Medline MDS5001 Quick Start Manual

QUICK START GUIDE
AUTOMATIC DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
MDS5001
Please watch the following User Video on your computer by typing in the link
https:/ /www.medline.com/sku/item/MDPMDS5001
Step 1 – Install Batteries
A) Pull battery cover off.
B) Install four (4) "AA" batteries.
Step 2 – Set Date and Time
A) Hold down SET until the year
starts flashing in the top right
corner.
B) Release the SET button.
C) Press MEM repeatedly to
change the year.
D) Press SET once to change to
month selection. Press MEM
repeatedly to change the month
while the number is still flashing.
E) Repeat step D three (3) times
for the day, hour, and minute.
F) Press SET once to change to
Talking Language selection.
Press MEM repeatedly to switch
between SP OF (Off), SP 01
(English), and SP 02 (Spanish).
G) Press START/STOP once.

Step 5 - Begin Measurement

A) Press START/STOP to turn
monitor on and automatically
begin measurement.
Step 3 – Cuff Placement
A) Place cuff on left arm at heart level
(1 in. above elbow joint).
B) Align tubing with middle finger to
ensure placement of Artery Mark
(Ø) over the brachial artery.
C) Plug the air tube connector into
the air tube socket on the left side
of the monitor.
Step 4 – Body Placement
A) Sit with feet flat on floor.
B) Place arm, palm-up on flat surface.
C) Ensure cuff is level with heart.
QUICK START GUIDE
AUTOMATIC DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
MDS5001
Please watch the following User Video on your computer by typing in the link
https:/ /www.medline.com/sku/item/MDPMDS5001

Troubleshooting Guide

1) Does Not Turn On
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Check that batteries are inserted.
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Check that the battery polarities (
positioned in the correct direction.
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Try inserting new batteries.
2) Inaccurate Reading*
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Refrain from eating, smoking and drinking (especially alcoholic
beverages) before a measurement. These activities can affect your
blood pressure.
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Check the cuff for a snug fit that can fit two fingers between the cuff
and your upper arm.
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Ensure that you are not moving, speaking or repositioning during
measurement.
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If taking multiple measurements, ensure you are waiting at least 5
minutes between readings.
3) Inflation Problem
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Ensure the air tube connector is fully plugged into the air tube socket
on the left side of the monitor.
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Ensure that cuff is snug enough to where it will not slide up or down
the arm.
❏
Confirm that you are remaining still during measurements.
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Ensure the cuff is fully deflated before taking a measurement.
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Make sure cuff hose remains straight and unkinked during
measurement.
*Other things can affect blood pressure values besides those listed here.
IMPORTANT!
You can STOP the inflation or deflation of the cuff at any time by pressing the
START/STOP button.
Please see User Manual for more details.
If you have any questions or are experiencing difficulties, please call the Medline
Service Center at 1-800-MEDLINE (1-800-633-5463). V1 RJ20DGA
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