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1 Instruction Manual BP A-3000-EU Delux e A utomatic A rm Blood P ressur e M onitor IB-BPA3000-0912-01:Layout 1 09/01/2013 17:43 Page 1[...]
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2 GB H OM E D I C S B LOO D P RE S S U R E M O NI TO R Before use Before the blood pressur e monitor is taken into use, a number of basic steps should be observed. Please read this manual thoroughly befor e the blood pressure monitor is used for the first time and keep the manual for future use. The blood pressure monit or is intended for home use [...]
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3 GB What are sy stolic pressure and diastolic pressure? When ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart, blood pressure reaches its maximum v alue, the highest pressure in the cycle is known as systolic pressur e. When the heart relaxes between heartbeats, the lowest blood pressure is diastolic pr essure. What is the standard blood pressu[...]
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4 GB Caution: consult accompan ying documents T ype B applied par t CE mark: conforms to essential requirements of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. Disposal: do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately f or special treatment is necessary . Manufacturer Direct current Specifies serial number[...]
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5 GB L CD display signal Symbol Description Explanation Systolic blood pressur e High pressure result Diastolic blood pressure Low pressure r esult Pulse Pulse/minute Deflating CUFF is deflating Time (hour:minute) Current time Memory If “M” shows, the display ed measurement values is from the memory. mmHg Measurement Unit of the blood pressure [...]
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6 GB M E M M E M List Inserting and Changing Batteries M ON I TO R CO M PO N E N T S CUFF AIR HOSE AIR CONNECTOR PL UG L CD DISPLA Y U SER SELECT SWITCH DC POWER SOCKET MEM/UP TOUCH KEY ST ART/STOP BUTTON SET/DOWN T OUCH KEY BA TTERY COMP ARTMENT 1. Blood Pressure Monitor 2. Cuff 1. Slide off the battery cover . 2. Install the batteries by matching[...]
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7 GB S E T T IN G D A T E, T I M E A N D M E A S U R E M E NT U N I T It is impor tant to set the clock befor e using your blood pressure monitor , so that a time stamp can be assigned to each recor d that is stored in the memory. (year: 2000—2050, time: 24 H) 67$57 6723 67$57 6723 6 7$57 6723 1 . When the unit if off, hold “SE T” for 3 secon[...]
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8 GB Fitting the cuff Correct cu size is critical to accurat e measurement. This monitor comes with a standard size 22-32cm arm cu . A large size cu 32-42cm is available from the HoMedics website www .homedics.co.uk 1. If the cu is not assembled at rst use, put the end of the cu which is furthest away from the tube thr ough the D-[...]
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9 GB W or th knowing about blood pressure measurement • Blood pressure measuremen ts should be per formed in quiet and comfortable surroundings as measurements can be aected by high or lo w temperatures. The blood pressure should be measur ed at normal body temperatures . • Do not move or speak during measurement. Keep your f eet at on th[...]
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10 GB UP DOWN 2 . Pr ess the “MEM” or “SET ” to get the r ecord you want. The order of the rec ord, date, time will display alternately . The current recor d and total number of records . The month and day The corresponding time will show and alternate with date. C AUTI ON The most recent r ecord (1) is shown first. Each new measurement is [...]
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11 GB Error search This section includes a list of error messages and frequently asked questions for pr oblems you may encounter with your blood pressure monit or . I f irregularities occur during use, please check the f ollowing items. If the device still does not function, please contact the store where the device was purchased . Do not attempt t[...]
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12 GB Po wer supply Battery powered mode: 6VDC 4*AAA alkaline batteries AC adaptor pow ered mode: 100-240V~, 50-60HZ, 400mA ( Y ou can purchase the A C adaptor PP-ADPR2K3K-EU fr om the HoMedics website). Display mode Digital L CD V .A.128*50mm Measurement mode Oscillographic testing mode Measurement range Pressur e: 0~40k pa (0~300mmHg) pulse value[...]
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Battery Directive This symbol indicates that batteries must not be disposed of in the domestic wast e as they contain substances which can be damaging to the envir onment and health. Please dispose of batteries in designated collection points. WEEE explanation This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wast[...]
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14 GB Guidance and manufacture’ s declaration – electromagnetic emission The BP A-3000-EU is intended for use in the electromagnetic environmen t specified below. The customer of the user of the BP A-3000-EU should assur e that it is used in such and environment. Emission test Compliance Electromagnetic envir onment – guidance RF emissions CI[...]
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15 GB Guidance and manufacture’ s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The BP A-3000-EU is intended for use in the electromagnetic environmen t specified below. The customer of the user of the BP A-3000-EU should assur e that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance le vel Electromagnetic environment - [...]
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16 GB Gu i d a n c e a n d m a n u f a ct u r e ’ s d ec l a r a t io n – e l ect r o ma g n et ic i mmu n ity T h e B P A-3 0 0 0 -EU i s in t e n d ed f o r u s e in t h e el ect r o ma g n e t ic en v ir o n m e n t s pec if ied bel o w . T h e c u s t o me r o r t h e u s er s h o u l d a s s u r e t h a t it is u s ed in s u c h a n en v i[...]
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17 GB 16 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the ELE007839V1 Fitness Equipmen t. The BP A-3000-EU is intended for use in an electromagnetic environmen t in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled . The cust omer or the user of the BP A-3000-EU can help preven t elec tromagnetic interfer[...]
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IB-B P A-30 00EU -0912 -01 Register your product today a t: http://www.homedicsgr oup.com/register 0120 HoMedics Group Ltd, HoMedics House Somerhill Business Park, Fiv e Oak Green Road T onbridge, Kent TN11 0GP , UK IB-BPA3000-0912-01:Layout 1 09/01/2013 17:47 Page 244[...]