CareOne Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor AHBPA-060

Automatic

Blood Pressure Monitor

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

HoMedics sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and workmanship
for the life of the original purchaser 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 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 failure to provide manufacturer’s 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

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 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 cuff is
  being used.

• This product is not suitable for people with arrythmias. This
  device may have difficulty determining the proper blood
  pressure for individuals with 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 lowand
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 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 error. When 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.

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 unit is not
in use for extended periods of time.

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 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 of 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 .

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 blinking
   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 middle of 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 “ ” 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 a 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 into
   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 classifying
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.   

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.

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

STOP
RECALLING VALUES FROM MEMORY
This monitor can be used by two individuals.
Each user can store up to 50 measurements.
CLEARING VALUES FROM MEMORY
1. Press the User-Select button to select User 1 or
User 2.
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 floor.

• Do not touch cuff or monitor during 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 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
   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 field service-able.
   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 floor).

10. Do not inflate the cuff unless wrapped around 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. This monitor may not meet its performance
    specifications if stored or used outside of these
    temperature and humidity ranges:
    • Storage Environment • Operating
    Environment
    Temperature:
    50°F~104°F (10°C ~40°C)
    Humidity:
    less than 85% RH

POTENTIAL FOR
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE

To avoid inaccurate results caused by
electromagnetic interference between
electrical and electronic equipments,
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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