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We can notify you about any important updates or changes to your monitor. Registering confirms the full warranty period of your Advocate® monitor. Registering provides you peace of mind that you are protected. To register your new Advocate Monitor: ®...
Table of Contents DISPLAYING AVERAGE MEASUREMENTS (AUg) IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………… AND MEMORY RESULTS..........12 PRECAUTION FOR USE.…………………………... DELETING A MEASUREMENT FROM THE MEMORY..............12 BEFORE YOU START………………………….…..ASSESSING BLOOD PRESSURE FOR ADULTS..13 MONITOR COMPONENTS……………..……..… CLASSIFICAION OF BLOOD PRESSURE....13 LCD DISPLAY…………...…………………………..SPECIFICATIONS…………………….……….……..14 TIPS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING..TROUBLESHOOTING..........15 TAKING A MEASUREMENT……………………..8 LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY…………………..…..16...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this instruction manual thoroughly so that you completely understand the operations, cautions, performance and limitations with this monitor. After reading this manual, please keep it for future reference. You should not use this blood pressure monitor for self-diagnosis, self-treatment or to change medication without consulting your physician or other health care professional.
PRECAUTION FOR USE The Wrist Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor is designed to be operated by anyone who is eighteen years and older or by medical professionals to monitor blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and pulse rate. BEFORE YOU START Please make sure you have installed 2 - AAA (3 volt) batteries (alkaline batteries are recommended) .
Note: ★ When the LCD display shows “Low Battery” signal , the batteries must be replaced for accurate readings. ★ Do not use rechargeable batteries (voltage 1.2V). They are not suitable for this product, can damage the monitor and will cause inaccurate readings.
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 any constricting clothing and place the cuff on a bare wrist. ★...
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HOW TO PLACE/WRAP THE CUFF ON YOUR WRIST? ★ Place the cuff around your bare wrist ½” - ¾” above the wrist joint on the opened-hand (inside) side of the wrist. ★ Keep the cuff at approximately the same level as your heart. ★...
PROGRAM DATE, CLOCK AND LANGUAGE ★ While the monitor is turned off, press the “SET” button for about 5 seconds, the number of the YEAR will begin to blink on the LCD display. Press the “M” (for memory) button to change the YEAR.
★ WHEN EVERYTHING IS COMPLETELY SET-UP, THE MONITOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY SWITCH OFF. WHEN YOU PRESS “ON/OFF” BUTTON AGAIN, THE MONITOR WILL ACTIVATE. NOTE: When batteries are replaced, the time and date must be reset. NOTE: Time is maintained using a 24 HOUR clock. AM/PM is not displayed. IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT INDICATOR: If an irregular heartbeat is detected, the IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT symbol...
DISPLAYING AVERAGE MEASUREMENT (Aug) AND MEMORY RESULTS: ★ Each time you press and release the “M” button while the monitor is turned off, the LCD will display the symbol “AUg” on the left upper corner of the LCD screen to show the average of the last three measurements recorded.
ASSESSING BLOOD PRESSURE FOR ADULTS The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or gender) have been established as a guide according to WHO (World Health Organization). Please note that other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to be taken into consideration and may affect these figures.
SPECIFICATIONS Temperature: 5~40°C Model No.: FT-B05W (No Voice) Operation Environment: Humidity: < 85%RH ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Temperature: -20~60°C Type: Storage Environment: Oscillometric; Automatic air Humidity: < 95%RH inflation by air pump and Class II, type B automatic deflation Classification: ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------...
TROUBLE SHOOTING (1) Abnormality Probable Reason Corrective action LCD shows Low Batter Batteries are low. Install new batteries. symbol Pneumatic system blocked or cuff Make certain the cuff is wrapped around is too tightly wrapped. your wrist correctly and re-measure. The unit does not Pressure system was unstable Measure again.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING (2) Abnormality Reason Checkout LCD shows “Er U” Insufficient inflation Wait for 5 minutes and re-measure. LCD shows “Er H” Inflation over 305 mmHg If operation is still abnormal, contact manufacture or agent (see the last page) LCD shows “Er 1” Undetectable pulse LCD shows “Er 2”...
Refer to the inside front cover of this manual for instructions on how to register your new Advocate® blood pressure monitor online. This warranty is limited to replacement due to defects in parts and workmanship.
BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD Name: Age: Weight: Date: SYS/DIA PULSE SYS/DIA PULSE Note: By monitoring and controlling high blood pressure, you can lower your risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney disease...
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STATEMENTS AND DECLARATIONS: 1. Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in the ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS 2. Wireless communications equipment such as wireless home network devices, mobile phones, cordless telephones and their base stations, walkie-talkies can affect this equipment and should be kept at least a distance d = 3,3 m away from the equipment.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic emission The Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer of the user of the Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emission test Compliance Electromagnetic environment –...
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Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic environment - Immunity test IEC 60601 test level...
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Power frequency 3A/m 3A/m Power frequency magnetic fields (50Hz) magnetic field should be at levels characteristic IEC 61000-4-8 of a typical location in a typical commercial or hospital environment. NOTE UT is the a.c. main voltage prior to application of the test level.
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Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic environment -...
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Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as not Applicable. Determined by an electromagnetic site survey, a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range. b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol: NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor. The Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
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Explanation of Symbols: Symbol for batch code Symbol for “TYPE BF APPLIED PART” Symbol for ‘CE” Symbol for “Follow operating instructions” Customer Care Center Symbol for manufacturer Diabetic Supply of Suncoast, Inc. PO Box 2102, Vega Alta, PR 00692 IP22 Symbol for “the IP classification”...
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