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1. User has special irregularity or characteristic arrhythmia please refer to a physician 22 Error Indicators Cause How to correct Mon Date Hour Min 10 11 12 08 rc Er No pulse or blood pressure sensed Incorrect posture during measurement eCuff is not wrapped properly eCuf is not fastened correctly or not tight enough please fasten the cuff by following the instructions e Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement Please see How to Take a Measurement on page 17 Mon Date Hour Min 11 12nn Ii iICUU rc 1N iU Er Insufficient or failure to inflate Cuff broken eCuf is not fastened well please re fasten the cuff following the instructions Pump or venting valve or deflation valve failure please contact your distributor If a trouble occurs while you are using the blood pressure monitor check the Troubleshooting section first If you can not measure your blood pressure correctly even after taking the appropriate countermeasures the monitor may be broken Please send the unit to your distributor for repair Do not dismantle or try to repair the monitor by 23 yourself TROUBLESHOOTING Condition Cause Correction After the batteries are installed no indication or symbol displayed on the LCD The wrong indication when power is turned on Batteries are not installed prop2. Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 60601 1 2 EN 1060 1 EN 1060 3 Manufacturer Tremblay Harrison Inc 1684 Dufferin Street Toronto Ontario Canada M6H 3M1 Telephone 1 866 829 7926 Website www tremblayharrison com 31
3. the device by battery leakage Please read the Installing Replacing Batteries section in this manual The device might not meet its normal performance if stored or used beyond the temperature and humidity ranges specified below M Operating conditions 10 C 40 C 40 85 R H M Conditions for storage 20 C 50 C 15 85 R H Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure 1 2 Please relax yourself physically and mentally for at least 5 10 minutes before measurement Avoid eating smoking exercising bathing and drinking alcohol coffee tea for at least 20 30 minutes before measuring your blood pressure Be sure the cuff is at the same level as your heart Stress raises blood pressure Keep calm and relax during measurement Please DO NOT talk or speak during measurement 8 Avoid urination or bowel movement before taking a measurement Wait at least 5 minutes before you take another blood pressure measurement Keep the records for your physician as reference Remember that a single measurement is not necessarily representative of your typical blood pressure Recording multiple measurements over time will reveal the long term trend of your blood pressure Try to measure your blood pressure at the same time each day for consistency Device Descriptions S R OE ho Zz MEMO amp BUTTON SCAN Y BUTTON LCD DISPLAY x TIME BUTTON a LESS OS X POWER BUTTON Q A Bt Yo AIR JACK ST
4. a physician Physiological conditions may have varying degrees of effect but generally blood pressure values at the wrist and upper arm should display the same pattern of change Consequently it is possible to monitor trends in change by measuring blood pressure at the wrist and upper arm Contraindications Do not use the device on infants or persons who cannot communicate Do not use the device for purposes other than measuring blood pressure Do not use this device near any mobile phone or microwave oven in use or reading error may occur Do not try to disassemble or modify the unit or cuff which may damage the unit or cause permanent reading error Do not start the inflation when the arm cuff is not wrapped around the arm Do not drop this unit and avoid subjecting the device to a strong impact Warning If the inflation continues and doesn t stop please open the cuff immediately or turn off the unit by pressing the POWER button Do not measure repeatedly for a long period of time This device is not supposed to be used if your arm has any wound or injury Remove batteries if not using the device for a long time Do not use batteries of different types or brands for this may lead to an incorrect reading and possibly cause battery explosion for example mixing using alkaline and heavy duty batteries Leaving the batteries in the blood pressure monitor for over 3 months and not using the device may damage
5. 5 uy French Espannol Mon Date Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min 10 11 12 00 10 11 12 00 1 g oa ai wow woe on OFF Voice On Voice Off Note When using Voice Prompt Function it increases the power consumption and reduces battery life Program Date and Time 1 Press and hold TIME button for 2 seconds until 2006 shown on the screen and starts to flash 2 Press MEMO A button or SCAN Y button to set the number representing the Year 3 You can press and hold MEMO A or SCAN Y buttons for about 2 seconds the number of the Year will be displayed in the faster speed 14 Press TIME button to confirm the Year setting Then the number representing the Date will flash In the same manner set the Month Date Hour and Minute Note After replacing batteries always check to make sure the Date Time is properly set before using the blood pressure monitor If the batteries are removed for more than 30 seconds you must reset the Date Time How to Apply the Arm Cuff 1 2 4 Insert the air plug of the arm cuff into the air jack of the blood pressure monitor The cuff should be assembled correctly when it is removed from the box If it is not pass the end of the cuff furthest from the tubing through the metal D ring to form a loop The smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuff loop If the cuff is assembled correctly the sewn hook material will be on the outside of the cuff loop and the metal D ring will no
