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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Arm Cuff !"#$% =Arm Cuff= Model...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........2 Notes on Safety ....... .3 Know Your Unit . -
Page 3: Introduction
This virtually eliminates discomfort or incorrect readings due to improper cuff inflation. The IA2 also stores up to 90 sets of measurements in memory and displays an average reading based on the three most recent measurements.. -
Page 4: Notes On Safety
Notes on Safety • The warning signs and the sample icons shown here are listed in order for you to use the product safely and correctly, as well as to prevent the risk of damage or injury to you and others from happening. •... - Page 5 Notes on Safety Caution Do not forcibly bend the arm cuff or bend the air tube excessively. When removing the air tube, 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 main unit. Do not inflate the arm cuff when it is not wrapped around your arm.
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Page 6: Know Your Unit
Know Your Unit Main Unit: Display Battery Compartment START/STOP Button MEMORY Button Air Jack Date/Time Setting Button AC Adapter Jack Display: Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure Heartbeat Symbol Memory Symbol Pulse Display Average Value Symbol Deflation Symbol Movement Error Symbol Date/Time Display Battery Low Symbol Irregular Heartbeat Symbol... - Page 7 Know Your Unit Accessories: Air Tube Arm Cuff Air Plug (Connects to Air Jack) Storage Case Four “AA” batteries...
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Page 8: Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide To help ensure a reliable reading, avoid eating, smoking, exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. You should also try to measure your blood pressure at the same time each day. 1. Remove any tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm. 2. - Page 9 • Always wait at least 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement. You may require more rest time between readings depending on your individual physiological characteristics. • Only use the IA2 to measure your own blood pressure since the results of measurements are stored in memory.
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Page 10: Initial Set-Up
Initial Set-Up How to Install and Replace Batteries 1. Slide the battery cover down and lift it off the main unit. 2. Install or replace four “AA” size batteries so that the + (positive) and - (negative) polarities match the polarities indicated on the battery compartment, then replace the battery cover. -
Page 11: How To Set The Date And Time
Initial Set-Up How to Set the Date and Time Your blood pressure monitor automatically stores up to 90 measurements values in its memory and calculates an average value based on the last three measurements. To make use of the memory and average values functions, set the monitor to the correct date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. - Page 12 Initial Set-Up Note: The range for the year setting is 2004 to 2030. If the year reaches 2030, it will return to 2004. If you hold down the button, the digits will advance rapidly. 3. Press the Date/Time setting button to confirm the setting when the desired number appears on the display.
- Page 13 Initial Set-Up 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the hour and minutes for the time. STOP STOP STOP STOP 6. The monitor will automatically turn itself off when you press the Date/Time setting button ( ) after setting the time. Note: If you adjust the date and time during use, press the START/STOP button to turn off the monitor after you have finished adjusting the...
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Page 14: Correct Usage
Correct Usage How to Apply the Arm Cuff You can wrap the cuff either on your right or left arm. Notes: • Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm. • Do not place the cuff over thick clothes and do not roll up your sleeve if it is too tight. - Page 15 Correct Usage The cuff must be fully deflated when the air plug is inserted into the air jack. 3. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm on a table so that the cuff will be at the same level as your heart. 4.
- Page 16 Correct Usage 5. Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are tightened evenly around your arm. 6. When the cuff is positioned correctly, close the fabric fastener FIRMLY. Notes: • Make certain the cuff fits snugly around your arm.
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Page 17: How To Take A Measurement
Correct Usage How to Take a Measurement 1. Press the START/STOP button and remain still, the cuff will start to inflate automatically. START STOP As the cuff begins to inflate, the monitor automatically determines your ideal inflation level. Because this monitor detects the pulse even during inflation, do not move your arm and remain still until the entire measurement process has been completed. - Page 18 Correct Usage 3. When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely deflates and your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed. Note: The monitor automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate into its memory. 4. Press the START/STOP button to START turn the monitor off.
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Page 19: Instructions For Special Conditions
Correct Usage • Your blood pressure monitor includes an irregular heartbeat feature. Irregular heartbeats can influence the results of the measurement. The irregular heartbeat feature 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 ( ). - Page 20 Correct Usage What is Irregular Heartbeat? Normal Heartbeat An irregular heartbeat is a heartbeat rhythm that varies by Pulse more than 25% from the average Blood pressure heartbeat rhythm detected while the unit is measuring the systolic Irregular Heartbeat and diastolic blood pressure. Short Long If such an irregular rhythm is...
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Page 21: How To Use The Memory Function
Correct Usage How to Use the Memory Function This monitor has a memory capable of storing 90 sets of readings. Every time you complete the measurement, the monitor automatically stores the blood pressure and pulse rate. The monitor also calculates an average reading based on the measurements from the last three readings. -
Page 22: To Delete All The Values Stored In Memory
Correct Usage To View Previous Measurement Values Press the MEMORY button to view the values from previous measurements. The date and time of each measurement is displayed along with the measurement values. STOP Alternating display Press the MEMORY button repeatedly to cycle through the previous measurement values Keep the button pressed down to cycle rapidly through the previous values. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error Symbol Cause Correction Cuff is under inflated. Carefully read and repeat the steps listed under “How Movement during to Take a Measurement” on measurement. p. 16. Cuff over inflated. Remove the arm cuff. Wait 2-3 minutes and then take This icon indicates another measurement. - Page 24 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy No display appears when the The batteries are flat. Replace the batteries. START/STOP button is pressed. Is the cuff wrapped Attach the arm cuff Cannot measure or firmly around the readings are too high. correctly. arm? The blood pressure is Blood pressure readings constantly vary with different each time.
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Page 25: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Keep the monitor in its storage case when not in use. To protect your monitor from damage, please observe the following: • Do not subject your monitor and cuff to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture or direct sunlight. •... -
Page 26: Specifications
Specifications Model: Display: LCD Digital Display Measurement Range: Pressure: 0 to 299 mmHg, Pulse: 40-180 beats/min. Memory: 90 measurements with date and time Accuracy/Calibration: Pressure: ±3mmHg or 2% of reading Pulse: ±5% of reading Inflation: Automatic by electric pump Deflation: Automatic pressure release valve Rapid Air Release: Automatic exhaust valve...
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Good Afternoon, I have an Omron automatic blood pressure monitor Model IA2 (HEM-7011-CAU). It would be at least 10 years old. Should this machine be calibrated? and where could this be done and how much would this cost? I live in Sydney, NSW. Thank you