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METRICY Wrist Type Blood Pressure Monitor Model: BPM29 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating this unit.
Contents Introduction Important Information Before Use Blood Pressure Monitor Features Description of LCD Display Battery Installation Setting the Date and Time Applying Your Cuff Taking a blood pressure measurement Heartbeat Remind Hypertension Indicator Memory Function Troubleshooting Error Codes Care and Maintenance Applied Standards Technical Specification EMC Tables...
Introduction BPM29 Series Blood Pressure Monitor applies the Oscillometric method to measure human systolic / diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. This device is designed only for adults. CAUTION: No modification of this equipment is allowed. Keep your equipment out of the reach of children, pets and pest.
Important Information Before Use When using this product, please be sure to follow all the notes listed below. Any action against these notices may cause injury or affect the accuracy. 1. Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer. 2.
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Important Information Before Use 7. Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading. 8. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with the cuff placement. 9. Keep the monitor stable during measurement to achieve an accurate reading. Remain still; do not talk during the measurement. 10.
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Important Information Before Use 14. This device is intended for adult use. While taking a measurement, you can stop the inflation or deflation process of the cuff at any time by pressing the POWER button. 15. It is recommended that the accuracy should be checked by the manufacturer every two years.
Description of LCD Display Memory sets Memory Symbol Average Measurement Symbol Low Battery Symbol Inflation Symbol(Positioning Indicator Up) Deflation Symbol(Positioning Indicator Down) Date Time Digital Display Heartbeat Symbol Hypertension Indicator Irregular Heart Beat Symbol Positioning Indicator “OK”...
Battery Installation Low battery warning: It is necessary to replace the batteries when the Low Battery symbol appears on the display, or when the display does not turn on after the POWER button is pressed. Replacing the Battery: Slide the battery cover on the bottom of the monitor. Insert or replace 2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries into the battery compartment, ensuring to match the indicated polarity symbols.
Battery Installation Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental and institutional policies. Remove the battery during extended storage. Setting the Date and Time It is necessary to set the date and time for the unit every time batteries are initially installed or replaced.
Applying Your Cuff It is important to avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a reading. If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left wrist, please modify the instructions for cuff application to your right wrist. Your physician can help you identify which wrist is best for you to take measurements from.
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Applying Your Cuff 4. Apply the preformed cuff to your wrist so that the digital display face is positioned on the inside area of your wrist facing you. 5. Adjust the cuff 0.5~1 cm from the edge of the head of the ulna bone. 6.
Taking a blood pressure measurement Please read the preceding portions of this manual prior to taking your first reading. You can press “Set” button in standby mode to select User1 or User2 as the default storage zone. Rest your elbow on a solid surface with your palm facing upward. Elevate your wrist so that the cuff...
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Taking a blood pressure measurement The cuff will automatically begin to inflate, with the display showing the increasing pressure in the cuff. As the pressure increases, an arrow pointing up will appear on the display. To detect the heartbeat, the heartbeat symbol will appear and continuous flashes on the LCD display.
Heartbeat Remind Your digital blood pressure monitor features an Irregular Heartbeat Detector. Irregular Heartbeats may influence the results of the measurement. If the monitor detects the Irregular Heartbeats during measurement, the symbol “ ” will appear on the display with the measurement values. You can take another measurement to make sure the values are not influenced by moving during measurement or Irregular Heartbeat.
Hypertension Indicator This monitor comes equipped with a Hypertension Indicator that automatically compares each reading to defined levels established by the World Health Organization and provides a helpful cue if your reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased risk.
Memory Function Recalling Measurements in Memory: 1. Press and release the “MEMORY” button. The unit will first display the average of the last 3 stored measurements. 2. Continue to press the “MEMORY” button to successively view the next previously stored measurements. Measurements will appear on the display from most current to oldest;...
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Memory Function Average values: 1. A3 showed on the display. 2. The average value of all saved measured values in this user memory is displayed. 3. Press the memory button M. 4. AM showed on the display. 5. The average value of the morning measurements for the last 7 days is displayed (morning: 5 a.m.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The wrist cuff is not at heart level. Measure while in the correct posture. The cuff is not wrapped snugly Wrap the cuff correctly. around the wrist. The reading is extremely The arms and shoulders are low (or high).
Error Codes Err Code Meaning Corrective Action No pulse or detect pulses not Err 00 Take off heavy clothes and retry again. enough. Leakage in Cuff Pressure/ Inflation too low. Err 01 The wrist cuff is not fastened properly. Overpressure protection Take a rest for 3~5 minutes.
Care and Maintenanc 1. Clean the device and wrist cuff carefully only with a slightly moistened cloth. 2. Do not immerse the device in water. It may cause damage if water enters. 3. Do not use any gas, strong detergent, or solvents to clean the device, including the wrist cuff.
Applied Standards • This unit is in line with European Standard EN 60601-1-2 and is subject to particular precautions with regard to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Please note that portable and mobile HF communication systems may interfere with this unit. More details can be requested from the stated Customer Service address or found at the end of the instructions for use.
EMC Tables BPM29 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of BPM29 must make sure that it is used in such an environment. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - Electromagnetic emissions Professional healthcare facility...
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NOTE: Further information about distances to be maintained Proximity fields between portable and mobile RF communications equipment from RF wireless (transmitters) and the BPM29 can be requested from supplier using IEC 61000-4-3 communications the contact information provided in this manual. However, it is...
Explanation of Symbols The CE marking with the Registration Number of the Notified Body. This denotes the compliance of European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC Medical Device Consult the instruction for use Disposal information: Should you wish to dispose of the article, do so in accordance with current regulations.
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Explanation of Symbols Humidity limits European Authorized Representative Manufacturer’s name and address Date of manufacture SN YYMWWWXXXXX SN: Product Serial Number YY: year, M:month, WWW: working sheet, XXXXX: serial no. LOT WWWXXXXX LOT: Lot Number WWW: working sheet, XXXXX: serial no. RoHS This product fulfilling the requirements of the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
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MDSS GmbH Schiffgraben 4 130175 Hannover Germany Manufacture: AViTA Corporation 9F., No. 78, Sec. 1, Kwang-Fu Rd., San-Chung Dist., New Taipei City 24158, Taiwan(R.O.C) Made in P.R.C 72-B29MN12-AV21...
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