contact A D Medical A division of...

Page 27: ...Pressure Rating Indicator is patent pending 2007 A D Medical All rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice I MAN 789 Printed in China 5 07 IMPORTANT If You Need Assistance with t...

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