Omron HEM-7132 - Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Manual

Introduction

The OMRON HEM-7132 is a compact, fully automatic blood pressure monitor, operating on the oscillometric principle. It measures your blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly. For comfortable controlled inflation without the need of pressure pre-setting or re-inflation the device uses its advanced "IntelliSense" technology.

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 Important Safety Information in this instruction manual before using the unit.

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the unit.
Please keep for future reference.
For specific information about your own blood pressure, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

Important Safety Information

Consult your doctor prior to using in pregnancy or if diagnosed with arrhythmia or arteriosclerosis.
Please read this section carefully before using the unit.

Warnings

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

General Usage

• Do not use the device on the injured arm or the arm under medical treatment.
• Do not wrap the arm cuff on the arm while being on a intravenous drip or blood transfusion.

AC Adapter (optional) Usage

• Do not use the AC adapter if the unit or the power cord is damaged. Turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately.
• Plug the AC adapter into the appropriate voltage outlet. Do not use a multiple-tap.
• Never plug in or unplug the power cord from the electric outlet with wet hands.

Cautions

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to the user or patient or damage to the equipment or other property.

General Usage

• Always consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis of measurement results and self-treatment are dangerous.
• People with severe blood flow problems, or blood disorders, should consult a doctor before using the unit, as cuff inflation can cause internal bleeding.
• If there are any abnormalities during the measurement, remove the arm cuff.
• Do not use this device on infants or persons who cannot express their intentions.
• Do not inflate the arm cuff more than necessary.
• Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure.
• Use only the approved arm cuff for this unit. Use of other arm cuffs may result in incorrect measurement results.
• Do not use a mobile phone or other devices that emit electromagnetic fields, near the unit. This may result in incorrect operation of the unit.
• Do not disassemble the unit or arm cuff.

Battery Usage

• Do not insert the batteries with their polarities incorrectly aligned.
• Use only four "AA" alkaline or manganese batteries with this unit. Do not use other types of batteries. Do not use new and used batteries together.
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for 3 months or more.

AC Adapter (optional) Usage

• Fully insert the power plug.
• When disconnecting the power plug, do not pull the power cord. Be sure to hold the power plug.
• When handling the power cord, observe the following:
  Do not damage. Do not break it.
  Do not tamper with it. Do not forcibly bend or pull.
  Do not twist. Do not bundle during use.
  Do not pinch. Do not place under heavy objects.
• Wipe the dust of the power plug.
• Disconnect the power plug if the product will not be used for a long period of time.
• Disconnect the power plug before starting maintenance.
• Use only the original AC adapter designed for this unit. Use of unsupported adapters may damage and/or may be hazardous to the unit.

General Precautions

• Do not forcibly bend the arm cuff or bend the air tube excessively.
• To unplug the air plug, pull on the air plug at the connection with the main unit not the tube itself.
• Do not apply strong shocks and vibrations to or drop the unit and arm cuff.
• Do not inflate the arm cuff when it is not wrapped around your arm.
• Read and follow the "Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)" in the Technical Data Section.
• Read and follow the "Correct Disposal of This Product" in the Technical Data Section when disposing of the device and any used accessories or optional parts.

Overview

Main unit

1. Display
2. Memory button
3. START/STOP button
4. Date/Time setting () button
5. Cuff wrapping guide lamp
6. Up/Down () buttons
7. Blood pressure colour indicator
8. Battery compartment
9. AC adapter jack (for optional AC adapter)
10. Air Jack

Arm cuff

11. Air plug
12. Air tube
13. Arm Cuff (Arm circumference 22 - 42 cm)

Display

14. Average value symbol
15. Memory symbol
16. Irregular heartbeat symbol
17. Systolic blood pressure
18. Diastolic blood pressure
19. Low battery symbol
20. Cuff wrapping guide
21. Heartbeat symbol
    • Flashes during measurement.
22. Date/Time display
23. Movement error symbol
24. Blood pressure level indicator
25. Deflation symbol
26. Pulse display and Memory number

Preparation

Installing/Replacing the Batteries

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert four "AA" batteries as indicated in the battery compartment and then replace the battery cover.
   
   Notes:
   • If the low battery symbol () appears on the display, turn the monitor off then replace all batteries at the same time.
   • The measurement values continue to be stored in memory even after the batteries are replaced.
   • The supplied batteries may have a shorter life.
     Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the disposal of batteries.

Setting the Date and Time

1. Press the button.
2. Set the monitor to the correct date and time before taking a measurement for the first time.
   
3. Press the START/STOP button to store the setting.
   Notes:
   • If the batteries have been replaced, the date and time setting will need to be reset.
   • If the date and time are not set, "-:--" appears during or after measurement.

Using the Unit

Applying the Arm Cuff

Remove tight-fitting clothing or tight rolled up sleeve from your upper arm. Do not place the arm cuff over thick clothes.