6. ART BUTTON BATTERY AA 1 5V x 4 Air Plug Fast Connects to the air jack rite 5 sp eo Arm Cuff Air Fube Green Cuff Marker J A STORAGE BAG Description of Control Buttons POWER To turn on or turn off the unit START To start inflating cuff to measure blood pressure and pulse To set the language of voice prompt or voice on off TIME To set the Date Time MEMO A To review the measured record s To select the digit of the Date Time SCAN Y To automatically review all previously measured record s from memory list To select the digit of Date Time To delete memorized record s Description of LCD Display Symbols Date Time Mon Date Hour Min Blood G 4 2 G 8 pressure systole Pressure T ll My mmHg Unit bisoti IE ave iastolic T Average Pressure Si aA Pulse 11 MNI f on Low Battery ht l BC Memory Pulse Symbol Using Adapter or Installing Replacing Batteries You can use the unit by using the Adapter or Batteries Be sure the unit is turned off before installing replacing batteries or the memories amp Date Time setting will be erased If the batteries are removed or the adapter unplugged for more than 30 seconds the memories and the Date Time setting will be erased Then you must reset the Date Time Using Adapter Plug the supplied AC adapter cord into the power jack located on the backside of the unit Plug the AC adapter into a s
7. Owner s Manual EZ Health Platinum Series Talking Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor ABP B1 Introduction teens assises 3 Warning Signs Safety Statements 3 Health and Blood Pressure Values 4 What is Blood Pressure 4 Important Information ccceceeeee tenes eee ee eens 6 Precautions aie renean a deidad nia aA i S igan 6 Contraindications 7 Warning it ineen aeae Sea eee eee 8 Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure 8 Device Descriptions cceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Description of Control Buttons 10 Description of LCD Display Symbols 10 Using Adapter or Installing Replacing Batteries 11 Voice Prompt Function 13 Set the Language of Voice Prompt 13 Program Date and Time 0cceeceeeeeee eee eeeen ees 14 How to Apply the Arm Cuff a se 15 Correct Measurement Position 16 How to Take A Measurement 17 How to Use the Memory Features 19 How to Delete Single or All Memories 20 Maintenance isi sess esseseesienesceehsabaevctscdnediasdiinsecnaes 21 Error Message and Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 2ru er
8. atinum Series Talking Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase For repair within two year warranty our Authorized Service Agent must be advised of the defects of the device This warranty covers parts and labor only under normal usage any transportation cost and freight incurred will be at the owner s expenses Any defect from natural causes e g flood hurricane etc is not within this warranty This warranty does not cover damage incurred by usage NOT following the instructions accidental damage or being tampered with or serviced by unauthorized Service Agents Monitor subjected to misuse abuse negligence unauthorized repair or modifications will void the warranty The warranty excludes expendables and consumables like batteries All warranty claims must be directed to the distributor for the sale of the device The content of this warranty is subject to change without further notice 28 PERSONAL BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD Name Age Weight Date Time SYS DIA PULSE Remark 29 PERSONAL BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD Name Age Weight Date Time SYS DIA PULSE Remark 30 Conformity Standards Medical device electrical safety EN 60601 1
9. d Blood Pressure Values Because of continuous aging of blood vessels blood pressure of the human body tends to naturally increase from middle age onwards Further causes for increased blood pressure include obesity lack of exercise cholesterol LDL adherence to blood vessels causing the vessels lose their elasticity and a variety of other medical problems Higher blood pressure accelerates hardening of the arteries making the body more susceptible to coronary heart disease and strokes Blood pressure fluctuates constantly throughout our daily life and is an essential element for our daily health management We follow routine blood pressure trends in order to optimize health What is Blood Pressure Blood is pumped through your arteries by the beating contraction and expansion of your heart The pressure of the pumped out blood is called the blood pressure Blood pressure elevates with each beat of the heart The pressure when the heart contracts is called the systolic blood pressure and the pressure when the heart relaxes is called the diastolic pressure Systolic pressure is always higher than diastolic pressure Blood pressure is typically low in the morning and increases from the afternoon to the evening It is lower in the summer and higher in the winter Blood pressure naturally varies from time to time throughout the day Many factors that may cause the blood pressure to fluctuate include Breathing Exercise M
