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USING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries.
The battery compartment is located on the underside of the
device (see illustration).
a) Remove cover as illustrated.
b) Insert the batteries 2 x AAA observing the indicated polarity.
c) If the battery warning appears in the display, the batteries
are low and must be replaced by new ones.
Attention
• After the battery warning appears, the device is
blocked until the batteries have been replaced.
• For best results use AAA Alkaline Batteries.
• If the blood pressure monitor is left unused for long periods,
please remove the batteries from the device.
CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT
Before the measurement:
• Avoid eating or smoking as well as all forms of exertion immediately before the
measurement. All these factors influence the measurement. Try and find time
to relax by sitting in an armchair in a quiet atmosphere for about ten minutes
before the measurement.
• Remove any garment that fits closely to your wrist.
• Measure always on the same arm (normally left).
• Attempt to carry out the measurements regularly at the same time of day,
since the blood pressure changes during the course of the day.
Common sources of error:
Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the same conditions!
These are the optimal conditions.
• All efforts by the patient to support the arm can increase the blood pressure. Make
sure you are in a comfortable, relaxed position and do not activate any of the mus-
cles in the measurement arm during the measurement. Use a cushion for support if
necessary.
• If the arm artery lies considerably lower (higher) than the heart, an erroneously
higher (lower) blood pressure will be measured! (Each 6 inches (15 cm) difference
in height results in a measurement error of 10 mmHg!)
• With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the respective arm, which can
lead to false results. Correctly executed blood-pressure measurements should there-
fore first be repeated after a 15 second pause.
Measuring procedure
After the cuff has been appropriately positioned, the measurement can begin:
1. Place the wrist blood pressure monitor on left wrist
with the unit against the inside of your wrist. Make sure
palm is facing up.
2. Securely wrap and fasten the hook & loop fabric
securely on wrist.
3. Make sure that the monitor is at heart level. This is
approximately 1"-2" above the bottom of your sternum.
4. Press the "ON/OFF" button to turn the power on. A
flashing "0" will appear. Remain still and do not speak
until the measurement is complete.
5. The wrist-cuff will automatically inflate and a "P" will
appear on the monitor. As the wrist cuff deflates, the
monitor will make a short beeping sound and a flashing heart
symbol will appear on the LCD panel. The wrist cuff will inflate
until the compression temporarily stops the blood flow through
the artery in your wrist. Numbers on the face of the screen will
begin to count backwards and the compression around the
wrist will simultaneously decrease.
6. When the reading is completed the monitor will make a
longer beeping sound and the wrist cuff will deflate completely.
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7. Turn the unit off by pressing the "ON-OFF" button. If the unit is not turned off, it
will automatically shut off in 3 minutes. (The measurement will automatically be
placed into memory).
8. Press the "MEMORY" key to recall the measurement from memory. To view previ-
ous readings depress the MEMORY button repeatedly or hold down to scan. The most
recent measurement will always appear first.
9. The unit has the capacity to store 60 blood pressure measurements. Once capacity
has been reached, it will begin to replace measurements as they are stored.
10. Place into storage case.
Discontinuing a measurement
If it is necessary to interrupt a blood pressure measurement for any reason (e.g. the
Lo-Battery Warning
patient doesn't feel well), press the "ON/OFF" button. The device then immediately
lowers the cuff-pressure automatically.
ERROR MESSAGE/MALFUNCTIONS
Action
Nothing displayed
when you push the
start button.
"Err P" is shown
on LCD panel.
"Err 1" is shown
on LCD panel.
"Err 2" is shown
on LCD panel.
"Err 5" is shown on
LCD panel
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
a) Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, humidity, dust or direct sun-
light.
b) The cuff contains a sensitive air-tight bubble. Handle this carefully and avoid all
types of straining through twisting or buckling.
c) Clean the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use gas, thinners or similar solvent.
Spots on the cuff can be removed carefully with a damp cloth and soapsuds.
The cuff must not be washed!
d) Do not drop the instrument or treat it roughly in any way. Avoid strong vibrations.
e) Never open the device! Otherwise the manufacturer warranty becomes invalid!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Name
Model
Measurement
Measurement Range
Accuracy
Inflation
Pressure Detection
Power Supply
Auto Power Off
Operating Temperature/ Humidity 50˚F ~ 104˚F (+10°C to +40°C) / 30% to 85% RH
Storage Temperature/Humidity
Weight of Main Unit
External Dimensions
Wrist Circumference
Problem
Solution
Are the batteries good?
Replace the batteries
Are the batteries in backwards?
Insert batteries per engraved polarity
diagram in battery compartment.
Fail to inflate?
Please check to see if the cuff is too
loose. If so, fasten it more tightly.
Deflates too fast?
Call customer service
1-800-422-0360
1. Was the wrist moved
1. Keep still after you push the
during testing?
"ON/OFF" button.
2. Was there interference
2. Please remove interfering sources
to signal of monitor?
such as magnets, or cell phones.
Incorrect result?
1. The cuff might be placed on your
wrist incorrectly. Please re-wrap the
cuff in the correct position.
TIMEX Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
80201
Oscillometric
Pressure: 20-280mmHg - Pulse Rate: 40-
195 beats/min
Pressure: within ±3mmHg - Pulse Rate: within
±5% of reading (Subject to the temp. humidity
listed below)
Automatic inflation with pump
Semi –Conductor
2 "AAA" Alkaline Batteries
3 minutes after last key operation
-4˚F ~ 118˚F (-20°C to +48°C)/ 10% to 95% RH
Approximately 4.8 ounces (including batteries)
3(L) x 3(H) x 2.5(D) inches
5.3 in ~ 8.6 in (135mm - 220mm)
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