Summary of Contents for Tremblay Harrison EZ Health ABP-A3
- Page 1 Owner’s Manual EZ Health Platinum Talking Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor ABP-A3...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction..…………………………………………….… 3 Warning Signs/Safety Statements ……………………… 3 Health and Blood Pressure Values …………………….. 4 What is Blood Pressure …………………………………. 4 Important Information ……………………………………. 6 Precautions ………………………………………………. 6 Contraindications ………………………………….. 7 Warning …………………………………………………… 8 Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure ……… 8 Device Descriptions ………………………………………... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the EZ Health Platinum Talking Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor model number ABP-B3. For your safety, please be sure to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the Blood Pressure Monitor. For other specific information about your own blood pressure, CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN. -
Page 4: Health And Blood Pressure Values
Health and Blood Pressure Values Because of continuous aging of blood vessels, blood pressure of the human body tends to naturally increase from middle age onwards. Further causes for increased blood pressure include obesity, lack exercise, cholesterol (LDL) adherence to blood vessels causing the vessels lose their elasticity and a variety of other medical problems. - Page 5 Variations in Blood Pressure: The variations in blood pressure over a whole day with measurement taken every five minutes as shown below. Classification of Blood Pressure by the WHO: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Inter-national Society of Hypertension (ISH) developed the Blood Pressure Classification shown as below.
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Page 6: Important Information
Important Information Blood pressure values measured at home tend to be lower than those measured in the hospital or physicians office. This is called “White Coat Syndrome” and is caused by the fact that you tend to be nervous when you have your blood pressure measured in the hospital, but you feel relaxed at home. -
Page 7: Contraindications
blood pressure. Be sure to store this manual well for future reference. Diseases such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia accelerate hardening of the arteries. If such conditions continue, there is an increased danger of stroke, coronary infarction, arterial stenosis and disorders of the peripheral blood circulation. -
Page 8: Warning
wrapped around the wrist. Do not drop this unit and avoid subjecting the device to a strong impact. Warning If the inflation continues and doesn’t stop, please open the cuff immediately or turn off the unit by pressing the POWER button. Do not measure repeatedly for a long period of time. -
Page 9: Device Descriptions
4. Stress raises blood pressure. Keep calm and relax during measurement. 5. Please DO NOT talk or speak during measurement. 6. Avoid urination or bowel movement before taking a measurement. 7. Wait at least 3 minutes before you take another blood pressure measurement. -
Page 10: Description Of Control Buttons
Description of Control Buttons POWER: To turn on/off the unit. START: To start inflating cuff to measure blood pressure and pulse. To set the language of voice prompt or voice on/off. TIME: To set the Date/Time. MEMO/▲: To review the measured record(s) manually / To select the digit of Date/Time. -
Page 11: Installing/Replacing Batteries
Installing/Replacing Batteries Be sure the unit turned off before installing/replacing batteries, or the memories & Date/Time setting will be erased. If the batteries are removed for more than 30 seconds, the memories of the unit and the setting of Date/Time will be erased as well. Then, you must reset the Date/Time. -
Page 12: Program Date And Time
Warning: a. Be sure to follow the instructions above when installing or replacing the batteries. b. We recommend you to use the ALKALINE batteries for the best performance and the longest device life. c. Use only brand new batteries of the required size and DO NOT mix using old and new or different type of batteries together. -
Page 13: How To Apply The Wrist Cuff
pressure monitor. If the batteries are removed for more than 30 seconds, you must reset the Date/Time. How to Apply the Wrist Cuff 1. Keep your left arm in front of you with your palm facing up. Apply the wrist cuff so that the monitor is on the inside of your wrist with the display facing up like your palm. - Page 14 palm face up, keep the cuff at the same level as your heart. Higher or lower levels will affect the readings. (If the wrist cuff is lower than the level of the heart, blood pressure will be measured higher.) Measurement while sitting down: a.
