Homedics Walgreens Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor 518731 Manual

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Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor

518731

5 Year Limited Warranty

IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions should always be followed. Please read and follow all instructions and warnings before using this product.
Save these instructions for future reference.

• Please note that this is a home healthcare product only and it is not intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of a physician or medical professional.

• Do not use this device for the diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or disease. Measurement results are for reference only. Consult a healthcare professional for interpretation of pressure measurements. Contact your physician if you have or suspect any medical problem. Do not change your medications without the advice of your physician or healthcare professional.

• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements. Follow the instructions in this manual and printed on the arm cuff to ensure the appropriate size of the cuff is being used.

• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias. This device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for individuals with an irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems, or for users who have suffered from a stroke.

• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers.

• Electromagnetic interference: The device contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens). These may lead to temporary impairment of measurement accuracy.

• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.

• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.

• This unit is intended for use in measuring the blood pressure and pulse rate of adults. Do not use this device on infants or those who cannot express their own consent. This unit
  should not be operated by children.

• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with wet hands.

• Please use only a 6V AC adapter (as specified in this manual) or 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries for power supply.

Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope ausculatory method, within the limits prescribed by the American National Standard, Manual, electronic, or automated sphygmomanometers.

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery walls while blood flows through the arteries. The pressure measured when the heart contracts and sends blood out of the heart is systolic (highest) blood pressure. The pressure measured when the heart dilates with blood flowing back into the heart is called diastolic (lowest) blood pressure.

Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Among today’s various health problems, those associated with high blood pressure are very common. High blood pressure dangerously correlates with cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, blood pressure monitoring is important for identifying those at risk.

BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health have developed a blood pressure standard that identifies areas of low-and high-risk blood pressure. This standard, however, is a general guideline as an individual’s blood pressure varies among different people, age groups, etc.

Categories for Blood Pressure Levels in Adults

For adults 18 and older who are not on medicine for high blood pressure, are not having a short-term serious illness, and do not have other conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease.

To determine the category of risk when systolic and diastolic readings fall into two areas, use the higher of the two numbers for classification.

There is an exception to the above definition of high blood pressure for people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. A blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg or higher is considered high
blood pressure for those individuals.

This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Indicator to visually indicate the assumed risk level of each reading based upon these standards. See page 20 for more information on this feature.

It is important that you consult with your physician regularly. Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as the point at which you will be considered at risk.
For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pressure, keeping long-term records is recommended.

HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORKS

This monitor uses Smart Measure™ Technology to detect your blood pressure. With one touch of a button, the cuff will automatically inflate to block the blood flow through your artery. Next, the deflation process starts.  Smart Measure™ Technology enables the monitor to automatically inflate and deflate to the appropriate level for each individual. Please note that any muscle movement during inflation or deflation will cause measurement errors. When the measurement is complete, the monitor will display your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, and pulse readings.

Based upon your measurement results, the monitor’s Risk Category Indicator will alert you if your reading falls into the pre-hypertension, stage 1 hypertension, or stage 2 hypertension categories. See page 20 for more information on the Risk Category Indicator.

NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART

DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS

Display Symbols:

If **ERROR** and any of the following letters and numbers appear in the area that systolic pressure should be displayed, an error has occurred with your reading. See Troubleshooting section of this manual for more information.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

1. Press down on latch and lift the battery cover towards you to open the battery compartment.

2. Install or replace 4 “AAA” sized batteries in the battery compartment according to the indications inside the compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover by clicking in the bottom hooks first, then push in the top end of the battery door.

Replace the batteries if:

1. The weak battery symbol appears on the display.
2. Nothing appears on the display when the power is switched on.
As the supplied batteries are for test only, they may be discharged earlier than batteries you buy in stores. Replace the batteries in pairs. Use only 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries. Remove batteries when the unit is not in use for extended periods of time. The date and time will need to be reset if batteries are removed or replaced.

Note: Batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dispose of them together with the household garbage.

USING THE AC ADAPTER (NOT INCLUDED)

This monitor is designed for operation with batteries or an optional AC adapter. Please use only a compatible, UL-approved AC adapter with the required voltage and current as indicated in this manual. Contact HoMedics Consumer Relations at 1-800-466-3342 to purchase a compatible AC adapter.

Note: • Please unload the batteries when operating with an AC adapter for an extended period of time. Leaving the batteries in the compartment for a long time may cause leakage, which may lead to damage to the unit.
• No batteries are needed when operating with an AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter with the AC adapter jack in the back of the unit as shown below.

DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE

1. To adjust the date/time, press the Set button, located on the back of the monitor.

2. The display will show a blinking number showing the month. Change the month by pressing the + button. Each press will increase the number by one in a cycling manner. Press the Set button again to confirm the entry, and the screen will show a blink- ing number representing the day of the month.
3. Change the date and time as described in Step 2 above, using the button to change the numbers and the Set button to confirm the entries.

USING THE ARM CUFF

Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate measurement.
This monitor comes with two sizes of arm cuffs:
Standard Size Fits 9”–13” (23 cm – 33 cm)
Large Size Fits 13”–17” (33 cm – 43 cm)
The appropriate cuff is suitable for your use if the colored arrow falls within the solid color line as shown below.

1. If the cuff is not assembled, pass the end of the cuff furthest away from the tubing through the metal D-ring in order to form a loop. The smooth side without the felt material should be on the inside of the cuff loop.
   

2. Plug the cuff tube into the left side of the unit.
   

3. OPen the arm cuff so that your arm may be placed through it.

4. Remove tight-fitting clothing from around your upper left arm.

5. Position cuff edge 0.8-1.2 inches (2-3cm) above elbow.

6. Center tube over the middle of the arm.

7. Pull the end of the cuff so that it tightens evenly around your arm. Press the hook and loop material together to secure. Allow room for 2 fingers to fit between the cuff and your arm.

8. Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the cuff is at the same height as your heart. Make sure the tube is not kinked.
   

Note:
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also be placed on your right arm. However, all measurements should be made using the same arm. To use on the right arm, you must position the artery symbol “ Φ” over the main artery. Locate the main artery by pressing with two fingers approximately 1” (2 cm) above the bend of your elbow on the inside of your right arm. Identify where the pulse can be felt the strongest. This is your main artery.

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Important Notes:

• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is in constant fluctuation throughout the day.

• Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the position of the user, his or her physiologic condition, and other factors. For greatest accuracy, wait 1 hour after exercising, bathing, eating, drinking beverages with alcohol or caffeine,  or smoking to measure blood pressure.

• Before measurement, it is suggested that you sit quietly for 15 minutes as measurements taken during a relaxed state will have greater accuracy.
  You should not be physically tired or exhausted while taking measurement.

• During the measurement, do not talk or move your arm or hand muscles.

• See page 22 for additional notes regarding your blood pressure measurement.

If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first time, please remove the protective film from the screen.

1. Press the User Select Button to choose User 1 or User 2.
   
   After the user number is selected, press the START/STOP button to confirm the chosen user.

2. With the cuff wrapped around your arm, press the START/STOP button. Do not inflate the cuff unless it is wrapped around your arm. All digits will light up to check the display functions. The checking procedure will be completed after about 3 seconds.
   

3. After all, symbols disappear, the display will show “00”. The monitor is “Ready to Measure” and will automatically inflate the cuff to start measurement.
   

4. Once your systolic pressure is determined, the monitor will begin deflating to measure your diastolic pressure.
   
   Note: This monitor will re-inflate automatically if the system detects that your body requires more pressure for measurement.

5. When the measurement is completed, the cuff will deflate entirely. Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse will be shown simultaneously on the LCD screen.
   The measurement is then automatically stored in memory.

Note:

1. This monitor automatically turns off approximately 1 minute after last operation. You may also press the START/STOP button to turn the unit off.
2. To interrupt the measurement, you may press the START/STOP (recommended), “MEM,” User- Select or Date & Time Set ( ) buttons. The cuff will deflate immediately after a button is pressed.

RISK CATEGORY INDICATOR

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health
have developed a blood pressure standard classify-ing blood pressure ranges into 4 stages. This unit is equipped with an innovative blood pressure classification indicator, which visually indicates the assumed risk level (normal, prehypertension, stage 1  hypertension, or stage 2 hypertension) of each reading. Symbols are described below and classifications follow the guidelines as described earlier in this manual (page 5).

RECALLING VALUES FROM MEMORY

This monitor can be used by two individuals.
Each user can store up to 50 measurements.

1. Press the **User-Select button.

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2. Choose User 1 or User 2.
   

3. Press the “MEM” button to access the memory.

4. The monitor will first display the calculated average applied to the last 3 memories.

5. Every new press of the “MEM” button will recall a previous reading. The latest reading will be recalled first.

CLEARING VALUES FROM MEMORY

1. Press the User-Select button to select User 1 or User 2.

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2. Press and hold the Date & Time set buttons ( + ) at the same time while in memory recall mode, and the data for the selected user will be erased automatically.

