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INTRODUCTION

THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS, DEFINED BELOW, ARE FOUND ON YOUR 
PRODUCT AND IN THIS USER MANUAL. 

THEY ARE REQUIRED AND STANDARD FOR USE.

SYMBOL

DESCRIPTION

DEFINITION

Systolic Blood Pressure

High Pressure Result

Diastolic Pressure

Low Pressure Result

Pulse per Minute, BPM

Beats per minute

Low Battery

Batteries are low and need to be 
replaced

mmHg

Measurement Unit of Blood 
Pressure (1mmHg=0.133kPa)

IHB Indicator

Irregular Heartbeat Detector

Error

Indicates an error in 
measurement, usually a result of 
movement

Memory

Recalling previous records

Time

Hour : Minute (Month/Day/Year)

DISPLAY AND INDICATORS

+ Lo

This part of the Operation 
Guide Must be Read

Indicates Type B Applied Parts

Indicates Direct Current

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 
Electronic products should not be 
disposed of with household waste. 
Please recycle.

Indicates compliance with MDD 
93/42/ECC Requirements

Represents the Manufacturer

Indicates the Serial Number

SAFETY INFORMATION

Summary of Contents for TRAVEL PULSE

Page 1: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 TRAVEL PULSE Portable Blood Pressure Monitor Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...r vital blood pressure parameters in the comfort of your home To get the most out of your new blood pressure monitoring device and ensure your safety read the user manual prior to use Please follow the instructions carefully and reference the user manual for future reference For assistance call 1 888 870 2786 or visit vitagoods com ...

Page 3: ...tions Hospital Versus Home Readings Wrist Choice INITIAL START UP 6 Installing and Replacing the Batteries Setting Date Time Measurement Units TAKING MEASUREMENTS 9 Positioning the Wrist Cuff Tips for Measuring Properly Measurement DATA MANAGEMENT 11 Recalling Records Deleting Records CARE 13 Maintenance Cleaning and Disposal WARRANTY 14 What is Covered TROUBLESHOOTING 15 Error Messages SPECIFICAT...

Page 4: ...ng and monitoring of arterial blood pressure It is intended for the wrist so do not use on any other extremeties Its sole function is blood pressure measurement Monitoring blood pressure with this device does not equate to a medical diagnosis This device allows you to monitor your blood pressure under the care of a physician If you are taking medication consult with your physician to determine the...

Page 5: ...f Blood Pressure 1mmHg 0 133kPa IHB Indicator Irregular Heartbeat Detector Error Indicates an error in measurement usually a result of movement Memory Recalling previous records Time Hour Minute Month Day Year DISPLAY AND INDICATORS Lo This part of the Operation Guide Must be Read Indicates Type B Applied Parts Indicates Direct Current ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Electronic products should not be dispo...

Page 6: ...E MEMORY BUTTON CUFF TYPE B APPLIED PART COMPONENT LIST MICRO CONTROL UNIT AMPLIFIER AIR PIPE PUMP VALVE DIASTOLIC PRESSURE START STOP BUTTON BATTERY COMPARTMENT PULSE RATE TIME TIME SET BUTTON 1 VGP 4300 VITAGOODS TRAVEL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR 2 AAA BATTERIES 1 USER MANUAL ...

Page 7: ... helps monitor any significant changes in blood pressure CAUTION Please contact your physician if your measurement results are outside the normal range Only a physician can tell you whether your blood pressure value has reached a dangerous level This chart is the standard blood pressure classification published by American Heart Association AHA AHA Home Guideline for upper limit of normal blood pr...

Page 8: ...es my blood pressure measurement in a hospital differ from at home readings Blood pressure variations are common Measurements are different during a 24 hour period due to both internal exercise stress etc and external weather etc conditions Is the result the same if I measure on my right wrist instead of my left wrist You should try to use your left wrist but can use your right wrist Reading resul...

Page 9: ...ry Two LR03 AAA size alkaline batteries 3 Close the battery door displays on the LCD The LCD display dims When powering the monitor on the LCD does not light up Lo SAFETY INFORMATION Remove the batteries if the device is not likely to be used for some time Worn out batteries are harmful to the environment Do not dispose of them with daily waste please recycle Remove the old batteries from the devi...

