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Summary of Contents for GERATHERM GT-868UF
- Page 1 Fully automatic blood pressure monitor for the upper arm Instruction manual GT-868UF...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Blood pressure measurements obtained with this unit are equivalent to those obtained by a trained person using the cuff/ stethoscope auscultation method. Geratherm easy med is not intended for professional use. WARRANTY: 3 years from the date of purchase. -
Page 3: Information You Should Know Before Operating The Unit
Information You Should Know Before Operating the Unit What is blood pressure? A force is created by the heart as the ventricle forcibly ejects blood into the blood vessels and through the vas- cular system. Another force is created by the arteries as they resist the blood fl... - Page 4 Information You Should Know Before Ope- rating the Unit What about low blood pressure? In general, a lower blood pressure reading is better un- less it causes unpleasant symptoms such as fainting and/ or lightheadedness. What are systolic and diastolic pressures? Systolic pressure is the highest pressure at the height of the heart’s contraction.
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Page 5: About The Unit
About the unit Explanation of the display battery Error icon Systolic Pulse symbol rate Irregular WHO pressure heartbeat bar indicator detector Icon for Diastolic users rate 1, 2, 3 Hour:Minute Puls rate Day/Month Number of memory space Preparation for Use Installing/Replacing Batteries 1. -
Page 6: Attaching The Pressure Cuff
Preparation for Use Please dispose of defective appliances and used batte- ries in compliance with statutory regulations (disposal in general household waste is prohibited!). Attaching the Pressure Cuff 1. Wrap the cuff around the left arm. The arm should be bare. -
Page 7: Posture During Measurement
Preparation for Use Posture during Measurement 1. Sit upright and ensure that the measuring site is at heart level. Relax and retain a natural posture during measurement. 2. Measure and record blood pressure at the same time every day to establish your blood pressure pattern. AC Adapter It is possible to use a stabilized AC adapter (output 6 V DC/800 mA) to operate the device. -
Page 8: Operations
Operations Setting the time and date 1. Press “SET” button to select memory store 1, 2, or 3. 2. Press “MODE” button (“month” starts fl ashing). Press “SET” button to set the correct month. 3. Press “MODE” button again (“date” starts fl ashing). Press “SET”... -
Page 9: Storing Data
Operations Arrhythmia-Detection: If the symbol appears, it means the unit has detected an irregular pulse during measurement. If the symbol appears regularly please consult a qualifi ed physician for professional advice. Storing data After each blood pressure measurement, the blood pres- sure values, pulse rate, time and date will be automati- cally stored. -
Page 10: Erasing Data
Storing data, Care and Maintenance Erasing data: 1. To erase the stored values, remove all 4 batteries from the device and then put them in again, taking care to ensure correct polarity. 2. To check that the data has been erased, press the “MEMORY”... - Page 11 Care and Maintenance Avoid thinner, benzine, and other harsh cleaners. Keep the unit in a suitable place. Avoid high temperature, direct sunlight, high moisture, and dust. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long time. Do not press the POWER button if the cuff has not been...
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Page 12: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Display System Liquid Crystal Display Measuring Oscillometric Method 4 alkaline “AA” type batteries Power Source (1.5V) or AC/DC adapter Measuring 0 - 300 mmHg Range 40 - 199 pulse beats per minute ±3mmHg Accuracy ±5% pulse rate Infl ation Micro centrifugal pump Defl... -
Page 13: Error Messages
The blood pressure monitor conforms to EN 1060-1 (Non invasive sphygmomanometers part 1: General requirements) and EN 1060-3 (Non invasive sphyg- momanometers part 3: Supplementary requirements electromechanical blood pressure measuring systems). Manufacturer: Geratherm Medical AG Fahrenheitstr. 1 98716 Geschwenda Germany...
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