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A division of A&D Engineering, Inc. 
1555 McCandless Drive 
Milpitas, CA 95035
www.LifeSourceOnline.com

LifeSource is a registered trademark of A&D Medical.
©2005 A&D Medical. All rights reserved. 
Specifications subject to change without notice.
I-MAN:774 Printed in China 6/05

IMPORTANT!

If You Need Assistance with the Set-Up or Operation

We Can Help!

Please call us FIRST before contacting your retailer at

LifeSource Health Line

1-888-726-9966 - Toll Free

Auto Control Medical

1-800-461-0991 - In Canada

A specially trained representative will assist you

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Summary of Contents for UA-774

Page 1: ...Trilingual Instruction Guide MODEL UA 774 English Français Español DUAL MEMORY Blood Pressure Monitor ...

Page 2: ...dard The BHS is the most prestigious international blood pressure organiza tion The published study was performed by a reviewing committee consist ing of physicians and or nurses Among blood pressure manufacturers A D Medical is proud to have the highest number of Clinically Validated monitors with a positive recommendation from professionals that are available to consumers The Canadian Hypertensi...

Page 3: ...r Because your UA 774 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 this monitor only when it is stored and used within the temperature and humidity ranges noted on page E 18 Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry soft cloth or a cloth dampened with water and a mild ...

Page 4: ...Physicians agree that daily self monitoring of blood pressure is an important step individuals can take to maintain cardiovas cular health and prevent the serious consequences associated with undetected and untreated hypertension A D Medical has been manufacturing high quality healthcare products for over 20 years We are committed to providing you and your family with monitoring devices that provi...

Page 5: ...R BLOOD PRESSURE E 6 E 8 WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT E 9 ABOUT CUFF INFLATION METER E 9 ABOUT AVERAGE READING E 10 ABOUT MEMORY E 10 USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER E 11 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE E 12 E 16 TROUBLESHOOTING E 17 SPECIFICATIONS E 18 CONTACT INFORMATION E 19 FRENCH INSTRUCTIONS F 1 SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS S 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS E 1 ...

Page 6: ...ement again Remain very still during the measurement Measurement is in progress remain as still as possible Condition Cause The symbol shown while meas urement is in progress It blinks while detecting the pulse An irregular heartbeat or body movement may have occurred Refer to page E 9 for more infor mation on irregular heartbeats Previous measurement stored in MEMORY The battery power indicator d...

Page 7: ...rol Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 MONITOR COMPONENTS E 3 SYSTOLIC PRESSURE START BUTTONS AIR HOSE CUFF AIR CONNECTOR PLUG AIR SOCKET BATTERY COVER BATTERY COMPARTMENT DIASTOLIC PRESSURE CUFF INFLATION METER PULSE RATE ...

Page 8: ...ace NOTE Rechargeable batteries will not work with this monitor LifeSource blood pressure monitors are easy to use accurate and digitally display full measurement readouts Our technology is based on the oscillo metric method a noninvasive blood pressure determination The term oscillation refers to any measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse Our monitor examines the pulsatile pressure ge...

Page 9: ...f size or not Place the cuff on your arm see Page E 7 to learn how to put the cuff on correctly and if the Index Mark points within the Proper Fit Range you are using the correct cuff size If the Index points outside of the Proper Fit Range contact A D Medical at 1 888 726 9966 in Canada call Auto Control Medical at 1 800 461 0991 for more information on where to obtain a cuff replacement ARM SIZE...

Page 10: ...ase the button after you see the first reading recalled from memory The previous measurements are displayed from most recent to oldest Clearing Memory Remove batteries to clear memory Insert batteries again to resume blood pressure measurements Taking a Measurement without Reading Stored in Memory Guest Mode This mode can be used when there is a third person taking measurements or when storing rea...

Page 11: ...so that the cen ter of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart 2 Lay left arm on the table palm up and thread cuff end through metal loop smooth side against arm Then position the tube off center toward the inner side of arm in line with the little finger 3 Pull the end of the cuff to tighten it fold back the extra material and fasten securely The cuff should be snug but not too tight Y...

