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(SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure and heart rate (HR or pulse rate) using the oscillometric technique. The ANDON BP-MANAGER™ is used as an aid to monitoring blood pressure in adults (individuals aged 18 and older) in a non-clinical environment such as in the home.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION Main Screen CONTENTS Taking Your Blood Pressure Measurement REQUIREMENTS Error Display !WARNINGS! Looking at Previously ANDON Pod™ Taken Readings LOCATION/INTERFERANCE Looking at Messages BEFORE YOU START Looking at Graphics ANDON Your BP-Manager™ Users ANDON Your I Pod™...
ANDON BP-Manager™ after each measurement, and later stored for a more detailed analysis in the form of tables for easy viewing and graphs for easy interpretation. Your new ANDON BP-Manager™ uses the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement, detecting your blood’s movement through your brachial artery and converting the movements into a digital reading.
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Contents Contents For Respective Products, make sure your package includes the following items: KD-923 ANDON BP-MANAGER™ 4X “AA” ALKALINE BATTERIES FOR YOUR ANDON BP-MANAGER™ ANDON ILP 0001 POD™ ( *A noption al accessory , soldseparately ) AC ADAPTER ( *A noption al accessory , soldseparately )
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If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed. ADDITIONAL BATTERIES You may wish to use rechargeable batteries in your ANDON Manager™. The ANDON Pod™ is equipped to recharge batteries. Instruction Manual...
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• Operate the unit only as intended. Do not use for any other purpose. • The ANDON KD-923 BP-Manager™ is a non-invasive blood pressure monitor intended for the measurement of systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure and heart rate (HR or pulse rate) using the oscillometric technique.
Note: While using an ANDON Pod™, the telephone line will be in use. If the telephone line is in use before using the your ANDON Pod™ and you wish to use the your ANDON Pod™ while the telephone line is being used, the unit will not be able to make a connection and will store the information in your ANDON BP-Manager™...
• This is not a clinical device, but a tool for information purposes only. • Changes or modifications not approved by ANDON INC. may affect the proper functioning of this product. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit or components.
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Before You Start ANDON Your Pod™ (*An optional accessory, sold separately) Power button LED Display AC Adapter Jack Telephone line cord RJ11 Jack For Telephone Connection Telephone line cord RJ11 Jack For Line Connection Battery Cover Instruction Manual...
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Plug one end of the telephone line cord (provided) into the jack on the back of your ANDON Pod™ marked LINE. Note: The ANDON Pod™...
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• Replace the battery compartment door and push the compartment door shut in the opposite direction shown on the battery cover. • When using rechargeable batteries with your ANDON BP-Manager™, simply place them in your ANDON Pod™ for 10 hours to recharge when battery status is low as indicated on your ANDON BP-Manager™ ANDON Powering UpYour BP-Manager™...
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ANDON BP-Manager™ and ANDON Pod™ ID numbers. and you will be ready to take full advantage of all your ANDON BP-Manager™ has to offer. For a detailed description of all the features and functions continue to the FUNCTIONS section of this manual.
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Suggestions Before Taking A Measurement Suggestions Before Taking A Measurement • Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest at least 15 minutes before taking a measurement. • Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times. •...
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How To Apply The Arm Cuff How To Apply The Arm Cuff Your ANDON BP-Manager™ applies the Oscillometric method to measure human systolic/diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. All values are shown on the LCD monitor. Applying the Pressure Cuff...
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How To Apply The Arm Cuff How To Take A Proper Measurement Please sit or lie down for at least 5-10 minues before measuring. Perform measurement while sitting. STEP 1 Place your elbow on a table or other object. Relax your hand with he palm facing up.
ANDON you will find status indicators for the functioning of your ANDON BP-Manager™. In the upper middle portion of the display you will find a battery icon, displaying power status of your ANDON M ENU BP-Manager™ Indicates full power Indicates power is getting low, you should change your batteries Indicates that your blood pressure measuring function has been turned off.
Your reading will always be stored in your meter memory for local lookup. After displaying your reading and automatically communicating the information, your meter will automatically return to the default screen before going to sleep mode. Each time your ANDON BP-Manager™ communicates successfully to ANDON through your ANDON Pod™ the time and date are set to ensure reliable date and time stamping of all readings.
NOTE: If you receive an error, wait 2-3 minutes and retake your measurement. If you still receive an error, wait for the unit to go into sleep mode, then try again and retake your measurement. If you continually ANDON receive the same error after repeated usage, call an customer...
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Functions LOOKING AT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN READINGS Your ANDON BP-Manager™ will store up to 575 of your latest readings. Press Menu to view the feature list. M ENU SCROLL to highlight READINGS (it should already be READIN G S highlighted as it is the first line item in the list).
Functions Looking at Graphics When using an ANDON Pod™, your ANDON BP-Manager™ will store different types of graphics downloaded from the ANDON website. (All the graphics can be altered through the ANDON website, refer to www.ideallifeonline.com for details). Press Menu to view the feature list.
Functions Users The USERS section allows you to set-up your ANDON BP-Manager™ with an option to allow 2 users to use the same device.v SELECT USER • Press Menu to view the feature list. M ENU • SCROLL to highlight USERS READING S •...
Functions ADD/REMOVE USER • Press Menu to view the feature list. MENU • SCROLL to highlight USERS READINGS • Press SELECT to enter your selection. MESSAGES GRAPHICS USERS SCROLL SELECT • Press SCROLL to highlight ADD/REMOVE USER. USERS • Press SELECT to enter your selection. SELECT USER ADD/REMOVE USER SCROLL...
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Pressing NO will return the user to the USER options screen. REM O VE U SER 2 SELECTING YES will display an hour glass while the device removes the selected USER from the device. When complete, the device will return to the default screen.1 ANDON BP-Manager™...
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To maintain your BP-Manager™ in the best condition, and protect the unit from damage, ANDON you should follow the directions listed below. • Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth. You may also use an alcohol swab to wipe the cuff and meter clean.
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FCC Statement FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Service Requirements Service Requirements In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our Company or to one of our authorized agents. Please refer to the location you purchased or received your equipment for details of where service can be facilitated through.
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