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- Page 1 Digital Blood Pressure Monitor for the Upper Arm INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE GT-1115...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Designated Use ............35 Measurement Principle ........... 35 Precautions .............. 36 Warranty ..............38 Information You Should Know Before Operating the Unit ........39 Irregular Heartbeat Detector ........41 About the Unit Monitor Components ........... 42 Explanation of Display ......... 43 Preparation for Use Power Supply and Charge Power ...... -
Page 3: Designated Use
Designated Use This unit uses an oscillometric measurement method in order to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as the heart rate. The measurement is conducted on the upper arm. All val- ues can be read on an LCD screen. This unit has been developed for home and professional use and should only be used by adults with an arm diame- ter of 22 ~ 42 cm / 8.7 - 16.5 inches. -
Page 4: Precautions
Precautions • This manual and the product are not substitutes for consulting a physician. Neither the information con- tained herein nor this product may be used to diag- nose 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 physician. - Page 5 Precautions • Do not wrap the cuff around an arm to which medical devices are attached, as this could lead to temporary functional failure of the medical devices being used. • Avoid any kinks in the air hose during use, as this could lead to a continuous increase in the cuff pres- sure and cause injury to the patient.
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Page 6: Warranty
Precautions • In the event of malfunction, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Only permit repairs to be carried 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. -
Page 7: Information You Should Know Before Operating The Unit
Information you should know before operating the unit What is blood pressure? A force is created by the heart as the ventricle forcibly ejects blood into the blood vessels and through the vas- cular system. Another force is created by the arteries as they resist the blood fl... - Page 8 Information you should know before operating the unit What are systolic and diastolic pressures? Systolic pressure is the highest pressure at the height of the heart’s contraction. Diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure when the heart is resting. What about low blood pressure? In general, a lower blood pressure reading is better un- less it causes unpleasant symptoms such as fainting and/ or lightheadedness.
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Page 9: Irregular Heartbeat Detector
Irregular heartbeat detector An irregular heartbeat is detected when a heartbeat rhythm varies while the unit is measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. During each measurement, this equipment records the heartbeat intervals and works out the standard deviation. If major pulse irregularities occur, the arrhythmia icon appears on the display along with the blood pressure readings. -
Page 10: About The Unit
About the unit Information about the Device Cuff Air Hose Air connector plug LCD Display USB Ppower interface START button MEM button Air connector plug Content: 1. Blood pressure monitor (GT-1115) 2. Cuff (Type BF applied part) 22 cm - 42 cm 3. -
Page 11: 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 result in inaccurate. detector The displayed measurement values Memory is from the memory. The average value of the latest 3 Average value blood pressure measurement results... -
Page 12: Preparation For Use
Preparation for use Power Supply and Charge Power 1. The battery of Geratherm active control+ is a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with an electrical charge of 1000 mAh. 2. Please use a power adapter with a USB connection (not included) or another source of power with a USB... - Page 13 Preparation for use Notes 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. You can, however, still carry out the measurement. If the LCD display “ “...
- Page 14 Preparation for use Caution • The battery of Geratherm active control+ is a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Please do not try to disassemble or force open the blood pressure monitor yourself or permit unauthorised maintenance person- nel to do so.
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Page 15: Setting Date And Time
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 16: Selecting A User
Preparation for use 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the [HOUR] and [MINUTE]. 6. After the [MINUTE] is set, the LCD will display all the settings you have done and then turn off. Select User 1. When the monitor is off, press and hold “START”... -
Page 17: Attaching The Pressure Cuff
Preparation for use Attaching the Pressure Cuff 1. Wrap the cuff around the arm. The arm should be bare skin. 2. Fasten the cuff in place. Do not pull too hard on the cuff and do not wrap it too tightly. The edge of the cuff should be approxi- mately 2.5 centi-... -
Page 18: 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, the measurement will be com- pleted automatically. LCD display 0 – value is displayed Infl ating and Display and save measuring the measurement... -
Page 19: En Recall The Records
How to operate the unit Retrieving stored readings 1. In order to retrieve the latest read- ings, press the “MEM” button and release it. The display will show the average value (AVG) of the last three readings. (Note: If fewer than three readings are available, the latest reading is shown) 2. -
Page 20: Delete The Records
How to operate the unit 4. Press “START” button to power off, otherwise it will turn off within 1 minute. Deleting readings 1. Press and hold the “MEM” button for about 3 seconds when the unit is already in memory mode. The user and “dEL ALL”... -
Page 21: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Do not drop the unit. Do not modify or dis- assemble the unit or the arm 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 22 Care and maintenance Avoid thinner, benzine, and other harsh cleaners. Keep the unit in a suitable place. Avoid high tempe- rature, direct sunlight, high moisture, and dust. Do not press the “START” button if the cuff has not been properly wrapped around the arm.
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Page 23: Error Messages
Error messages Problem Display Cause Solution symbol Nothing Battery charge No power appears on Charge battery too low the display Low bat- Battery charge Charge battery tery power indicator No display Press and hold down when Unit is not No display “MEM“... -
Page 24: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Model-No. GT-1115 3,7 V 1000 mAH built-in rechargeable Model-No. lithium-ion battery Digital LCD Display V.A. Display mode 44 mm x 64 mm Measurement Oscillographic testing mode mode Rated cuff pressure: 0 mmHg ~ 300 mmHg (0 kPa ~ 40 kPa) Measurement pressure: Measurement SYS: 60 mmHg ~ 230 mmHg... - Page 25 Specifi cations Degree of IP20 protection Device classifi - Battery mode: with built-in lithium-ion cation rechargeable battery Subject to changes in the interests of technical progress...
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Page 26: Quality Standard
Quality standard Geratherm is certifi ed in accordance with Council Direc- ® tive 93/42/EEC and EN ISO 13485 and is entitled to affi x the CE-mark (Notifi ed Body: TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH). The blood pressure monitor conforms to... -
Page 27: Symbol Index
Quality standard DIN EN ISO 81060-2 Clinical Non-invasive sphygmomanometers – Part investigation 2: Clinical investigation of automated measurement type (ISO 81060-2) IEC/EN 60601-1-6 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance Usability - Collateral Standard: Usability IEC/EN 62366 Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical devices... -
Page 28: 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. However, special precautions should be observed: Please only use the device indoors and not in the vici- nity of mobile phones or microwave ovens. - Page 29 Annex Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environments listed below, and should only beused in such environments: Emission test Compatibility Notes concerning the EM environment RF energy is used only to maintain device’s operation.
- Page 30 Annex Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environments listed below, and should only be used in such environments: IEC 60601 – Compliance Immunity test Electromagnetic environment - guidance test level level Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any...
- Page 31 Geratherm Medical AG Fahrenheitstraße 1 98716 Geschwenda Germany www.geratherm.com...
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