1. Insert the air plug into the air jack securely.
   
2. Apply the arm cuff to your upper arm.
   
   The bottom edge of the arm cuff should be 1 to 2 cm above the elbow. The air tube is centred on the middle of your inner arm.
   
3. Close the fabric fastener FIRMLY.
   
   Notes:
   • When you take a measurement on the right arm, the air tube will be at the side of your elbow. Be careful not to rest your arm on the air tube.
     
   • The blood pressure can differ between the right arm and the left arm, and therefore also the measured blood pressure values can be different. OMRON recommends to always use the same arm for measurement. If the values between both arms differ substantially, please check with your doctor which arm to use for your measurement.

How to Sit Correctly

To take a measurement, you need to be relaxed and comfortably seated, under comfortable room temperature. No bathing, drinking alcohol or caffeine, smoking, exercising or eating 30 minutes before taking a measurement.

• Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
• Sit upright with your back straight.
• The arm cuff should be at the same level as your heart.

Taking a Reading

Notes:

• To cancel a measurement, press the START/STOP button to release the air in the arm cuff.
• Remain still while taking a measurement.

1. Press the START/STOP button.
   The arm cuff will start to inflate automatically.
   
   Note: Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement. Waiting between readings allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure measurement.
   Always consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis of measurement results and self-treatment are dangerous.
   Cuff Wrapping Guide Lamp:
   The cuff wrapping guide lamp lights in green, the cuff is correctly wrapped tightly enough on the arm and the reading is accurate and reliable. If it does not light, the reading is not reliable due to the incorrect wrapping of the cuff. Please wrap the cuff again, taking care to wrap it correctly and take the measurement again.
2. Remove the arm cuff.
3. Press the START/STOP button to turn the monitor off.
   The monitor automatically stores the measurement in its memory. It will automatically turn off after 2 minutes.

• If your systolic or diastolic pressure is outside the standard range, The blood pressure colour indicator will light in orange when the measurement result is displayed. Recent research suggests that the following values can be used as a guide to high blood pressure for measurements taken at home.
  

  Systolic Blood Pressure	Above 135 mmHg
  Diastolic Blood Pressure	Above 85 mmHg

  This criteria is for home blood pressure measurement.
• Your blood pressure monitor includes an irregular heartbeat feature. Irregular heartbeats can influence the results of the measurement. The irregular heartbeat algorithm automatically determines if the measurement is usable or needs to be repeated. If the measurement results are affected by irregular heartbeats but the result is valid, the result is shown together with the irregular heartbeat symbol (). If the irregular heartbeats cause the measurement to be invalid, no result is shown. If the irregular heartbeat symbol ( ) is shown after you have taken a measurement, repeat the measurement. If the irregular heartbeat symbol () is shown frequently, please make your doctor aware of it.
  
• If you move during measurement, the movement error symbol () will appear on the display. Keep still and repeat the measurement.
  

Using the Guest Mode

The monitor stores measurement values for one user in the memory. The guest mode can be used to take a single measurement for another user. No measurement values are stored in the memory when the guest mode is selected.

1. Press and hold the START/STOP button for more than 3 seconds.
   The date/time display will disappear.
   
2. Release the START/STOP button when the date/time display turns off.
   The arm cuff will start to inflate automatically.

Using the Memory Function

The monitor automatically stores the result up to 60 sets. It can also calculate an average reading based on the measurements from the last three readings taken within 10 minutes. If there are only two readings in memory for that period, the average will be based on two readings. If there is one reading in memory for that period, the average will be based on one reading.

Notes:

• If the memory is full, the monitor will delete the oldest reading.
• When viewing the reading taken without setting the date and time, "-:--" is displayed instead of the date and time.

To View the Readings Stored in Memory

1. Press the button.
   The Memory number appears for a second before the pulse rate is displayed. The newest set is numbered "1".
   
   Notes:
   • If your systolic or diastolic pressure is outside the standard range, the Blood pressure colour indicator will light when the measurement result is displayed.
   • The cuff wrapping guide result appears on the display with the measurement values. The cuff wrapping guide lamp will not light.
     : The arm cuff was correctly wrapped tightly enough.
     : The arm cuff was loose or not wrapped correctly.
2. Press the or button to view the readings stored in memory.
   : To the older readings
   : To the more recent readings

To View the Average Value

1. Press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds.
   
   Notes:
   • If the previous reading was taken without setting the date and time, the average value is not calculated.
   • If there are no measurements results stored in the memory, the screen below is displayed.
     

To Delete All the Values Stored in Memory

When the memory symbol () appears, first press the Memory button. Then while holding it down, press the START/STOP button simultaneously for more than 3 seconds.

