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Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor

Instruction Manual

Table of contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Features of your blood pressure monitor
1.2. Important information about self measurement

2. Important information on blood pressure and its measurement

2.1. How does high/low blood pressure arise?
2.2. Which values are normal? 
2.3. What can be done if regular high/low values are obtained?

3. Components of your blood pressure monitor

4. Operation of your blood pressure monitor

4.1. Inserting the batteries
4.2. Using an A/C power adapter
4.3. Tube connection

Measurement Procedure

5.1. Before measurement
5.2. Common sources of error
5.3. Fitting the cuff
5.4. Setting the time and date
5.5. Measuring procedure
5.6. Memory – displaying the last measurement
5.7. Discontinuing a measurement

6. Error Messages/Troubleshooting

7. Care and maintenance

8. Warrantee

9. Certifications

10. Technical specifications

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Summary of Contents for 3AA1-1

Page 1: ...odel 3AA1 1 For upper arm Instruction Manual Tensi metro autom tico Instrucciones de uso PLEASE NOTE THIS MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MUST BE USED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE ACCURATE READINGS Question...

Page 2: ...ular high low values are obtained 3 Components of your blood pressure monitor 4 Operation of your blood pressure monitor 4 1 Inserting the batteries 4 2 Using an A C power adapter 4 3 Tube connection...

Page 3: ...ect of blood pressure and its measurement Attention 1 2 Important information about self measurement Self measurement means Control not diagnosis or treatment Unusual values must always be discussed w...

Page 4: ...ure is too high if at rest your diastolic pressure is above 90mmHg and or the systolic blood pressure is over 160mmHg In this case please consult your doctor immediately Long term values at this level...

Page 5: ...between the common primary essential hypertension and secondary hypertension The latter group can be ascribed to specific organ malfunctions Please consult your doctor for information about the possi...

Page 6: ...tion and with your doctor s approval and direction exercise Choose sports which require stamina and avoid those which require strength Avoid reaching the limit of your performance With previous illnes...

Page 7: ...ration of your blood pressure monitor 4 1 Inserting the batteries After you have unpacked your device insert the batteries The battery compartment is located on the back side of the device see illustr...

Page 8: ...ertain that you use an adaptor which fulfills the legal requirements and electronic requirements in the U S UL standard a Push the plug into the socket at the left side of the instrument b Plug the AC...

Page 9: ...xed position and do not activate any muscles in the measurement arm during measurement Use a cushion for support and rest your arm on a table If the upper arm artery lies considerably lower or higher...

Page 10: ...to the inner side of the arm Important The 1 white mark on the cuff must lie exactly over the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm d Tighten the cuff by pulling the end and close the cuff...

Page 11: ...racters are blinking 2 The correct year can be entered by pressing the MEMORY button Each click will change the clock 1 year 3 Press the User Time button again The display now switches to the current...

Page 12: ...e the cuff In the display the increasing cuff pressure is continually displayed b After automatically reaching an individual pressure the pump stops and the pressure slowly falls The cuff pressure is...

Page 13: ...the ON OFF button can be pressed at any time The device then immediately lowers the cuff pressure automatically Further information Measurements should not occur soon after each other since the result...

Page 14: ...articles of clothing off if necessary 3 Measure blood pressure again in complete peace and quiet Please read the following information and the points listed under Common sources of error 5 2 Repeat th...

Page 15: ...id strong vibrations f Never open the monitor This invalidates the manufacturer s warrantee 8 Warrantee Your blood pressure monitor 3AA1 1 is warranteed for 5 years from date of purchase This warrante...

Page 16: ...ation Essen RWT V Essen Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself Any unauthorized opening of the instrument invalidates all warrantee claims 9 Certifications Device standard This device is manu...

Page 17: ...0 per minute Cuff pressure display range 0 299 mmHg Memory Automatically stores the last 14 measurements Measuring resolution 1 mmHg Accuracy pressure within 3 mmHg pulse 5 of the reading Power source...

Page 18: ...17 Tensi metro autom tico Instrucciones de uso...

Page 19: ...tensi metro 4 Puesta en funcionamiento del tensi metro 4 1 Colocaci n de las pilas 4 2 Uso de un adaptador para corriente el ctrica 4 3 Conexi n del tubo 4 4 Adjuste de la hora y la fecha 5 Desarroll...

Page 20: ...aparato y gu rdelas para posibles consultas futuras Atenci n 1 2 Informaci n importante sobre las automediciones No lo olvide automedici n significa control no diagn stico o tratamiento Los valores i...

Page 21: ...pera los 90 mmHg o cuando la presi n sist lica supera los 160 mmHg entonces deber dirigirse inmediatamente al m dico porque la persistencia de estos valores pone en peligro su estado de salud a causa...

Page 22: ...60 Consultar al m dico Niveles normales Entre 105 y 140 Entre 60 y 90 Autocontrol Valores limites de hipertensi n Entre 140 y 160 Entre 90 y 95 Consultar al m dico Ligera hipertensi n Superior a 160...

Page 23: ...s largos periodos de presi n arterial elevada pueden provocar da os estructurales en su coraz n c Las causas de la hipertensi n pueden ser m ltiples es necesario antes de todo diferenciar entre la hi...

Page 24: ...40 a os de edad antes de iniciar cualquier actividad consulte con el m dico para determinar el tipo la intensidad y forma de practicar deporte 3 Los diversos componentes del tensi metro a Aparato de m...

Page 25: ...e la se al de agotamiento de la carga de las pilas tensi n por debajo de 4 5 V significa que stas est n agotadas y deben ser sustituidas Advertencia Cuando se visualiza la se al de agotamiento de las...

Page 26: ...parato deber ser reiniciado de modo que extraiga el conector de su toma y reins rtelo cuando se haya recuperado la tensi n el ctrica Si tiene dudas sobre el transformador dir jase a un vendedor especi...

Page 27: ...n la medici n Ser realmente importante seleccionar el brazalete adecuado Las dimensiones de ste deber n estar adecuadas a la circunferencia del brazo medida a la mitad de este entre el hombro y el cod...

Page 28: ...er quedar espacio libre que condicione el resultado de la medici n Adem s el brazo no deber estar comprimido por alguna pieza de ropa p ej un pullover en ese caso qu tesela f Asegurar el brazalete con...

Page 29: ...ar el s mbolo del coraz n y por cada latido se oir un bip d Apenas terminada la medici n se oir un bip prolongado El visor indicar la presi n sist lica y diast lica adem s de la frecuencia del latido...

Page 30: ...ERR 2 Impulsos anormales de presi n comprometen el resultado de la medici n Causas el brazo se ha estado moviendo durante la medici n ERR 3 El inflado del brazalete dura demasiado tiempo El brazalete...

Page 31: ...y altos En cada medici n los resultados son distin tos a pesar de que el aparato funciona correctamente e indica valores normales Los valores de la presi n sangu nea medi dos con el aparato son difere...

Page 32: ...se verifica su precisi n Las normas legales referentes a los tensi metros indican que se debe controlar la calibraci n cada dos a os Puede pedir informaci n detallada a su vendedor especializado 8 Gar...

Page 33: ...a humedad relativa Pantalla Pantalla LCD de cristal l quido Procedimiento de medici n Oscilom trica Elemento manosensible Capacitivo Gama de medici n Presi n sist lica diast lica De 30 a 280 mmHg Lati...

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