10. display all measurements one by one in one in one second intervals In the automatic display mode it doesn t have voice prompt function You can press MEMO A button 19 to switch to the single display mode The 3 colour LED warning lights It will indicate the status of each blood pressure measurement is Normal green Higher yellow or Abnormal High reddish How to delete Single or All Memories 1 Delete single measurement You can delete a single memory just after taking the measurement Press SCAN Y button then dEL will appear and flash and says delete Press SCAN button again to confirm the delete function Delete all measurements Turn off the unit first then press and hold SCAN Y button until dEL ALL displayed and says delete all Press SCAN Y button again and all memories will be deleted when 00 ALL shown on the screen and says deleted IZI 117 oon ea 1 1 ss ALL ALL mM M 20 Maintenance Storage 1 2 Always use the storage box provided with the device to transport or store the unit If you will not use the device for an extended period over 3 months remove the batteries Do not store the device in direct sunlight high temperatures humid dusty or corrosive environment Do not stretch bend or tug on the hose or cuff Do not immerse the unit in water Cleaning 4 2 Do not use an alcoholic base benzene gasoline or
11. e ese bey dent tea CNRS 26 Warranty Information eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eens 27 Personal Blood Pressure Record 28 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the EZ Health Platinum Series Talking Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor model number ABP B1 For your safety please be sure to read this Owner s Manual thoroughly before using the Blood Pressure Monitor For other specific information about your own blood pressure CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN Measures Blood Pressure SYS amp DIA amp Pulse Fuzzy logic measurement system with fully automatic inflation and deflation to provide home blood pressure monitoring convenience Voice prompt announces blood pressure and pulse measurements 80 sets of memory with Date Time Easy wrap regular arm cuff suitable for arm sizes from 22 32 cm 8 7 to 12 6 Easy wrap large arm cuff suitable for arm sizes 32 42 cm 12 6 16 5 Automatically turns off after 1 minute Low Battery icon and intelligent error detection Operates on four AA alkaline batteries or AC adapter Recall and Scan functions Delete single or all measurements Blue backlight LCD display 3 colour LED lights to indicate Normal green Higher yellow or Abnormal High reddish blood pressure Warning Signs amp Safety Statements A ATTENTION Read user s manual before use p Type BF applied part z Double insulated Health an
12. ental stress Smoking Eating Concern Environmental and or temperature change Time of day Urination and bowel movements Conversation Bathing Drinking alcohol Medication and Physical activity 4 Variations in Blood Pressure Variations in blood pressure over a whole day with measurement taken every five minutes as shown below 1604 mmHg Systolic 140 pressure 120 100 Diastolic pressure Classification of Blood Pressure by the WHO The World Health Organization WHO and the Inter national Society of Hypertension ISH developed the Blood Pressure Classification shown as below Systolic blood pressure mmHg Mild hypertension Normal systolic value Optimal blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure mmHg 80 85 90 100 110 According to the blood pressure classification by the WHO ISH revised in 1999 3 Important Information Blood pressure values measured at home tend to be lower than those measured in the hospital or physicians offices This is called White Coat Syndrome and is caused by the fact that you tend to be nervous when you have your blood pressure measured in the hospital but you feel relaxed at home It is important to know your stable normal blood pressure measured at home itis recommended for persons who have heart trouble kidney trouble hypertension diabetes arteriosclerosis or other problems related to the circulatory system consult your physician to e
13. erly eBatteries run out of electricity Check and correct the battery polarities Remove the old batteries and wait for one minute then install the new batteries The inflation cannot be done or the air pressure cannot rise Cuff is not wrapped properly Check the arm position and fasten the cuff correctly and re measure the pressure again Battery low Battery voltage is excessively low ln order to keep the previous measurements amp date time ensure the unit is turned off before replacing batteries Replace with new AA Alkaline batteries 24 Condition Cause Correction The blood pressure cannot be taken and the LCD shows error message or wrong result Re fasten the cuff Relax yourself Keep the cuff and heart at the same level during the measurement Keep silent and still during measurement lf the patient has sever heart beat irregularity or arrhythmia the blood pressure reading may not be correct Please consult your physician Under normal operating circumstances the reading at home is different from that of the clinics Usually people feel more tense in a hospital or clinic white coat syndrome than in their home Record the results and consult with your physician 25 Condition Cause Correction Each measurement The variation might has different reading be due to the dif