Page 12: ...ts automatically and the blinks indi cating that the measurement is in progress Once the pulse is detected the symbol flashes with each pulse beat NOTE If an appropriate pressure is not obtained the device automatically starts to inflate again 8 When the measurement is complete the systolic and diastolic pressure readings and pulse rate are displayed and stored See Page E 10 for more details about...

Page 13: ...uring the blood pressure measurement It is important that you relax remain still and refrain from talking during measurements NOTE We recommend contacting your physician if you see this symbol frequently In Canada Auto Control Medical Toll Free 1 800 461 0991 E 9 The Cuff Inflation Meter is located on the left side of the display screen to tell you when the blood pressure monitor is inflating and ...

Page 14: ...ight The previous measurements are displayed from most recent to oldest When viewing previous measurements you will see the M symbol appear on the upper left corner of this display You can stop measurements by pressing either START button again NOTE Memory will be lost if batteries become low or are removed ABOUT MEMORY ABOUT AVERAGE READING The UA 774 provides an average blood pressure reading ba...

Page 15: ...er plug into the jack on the right side of the monitor Disconnecting the AC adapter from the monitor 1 Turn the unit off by pressing the START button 2 Disconnect the plug from the jack of the monitor quickly 3 Gently remove the AC adapter from the outlet NOTE If monitor has batteries and an AC adapter connected the measure ments stored in memory will be lost if AC adapter is unplugged from the wa...

Page 16: ...tolic pressure by 5 5 mmHg Sleeping can decrease systolic blood pres sure by as much as 10 mmHg Taking your blood pressure repeatedly with out waiting an interval of 5 minutes between readings or without raising your arm to allow blood to flow back to the heart can also affect it In addition to these factors beverages containing caffeine or alcohol certain medications emotional stress and even tig...

Page 17: ... 1 Hypertension 140 159 or 90 99 Stage 2 Hypertension 160 or 100 SOURCE The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure for Adults National Heart Lung and Blood Institute May 2003 WHO Classification Table for adults outside of the U S e g Canada Mexico BP Classification Systolic mmHg Diastolic mmHg Optimal less than 120 and less than...

Page 18: ...can Heart Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension Don t smoke Have regular physical Reduce salt and fat intake checkups Maintain proper weight Monitor your blood Exercise routinely pressure at periodic intervals Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home It is now well known that for many individuals blood pressure readings taken in a doctor s office o...

Page 19: ...ladder 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 that is too small will pro duce a reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure There may also be other factors that can cause the difference in measurements Keys to Successful Monitoring B...

Page 20: ...ish your baseline meas urement you can start evaluating if your measurement has been affected based on things lifestyle changes or medication treatment How Do I Record My Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic pressure writ ten first followed by a slash mark and the diastolic pressure For example 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic measurements are writ...

Page 21: ...ofessional may be using a different sized cuff Your measurements may be elevated by white coat hypertension NOTE If the actions described above do not solve the problem call 1 888 726 9966 In Canada 1 800 461 0991 Do not attempt to repair the device yourself Corrective action Replace all batteries with new ones Alkaline batteries recommended Reinstall the batteries with negative and positive termi...

Page 22: ... 5 volt alkaline batteries not included or AC Adapter Battery life Approximately 6 months with one daily measurement Operating environment 50 ºF to 104 ºF 10 ºC to 40 ºC Less than 85 relative humidity Storage environment 14 ºF to 140 ºF 10 ºC to 60 ºC Less than 95 relative humidity Dimensions Length 4 3 110 mm Width 5 8 147 mm Height 2 5 64 mm Weight 10 6 oz 300 g without batteries Blood pressure ...

Page 23: ...Source blood 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 A D Engineering Inc 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas CA 95035 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 www LifeSourceOnline com For Canadian Residents please contact Auto Control Medi...

Page 24: ...l rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice I MAN 774 Printed in China 6 05 IMPORTANT If You Need Assistance with the Set Up or Operation We Can Help Please call us FIRST before contacting your retailer at LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 Toll Free Auto Control Medical 1 800 461 0991 In Canada A specially trained representative will assist you ...

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