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

• Take your reading in a comfortable environment as measurements can be affected by hot or cold temperatures. Take your blood pressure at normal body temperature.
• Do not move or talk during measurement as this can elevate readings.
• Do not move or cross legs during measurement. Keep feet flat on the floor.
• Do not touch the cuff or monitor during the measurement procedure.
• It is suggested that you take your measurements at the same time each day and use the same arm for consistency.
• Users should wait a minimum of 5 minutes before taking additional measurements. More time may be necessary depending upon your physiology.
• The measurement results that users receive are for reference only. If users have any blood pressure concerns, please consult a physician.
• Once inflation reaches 300 mmHg, the unit will deflate automatically for safety reasons.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias.
• This device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for users with an irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems, or for users who have suffered a stroke.

CARE, MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

1. Clean the blood pressure monitor body and cuff carefully with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Do not press. Do not wash cuff or use chemical cleaner on it. Never use thinner, alcohol or petrol (gasoline) as a cleaner.
2. Leaky batteries can damage the unit. Remove the batteries when the unit will not be used for a long time.
3. If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to acclimate to room temperature before use.
4. This blood pressure monitor is not fielded serviceable. You should not use any tool to open the device nor should you attempt to adjust anything inside the device. If you have any problems with this device, please contact HoMedics Consumer Relations (contact information can be found on the warranty page).
5. Do not immerse the unit in water as this will result in damage to the unit.
6. Do not subject the monitor and cuff to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture, and direct sunlight. Protect from dust.
7. Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly.
8. Do not disassemble the monitor or cuff. If in need of repair, refer to the warranty section of this manual.
9. Do not subject the monitor to extreme shocks (do not drop on the floor).
10. Do not inflate the cuff unless wrapped around the arm.
11. Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
12. Do not drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
13. To avoid accidental strangulation, keep this product away from children and do not drape the tube around the neck.
14. This monitor may not meet its performance specifications if stored or used outside of these temperature and humidity ranges:

• Storage Environment
  Temperature: -4°F~158°F (-20°C~70°C)
  Humidity: less than 90% RH

• Operating Environment
  Temperature: 50°F~104°F (10°C ~40°C)
  Humidity: less than 90% RH

POTENTIAL FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE

To avoid inaccurate results caused by electromagnetic interference between electrical and electronic equipment, do not use the device near a cell phone or microwave oven.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If any abnormality arises during use, please check the following points

Note: If the unit still does not work, contact HoMedics Consumer Relations. Under no circumstance should you disassemble or attempt to repair the unit by yourself? Contact information for HoMedics Consumer Relations Department can be found on the warranty page.

SPECIFICATIONS

Note: These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Limited FIVE Year Warranty

HoMedics sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. HoMedics warrants that its products will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. This blood pressure monitor meets the simulated measurement cycles test requirement per EN1060-3, part 8.10. This warranty extends only to consumers and does not extend to Retailers.

To obtain warranty service on your HoMedics product,  mail the product and your dated sales receipt (as proof of purchase), postpaid, to the following address:

HoMedics Consumer Relations
Service Center Dept. 168
3000 Pontiac Trail
Commerce Township, MI 48390
No COD’s will be accepted.

HoMedics does not authorize anyone, including, but not limited to, Retailers, the subsequent consumer purchaser of the product from a Retailer or remote purchasers, to obligate HoMedics in any way beyond the terms set forth herein. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse; accident; the attachment of any unauthorized accessory; alteration to the product; improper installation; unauthorized repairs or modifications; improper use of electrical/power supply; loss of power; dropped product; malfunction or damage of an operating part from a failure to provide manufacturers recommended maintenance; transportation damage; theft; neglect; vandalism; or environmental conditions; loss of use during the period the product is at a repair facility or otherwise awaiting parts or repair;  or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of HoMedics.

This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the country in which the product is purchased. A product that requires modifications or adoption to enable it to operate in any other country than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications is not covered under this warranty.

THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY. THERE SHALL BE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. HOMEDICS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THIS WARRANTY REQUIRE MORE THAN THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PART OR PARTS WHICH ARE FOUND TO  BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE WARRANTY. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. IF REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR DEFECTIVE MATERIALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, HOMEDICS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS IN LIEU OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.

This warranty does not extend to the purchase of opened, used, repaired, repackaged and/or resealed products, including but not limited to sale of such products on Internet auction sites and/or sales of such products by surplus or bulk resellers. Any and all warranties or guarantees shall immediately cease and terminate as to any products or parts thereof which are repaired, replaced, altered, or modified, without the prior express and written consent of HoMedics.

This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may have additional rights which may vary from country to country. Because of individual country regulations, some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

For more information regarding our product line in the USA, please visit: www.homedics.com

For service or repair, do not return this unit to the retailer. Contact HoMedics Consumer Relations at:

Mail:
HoMedics, Inc.
Service Center Dept. 168
3000 Pontiac Trail
Commerce Township,
MI 48390

Email: cservice@homedics.com

Phone:
1-800-466-3342
Business Hours: 8:30am-5pm ET
Monday-Friday

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