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COMPONENTS OF YOUR
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
Printer Port
The illustration shows your
Timex Professional Series Wrist
Battery Cover
Blood Pressure Monitor
Digital Display
model # 80224, consisting of:
On/Off/Start Button
Print Button
Memory Button
Time/User Button
AAT Selection Switch
PUTTING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR INTO OPERATION
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, insert the batteries. The
battery compartment is located on the left lateral side of the
device (see Diagrams).
a) Remove cover as illustrated in Diagram 1.
b) Insert two AAA batteries, observing the indicated polarity
as shown in Diagram 2.
c) If the battery warning appears in the display, the batteries
are low and must be replaced by new ones.
Attention!
• After the battery warning appears, the device is blocked
until the batteries have been replaced.
• Please use AAA Long-Life. The use of rechargeable batteries
is not recommended.
• If the blood pressure monitor is left unused for long periods,
please remove the batteries.
Functional check:
Hold the 0/I button to test all the display elements. When functioning correctly all
symbols must appear.
Sleep mode
The device is designed to stay at the sleep mode as
batteries are loaded. In this mode, the time and user
icon set will be displayed. You can conduct the
following operations during this mode.
• Reading the set date press the TIME button. The date set
will be displayed for 2 seconds.
• Recalling the measurements Press the MEMORY button.
The measuring data stored can be displayed. For more
information refer to the section on memory storage and
recall.
• Printing the measuring data please press the PRINT
button. The stored measurements can be printed.
For details, please refer to the section on Printer
Function.
Setting the time and date
This blood pressure monitor incorporates an integrated clock with date display. This
has the advantage, that at each measurement procedure, not only the blood pressure
values are stored, but also the exact moment of the measurement. After new batteries
have been inserted, the clock begins to run from the following setting: 2001-01-01
00:00. You must then enter the current date and current time as follows: (Example:
Entering (year-month-date-time) 2001-06-20 Time 09:30):
1) Press and hold the TIME button for three seconds. User
1 or 2 will begin flashing. Press the Time button again
briefly. Now you can begin changing the time and date.
2) The correct year can be entered by pressing the MEMO-
RY button. (Example: 1 x press)
3) Press the TIME button again. The display now switches
to the current date, during which the first character (month)
blinks.
4) The corresponding month can now be entered by press-
ing the MEMORY button. (Example: 6 x presses)
5) Press the TIME button again. The last two characters (day) are now blinking.
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6) The corresponding day can now be entered by pressing the MEMORY button.
(Example: 15 x presses)
7) Press the TIME button again. The display now switches to the current time, during
which the first character (hour) blinks
8) The corresponding hour can now be entered by pressing the MEMORY button.
(Example: 9 x presses)
9) Press the TIME button again. The last two characters (minutes) now blink
10) The exact time can now be entered by pressing the MEMORY button. (Example:
30 x presses)
11) Now after all settings have been made, press the TIME button once again. The
date is briefly displayed and then the time. The input is now confirmed and the clock
begins to run.
User selection:
This advanced blood pressure monitor allows you to track blood pressure readings for
2 individuals independently.
a) Before measurement, make sure you set the unit for the intended user. The unit can
Dia. 1
track results for 2 individuals. (User 1, User 2)
b) The unit is set to User 1. Push and hold the TIME button for 4 seconds to initiate
the user selection.
c) When the user icon is flashing, press the MEMORY button to toggle between users.
d) When the correct user is selected wait three seconds for the user icon to stop
flashing. The monitor is now ready for use.
e) Repeat the procedure again to change users again.
Further Information
Dia. 2
With each press of the button (TIME, MEMORY) one input is made (e.g. switching
over from hours to minutes mode, or altering the value by +1). However, if you keep
the button pressed, you can switch more quickly to the desired mode, or find the
desired value.
CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT
Before the measurement:
• Avoid eating or smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before measure-
ment. All these factors influence the measurement result. Relax by sitting in an arm-
chair in a quiet atmosphere for about ten minutes before the measurement.
• Remove any clothing that fits closely to your wrist.
• Your wrist should be supported on a table or pillow such that it is approximately
level with you heart.
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• Remain perfectly still while measuring.
• Always measure on the same wrist (normally left).
• Attempt to take measurements regularly at the same time of day, since the blood
pressure changes during the course of the day.
Common sources of error:
Memory Button
Note: Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the same condi-
tions! These are normally always quiet conditions.
• All efforts to support the arm can increase blood pressure. Make sure you are in a
comfortable, relaxed position and do not move any of the muscles in the measure-
Print Button
ment arm during the measurement. Use a cushion for support if necessary.
• If the wrist artery lies considerably lower (higher) than the heart, an erroneously
higher (lower) blood pressure will be measured! (Each 15cm/6" difference in height
results in a measurement error of10mmHg!)
• A loose cuff causes false measurement values.
• With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the respective arm, which can
lead to false results. Correctly executed blood pressure measurements should there-
fore first be repeated after a 5 minute pause or after the arm has been held up in
order to allow the accumulated blood to flow away (after at least 3 minutes).
Fitting the cuff
a) Remove all objects and jewelry (e.g. wristwatch) from the wrist in use. Put the cuff
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over the wrist with the monitor face on the inside of the wrist.
b) The distance between the cuff and the hand should be approx. 10 mm (1/2").
c) Secure the cuff, so that it lies comfortably and is not too tight. No space should
remain between the cuff and the wrist.
Memory Button
d) Lay your arm on a table, with the palm upwards.
Support the arm a little with a cushion, so that the cuff rests at the same height as
the heart. Remain still for 2 minutes, before beginning the measurement.
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