Omron HEM-637 Instruction Manual
Omron HEM-637 Instruction Manual

Omron HEM-637 Instruction Manual

Omron healthcare instruction manual wrist blood pressure monitor with advanced positioning sensor (aps) hem-637

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Instruction Manual
Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
with Advanced Positioning
Sensor (APS)
Model HEM-637
Thank you for purchasing the
Omron Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with APS.

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS) Model HEM-637 Thank you for purchasing the Omron Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with APS.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ……………………………………………………………………… 3 Know Your Unit ……………………………………………………………… 4, 5 Suggestions Before Measuring Blood Pressure ………………………………… 6 Initial Set-Up Battery Installation / Replacement ……………………………………… 7, 8 Automatic Memory Setting ………………………………………………… 9 Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS) Setting ……………………………… 10 Wrist Selection Setting …………………………………………………… 11 Alarm Setting …………………………………………………………...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Omron HEM-637 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS). This remarkable instrument is ideal for people who frequently monitor their own blood pressure because it’s so compact and easy to use. There is no tricky arm cuff, just a small, pre-formed wrist cuff that is easy to apply.
  • Page 4: Know Your Unit

    IntelliSense™ Technology Is An Assurance of Accuracy Blood pressure changes throughout the day. IntelliSense technology was developed by Omron which enables your blood pressure monitor to inflate and deflate at the optimum level for each individual. This helps ensure accurate measurement, and is particularly useful for people with certain arrythmia or heart disorders.
  • Page 5: Know Your Unit

    Diastolic Blood Pressure Display Date/Time Display Mark Displayed when the stored measurement values are called out. Pulse Display button Push to move the displayed item forward. Push to move the displayed item backward. In the Selection Screen, push either button for selection. Systolic Blood Pressure Display SET button...
  • Page 6: Suggestions Before Measuring Blood Pressure

    Suggestions Before Measuring Blood Pressure 1. Avoid eating, smoking and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking measurement. Also rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes before taking a reading. 2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times. 3.
  • Page 7: Battery Installation / Replacement

    Use this monitor after inserting batteries in the main unit Place the main unit with the Battery Cover facing upward. Remove the Battery Cover. Push down the indent portion of Battery Cover and slide it into the direction of the arrow. Insert two AAA Batteries with the polarities in the correct direction.
  • Page 8: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement • High performance alkaline dry cell batteries (2 “AAA”) should be good for approximately 300 readings. • Battery life varies with ambient temperature. Battery life is shorter under cold conditions such as during the winter. • If the battery replacement symbol blinks while measuring or if pressure is not applied when the START / STOP button is pressed, replace both batteries (use the same brand).
  • Page 9: Automatic Memory Setting

    The monitor stores the measured values and the date and time of measurement, which is helpful for the continuous blood pressure management. However, if more than one person is expected to use this monitor, the measured values of more than one person will be stored. In that case, setting the Automatic Memory to OFF is recommended.
  • Page 10: Advanced Positioning Sensor (Aps) Setting

    Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS) Setting Set the (APS) function to ON or OFF and set SIGNAL of the position sensor to ON (beeps) or OFF (does not beep). Push the SET button while the power is turned off. Keep pressing the SET button until the Position Sensor Screen is displayed.
  • Page 11: Wrist Selection Setting

    Measurement can be made on the left wrist or on the right wrist. Push the SET button while the power is turned off. Keep pressing the button until the Measurement Screen is displayed. Select Left Wrist or Right Wrist. • The initial setting is LEFT at the time of your purchase.
  • Page 12: Alarm Setting

    Alarm Setting You can set the alarm to go off twice a day at a specified time in the morning and evening. • You can stop the alarm by pushing any of the buttons of this blood pressure monitor. • Alarm will stop automatically after sounding for 2 minutes. •...
  • Page 13: Alarm Setting

    • Once the first alarm time is locked, the second alarm time of Hour and PM 8 flashes. In the same manner, set the hour for the second time and (to go off). Lock the setting. If you are also going to change other settings, push the SET button to lock the setting.
  • Page 14: Date And Time Setting

