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    Instruction Manual AUT OMA TIC BLOOD PRESSURE MONIT OR Model M5 ENGLISH (M5)-5 9/18/02 3:20 PM Page 1[...]

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    2 page Know Y our Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Battery Installation / Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 How [...]

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    3 Know Y our Unit Air Jack Air Plug AC Adapter Jack Systolic Blood Pressure Display Diastolic Blood Pressure /Pulse Display Arm Cuff Cuff T ube ST ART Button ON/OFF Button MEMORY Button 1. Slide the battery cover off in the direction of the arrow . 2. Install or replace four “ AA ” size batteries so + (positive) and - (negative) polarities matc[...]

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    4 Care and Maintenance T o protect your monitor from damage, please observe the following: Do not subject your monitor to extreme temperatures, humidity , or direct sunlight. Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly . Do not inflate the monitor over 280 mmHg. Do not disassemble the monitor . Do not subject the monitor to strong shocks, such as dropp[...]

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    Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg) Optimum < 120 < 80 Normal < 130 < 85 High-Normal 130 -139 85 - 89 Grade 1 Hypertension 140 -159 90 - 99 Grade 2 Hypertension 160 - 179 100 - 109 Grade 3 Hypertension > 180 > 1 10 5 About Blood Pressure The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Society of Hypertension (ISH) jointly devel[...]

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    1. A void eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Also rest for at least 15 minutes before taking your first reading. 2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times. 3. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left upper arm. 4. Measurement should be taken in a quiet pla[...]

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    7 How to Apply the Arm Cuff NOTE: If the circumference around your arm is greater than 32 cm you will need to use a large adult size cuff. The large adult cuff is an accessory item and it is sold separately . Y ou may purchase this cuff by calling Omron representative or dealers. Smooth Cloth D-Ring Pile Side Material Sewn Hook Material Bottom Edge[...]

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    8 How to T ake a Reading 1. Press the ON/OFF button. a) All display symbols appear for approximately one second. This is the initial LCD test. b) The display symbols disappear and the Deflation Indication symbol ( ) starts to flash. c) When the monitor completes the necessary prepa- rations before measurement, the Heart symbol ( ) appears in the sc[...]

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    9 How T o Use the Memory Function This monitor has a memory capable of storing fourteen (14) sets of readings. Every time you complete the measurement, the monitor automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate. • Push the MEMORY button to recall stored readings while the Heart Symbol ( ) is displayed. • When fourteen (14) sets of readings [...]

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    10 Error Symbol Cause Correction Cuff under-inflated. W ait 2-3 minutes and take another measurement. Repeat steps listed under “ How to T ake a Reading ” but manually inflate the cuff 40 mmHg higher than the No pulse or blood previous inflation value. pressure reading due to very weak artery pulse. Cuff over-inflated (more than 300 mmHg). Erro[...]

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    11 Specifications Model: M5 Display: LCD Digital Display Measurement Range: Pressure: 0-280 mmHg , Pulse: 40-180/minute Accuracy: Pressure: ±3 mmHg or 2% of the reading Pulse: ±5% of reading Inflation: Automatic by electric pump Deflation: Automatic pressure release valve Rapid Pressure Release: Automatic exhaust valve Pressure Detection: Capacit[...]

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    Product of OMRON Corporation, Japan OMRON HEAL THCARE SINGAPORE PTE L TD. 83 Clemenceau A venue #11-01, UE Squar e Singapor e 239920 ENGLISH (M5)-5 9/18/02 3:20 PM Page 12[...]