User Manual Bluetooth Wrist Blood Pressure Display Thank you for choosing an a-rival product. A good choice. Just in case that you are facing any problems with your device, please call our support/service hotline +49 (0)511 / 123 83 506, send us an e-mail to support@first-servicecenter.de or visit us on http://a-rival.de/facebook/ The detailed manual is also available in German on our website: www.a-rival.
Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 General Description ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Measurement Principle .......................
Please read this manual carefully before you use this unit, and keep it well for further checking.
Introduction General Description Thank you for choosing an a-rival product. The device features body function measurement, not for medical purposes, and the result storage. This manual contains important safety and care information, and provides step by step instructions for using the product. Please do read this user manual carefully and thoroughly before use.
Safety information The below signs might be in the user manual, labeling or other components. They are the requirement of standard and using. Symbol for “THE OPERATION GUIDE MUST BE READ” 0123 Symbol for “COMPLIES WITH MDD 93/42/EEC REQUIREMENTS” Symbol for “ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.
CAUTION This product is NOT a medical device! Pregnant women, pre-eclamptic people and people with severe obesity don’t use the device. If you need, please consult professional doctor. It is not intended for use on extremities other than the wrist or for functions other than obtaining an indication of the blood pressure. Please use the device under specified environment by user manual, otherwise the accuracy of the device will be influenced Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis.
LCD Display Signal SYMBOL DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION SYS. Systolic Blood Pressure High blood pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure Low blood pressure Pulse beat/minute Low Battery Low battery and please charge the power. Unit Measurement unit of blood pressure Irregular Heartbeat Irregular Heartbeat Detector Memory Recalling the history records Time Hour:Minute (Month/Day/Year) Grade The grade of the blood pressure Heartbeat Heartbeat detection during the measurement DIA.
Components WHO BLOOD PRESSURE CLASSIFICATION SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC PULSE RATE TIME MEM/UP BUTTON START/STOP BUTTON SET/DOWN BUTTON CUFF USB-Interface 8
Before you start Power Supply and Charge Power 1. The battery of the device is built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the battery current is 420 mAh. 2. Please use the USB cable to charge the battery, just like the following picture: Charging the power under following circumstances: _________________________________________________________________________________________ • • • displays on the LCD The LCD display dims When powering on the device, the LCD doesn’t light up. CAUTION 1.
Activate Your Device When you get the a-rival HGBM01, the first thing you must do is to activate it. Please press and hold the SET button “E” to activate it, then it will enter the setting mode. Setting Date and Time Please proceed to time setting before your initial use so as to ensure each piece of record are labled with a time stamp. (Year Range: 20122052; Time Format: 12 Hours) 1. When the monitor is OFF, press and hold “SET” button “E” for 3 seconds to enter Time Setting Mode. 2.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to confirm [MINUTE]. 5. Repeat step 2 and 3 to confirm [MONTH], [DAY], and [YEAR]. 6. After confirming [YEAR], the LCD will display “DONE” and the monitor will shut off.
Measurement Before you start measuring Positioning the Cuff 1. Remove all accessories (watch, bracelet, etc) from your left wrist. If your physician has diagnosed you with poor circulation in your left wrist, use your right wrist. 2. Roll or push up your sleeve to expose the skin. 3. Apply the cuff to your left wrist with your palm facing up. 4. Position the edge of the cuff about 1-2 cm. 5. Fasten the wrist cuff around your wrist, leaving no extra room between the cuff and your skin.
Pair-up the Device with Your Smartphone or Tablet 1. Turn on Bluetooth and the “a-rival” app. Make sure both are ON when pair-up is proceeding. 2. When the monitor is OFF, press and hold the START button to start pair-up. The symbol and the symbol will be shown on the LCD alternatively, indicating pair-up is proceeding. If SUCCEED, symbol If FAIL, symbol will be shown on the LCD. will be shown on the LCD. 3. The monitor will shut off.
Start Measurement 1. After correctly positioning the cuff, press START button to turn on the device, and it will complete the measurement process. Adjust to zero. Inflating and measuring. Display and save the measuring result.
