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    Premium A utomatic Blood P r essur e M onitor T rilingual Instruction Guide - M odel U A-853 English z F rançais z Español[...]

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    Please read this important information before using y our monitor .  Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to interpr et your blood pressur e measurements. U se of this device should not replace regular medical examinations.  Consult your physician if you have any doubt about y our readings. Should a mechanical problem[...]

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    F ast. Easy . Accurate. Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art L ifeSource® blood pressur e monitor—one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today . Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate y our daily blood pressur e r egimen. Physicians agr ee that daily self-monitoring of blood pressur e[...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-1 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS ? WHA T DISPLA Y SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 HOW UA-853 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    E-2 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 WHA T DISPL A Y SYMBOLS MEAN ? ? Display/ Symbol Measur ement is in progress, remain as still as possible. T ake measurement again and consult with your physician. Replace all batteries with new ones when the symbol blinks. Alkaline batteries recommended. T r y the measurement again. Remain [...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-3 MONIT OR C OMPONENTS Display MEMORY Butt on ST ART Button (Orange illumination during the AM) (Blue illumination during the PM) Air Socket AM Button PM Button Air Connector Plug Air Hose Arm Cuff AC A dapter Jack AC A dapter Battery Compar tment Battery Cover FRONT BACK[...]

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    E-4 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 Y ou must install 4 type AA (1.5 volt) batteries (alkaline batteries recommended), or use the AC A dapter (see page E-14 for using the Monitor with AC A dapter) and attach the cuff to the monitor before using it. T o install batteries (or replace them if the “Low B attery” symbol appears[...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-5 U sing the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading. A cuff that is too large will produce a reading that is lo wer than the correct blood pressur e; a cuff that is too small will produce a reading that is higher than the corr ect blood pressure. With your arm hanging[...]

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    E-6 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 Adjusting the Built-in Clock The UA-853 A utomatic Blood P ressure M onitor has a built-in clock that gives you the time and date and can tell you when a blood pressur e reading stored in memory was taken. W e recommend that you adjust the clock prior to use. T o adjust the clock, follow the[...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-7 Setting the Alar m This monitor has 3 reminder alarms. Y ou can set 3 different r eminder alarms within a 24-hour period. 1. P ress and hold the AM button until the digits start blinking. Then press the MEMOR Y button. “P-1” is shown at the middle line of the display . 2. Selec[...]

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    E-8 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 3. Secure cuff ar ound arm. The cuff should be snug but not too tight. Y ou should be able to insert two fingers between the cuff and your arm. T ips for Blood P ressur e M onitoring:  Relax for about 5 minutes before measur ement.  Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes p[...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-9 T AKING Y OUR BL OOD PRESSURE 5. P ress the ST AR T button. As the cuff pressurizes, measur ement will begin and the Cuff I nflation Meter will sho w on the display screen. I t is normal for the cuff to feel very tight. Note: If an appropriate pressure is not obtained , the device [...]

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    E-10 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 M easurement with the desir ed systolic pressur e: If your systolic pressur e is expected to exceed 230 mmHg follow these steps: 1. Place the cuff on the left arm, unless your physician tells you otherwise. 2. Pr ess and hold the ST ART button until a number 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your e[...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-11 WHA T IS AN IRREGUL AR HEARTBEA T ABOUT CUFF INFLA TION METER The UA-853 B lood Pr essure Monitor pr ovides a blood pressur e and pulse rate measurement even when an irr egular heartbeat occurs. The Irregular Heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event an Irr e[...]

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    E-12 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 ABOUT A VERA GE READING The UA-853 pro vides an average blood pressure r eading based on the total measurements stored in memory . The average blood pressure r eading appears briefly when you recall the measurements stored in memory . Y ou can also access your AM/PM A verage Readings b y pr[...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-13 NO TE: This de vice stores the last 90 measurements in memory . The data is retained as long as the batteries are in the de vice. When you remo ve the batteries or the batteries are dr ained, the data will be er ased. 1. P ress the MEMOR Y button. 2. The average data of all the me[...]

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    E-14 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 USING THE MONIT OR WITH A C ADAPTER The UA-853 has an A C adapter jack to allow you to supply power fr om an outlet in your home. W e recommend you use only the supplied AC adapter to avoid potential damage to the monitor . Connecting the A C adapter to the monitor: 1. Gently insert the AC [...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-15 What Is Blood Pr essure? Blood pressur e is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressur e occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressur e is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). What A ffec[...]

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    E-16 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 Assessing High Blood Pressur e for Adults The following standar ds for assessing high blood pressure (without regar d to age or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity , smoking, etc.) need to be taken into consideration and [...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-17 What Is Hypertension? H ypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when readings consistently rise above normal. I t is well kno wn that hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack or other illness if left untreated. Referr ed to as a “ silent killer” because i[...]

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    E-18 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 ABOUT BL OOD PRESSURE Answers to Why Y our Readings Are Differ ent Between Home and at the Doctor’ s Office Why are my r eadings different betw een home and at a doctor’ s office? Y our blood pressure readings taken in a doctor ’ s office or hospital setting may be elevated as a resul[...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-19 Establishing Baseline Measurements The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure measurement is consistency . T o get the most benefit out of your monitor , it is important to establish a “baseline measurement. ” This helps build a foundation of measurements that[...]

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    E-20 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 TROUBLESHOO TING N othing appears in the display , after I press the ST AR T button. The cuff does not inflate. The unit does not measure. Readings ar e too high or too low . The value is different from that measured at a clinic or doctor’ s office. Batteries are drained. Battery terminal[...]

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    In Canada - Auto C ontrol Medical ( T oll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-21 SPECIFICA TIONS M odel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U A-853 T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oscillometric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D igital, 20-mm character height P ressure/pulse displayed simultaneously T ime/Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 hour format (AM/[...]

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    E-22 LifeSource Health Line ( T oll-F ree): 1-888-726-9966 This LifeSource® blood pr essure monitor is co v ered by a Lifetime W arranty . See warranty card for details. Visit our web site at www .LifeSour ceOnline.com for warran ty registration. C ONT A CT INFORMA TION F or more information regar ding use, care or servicing of your blood pressure[...]

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    A division of A&D Engineering, Inc. 1555 M cCandless Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 www .LifeSourceOnline.com PRESSURE RA TING INDICA T OR IS A TRADEMARK OF A&D MEDICAL AND IS P A TENT PENDING. TIMEWISE™ IS A TRADEMARK OF A&D MEDICAL. LIFESOURCE ® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF A&D MEDICAL. ©2006 A&D MEDICAL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. SP[...]