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Page 15: How To Take A Measurement
“Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure” and “How to Apply the Wrist Cuff” before taking a measurement. 1. Press POWER button on the ABP-A3 to turn on the unit. All the symbols displayed for a couple seconds then the number 0 will flash. The unit says “measurement ready”. -
Page 16: How To Use The Memory Features
that higher pressure is required to measure the user’s blood pressure, the device will stop deflation and pump again to reach the workable pressure (up to the max. 280 mmHg). If the inflation continues and doesn’t stop, please unwrap the cuff immediately or turn off the unit by pressing the POWER button. -
Page 17: How To Delete Single Or All Memories
1. Review the Average Value and previous measurements: Press MEMO/▲ button, the unit first displays the average values of Systolic, Diastolic and Pulse with voice prompt. (Averaged from all memorized readings.) Press MEMO/▲ button again to review the measurement from the most recent to the earliest. 2. -
Page 18: Voice Prompt Function
measurement. Press SCAN/▼ button then “dEL” will appear and flash and says “delete.” Press SCAN/▼ button again to confirm the delete function. 2. Delete all measurements: Turned off the unit first then press and hold SCAN/▼ dEL ALL button until “ ”... -
Page 19: Set The Language Of Voice Prompt
Note: When using Voice Prompt Function, it increase the power consumption and reduce the life of the batteries. Set the Language of Voice Prompt There are four languages of voice prompt (English, Deutsche (German), French, Espanol (Spanish) can be set. Make sure you have turned off the unit before you want to set the voice prompt function. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Note: When using Voice Prompt Function, it increases the power consumption and reduces the life of the battery. Maintenance Storage 1. Always use the storage box provided with the device to transport or store the unit. 2. If you won’t use the device for an extended period (over 3 months), remove the batteries. - Page 21 3. The dirt on the cuff can be wiped by the moistened cloth and soap. 4. Do not flush the device and cuff. 5. Do not bend the cuff or sleeve attempt to turn the sleeve inside-out. 6. Do not disassemble the device or dismantle the cuff or try to repair by yourself.
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Page 22: Error Message And Troubleshooting
Error Message & Troubleshooting The unit is manufactured using a complete quality assurance system. If the measurement is not made correctly, the following error will be displayed. Measure your blood pressure again correctly. ERROR MESSAGE Error Indicators Cause How to correct Incorrect posture Cuff is not fastened in measurement... - Page 23 Error Indicators Cause How to correct No pulse or blood Cuff is not fastened pressure sensed. correctly or not tight Incorrect posture enough; please during fasten the cuff by measurement. following the Cuff is not instructions. wrapped properly. Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Condition Cause Correction After the batteries are Batteries are not Check and correct installed, no installed properly. the battery indication or symbol Batteries run out polarities. displayed on the of electricity. Remove the old LCD. The wrong batteries and wait indication when for one minute, then power is turned on. - Page 25 Condition Cause Correction The blood pressure ----- Re-fasten the cuff. cannot be taken, and Relax yourself. the LCD shows error Keep the cuff and message or wrong heart at the same result. level during the measurement. Keep silent and still during measurement.
- Page 26 Condition Cause Correction Each measurement The variation might has various reading. be due to the different environments. The blood pressure is changing according to the physiological or psychological status of the human body.
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Page 27: Specifications
Specifications Model No. ABP-A3 Display LCD Digital Display Measurement Oscillometric method Method Measurement Pressure: 20~280mmHg Range Pulse: 40~190 / minute Pressure: ± 3mmHg or 2% of reading Accuracy / Pulse: ± 5% of reading Calibration Memory capacity 80 sets of memory... -
Page 28: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Your EZ Health Platinum Talking Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor, is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase. For repair within two year warranty, our Authorized Service Agent must be advised of the defects of the device. - Page 29 PERSONAL BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD Name _________ Age ________ Weight _________ Date Time SYS./DIA./PULSE Remark...
- Page 30 Conformity Standards Medical device electrical safety: EN 60601-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility: EN 60601-1-2 EN 1060-1, EN 1060-3 Manufacturer Tremblay Harrison Inc. 1684 Dufferin Street Toronto, Ontario Canada M6H 3M1 Telephone: 1-866-829-7926 W ebsite: www.tremblayharrison.com...
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