2. This device will proceed to data transmission after measurement The Bluetooth symbol “bt” blinks on the LCD indicates data is transmitting. 3. If the data is successfully transmitted, the LCD will then display “ bt dONE ”. If the data transmission fails, the LCD will display “bt Err” instead. 4. Press STOP button to turn off the device. Otherwise it will power off.
CAUTION 1. When using this device, please pay attention to the following situation which may interrupt blood flow and influence blood circulation of the patient, thus cause harmful injury to the patient: too frequent and consecutive multiple measurements; the application of the CUFF and itspressurization on any wrist where intravascular access or therapy, or an arterio-venous (A-V) shunt, is present; Inflating the cuff on the wrist on the side of a mastectomy. 2.
Delete the Records When you did not obtain the accurate measurement, you can clear all the measuring results by following below steps. 1. Under Memory Recalling Mode, press and hold both the “MEM” button “S” and the “SET” button “E” for 3 seconds. 2. The LCD will display “dEL dONE”, indicating that memory clearing is complete. And then it will shutdown. CAUTION Under Memory Recalling Mode, if you wish to give up clearing, press “START/STOP” to turn off the device. 3.
Information for User Tips for Measurement It can cause inaccuracy if the measurement is taken in the following circumstances.
Maintenance To obtain the best performance, please follow below instructions. Put in a dry place and avoid the sunshine. Avoid immersing it in the water. Clean it with a dry cloth in case. Avoid shaking and collision. Avoid dusty environment and unstable temperature surrounding. Use the slightly damp cloth to remove the dirt. Avoid washing the cuff.
CAUTION 1. Please make sure the unit functions safely and it is in proper working conditions before use. Don’t service or maintain while the device is in use. 2. If you have any problems with this device, such as setting up, maintaining or using, please contact with SERVICE PERSONNEL of a-rival. Don’t open or repair the device by yourself. 3. Please report to a-rival if any unexpected operation or events occur. 4. Cleaning: Dust environment may affect the performance of the unit.
Level BloodPressure (mm Hg) SYS Optimal Normal High-normal <120 120-129 80-84 DIA <80 Mild Moderate Severe 130-139 140-159 160-179 ≥180 85-89 90-99 100-109 ≥110 Irregular Heartbeat Detector This Blood Pressure Monitor is equipped with an intelligent function of Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Detector. During each measurement, this equipment records the heartbeat intervals and works out the standard deviation.
Why the blood pressure I get from the hospital is different from home? The blood pressure is different even during 24 hour because of the weather, emotion, exercise etc, specially the “white coat” in hospital which makes the results are higher than the ones at home. If the result is the same if measuring on the right wrist? It is ok for both wrists, but there will be some different results for different person, so suggest you measure the same wrist every time.
Troubleshooting This section includes a list of error messages and frequently asked questions for problems you may encounter with your a-rival HGBM01. If the products not operating as you think it should, check here before arranging for servicing. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHECK THIS REMEDY No power Display is dim or will not light up. Power is exhausted Charge the power Power is low. Charge the power Data communication has failed Make sure that phone’s Bluetooth is on or within the distance range.
Specifications Power supply 3.7V 420mAH Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 5V / 1A USB Display mode Digital LCD V.A.46.5x36.5mm Measurement mode Oscillographic testing mode Measurement range Rated cuff pressure: 0kpa-40kpa (0mmHg-300mmHg) Measurement pressure: 5,3 kPa30,7kPa (40mmHg-230mmHg) pulse value:(40-199)beat/minute Accuracy Pressure: 5°C – 40°C within±0.
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Guarantee Please keep the proof of purchase for this device for the entire duration of the guarantee period, as it must be produced in the event of any claim. You (as the end user) receive a 24-month guarantee from the date of sale. The article has been manufactured using the most modern production methods and subjected to strict quality controls. In the event of any defects during the guarantee period please contact the dealer where you purchased it or the manufacturer.