Table Of Contents; Important Product Notices And Safety; Instructions - HoMedics HEALTH PLUS BPS-FD1 Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and Safety
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
About Blood Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What is Blood Pressure?
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Blood Pressure Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
How This Blood Pressure Monitor Works . . . . .6
USAGE INFORMATION:
Name/Function of Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Display Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Applying the Cuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Measurement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Potential for Radio/Television Interference . .21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Five Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using your blood pressure monitor, basic
precautions should always be followed. Please read
and follow all instructions and warnings before using
this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
• Please note that this is a home healthcare product
only and it is not intended to serve as a substitute
for the advice of a physician or medical professional.
• Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of
any health problem or disease. Measurement results
are for reference only. Consult a healthcare professional
for interpretation of pressure measurements. Contact
your physician if you have or suspect any medical problem.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measure-
ments. If the index line on the cuff falls outside of
the OK range when applied to the user's arm,
contact HoMedics Consumer Relations regarding
additional cuff sizes.
• This product is not suitable for people with
arrythmias. This device may have difficulty
determining the proper blood pressure for individuals
with diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney
problems or for users who have suffered from a stroke.
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