Page 10: ...Time Format 12 Hours MEM 1 When the monitor is OFF press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds to enter Time Setting mode 2 As pictured on the left the numeral 12 will begin blinking representing the HOUR Press MEM button to change the numeral Each press will increase the numeral by one 3 Press the SET button again to confirm the HOUR selection Then the numeral representing the MINUTE will begin b...

Page 11: ...P 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to confirm the MINUTE selection 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to confirm the MONTH DAY and YEAR 6 After confirming the YEAR the LCD will display DONE and the monitor will shut off automatically MEM MEM ...

Page 12: ...aligned to the center If the cuff is too loose the measurement will not be accurate 5 Sit comfortably on a chair The center of the cuff should remain at the same level as your heart Your legs should be relaxed with your feet on the floor in front of you Don t eat or drink within one hour prior to measurement Wait at least 20 minutes after taking a bath Don t use in a very cold environment Avoid us...

Page 13: ... After correctly positioning the cuff press the START button to turn on the monitor The measurement process will begin automatically 1a Adjust to Zero 1b Inflating and Measuring 1c Display and Save the Measurement Results MEM MEM MEM MEM ...

Page 14: ...tton to scroll forward through the records and the Set button to scroll backward MEM MEM CAUTION The most recent record 1 is shown first Each new measurement is assigned to the first 1 record All other records are pushed back one digit e g 2 becomes 3 and so on and the last record 60 is dropped from the list ...

Page 15: ...d the SET button for 3 seconds MEM 4 If you look up the history when there are no records in the monitor s memory you the LCD display will show what is pictured on the left 2 The LCD will display dEL dONE indicating that memory clearing is complete before shutting down automatically 3 If you wish to cancel the clearing process press START STOP to turn off the monitor before you follow Step 1 MEM M...

Page 16: ... Dusty environments may affect the device s performance Use a soft cloth to remove dust before and after use Make sure the unit functions safely and is in proper working condition before use Please follow the instructions for the correct replacement of interchangeable and detachable parts specified by manufacturer as replaceable Degraded sensors may result in inaccurate measurement while loosened ...

Page 17: ...ovides longer coverage for you When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Vitagoods property When a refund is given your product becomes Vitagoods property Note Any product sold and identified as refurbished or renewed carries a ninety 90 day limited warranty THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER Shipping charges to return defective ...

Page 18: ... batteries E2 Shows The cuff is very tight Refasten the cuff and measure again E3 Shows The pressure of the cuff is excessive Relax for a moment and then measure again E9 Shows Product has not been activated Reactivate E10 or E11 Shows The monitor detected motion while measuring Movement can affect the measurement relax and measure again E20 Shows The measurement process does not detect pulse sign...

Page 19: ...lative humidity 85 Atmospheric pressure 86kPa to 106kPa Storage transportation condition Temperature 4 F 140 F Relative Humidity 10 to 93 RH Atmospheric pressure 50kPa to 106kPa Measurement perimeter of the wrist Approximately 5 8 5 Weight Approximately 4 Ounces 120 grams excluding dry cells External dimensions Approximately 3 14 x 2 5 x 1 80mm x 65mm x 22mm Attachment 2 x AAA alkaline batteries u...

Page 20: ...uidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions for all EQUIPMENT and SYSTEMS Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emission The VGP 4300 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The user of the monitor VS 4300 should assure that it is used in such an environment RF Emissions CISPR 11 Group 1 The VGP 4300 must emit electromagnetic en...

Page 21: ...amic time If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrical fast transient burst IEC 61000 4 4 2 kV for power supply lines N A Surge IEC 61000 4 5 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth N A Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 UT 95 dip in the UT for 0 5 cycles N A 40 UT 60 dip in...

Page 22: ...to 2 5 GHz N A 3 V m Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the TMB 1014 including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance d 1 167 d 1 167 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 2 333 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz where P is the maximum output power rating of the t...

Page 23: ...to 800 MHz d 1 167 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 1 167 0 01 167 167 167 0 1 167 167 167 1 167 167 167 10 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in metres m can be determined using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W acc...

Page 24: ...EC REP CONTACT INFORMATION For more information about our products please visit Vitagoods com For assistance call 1 888 870 2786 Designed in California by Vitagoods ...

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