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- Page 1 ELUXE OUCH IGITAL RIST Blood Pressure Monitor Bilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UB-521...
- Page 2 Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more than six months. Alkaline batteries recommended. PRECAUTIONS The UB-521 is designed to be used at home, by those who are eighteen (18) years and older, to monitor blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and pulse rate.
- Page 3 Fast. Easy. Accurate. Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art LifeSource® blood pressure monitor—one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen. Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
MONITOR COMPONENTS ......E-3 HOW UB-521 WORKS ....... . E-4 BEFORE YOU START . -
Page 5: What Display Symbols Mean
The symbol will appear measurement. on the pulse display area. Cuff Inflation Meter Measurement is in progress, remain as still as possible Pressure Rating Indicator™ Refer to the section “About Pressure Rating Indicator” for further explanation. LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966... -
Page 6: Monitor Components
MONITOR COMPONENTS DISPLAY SCREEN START BUTTON CUFF BATTERY HOLDER COVER CASE (1.5V) AAA BATTERIES DISPLAY SCREEN MEMORY PRESSURE SYSTOLIC RATING PRESSURE INDICATOR DIASTOLIC CUFF PRESSURE INFLATION PULSE RATE METER IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT HEART MARK DETECTOR BATTERY INDICATOR... -
Page 7: How Ub-521 Works
This monitor measures your blood pressure while the cuff is inflating. BEFORE YOU START The UB-521 provides accurate readings on wrists with a circumference between 5.3" and 8.5" (13.5 cm and 21.5 cm). The unit requires two "AAA" (1.5 volt) batteries to operate (alkaline batteries recommended). - Page 8 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring: ☞ Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement. ☞ Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement. ☞ Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare wrist. ☞...
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Page 9: Taking Your Blood Pressure
NOTE: If you have poor blood circulation in winter (especially when your hands and wrists are cold), you may not get a blood pressure measurement. LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966... -
Page 10: What Is An Irregular Heartbeat
WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT The UB-521 Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The Irregular Heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event an Irregular Heartbeat has occurred during measurement. An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement. -
Page 11: About Average Reading
ABOUT AVERAGE READING The UB-521 provides an average blood pressure reading based on the total measurements stored in memory. When taking a measurement, the average blood pressure reading will appear and the number of measurements stored in memory will flash several times before the cuff begins to inflate. -
Page 12: About Memory
ABOUT MEMORY The UB-521 automatically stores up to (90) blood pressure and pulse measurements in its memory. Measurements stored in memory are assigned an index number in the order of the newest to the oldest. The oldest reading displays as "n01". - Page 13 An individual’s blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and season to season. For hypersensitive individuals, these variations are even more pronounced. Normally, blood pressure rises during work or play and falls to its lowest levels during sleep. LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-10...
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Page 14: Assessing High Blood Pressure For Adults
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to be taken into consideration and may affect these figures. -
Page 15: About Blood Pressure
In addition, clinical studies have shown that the detection and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both consult their physicians and monitor their own blood pressure at home. LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-12... - Page 16 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Answers to Why Your Readings are Different Between Home and at the Doctor’s Office Why are my readings different between home and at a doctor’s office? Your blood pressure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting may be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety.
- Page 17 Additional tools are available on www.LifeSourceOnline.com to help you get the most out of your blood pressure monitoring. These include: • Large Print Instruction Manuals • Animated Operating Instructions for select models • Additional Logbook Sheets LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-14...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Corrective action Nothing appears Batteries are drained. Replace all batteries with in the display, new ones. Alkaline batteries even when the recommended. power is turned Battery terminals Reinstall the batteries with are not in the correct negative and positive terminals matching those indicated in the position. -
Page 19: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ....... .UB-521 Model ....... . .Oscillometric Type . -
Page 20: Contact Information
Stethoscopes Personal Health Scales Nebulizers Digital Thermometers This LifeSource blood pressure product is covered by a Lifetime Warranty. See warranty card for details. Visit our web site at www.LifeSourceOnline.com for warranty registration. For more information regarding use, care or servicing of your blood pressure monitor, contact: A&D Medical... - Page 21 IMPORTANT! If You Need Assistance with the Set-Up or Operation We Can Help! Please call us FIRST before contacting your retailer at LifeSource Health Line 1-888-726-9966 - Toll Free A specially trained representative will assist you. 1756 Automation Parkway San Jose, CA 95131 1-888-726-9966 www.LifeSourceOnline.com...