14. ferent environments The blood pressure is changing according to the physiological or psychological status of the human body 26 Specifications Model No ABP B1 Display LCD Digital Display with backlight Measurement Oscillometric method Method Measurement Pressure 20 280mmHg Range Pulse 40 190 minute Accuracy Pressure 3mmHg or 2 of reading Calibration Pulse 5 of reading Memory capacity 80 sets of memory Inflation Automatic inflation by air pump Deflation Automatic liner pressure deflation valve Pressure Release Automatic exhaust valve Sensor Semiconductor pressure sensor Power Supply Adaptor Input 120VAC Output 6VDC 4 AA alkaline batteries Measuring Interval 1 mmHg Operating 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F Temperature 40 85 R H maximum Humidity Storage 20 C 50 C 4 F 122 F Temperature 15 85 R H maximum Humidity Battery Life Alkaline batteries Approx 200 uses Unit Weight Approx 400grams not including batteries Cuff Circumference Regular Cuff 22 32 cm 8 7 12 6 Large Cuff 32 42 cm 12 6 16 5 Unit dimensions Approx 115 I x 125 w x 50 h mm Accessories Storage Case Owner s Manual Adapter Please understand that specifications may be changed 27 without prior notice Warranty Information Your EZ Health Pl
15. king a measurement 1 Press POWER button to turn on the unit All the symbols displayed for a couple seconds then the number 0 The unit says measurement ready 2 Press START button the cuff automatically inflates to approximately 170mmHg 50mmHg higher than the average systolic blood pressure reading 3 When the cuff reaches your correct inflation level it 17 begins to deflate automatically with decreasing numbers shown on the display The Heart Symbol V flashes as the onset of oscillation signals Mon Date Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min 19 11 12 00 18 11 12 00 10 1 12 08 6 pms a 1 1 mms IL be oi 4 16 10 9 100 If during deflation the blood pressure monitor senses that higher pressure is required to measure the user s blood pressure the device will stop deflation and pump again to reach the workable pressure up to the max 280 mmHg If the inflation continues and doesn t stop please unwrap the cuff immediately or turn off the unit by pressing the POWER 4 The monitor exhausts the residual air when the measurement is completed The Heart Symbol CO stops flashing and your blood pressure and pulse will appear on the display In the mean time the unit announces the measured value of Systolic Diastolic and Pulse twice After taking the measurement the most recent measured readings will always be displayed before the power is turned off Note Wait for at least 5 minutes if
16. lace them when necessary g When using the adapter alone without battery the 12 memories and the Date Time setting won t be saved during a power failure Voice Prompt Function When first plugging the adapter or installing the battery the initial mode is voice prompt mode While starting the unit and operating each time there is a voice prompt to remind you It s especially useful for the visually impaired You can turn off this function if you don t want to hear any reminder Set the Language of Voice Prompt There are four languages of voice prompt English Deutsche German French Espa ol Spanish that can be set Make sure you have turned off the unit before you want to set the voice prompt function 1 Press START button the unit will show Eng 1 default and speak a demo voice in English Memory number 3 Systolic pressure 160 high Diastolic pressure 66 normal Pulse rate 62 2 Press MEMO A button or SCAN Y button to set the number representing the language 3 Press START button to confirm and the unit will show UoC On default 4 Press MEMO A button or SCAN Y button to set the voice prompt on or off 5 Press START button to confirm and the unit will go to standby mode Mon Date Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min IMtt12NnNn If Lt 12 3 n IU E IC UU iUi i IC UU Eng EU EN OCLI 1 p Gc English Deutsche Mon Date Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min 18 11 12 08 10 11 12 08 Fre ESP
