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IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE MEASURING
Blood pressure changes during the day and is also influenced by many factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, taking drugs and physical activity. The
blood pressure measurement should be performed by a doctor or a healthcare assistant who knows your medical history thoroughly. The regular use of
the JOYCARE’S blood pressure meter will allow you to keep your doctor abreast of the continuing trend of your blood pressure, and therefore provide a
useful tool for your health diagnosis. Ensure you wear the cuff correctly, paying particular attention to its position relative to your heart, since a position
above or below it could affect the measurement. Do not move the device, body or arm and do not talk during the measurement, otherwise the readings
will not be reliable. Perform the measurement while in a comfortable position, sitting, resting quietly and at ease. Never wrap the cuff around the sleeve of
your jacket or shirt, otherwise the readings are not reliable. Please allow at least 3-5min between measurements to restore normal circulation. Measure
the pressure always in the same arm, preferably the left one, as the pressure between arms may differ.
Certain factors may affect the measurement,
cause variations, and unreliable readings, including bathing, talking during the measurement, alcohol, exercise or agitated movement, large
meals, sudden temperature changes, nervous tension, stress, etc... CAUTION:
Do not forget: while self-measurement represents control, it does
not constitute a proper diagnosis or treatment. Any unusual values should always be discussed with your doctor.
Under no circumstances should
you change the dosage of any medication prescribed by your doctor. This blood pressure monitor is not suitable for people with diagnosed
cardiac arrhythmia.
Should the user should suffer from heart problems, kidney problems, diabetes and circulatory problems, it shall be necessary
to seek the doctor’s advice before using the device. This device is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children. Do not leave it unattended and make sure
that children do not play with it. This device shall not be used should you have any arm wounds. This device should only be used for measuring blood
pressure in adults. The device contains sensitive electronic components (Microcomputer). Therefore, avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in
the immediate vicinity of the device (e.g. cell phones, microwave ovens). These can cause a temporary loss of measurement accuracy. To avoid possible
damage to the device, always use and store it within the temperature and humidity ranges contained in the technical specifications.
POWER SPECIFICATIONS:
4 AA batteries (test batteries are included)
DC 6 V power adaptor (not included)
INSERTING AND REMOVING THE BATTERIES
Remove the cover on the battery compartment at the rear of the device and insert 4 new AA batteries, respecting the polarity indicated, then replace
the cover. Replace the batteries when the battery symbol
appears on the display, and when the display starts to wane or doesn’t power on. The
supplied batteries are for trial use only and they may have a shorter life. If the product is not used for an extended period of time, it is advisable to remove
the batteries, since a leak from the batteries can cause damage to the device.
SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND MEASUREMENT UNIT:
Before using your blood pressure monitor, you must set the date and time so that readings can be memorized with their date and time. Once the batteries
have been inserted, press and hold the “SET” key for approximately 3 seconds; the year will begin to flash on the display; now press the “MEM” key to
set the year, followed by “SET” to confirm; the month will start to flash, press the “MEM” key to set the month, then the “SET” key to confirm. Repeat
the same sequence to set the day, hour, minute and measurement unit. Once all the settings have been set, the display shows
, and the device will
power itself off automatically after a few seconds.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TAKING READINGS
5 minutes before taking a blood pressure reading, sit down, relax and remain calm. Wait at least 3 minutes between one measurement and the next.
Keep your body and arm cuff still and do not speak during the reading. Avoid touching the device. Always take readings on the same arm. Uncover your
arm so that it is exposed in the area in which the reading is being taken, and do not tighten the arm cuff excessively, allowing a space equivalent to the
width of a finger. Take your blood pressure reading while seated in an upright position, resting your lower arm onto a table or other surface. If necessary,
place something under your arm to adjust the height (e.g. a book). Relax your arm with the palm of your hand facing upwards. The arm cuff must be
positioned at the same level as your heart.
Because blood pressure varies throughout the day, it is advisable to measure your blood pressure always at the same time of day, so as to be able to
make a reliable comparison.
TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS
Connect the arm cuff’s air tube to the main unit. Fit your arm in through the arm cuff and pull the cuff so that it is positioned around 1 or 2 cm above the
fold of your elbow; the air tube must be positioned in line with your little finger.
Press the START/STOP button. All of the digits on the display will appear simultaneously, then “O” will appear on the display, together with the arrow
