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Blood Pressure Monitor Advanced Blood Pressure Monitors Models 6021, 6022, 6023 User’s Manual PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEDIC L INSTRUMENT MUST BE USED CCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE CCUR TE RE DINGS. Questions? Call DC toll free at 1-800-232-2670...
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ADC® professional diagnostic products are the instruments of choice. Now you too can enjoy the benefits of ADC® engineering and quality in the home. This feature rich instrument was designed to simplify the measurement of blood pressure and pulse rate at home and deliver consistent, dependable results.
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strument on a child. • In cases of irregular heartbeat (Arrhythmia), measurements made with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor. • Familiarize yourself with the section titled "Important Information on Blood Pressure and its Measurement". It contains important information on the dynamics of blood pressure readings and will help you to obtain the best results.
period” (Diastole) pressure is lowest (diastolic blood pressure value). Blood pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to prevent particular diseases. 2.2. Which values are normal? Blood pressure is very high if your diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg and/or your systolic blood pressure is over 160 mmHg, while at rest.
These measures must be permanent lifestyle changes. ) Eating habits • Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age. See your doctor for your ideal weight. • Avoid excessive consumption of common salt. • Avoid fatty foods. B) Previous illnesses •...
For arm circumference 22 - 46 cm or (8.7” - 18.1”) * If you ever need to buy a replacement cuff, use only ADC® brand. Note: Arm circumference should be measured with a measuring tape in the middle of the relaxed upper arm.
If you want to see each of the individual readings making up a triplicate reading, turn the unit off, then press and hold the Memory button for 3 seconds immediately after a ADC® Averag- ing Mode Technology™ measurement. Note: You can only see the individual readings one time immediately following an Averaging Mode measurement.
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Remain seated quietly for at least two minutes before you begin the meas- urement. Fitting the D-Bar Cuff (6021, 6022 models) a) Pass the end of the cuff through the flat metal ring so that a loop is formed.
The hook and loop closure must be facing outward. (Ignore this step if the cuff has already been pre- pared.) b) Place the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube is closer to your lower arm. c) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make certain that the lower edge of the cuff lies approxi- mately 3/4”...
Expanding the averaged measurement to see the three individual readings: This function allows you to view the three individual measurements used to calculate the ADC® Averaging Mode Tech- nology™ measurement. After taking an averaging mode measurement turn unit off, hold the Mem- ory button for 3 seconds until you hear a short beep.
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The traffic light dots rise according to your measurement. • If your measurement has only one dot, your measurement is in the green zone, or “Nor- mal” according to NIH standards. • If your measurement has two or three dots, it is in the yellow zone, or “Pre-Hypertension” according to NIH standards.
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5.9. Setting the Medication Reminder (6023 only) This instrument allows you to set two alarm times at which an alarm signal will then be triggered. This can be a useful aid, for instance as a reminder to take medication or to remind you to take your blood pressure at the same time each day.
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AC adapter please call 1-800-232-2670. 6. Software Functions (6022, 6023 only) This unit can be used in connection with your personal computer (PC) running the ADC® Ad- vanced PC Link Software. Your PC will allow a capacity of monitoring 80 patients, each with 1000 records of data (Note: Overuse will lower system efficiency).The memory data can be transferred...
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7. Error Messages/Troubleshooting If an error occurs during a measurement, the measurement is discontinued and a corre- sponding error code is displayed. We recommend you switch the device off and take a new measurement making sure you allow time for relaxation (Example: err 3). Possible cause(s) / Solutions Error No.
9. Warranty Your ADC® blood pressure monitor is guaranteed for 5 years against manufacturers’ defects for the original purchaser only, from date of purchase. The warranty does not apply to damage caused by im- proper handling, accidents, professional use, not following the operating instructions or alterations made to the instrument by third parties.
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The B.H.S. (British Hypertension Society) clinical protocol was used to measure the accuracy of this product. ADC® blood pressure units using the same measurement technology are graded “AA” for systolic/diastolic accuracy by independent investigators using the BHS protocol. This is the high- est grading available for blood pressure monitors.
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12. How to Contact Us Toll Free Help Line: 1-800-ADC-2670 Email: info@adctoday.com Inspected in the U.S. . Made in China 55 Commerce Drive tel: 631-273-9600, 1-800-232-2670 Hauppauge, NY 11788 fax: 631-273-9659 U.S. . www. dctod y.com DC (UK) Ltd. em il: info@ dctod y.com...
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