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Hauppauge, NY 11788 USED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS fax: 631-273-9659 ADC (UK) Ltd. TO ENSURE ACCURATE READINGS. www.adctoday.com Unit 6, PO14 1TH email: info@adctoday.com United Kingdom Questions? Call ADC toll free at 1-800-232-2670 IB p/n 93-6012-00 rev 2 0197 Printed in China...
6012 Semi-Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor NOTES Table of Contents Introduction Important Information About Blood Pressure and Its Measurement What is Blood Pressure? What is a Normal Blood Pressure? What Influences Blood Pressure? Does Blood Pressure Vary? What is Hypertension? Can Hypertension be Controlled?
This device offers clinically proven accuracy and has been designed to be user friendly. Read this booklet thoroughly before attempting to use your new ADC ®...
2. ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE 11. ACCESSORIES 2.1. What is Blood Pressure? Optional Accessories: Simply put, arterial blood pressure is the force of blood exerted against the walls of the arteries. Cuff Sizes: There are two components to blood pressure - systolic and diastolic pressure. Systolic, the higher Adult 850-6013 (9”...
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Even repeated blood pressure measurements taken without adequate rest between readings will alter your blood pressure as the vessels in your arm engorge with blood. Weight: 284 g (with batteries) / 1.37lbs. Many of these influences are only temporary or short term, though chronic (long term) exposure to Size: 3.5”...
Although essential hypertension cannot be cured, it can usually be controlled by altering lifestyle The blood pressure monitor (6012) is warranted for 5 years from date of purchase. This guarantee in- (including diet), adopting a program of exercise, stress management, and, where necessary, with cludes the instrument and the cuff.
Note: Do not force the cuff ON/OFF connection into the opening. If Memory the cuff is too small, call ADC button for further information. A larger cuff is available. Quick release valve T Connector...
(measured in the center). The permissible range is printed on the cuff. If your cuff does not fit properly, contact ADC. Note: Only use clinically approved ADC cuffs! • A loose cuff or a protruding air-pocket causes false measurement values.
6. ERROR MESSAGES/TROUBLESHOOTING 5.3. Fitting the cuff If an error occurs during a measurement, the a) Position the cuff flat on a table with the hook and loop measurement is discontinued and a corresponding error adhesive side down. Pass the end of the cuff through the code is displayed.
5.5. Inflating further Comment: If it is not possible to fit the cuff to the left arm, it can If the cuff is not inflated sufficiently, the measurement also be placed on your right arm. However, all is stopped after a few seconds and a flashing arrow measurements should be made using the same arm.