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This warranty does not cover breakage or failure due to tampering, misuse, neglect, 
accidents, modification or shipping, and is void if the instrument is not used in 
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations or if repaired or serviced by other 
than Tycos or a Tycos authorized representative.

All repairs should be sent prepaid, to:  

Welch Allyn Technical Service Department

4341 State Street Road

Skaneateles Falls, NY  13153  USA

Telephone: (315) 685-4560 or (800) 535-6663

 Fax: (315) 685-3361

The CE mark on this product indicates it has been

tested to and conforms with the provisions noted

within the 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive.

European Regulatory Manager

Medical Division

Welch Allyn Ltd.

Navan, Co. Meath, Republic of Ireland

Tel: 353-46-67700

FAX: 353-46-27128

Welch Allyn, Inc.

4341 State Street Road, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153  USA

Tycos -- A tradition of excellence

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Summary of Contents for Tycos ProCheck

Page 1: ...R ProCheck Taking Your Own Blood Pressure...

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Page 3: ...or has told you To help you use the unit most effectively we have prepared this booklet which will familiarize you with the equipment and prepare you to take your blood pressure easily reliably and sa...

Page 4: ...ion In dump Zero Range Bulb The gauge you have purchased is an aneroid device which utilizes a mechanical system to measure pressure It features a circular dial face which measures from 0 to 300 milli...

Page 5: ...180 mmHg 5 Push your index finger upward to return trigger to the out or pump position You are now ready for your next measurement Repeat this procedure until you are comfortable using the bulb and t...

Page 6: ...these three components Assemble The Stethoscope First press the bottom of the Y tubing onto the barbed stem of the chest piece which passes through the cuff Figure 1 Next insert the two metal ear tube...

Page 7: ...blood pressure also called hypertension There are no symptoms of high blood pressure in other words you don t feel any different when you have high blood pressure The only way to detect high blood pr...

Page 8: ...lbow Now rotate the cuff so that the chest piece of the stethoscope is about one inch above the elbow and under the biceps muscle as shown in Figure 4 This is where the brachial artery runs By putting...

Page 9: ...that may occur due to prolonged overinflation of the cuff As you start to deflate the cuff you should hear nothing If you hear sound immediately you will have to pump higher before you begin As the cu...

Page 10: ...around 7 For a variety of medical reasons your blood pressure may be particularly hard to measure Check your technique with someone experienced in blood pressure measurements if you continue to have d...

Page 11: ...cts in material or workmanship If the manometer is found to be defective or at variance from the manufacturer s specifications Tycos will repair or replace the instrument or component s at no cost to...

Page 12: ...hnical Service Department 4341 State Street Road Skaneateles Falls NY 13153 USA Telephone 315 685 4560 or 800 535 6663 Fax 315 685 3361 The CE mark on this product indicates it has been tested to and...

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