Before Using the Monitor INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Omron ® BP785CAN 10 series Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with ComFit Cuff. Fill in for future reference. DATE PURCHASED: __________________ SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________ • Staple your purchase receipt here • Register your product on-line at www.register-omron.com...
SAFETY INFORMATION INTENDED USE This product is designed to measure the blood pressure and pulse rate of people within the range of the designated arm cuff, following the instructions in this instruction manual. It is mainly designed for general household use. Please read the “Safety Information”...
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Do not use a cellular phone near the device. It may result in an operational failure. Use only Omron authorized parts and accessories. Parts and accessories not approved for use with the device may damage the unit. Use only 1.5V alkaline batteries with this device.
Do not submerge the device or any of the components in water. Store the device and the components in a clean, safe location. Changes or modification not approved by Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the...
BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT To ensure a reliable reading follow these recommendations: 1. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising, and bathing for 30 minutes prior to taking a measurement. Rest for at least 15 minutes prior to taking the measurement. 2.
Operating Instructions KNOW YOUR UNIT Main Unit: Display Calibration Check System SET Button Morning/Evening Average USER ID ) Button Selection Switch Memory ( ) Button Up/Down Start/Stop Button ) Buttons Battery Compartment Air Jack AC Adapter Jack...
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KNOW YOUR UNIT Components: Housing Air Tube Cord AC Adapter Air Plug (Connects to Air Jack) Arm Cuff Instruction Manual Storage Case Quick Start Guide...
UNIT DISPLAY Morning Average Symbol Evening Average Symbol Date/Time Display Irregular Heartbeat Symbol USER ID Symbol (A or B) Average Value Symbol Week Display TruRead Symbol Memory Symbol Systolic Blood Pressure Morning Hypertension Symbol Movement Symbol Blood Pressure Level Indicator Diastolic Blood Pressure Deflation Symbol Heartbeat Symbol...
DISPLAY SYMBOLS IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT SYMBOL ( When the monitor detects an irregular rhythm two or more times during the measurement, the Irregular Heartbeat Symbol ( ) will appear on the display with the measurement values. Normal Heartbeat An irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined as a rhythm that varies by less than 25% from Pulse the average rhythm or 25% more than the...
85 for the Diastolic Blood Pressure value when viewing the Morning Averages and the Evening Averages in the memory. Omron Healthcare recommends you contact your physician if the MORNING HYPERTENSION SYMBOL appears on the display with your measurement values.
DISPLAY SYMBOLS HEARTBEAT SYMBOL ( The Heartbeat symbol flashes on the display at every heartbeat during the measurement. AVERAGE VALUE SYMBOL ( The Average Value Symbol is displayed when you press the memory button. The most recent average reading appears on the display screen. MORNING AVERAGE SYMBOL ( The Morning Average symbol is displayed when viewing Morning Averages using the Memory Function.
The power unit (AC Adapter) is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. NOTES: • Use only the authorized Omron AC Adapter that came with this monitor. • We recommend you install the batteries even if the AC Adapter is used.
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USING THE AC ADAPTER TO CONNECT THE AC ADAPTER Insert the AC Adapter Plug into Housing the AC Adapter Jack on the back side of the monitor as illustrated. Plug the AC Adapter into a 120V AC outlet (60 cycles). Cord TO DISCONNECT THE AC ADAPTER Hold the Housing to remove the AC Adapter from the electrical...
BATTERY INSTALLATION Battery Cover 1. Remove the battery cover by pulling the hook up while pushing it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Install 4 “AA” size batteries so the + (positive) and - (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY REPLACEMENT Low Battery Indicator When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen turn the monitor off and remove all the batteries. Replace with four new batteries at the same time. Longlife alkaline batteries are recommended. WARNING If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set the monitor to the current date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. If the date and time are not set correctly, the measurement values stored in the memory and the average values may not be correct.
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1. TO START THE SETTING Press and hold the SET button to adjust the date and time. The year flashes on the display. 2. SETTING THE YEAR The year can be set between 2010 and 2040.
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 3. SETTING THE MONTH Press the Up button ( ) to advance by one month. Press the SET button to set the current month. The day flashes on the display. 4. SETTING THE DAY Press the Up button ( ) to advance by one day.
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 5. SETTING THE HOUR The time is set using AM or PM. Press the Up button ( ) to advance by one hour. Press the SET button to set the current hour. The minute flashes on the display. 6.
SETTING TRUREAD The TruRead Mode takes three consecutive measurements. The monitor will inflate, take a measurement, and deflate three times separated by a short interval of time between each measurement. 1. Select your USER ID (A or B). 2. Press the SET button. The TruRead symbol and the oFF setting appears...
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SETTING TRUREAD 4. Press the SET button to confirm the change. If on is selected, the number of seconds between each measurement is displayed. NOTE: The default value between each measurement is 60 seconds. 5. Press the Up or Down button ( ) to change the interval of time between each measurement.
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SETTING TRUREAD 7. If the date and time are correct, press the START/STOP button to turn the monitor off. To change the date and time, refer to “Setting the Date and Time”.
APPLYING THE ARM CUFF CAUTION Read all of the information in the instruction manual and any other literature in the box before operating the unit. CAUTION This device is intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate in the adult population. Do not use this device on infants or persons who cannot express their intentions.
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APPLYING THE ARM CUFF 3. Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Place your left arm on a table so the cuff is level with your heart. Thumb Grip 4. Hold the thumb grip on the cuff securely with your right hand.
