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Fully Automatic Blood Pressure 

Monitor for the Upper Arm

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GT-868UF

Summary of Contents for GT-868UF

Page 1: ...GB Fully Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor for the Upper Arm INSTRUCTION MANUAL GT 868UF ...

Page 2: ...ing data Recalling data 36 Erasing data 37 Disposal 37 Care and maintenance 38 Error messages 40 Specifications 41 Quality standard 42 Symbol index 42 Annex 43 Designated use This unit uses an oscillometric measurement method in order to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as the heart rate The measurement is conducted on the upper arm All values can be read on an LCD screen This...

Page 3: ... at least 5 to 10 minutes before taking a meas urement Please wait 3 to 5 minutes between measurements so that your blood vessels can return to the state they were in prior to measurement You may have to adapt the waiting time to your personal physiology It is recommended that you use the same arm for each measurement preferably the left and take the meas urement at about the same time every day S...

Page 4: ...c please consult your doctor before using this unit This unit is not suitable for use by people with cardiac arrhythmias or pregnant women The blood pressure measurements conducted with this unit are equivalent to measurements obtained by a trained observer in accordance with the values achieved using the cuff stethoscope auscultation method and are within the specified EN 1060 4 stand ard limits ...

Page 5: ...f devices whose maximum power exceeds 2 W the minimum distance from your blood pressure monitor should be 3 3 metres The unit is not waterproof Never immerse this instru ment in any liquids Do not use the instrument if you think it is damaged or if you notice anything unusual Warranty The warranty for this blood pressure monitor is valid for any error on the part of the manufacturer under normal u...

Page 6: ...s my blood pressure normal See the following blood pressure classification chart released by the WHO World Health Organization for evaluation of your blood pressure level Severe Hypertension Grade 3 Moderate Hypertension Grade 2 Mild Hypertension Grade 1 Optimal Normal High Normal Classification of blood pressure monitor Systolic mmHg Diastolic mmHg Colour indicator Optimal 120 80 green Normal 120...

Page 7: ...the heart is resting Fluctuation and variation in blood pressure The following factors will influence blood pressure meas urement results and cause variations Bathing Breathing Conversation Drinking alcohol Ex ercise Moving Mental tension Eating Temperature changes Thoughts Smoking etc Information you should know before operating the unit LCD DISPLAY SET BUTTON RECALL MEMORY BUTTON MODE BUTTON STA...

Page 8: ...p pears 3 Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long period of time 4 REMOVE all of the BATTERIES when utilising an AC adapter Note It is recommended that the same type of alkaline batteries be used to avoid incompatibility Systolic rate Diastolic rate Puls rate Low battery Error icon Icon for users 1 2 3 Pulse symbol WHO pressure bar indicator Number of memory spaces Irregular h...

Page 9: ... the cuff around the left arm The arm should be bare 2 Fasten the cuff Don t pull it too strongly or make the cuff too tight The edge of the cuff should be approxi mately 1 inch from the crease of your elbow 3 Attach the cuff on the right arm as shown in the figure if it is not possible to measure on the left arm Preparation for use ...

Page 10: ...e unit must be reset by disconnecting the AC adapter from the unit 3 Only use medical approved adapters that com ply with the specifications in this manual Using other adapters could cause damage your blood pressure monitor Posture during measurement 1 Sit upright and ensure that the measuring site is at heart level Relax and retain a natural posture during measurement 2 Measure and record blood p...

Page 11: ...ttaching the pressure cuff 2 Sit upright on a chair refer to Posture during meas urement 3 Press the SET button to select a particular memory store number 4 Then press START STOP to start automatic meas urement When taking repeat measurements be sure to select the same memory store number before pressing START STOP 5 The cuff is inflated When the pulse is detected the PULSE symbol will start flash...

Page 12: ...atically delete the earli est values Recalling data 1 Press the MEMORY button A particular memory store will appear on the display 2 Press the SET to find the correct memory store 3 Press the MEMORY The average value of the last three measurements is shown by the following symbol If no values have been stored nothing will appear on the display The most recently measured value will be displayed fir...

Page 13: ...posed of in an environmentally acceptable manner Please remove the batteries before disposing of the device unit Do not dispose of old batteries with your house hold waste but at a battery collection station at a recycling site or in a shop DISPOSAL Storing data Erasing data 1 Press the SET button to select User 1 or 2 or 3 2 Press the MEMORY button to enter the Memory Mode 3 Press and hold the MO...

Page 14: ...38 GB Do not drop the unit It is not shock proof Do not modify or disas semble the unit or the arm cuff Do not twist the arm cuff Do not twist the arm cuff Care and maintenance ...

Page 15: ...h cleaners Keep the unit in a suitable place Avoid high temperature direct sunlight high moisture and dust Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long time Do not press the START STOP button if the cuff has not been properly wrapped around the arm ...

Page 16: ...y low or high Measure again Wrap the cuff correctly and keep the arm still during measurement E1 Air circuit deviation Cuff tube may not be plugged into monitor correctly Check cuff connection Measure again E2 Pressure exceeds 300 mmHg Turn the unit off to clear then measure again E3 Measurement data that result in an error message Measure again EP Return the device to your local distributor or to...

Page 17: ...l 90 stored values Display LCD date time pressure and pulse Low Battery Indicator yes Automatic switch off approx 1 minute after last operation Battery Life around 300 operations IP Classifi cation IP22 effective against solid foreign objects with a finger protected against dripping water Cuff Size 23 to 33 cm 9 to 13 inches Operating Environment 5 C to 40 C RH 15 to 93 41 F to 104 F Storage Trans...

Page 18: ...d in accordance with Council Direc tive 93 42 EEC andEN ISO 13485 and is entitled to af fix the CE mark CE 0197 Notified Body TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH The blood pressure monitor conforms to EN 1060 1 Non invasive sphygmomanometers part 1 General requirements and EN 1060 3 Non invasive sphygmomanometers part 3 Supplementary requirements for electromechanical blood pressure measuring systems ...

Page 19: ... requirements for EMC electromagnetic compatibility and defines the levels of immunity to electromagnetic interference and the maximum electromagnetic emission levels for medi cal devices This blood pressure monitor which is manufactured by Geratherm Medical AG complies with the EN 60601 1 2 standard in relation to both immunity and emissions However special precautions should be observed please o...

Page 20: ...humidity should be at least 30 Power frequency 50 60 Hz magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 3 A m 3 A m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical location in a typicalcommercial or hospital environment Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communication The device is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment where radiated RF distur...

Page 21: ...iance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity ofequipment marked with the following symbol NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propaga tion is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnet...

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