Note: You cannot partially delete the stored readings.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

The Icons and Error Messages

Error Display	Cause	Remedy
	Irregular heartbeats are detected.	Remove the arm cuff. Wait 2 - 3 minutes and then take another measurement. Repeat the steps in section Taking a Reading. If this error continues to appear, contact your doctor.
	Movement during measurement.	Carefully read and repeat the steps in section Taking a Reading.
	The batteries are low.	You should replace them with new ones ahead of time. Refer to section Installing/Replacing the Batteries.
	The batteries are exhausted.	You should replace them with new ones at once. Refer to section Installing/Replacing the Batteries.
	Air plug disconnected.	Insert the plug securely. Refer to section Applying the Arm Cuff.
	Arm cuff not applied correctly.	Apply the arm cuff correctly. Refer to section Applying the Arm Cuff.
	Air is leaking from the arm cuff.	Replace the cuff with the new one. Refer to Chapter Optional Parts.
	Movement during measurement and the arm cuff has not been inflated sufficiently.	Repeat measurement. Remain still and do not talk during measurement. Refer to section Taking a Reading.
		If "E2" appears repeatedly, inflate the cuff manually until it is 30 to 40 mmHg above your previous measurement result. Refer to section Taking a Reading.
	The arm cuff was inflated above 299 mmHg when inflating the cuff manually.	Do not inflate the cuff above 299 mmHg. Refer to section Taking a Reading.
	Movement during measurement.	Repeat measurement. Remain still and do not talk during measurement. Refer to section Taking a Reading.
	Clothing is interfering with the arm cuff.	Remove any clothing interfering with the arm cuff. Refer to section Applying the Arm Cuff.
	Device error.	Contact your local OMRON representative.

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

To protect your unit from damage, please observe the following:

• Do not subject the main unit and the cuff to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture or direct sunlight.
• Do not fold the cuff or tubing tightly.
• Do not inflate the arm cuff over 299 mmHg.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not subject the unit to strong shocks or vibrations (for example, dropping the unit on the floor).
• Do not use volatile liquids to clean the main unit.
• Do not wash the arm cuff or immerse it in water.
• Do not use petrol, thinners or similar solvents to clean the arm cuff.
• Do not carry out repairs of any kind yourself. If a defect occurs, consult your local OMRON representative.
• The unit should be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth.
• Use a soft, moistened cloth and neutral soap to clean the arm cuff.

Note: Read and follow the "Correct Disposal of This Product" in the Technical Data Section when disposing of the device and any used accessories or optional parts.

Calibration and Service

• The accuracy of this blood pressure monitor has been carefully tested and is designed for a long service life.
• It is generally recommended to have the unit inspected every two years to ensure correct functioning and accuracy. Please consult your local OMRON representative.

Storage

1. Unplug the air plug from the air jack.
2. Gently fold the air tube into the arm cuff.
   
   Notes:
   • Do not bend the air tube excessively.
   • Do not store the unit in the following situations:
     • If the unit is wet.
     • Locations exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, direct sunlight, dust or corrosive vapours.
     • Locations exposed to vibrations, shocks or where it will be at an angle.

Optional Parts

Note: Please check with your local OMRON representatives for the appropriate optional part models.

Using the Optional AC Adapter

1. Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack on the rear side of the main unit.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.

To disconnect the AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet first and then remove the AC adapter plug from the main unit.

Technical Data

Product Description	Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Model	HEM-7132
Display	LCD Digital Display
Measurement Method	Oscillometric method
Measurement Range	Pressure: 0 to 299 mmHg Pulse: 40 to 180 beats/ min.
Accuracy	Pressure: ±3 mmHg Pulse: ±5% of display reading
Inflation	Fuzzy-logic controlled by electric pump
Deflation	Automatic pressure release valve
Memory	60 Measurements with date and time
Rating	DC6V 4W
Power Source	4 "AA" batteries 1.5V or AC adapter (optional, INPUT AC100-240V 50/60Hz 0.12A)
Battery Life	Approx. 1000 measurements (using new alkaline batteries)
Applied Part	= Type BF
Protection Against Electric Shock	Internally powered ME equipment (When using only the batteries) = Class II ME equipment (Optional AC adapter)
Operating temperature/ Humidity	+10 to +40°C / 30 to 85% RH
Storage temperature/ Humidity/ Air pressure	-20 to +60°C / 10 to 95% RH / 700-1060 hPa
Console Weight	Approx. 280g without batteries
Cuff Weight	Approx. 170g
Outer Dimensions	Approx. 107 (w) mm × 79 (h) mm × 141(l) mm
Cuff Dimensions	Approx. 145 mm × 532 mm (Cuff: arm circumference 22 to 42 cm)
Cuff/ Tube Material	Nylon, polyester, polyvinyl chloride
Package Content	Main unit, arm cuff, instruction manual, battery set

Note: Subject to technical modification without prior notice.