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APPLYING THE ARM CUFF 6. Apply the cuff to your left upper arm so the blue stripe is on the inside of your arm and aligned with your middle finger. The air tube runs down the inside of your arm. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1/2"...
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APPLYING THE ARM CUFF APPLYING THE CUFF ON THE RIGHT ARM When taking a measurement using the right arm use this instruction for Step 6 on page 28. Apply the cuff to your right upper arm so the thumb grip is centered on the inside of your inner arm.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT The monitor is designed to take measurements and store the measurement values in the memory for two people using USER ID A and USER ID B. The monitor can also be used to take a single measurement for other persons using the GUEST Mode.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT USING THE GUEST MODE 1. Press and hold the START/STOP button. The A and B Symbols disappear from the display. A and B Symbols disappear 2. Release the START/STOP button. The cuff starts to inflate automatically. NOTE: To stop the inflation press the START/STOP button. The monitor will stop inflating, start deflation and turn off.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT SELECTING THE USER ID Select your USER ID. Always use the same USER ID when taking a measurement. The monitor stores the measurement values in the memory by the USER ID selected. These measurement values are used to calculate the Morning Averages and Evening Averages.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT USING THE SINGLE MODE 1. Select your USER ID (A or B). 2. Press the START/STOP button. All symbols appear on the display. The USER ID Symbol you selected flashes on the display. The cuff starts to inflate automatically. As the cuff inflates, the monitor automatically determines your ideal inflation level.
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TAKING A MEASUREMENT 3. Inflation stops automatically and the measurement is started. As the cuff deflates, decreasing numbers appear on the display. The Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes at every heartbeat. 4. When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely deflates.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT USING THE TRUREAD MODE 1. Select your USER ID (A or B). 2. Press the START/STOP button. All symbols appear on the display. The USER ID Symbol you selected flashes on the display. The cuff starts to inflate automatically. NOTE: To stop the inflation or measurement, press the START/STOP button.
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TAKING A MEASUREMENT The second measurement is complete, waiting to start the next measurement. The consecutive measurements are complete. The average for three measurements appears on the display. 5. Press the SET button to display the blood pressure and pulse rate for the first measurement.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT WARNING The monitor is not intended to be a diagnostic device. SPECIAL CONDITIONS CAUTION Inflating to a higher pressure than necessary may result in bruising where the cuff is applied. If your systolic pressure is known to be more than 220 mmHg, press and hold the START/STOP button until the monitor inflates 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your expected systolic pressure.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION The monitor is designed to store the blood pressure and the pulse rate in the memory for two people (USER A and USER B) every time a measurement is completed. The monitor automatically stores up to 100 sets of measurement values (blood pressure and pulse rate) for each user (A and B).
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION TO DISPLAY THE MEASUREMENT VALUES 1. Select your USER ID (A or B). 2. Press the Memory button ( The Average Symbol ( ) appears on the display when the average reading is shown.
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USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 3. Press the Down button ( ) to display the most recent set of measurement values on the screen. The values are displayed from the most recent to the oldest. NOTE: The date and time are alternately displayed with the measurement Alternating display values.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION MORNING AND EVENING AVERAGES The monitor calculates and displays a weekly average for measurements taken in the morning ( ) and evening ( ). The monitor stores 8 weeks of Morning Averages and 8 weeks of Evening Averages for each user (A and B).
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION TO DISPLAY MORNING AND EVENING AVERAGES 1. Select your USER ID (A or B). 2. Press the Morning/ Evening Average button ( ) to select the Morning or Evening average. The average for the current week “THIS WEEK”...
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION DISPLAY COMBINATIONS In addition to the Morning Average and Evening Average Symbols, the monitor may also display the Morning Hypertension Symbol if the morning average for that week is above the internationally recognized guidelines. (See page 13 for details.) Depending on your measurement results, these may be displayed in the following combinations.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION The Morning Hypertension Symbol appears if the weekly average for morning measurements is above 135/85. In this case the Morning Hypertension Symbol is displayed when the Evening Average is displayed, regardless of the values for the Evening Average.
Care and Maintenance CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep your blood pressure monitor in the best condition and protect the unit from damage, follow the directions listed below: Keep the monitor in the storage case when not in use. Make sure the AC adapter is placed under the main unit so that it does not damage the display.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Use the unit consistent with the instruction provided in this manual. CAUTION Changes or modification not approved by Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit or components. CAUTION Use only Omron authorized parts and accessories.
ERROR INDICATORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ERROR INDICATORS SYMBOL CAUSE CORRECTION Insert the plug securely. Refer to “Applying the Air plug disconnected. Arm Cuff”. Apply the arm cuff correctly. Refer to “Applying Arm cuff not applied correctly. the Arm Cuff”. Air is leaking from the arm cuff. Replace the cuff with the new one.
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ERROR INDICATORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ERROR INDICATORS SYMBOL CAUSE CORRECTION Replace the four batteries. Batteries are worn. Refer to “Battery Installation”. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS No power. Replace all four batteries with new ones. No display appears on the unit. Check the battery installation for proper placement of the battery polarities.
FCC STATEMENT NOTE: POTENTIAL FOR RADIO/TELEVISION INTERFERENCE (for U.S.A. only) This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
AND OTHER TERMS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY. OMRON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT COSTS, EXPENSES OR DAMAGES.
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