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Instruction Manual Upper Arm Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor Model No.: FC-BP131 Manual Ver.: 1.0 Issuing Date: 2022/08/02 Please read this instruction manual carefully before using your unit. Please keep this instruction manual well for future use. Thanks for choosing the Digital Blood Pressure Monitor.
Contents Contents................2 1. Before Using the Unit............2 1.1 Introduction..............2 1.2 Important safety notices..........3 1.3 Warning and safety notices.........4 2. Operating Instruction.............6 2.1 Introduction of machine..........6 2.2 Battery Installation / Removal........7 2.3 Settings................8 2.4 Proper Use of the Arm Cuff...........9 2.5 Considerations for measurement.......11 2.6 Function................12 2.7 Take a Measurement..........12 2.8 Use the Memory function...........13...
1. Before Using the Unit 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Upper Arm Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor. The unit uses the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement. It means the unit detects the movement of your blood through your brachial artery, and converts your blood pressure into a digital reading.
The marking of electrical and electronics devices according to Directive 2002/96/EC. The device accessories and the packaging have to be disposed of waste correctly at the end of the usage. Please follow Local Ordinances or Regulations for disposal. Device used within the Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment is prohibited.
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■ Please do not put CUFF over a wound, as this can cause further injury; ■ Regarding the effect of blood flow interference and resulting harmful injury to the PATIENT caused by continuous CUFF pressure due to connection tubing kinking; ■...
1.3 Warning and safety notices ■ Regarding the application of the CUFF and its pressurization on any limb where vascular access or therapy, or an arteriole-venous (A-V) shunt, is present because of temporary interference to blood flow and could result in injury to the PATIENT; ■...
Warning:The hazard of accidental ingestion due to the small parts that can be disassembled (such as batteries, etc.) after being touched by a child; Place the product out of the reach of children, etc.; use it under the supervision of an adult, etc.; Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the manufacturer and the local competent authority of the user’s place.
Arm Cuff Air Plug(Insert to Air Socket) Fit for 9-17 inches (22cm~42cm) range of upper arm perimeter Hose Metal If your arm cuff is broken or not functional, please use a new cuff. A new arm cuff does not include an air plug. Please continue to use the old air plug on the new arm cuff.
Caution! ● Replace batteries if the symbol of low power battery appears on the display. ● Never leave any low power battery in the battery compartment since they may leak and cause damage to the unit. 2.3 Settings 2.3.1 To set unit Long press the "...
2.4 Proper Use of the Arm Cuff 2.4.1 Make sure the air plug is inserted properly in the main unit. 2.4.2 Remove all clothes from your upper arm allowing the cuff to fit directly on the skin. 2.4.3 Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Place your arm on a table so as to level the cuff to your heart.
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2.4.5 Put your arm through the loop, then pull it up to the position of your upper arm. 2.4.6 The hose runs down the inside of your arm. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 0.8-1.2 inches (2~3cm) above your elbow.
2.5 Considerations for measurement 2.5.1 The correct using method (1) Elbow on the table; comfortably Correct measurement Take off the thick posture seated; legs uncrossed; back and clothes like sweater to measure arm supported; Keep the Keep the center of the body straight cuff and heart at the same height...
2.6 Function 2.6.1. The device has the WHO warning strip “ ” symbol display function, with the blood pressure value change, the higher blood pressure value “ ” symbol will appear relatively in the higher position (refer to WHO definition of high blood pressure levels-reference table). 2.6.2.
2.7.2 Measurement start. When pressurized to stop blood flow, the Blood Pressure Monitor stops pressure before automatically leaking air and measuring blood pressure. The heartbeat symbol flashes when a pulse is detected. When the heart beat symbol appears and flashes, the Blood Pressure Monitor detects the pulse and begins to calculate the pulse automatically.
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2.8.1 To enter the memory mode & to read the average value Press the “ MEM ” button while the unit is off, the unit becomes the memory mode and the average value of the latest 3 times measurement values of the current user will be displayed. 2.8.2 To read the measurement value Press the “...
2.9 About Blood Pressure 2.9.1 Irregular Heartbeat Symbol IHB When the unit detects an irregular rhythm two or more times during the measurement, the irregular heartbeat Symbol will appear on the display with the measurement values. An irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined as a rhythm that is more than 25% slower or 25% faster from the average rhythm which detected while the monitor is measuring the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure.
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2.9.3 Health and Blood Pressure The incidence of hypertension increases with age. In addition, if lack of exercise, excess body fat and high levels of cholesterol(LDL), would sticks to the inside of blood vessels, which reduces elastictity of these vessels. Hypertension accelerated arteriosclerosis which can lead to serious conditions such as stroke and myocardial infarction.
2.9.5 Symptoms of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure can go unnoticed for a long time, since it doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms. The following are possible causes of abnormally high blood pressure: ●Overweight; ●High cholesterol level; ●Smoking; ●Excessive alcohol consumption; ●Stress and emotional upset;...
3.1.8 Do not repair or open the machine by yourself. If a defect occurs, Please contact the local distributor. 3.1.9 We will provide circuit diagrams, component part lists, descriptions, calibration instructions, or other information to assist service personnel who is trained by the manufacturer and has got the relevant qualification certificate.
3.5 Technical Data 3.5.1 Specifications Model FC-BP131 Measurement Oscillometric measurement method Method Display LED Digital Display Blood Pressure range: 0~299mmHg Measurement (0 kPa - 39.9 kPa) Range Pulse: 40 to 180 beats/min Static Pressure: ±3mmHg(±0.4 kPa) Accuracy Pulse rate: Within ±5% of reading...
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Cuff, Pouch, AAA Batteries, USB Type Accessorial C Cable 1.2 m, Quick User Guide, Components Instruction Manual Service Life 5 Years To improve performance, these specifications are subject to change without notice. The device, accessories and the packaging have to disposed waste correctly after the end of the usage, so that the risk of patient or user can be lowered to acceptable level.
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30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the Upper Arm Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor (M/N: FC-BP131), including cables specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise, weakening of the performance of this equipment could result.
3.6 Technical description 3.6.1 All necessary instructions for maintaining BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE with regard to electromagnetic disturbances for the excepted service life. 3.6.2 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration -electromagnetic emissions and Immunity Table 1 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions Compliance Emissions test RF emissions CISPR 11...
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Power frequency 30 A/m 30 A/m magnetic 50Hz/60Hz 50Hz/60Hz field IEC 61000-4-8 150KHz to 80MHz: 150KHz to 80MHz:3Vrms 3Vrms6Vrms (in ISM Conduced RF 6Vrms (in ISM and and amateur radio IEC61000-4-6 amateur radio bands) bands)80% Am 80% Am at 1kHz at 1kHz Radiated RF 10 V/m 80 MHz –...
Changes or modifications to the product not explicitly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 4. Warranty Information ■ The unit is guaranteed to be free of defects in workmanship and materials is used as intended for a period of two years from the date listed on the purchase record.
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E-mail: support@4aile.com Phone: +1888-875-0846 Website: 4aile.com U.S. Agent: CTI U.S. Inc. Suite 230,1455 Cti U.S. Inc. Lincoln Parkway, Atlanta, Ga, 30346 EC REP RIOMAVIX S.L. Calle de Almansa 55, 1D, Madrid, 28039 Spain SRN: ES-AR-000001202 Manufacturer: Shenzhen Finicare Co., Ltd 201, No.50, the 3rd Industrial Park, Houting Community, Shajing Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen 518104 China...
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