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- Page 1 Digital wrist Blood pressure monitor INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE GT-1215...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Designated Use ..........................Precautions ............................ Warranty ............................Information You Should Know Before Operating the Unit ............Measurement Principle ......................... About the Unit ..........................Information about the Device ..................... Explanation of Display ....................... Preparation for Use ........................Power Supply and Charging Power ................... Activate your Blood Pressure Monitor .................. -
Page 3: Precautions
Precautions • This manual and the product are not substitutes for visiting the doctor. Neither the information con- tained herein nor this product may be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe drugs. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, please seek immediate advice from your doctor. -
Page 4: Warranty
Precautions • In the event of malfunction, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Only permit repairs to be car- ried out by authorised technicians. • In the event of unexpected error messages, please contact your dealer. • For cleaning, please use a soft cloth and a solvent-free cleaning agent. Warranty The warranty for this blood pressure monitor is valid for any error on the part of the manufacturer under normal use for 2 years from the date of purchase. - Page 5 Information You Should Know Before Operating the Unit Is my blood pressure normal? See the following blood pressure classifi cation chart released by the WHO (World Health Organization) for evaluation of your blood pressure level. Severe Hypertension (Grade 3) Moderate Hypertension (Grade 2) Mild Hypertension (Grade 1) Borderline High - Normal...
- Page 6 Information You Should Know Before Operating the Unit What does low blood pressure mean? In general, a lower blood pressure reading is better unless it causes unpleasant symptoms such as fainting and/or lightheadedness. Fluctuation and variation in blood pressure The following chart shows possible blood pressure fl uctuations during a 24-hour period. mmHg Systolic Diastolic...
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Page 7: Measurement Principle
Measurement Principle This product uses the oscillometric measuring method to detect blood pressure. Before every measure- ment, the unit establishes a “zero pressure” equivalent to the air pressure. Then it starts infl ating the cuff. As it does so, the unit detects pressure oscillations generated by the pulsation of the blood fl... -
Page 8: About The Unit
“MEM” button “START” button Cuff Content: 1. Blood pressure monitor wrist type (GT-1215) 2. User manual 3. USB cable ( 5 V = 1 A) 4. Storage bag The cuff is suitable for wrist circumferences between 13.5 and 21.5 cm. -
Page 9: Explanation Of Display
About the Unit Explanation of the Display Symbol Description Explanation Systolic blood High pressure result pressure Diastolic blood Low pressure result pressure Pulse Pulse/Minute; Beats/ Minute Movement Movement will lead to inaccurate detector readings Arrhythmia Irregular heartbeat Detection Position Taking up the correct position is neces- control sary for obtaining accurate readings. -
Page 10: En Preparation For Use
Preparation for Use Power Supply and Charge Power 1. The battery of the Geratherm active control is a built-in lithium-ion battery with an electrical charge of 420 mAh. 2. Please use a power adapter with a USB connection (not included) or another source of power with... - Page 11 Preparation for Use If you switch on the blood pressure monitor and the LCD display fl ashes “ “, this means that the battery charge is low. Please recharge it in good time. You can still carry out the measurement. If the LCD displays “...
- Page 12 Preparation for Use CAUTION: battery of Geratherm active control is built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, please do not • attempt to disassemble the blood pressure monitor or force open the built-in battery by the unauthorized maintenance personnel. In normal use, the battery can be recharged about 300 times. If the battery fails to recharge or •...
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Page 13: Activate Your Blood Pressure Monitor
Preparation for Use Activate your blood pressure monitor Your blood pressure monitor is activated when the date and time are set. Setting Date and Time It is important to set the clock before using your blood pressure monitor, so that a time stamp can be assigned to each record that is stored in the memory. - Page 14 Preparation for Use Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the [MONTH] and [DAY]. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the [HOUR] and [MINUTE]. 6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to switch position control on or off. After confi rming this as described in step 3, all the settings will be successively shown on the display.
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Page 15: Attaching The Cuff
Preparation for Use Attaching the cuff 1. Wrap the cuff around the bare wrist. The display should face the side of the palm of the hand. 2. Fasten the cuff. Make sure it is not too tight. The cuff‘s up- per edge should be approximately 1 cm (0.39 inch) from the palm line. -
Page 16: How To Operate The Unit
How to Operate the Unit Measuring Blood Pressure 1. When the monitor is off, press the “START” button to turn on the monitor, and it will fi nish the whole measurement. LCD display 0 – value is shown Infl ating and Results are dis- measuring played and stored... - Page 17 How to Operate the Unit Note: If you have turned on the Position Control function, once the measurement starts, the blood pressure monitor will detect the gestrure fi rst. The wrist must be between the angle of 30° and 45°. If the position is out of this angle, the measurement will not start and the display will show Symbol + ERR until you have the correct position.
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Page 18: Retrieving Readings
How to Operate the Unit Retrieving Readings 1. When the monitor is off, please press “MEM” button to show the average value of the latest three records. (Note: If the records are less than 3 groups, the LCD will display the recent record instead.) Note: The device can record 60 measurements. -
Page 19: Deleting Readings
How to Operate the Unit Deleting Readings Hold pressing “MEM” button for 3 seconds when the monitor is in memory mode, the display will show “dEL ALL” (“delete all”) . Press “MEM” button to confi rm deleting and the monitor will display “dEL dOnE” (”deletion done”) and then turn off. -
Page 20: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Do not drop the unit. Do not modify or disassemble the unit or the cuff. Do not twist the cuff. Use a cloth moistened with water or neutral detergent to clean the body of the unit and then wipe it dry. - Page 21 Care and Maintenance Avoid thinner, benzine, and other harsh cleaners. Keep the unit in a suitable place. Avoid high temperature, direct sunlight, high moisture, and dust. Do not press the “START” button until the cuff has been properly fastened on the wrist.
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Page 22: Error Messages
Error messages Problem Display symbol Cause Solution Display is dim or The power is No power Charge the power will not light up exhausted The power is low Charge battery battery There is no Press and hold “MEM” button to log No display display when you Unit is not activated. -
Page 23: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Model no. GT-1215 Power supply 3.7 V 420 mAH Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Display mode Digital LCD Display V.A. 44.8 mm x 35.6 mm Measurement mode Oscillographic testing mode Rated cuff pressure: 0mm Hg ~ 300 mmHg (0 kPa ~ 40 kPa) -
Page 24: Quality Standard
Quality Standard Geratherm is certifi ed in accordance with Council Directive 93/42/EEC and EN ISO 13485 and is enti- ® tled to affi x the CE-mark (Notifi ed Body: TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH). The blood pressure monitor conforms to:... -
Page 25: Symbol Index
Symbol Index Follow the instructions for use Type BF Equipment Keep dry Manufacturer 93 % Batch code Store at relative humidity levels (YYMMXXX, Year/Month / between 10 % and 93 % RH Identifi cation number) 10 % +60 °C Store between Caution! Read the instruction -20 °C and +60 °C manual. -
Page 26: Annex
This blood pressure monitor, which is manufactured by Geratherm Medical AG, complies with the EN 60601-1-2 standard in relation to both immunity and emissions. - Page 27 Annex Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The device or system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environments listed below. The customer and/or user of the device or system must ensure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described below: IEC 60601 –...
- Page 28 Annex Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The device or system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environments listed below. The customer and/or user of the device or system must ensure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described below: IEC 60601 Compliance Immunity test...
- Page 29 Annex Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic immunity Field strengths from fi xed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy.
- Page 30 Geratherm Medical AG Fahrenheitstraße 1 98716 Geschwenda Germany www.geratherm.com...
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