    Setting the date and time is recommended before use of the monitor for continuous blood pressure management This blood pressure monitor automatically stores 90 measurement values. If you use the monitor without setting the date and time correctly, the measured values will be stored with the wrong date and time.
  • Page 15 Push the SET button. Set the Hour and Minute. The hour can be set between 12 A.M. and 11 A.M., and 12 P.M. and 11 P.M.. Example of setting the time at the time tone for 8 1. Set the hour to AM 8 in advance. 2.
  • Page 16: Reset Settings

    How to Reset This Monitor Reset Settings Any change made in the Setting Mode is cancelled to restore the state at the time of your purchase of the monitor. • After initialization, be sure to set the date and time. •...
  • Page 17: How To Apply The Wrist Cuff

    How to wrap the wrist cuff is one of the most important points for correct measurement. Wrap the cuff snugly on your wrist. • This monitor is preset to measure on your left hand when you purchased it. If you desire to measure on your right hand, change the mode to Right Hand measurement in setting.
  • Page 18: How To Wrap The Wrist Cuff

    How to Wrap the Wrist Cuff Pull the wrist cuff upward holding the edge of the wrist cuff so that it can be wrapped snugly. • If the wrist cuff is not wrapped snugly, correct measurement may not be possible. Lightly press the velcro part with your finger so that it is fastened tightly.
  • Page 19: How To Measure Blood Pressure

    How to Measure Blood Pressure (This measurement example describes the situation where the Position Sensor is set to ON and the SIGNAL is set to ON.) Push the START/STOP button. The Position Sensor Screen is displayed. • If the date and time is not set, the Time Screen is displayed.
  • Page 20 How to Measure Blood Pressure When the wrist reaches the level of your heart, the monitor beeps and the changes to the mark instantly. Hold your wrist at that position and do not make any movements until the measurement results are displayed. •...
  • Page 21: How To Measure Blood Pressure

    How to Measure Blood Pressure How to see the measurement results in enlarged characters If you push the button while the measurement results are displayed, the results will be displayed in enlarged characters repeatedly in the order of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse rate. If you push the button while the measurement results are displayed, the results will be displayed in enlarged characters repeatedly in the order of pulse rate, diastolic blood pressure, and systolic blood pressure.
  • Page 22: How To Use The Memory Function

    How to Use The Memory Function This monitor has a memory function to store up to 90 measurement results. When you push the MEMORY button, the monitor displays the measured values together with the date and time. For the 91st measurement and onward, the measured values are deleted from the oldest one.
  • Page 23: Memory Reset Function

    Deletes all the measurement values stored in this monitor. Do not delete them in a normal situation. • Please note, deleted measured values cannot be restored. Push the SET button while the power is turned off. Keep pressing the button until Delete Data Screen is displayed.
  • Page 24: How To Use The Graph Function

    How to Use the Graph Function This monitor has a function to display the stored measurement results as a graph. If you measure your blood pressure in a certain time frame for three times a day in the morning, daytime, and evening, you will learn the trending of your blood pressure values and pulse rate in a week at a glance.
  • Page 25 How to Use the Graph Function Push the GRAPH button again to display the Evening Data Graph. • Each time you push the GRAPH button, All, Morning, and Evening data are displayed in that order repeatedly. Push the START/STOP button to turn off the power. How to see the graph How to see the graph is explained by using the example of All Data Graph.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Measure your blood pressure again without moving your arm or body. Measure your blood pressure again without moving your arm or body Replace both batteries with new ones. Please contact the nearest OMRON Healthcare, Inc. Customer Service.
  • Page 27: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance To keep your digital wrist blood pressure monitor in the best condition and protect the unit from damage follow the directions listed below: • Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any abrasive or volatile cleaners.
  • Page 28: Caution

    FCC Caution Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Omron Healthcare, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. Note: POTENTIAL FOR RADIO/TELEVISION INTERFERENCE (for U.S.A. only) This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Note: These specifications, to improve performance, are subject to change without notice. Specifications OMRON Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS) HEM-637 Digital display Oscillometric method Pressure; 0 to 299 mmHg, Pulse rate; 40 to 180 /min. Pressure; within +/-3 mmHg, Pulse rate; within...
  • Page 30: Warranty

    Limited Five Year Warranty Your Omron HEM-637 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS) is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five years under normal use. The five year warranty excludes the monitor cuff.
  • Page 31: Notes

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  • Page 32 Manufactured by OMRON Distributed by: OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC. 300 Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 www.omronhealthcare.com Copyright © 2003 OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC. 637INST Rev...

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