® INSTRUCTION MANUAL Semi-Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Memory 61-268-001 (Adult size cuff) Please read this instruction manual completely before operating this unit.
Limited Five Year Warranty This Sunbeam® Blood Pressure Monitor is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five years from the date of purchase under normal use. This limited warranty does not apply to use in any clinical or commercial applications. If the unit fails to operate during the lifetime of the original registered purchaser, return it postage prepaid along with $5.00 for return shipping and insurance to: MABIS Healthcare Inc., Attn: Repair Department, 28690 N.
Index Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Product Identification & Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 General Blood Pressure Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Important Information Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Battery Installation/Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Identification & Caution Self Cover MEMORY Recall Button Digital Display Tubing Connector IND EX Systo lic mmHg 2~ 3 0.8~ cm 1.2 inch OK IN Diasto lic mmHg X DE 22~3 8.7~ 2 cm 12.6 inch ® Memo ry Powe r Pulse bpm Inflation Bulb Arm Cuff Press button to open self cover POWER Button (on/off) Air release valve Caution: You can stop the inflation or deflation process anytime by pressing the POWER button.
Why Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home? Many people experience “White Coat Syndrome”, which is a temporary elevation of blood pressure during a visit at their physician’s office. Although only temporary, it can cause blood pressure to rise and give a false indication of a person’s true blood pressure. Whether or not you experience “White Coat Syndrome”, home blood pressure monitoring provides: 1) The opportunity to supplement your physician’s office measurements. 2) An accurate indication of any change.
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters (mm) of mercury (Hg) and is generally recorded with the systolic pressure (120) listed first and the diastolic pressure (80) listed second. The numbers are typically separated by a slash mark (/) as shown. Both pressure readings, the SYSTOLIC and DIASTOLIC, are necessary for a physician to evaluate the status of a patient’s blood pressure. Please contact your physician for specific information regarding your own blood pressure.
Variations in Blood Pressure Blood pressure is influenced by many factors and can change from moment to moment. Normally, blood pressure is lowest during sleeping periods and rises during the day. The graph below represents variations in blood pressure shown over a day with measurements taken every 5 minutes. The dotted line represents the sleep period. The rise in blood pressure at 1 pm (A in the graph) corresponds to a stressful occurrence and at 7 pm (B in the graph) a period of exercise.
Battery Installation/Replacement 1) Remove the battery cover as shown, Fig. 1. 2) Insert or replace 4 “AA” batteries into the compartment, matching the indicated polarity symbols. 3) To close, match up and connect the bottom hooks of the cover, then push the top end. Note: Replace the batteries when the Low Battery symbol appears on the display or when the display remains blank when the POWER button is pressed. 4) Open here Fig.
Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a reading. If you are exhibiting signs of stress, avoid taking your measurement until the feeling subsides. Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading. Note: If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left arm, please modify the following instructions and apply the cuff to your right arm. Your physician can tell you which arm is best for you to use.
Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading Proceed only after reading the previous sections of this manual. Remember! Remain still; do not talk during the measurement. Pulse bpm Diastolic mmHg Power Memory 2. Press the POWER button. The unit will run a self-test, Fig. 2. Systolic mmHg 1. Rest your elbow on a solid surface with your palm facing upward. Elevate your arm so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart, Fig. 1. Your wrist should be level with your collarbone. Relax your left hand. Fig.
Recalling Measurements in Memory You can recall up to 60 measurements in memory to share with your physician or trained healthcare professional. 1. Press the MEMORY button. The last stored measurement will display. 2. Continue to press MEMORY to view the next previously stored measurement. Note: The memory bank can store up to 60 readings. When the number of readings exceeds 60, the oldest data will be replaced with the new record.
Description of Display Symbols Display: Icons: Appears when measurement value is stored in memory or is recalled from memory Systolic Pressure Appears when batteries should be replaced Diastolic Pressure Shows the pulse rate per minute Occurs when a mistake was made during measurement Pulse Rate Appears when manual cuff deflation is needed. No. of Memory Sequence Appears when manual cuff inflation is needed.
Care and Maintenance 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Disconnect the cuff tubing from the monitor prior to storing. Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean your blood pressure monitor. Avoid using any types of liquids on the monitor or cuff. Do not store the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, dust or humidity. Avoid extreme temperatures. Never disassemble the monitor or cuff. Dropping or subjecting your blood pressure monitor to strong shocks should be avoided.
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