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Care and Maintenance

1. Disconnect the cuff tubing from the monitor prior to storing.
2. Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean your blood pressure monitor.
3. Avoid using any types of liquids on the monitor or cuff.
4. Do not store the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, dust or humidity.
5. Avoid extreme temperatures.
6. Never disassemble the monitor or cuff.
7. Dropping or subjecting your blood pressure monitor to strong shocks should be avoided.

Product Specifications

Name and model number  

Semi-Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor
with Memory, 61-268-001

Display system 

Digital display/LCD

Measuring method 

Oscillometric

Power source 

4 “AA” batteries

Measuring range

Pressure: 20-280 mmHg
Pulse: 40-180 beats/minute

Accuracy 

Pressure: ± 3 mmHg
Pulse: ±5% of reading

Inflation

Manual Inflation

Deflation 

Automatic Pressure Release Valve

Memory 

Built-in memory enabling display of up to 60 measurements

Automatic Power Off  

Approximately 1 minute after last button operation

Operation Environment

Temperature  50

o

F - 104

o

F (10

o

C - 40

o

C)

Humidity 40 - 85%

Storage Environment

Temperature  23

o

F - 140

o

F (-5

o

C - 60

o

C)

Humidity  10 - 95%

Monitor Dimensions  

6-1/2” x 5” x 2-3/8”

Weight  

8.8 oz. (without batteries)  

Arm Circumference Range 

Adult size fits arm circumference: 8-5/8” - 12-5/8” (22-32 cm)
Large adult size fits arm circumference: 12-5/8” -16-1/2” (32-42 cm)

Accessories  

Cuff, detailed guidebook, four “AA” batteries

Options (sold separately)

Adult size cuff, Large adult size cuff

Specifications are subject to change without notice

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-622-4714.

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Summary of Contents for Health at Home 61-268-001

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Semi Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Memory 61 268 001 Adult size cuff Please read this instruction manual completely before operating this unit English Spanish ...

Page 2: ... the purchase date This Limited Warranty constitutes the MABIS Healthcare s only responsibility and obligation to repair and or replace materials or components We make no other express or implied war ranties arising by operation of law or otherwise or any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose whether or not the use or purpose has been disclosed to MABIS Healthcare ...

Page 3: ...healthcare professional Thank you for purchasing a Sunbeam Digital Blood Pressure Monitor With proper care and use your monitor will provide you with many years of reliable readings The method of measurement that your Monitor uses is called the oscillometric method The monitor detects your blood s movement through the artery in your arm and converts the move ments into a digital reading The oscill...

Page 4: ... bpm Memory Power Product Identification Caution Caution You can stop the inflation or deflation process anytime by pressing the POWER button 4 POWER Button on off Inflation Bulb Air release valve Digital Display MEMORY Recall Button Arm Cuff Tubing Connector Press button to open self cover Self Cover ...

Page 5: ...al General Blood Pressure Information What is Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the pressure that is exerted by blood flowing against the walls of the blood vessels throughout your body Your heart which is the center of the circulatory system provides the force for the blood to flow or circulate When your heart contracts or beats the blood is forced through the blood vessels increasing the pressure...

Page 6: ... certain medications or even the time of day can influence blood pressure Influences such as sleep or relaxation decrease blood pressure while anxiety or exercise increase blood pressure WHO Blood Pressure Classifications Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure have been established by the World Health Organization WHO as shown on the following chart CATEGORY SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC mmHg...

Page 7: ...ur measurement in a quiet place You should be seated and relaxed 3 Avoid smoking eating taking medication alcohol consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a reading If you are exhibiting signs of stress avoid taking your measurement until the feeling subsides 4 Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading 5 Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with the cuf...

Page 8: ...symbols 3 To close match up and connect the bottom hooks of the cover then push the top end Note Replace the batteries when the Low Battery symbol appears on the display or when the display remains blank when the POWER button is pressed 4 It is recommended to remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for an extended peri od of time 8 Fig 2 Fig 1 Open here ...

Page 9: ... Fig 2 This should open the cuff creating a cylinder Do not extend the cuff beyond the metal bar 4 Insert your arm into the cuff cylinder Position the mark over the main artery on the inside of your arm Fig 3 5 The bottom edge of the cuff should be positioned approximately one inch ABOVE the elbow joint Fig 4 6 Reaching underneath your left arm with your right hand pull the end of the cuff towards...

Page 10: ... systolic pressure If the pressure in the cuff is insufficient an upward arrow will flash Continue to steadily inflate the cuff to the proper level 5 Upon achieving the proper inflation level release the pressure on the bulb 6 The pressure in the cuff will automatically begin to decrease The display will represent the deflation Fig 4 7 Upon completion your blood pressure systolic and diastolic mea...

Page 11: ...rained healthcare professional 1 Press the MEMORY button The last stored measurement will display 2 Continue to press MEMORY to view the next previously stored measurement Note The memory bank can store up to 60 readings When the number of readings exceeds 60 the oldest data will be replaced with the new record 11 ...

Page 12: ...ement Review Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff section 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 Display Icons Systolic Pressure Diastolic Pressure Pulse Rate No...

Page 13: ...lation Manual Inflation Deflation Automatic Pressure Release Valve Memory Built in memory enabling display of up to 60 measurements Automatic Power Off Approximately 1 minute after last button operation Operation Environment Temperature 50o F 104o F 10o C 40o C Humidity 40 85 Storage Environment Temperature 23o F 140o F 5o C 60o C Humidity 10 95 Monitor Dimensions 6 1 2 x 5 x 2 3 8 Weight 8 8 oz w...

Page 14: ...Sample Blood Pressure Log 14 ...

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