17. nsure that the blood pressure monitor is being used properly so that blood pressure monitor accurately reflects your actual blood pressure Blood pressure can fluctuate by 30 to 50 mmHg without being noticed These changes can be influenced by whether you are nervous or relaxed exercise or the environment temperature or mental state The device may show some reading errors in the presence of common arrhythmia such as arterial or ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation Precautions This unit will not serve as a cure for any symptoms of cardiovascular disease or other diseases The data measured is only for reference Always consult your physician if any abnormal results are measured Always follow the operation procedures described in the manual to ensure that you measure your correct blood pressure Be sure to store this manual for future reference 6 Diseases such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia accelerate hardening of the arteries If such conditions continue there is an increased danger of stroke coronary infarction arterial stenosis and disorders of the peripheral blood circulation In such cases there can be a large difference between blood pressure values taken at the wrist and upper arm Since even healthy persons may show a difference of 20 mmHg if the conditions of the measurement status are not suitable Do not rely on the self diagnosis or just one measurement and always follow the advice of
18. solvent agent to clean the device Wipe with a moistened cloth with clean water or a mild cleaning agent and then dry the device with a soft and dry cloth The dirt on the cuff can be wiped with the moistened cloth and soap Do not rinse the device or cuff Do not bend the cuff or sleeve or attempt to turn the sleeve inside out Do not disassemble the device or dismantle the cuff or try to repair yourself If any problem occurs bring the monitor to your distributor for further assistance Do not operate the device in severe environments extreme temperature or humidity or direct sunshine 21 Error Message amp Troubleshooting The unit is manufactured using a complete quality assurance system If the measurement is not made correctly the following errors will be displayed Measure your blood pressure again using the appropriate corrective action ERROR MESSAGE Error Indicators Cause How to correct Mon Date Hour Min 11 1200 ff 12 00 EN a mn iU E Incorrect posture in measurement or the user moves or talks during measurement There is artificial interference or noise during measurement User is tense and does not relax or has severe heart beat eCuf is not fastened well please fasten again following the instructions e Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement Repeat steps listed under How to Take a Measurement
19. t touch your skin Pile Side Material D Ring Put your left arm through the cuff loop The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1 2 above the elbow 15 The cuff tubing should be positioned along the middle of the inside of your arm as shown Bottom Edge 1 2 Inch nt Cuff Tube Cuff Tab 5 Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are tightened evenly around your arm Left arm 6 When the cuff is positioned correctly press the sewn hook material firmly against the pile side of the cuff 7 The cuff should be wrapped so that it fits snugly and stays in place You should be able to fit one finger between the cuff and your arm Correct Measurement Position In order to ensure accurate readings it is extremely 16 important that the cuff is at the same level as your heart Higher or lower positions will give deviations from the true value Measurement while sitting down 1 Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and rest your arm on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart 2 Relax your arm and turn your palm upward 3 Make sure there are no kinks in the air tubing 4 After taking deep breaths several times before measurement take a natural breath and then relax your body How to Take A Measurement Please read and follow directions in the section Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure and How to Apply the Arm Cuff before ta
20. tandard 120 V wall outlet The unit is ready to use Note Please use the AC adapter enclosed with the product only Input 120V Output 6VDC 500mA S mc ag Installing Replacing Batteries 1 Slide the battery compartment to remove it 2 Place the batteries 4 AA Alkaline batteries in the 11 compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside All the display symbols appear for 1 seconds and then return to standby mode 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Ve o 20 DXG p 3 o Q 95 e a CA 0 De 9 O owe X Note When amp _ Low Battery indicator appears on the display the batteries are weak Change the batteries as soon as possible or it may not be able to take any measurement and the memories and the Date Time setting of the unit may be lost Warning a Be sure to follow the instructions above when plugging the adapter and installing or replacing the batteries b We recommend you to use ALKALINE batteries for the best performance and the longest device life c Use only brand new batteries of the required size and DO NOT mix using old and new or different type of batteries together d Remove the batteries if not using the blood pressure monitor for an extended period i e 3 months The batteries can leak chemicals and damage the electronic parts e Immediately replace drained batteries with new ones f Check the batteries periodically and rep
21. you want to take another measurement Waiting allows your blood vessels to return to normal status More rest time may be required between measurements depending on individual physiological conditions While starting the unit each time it will give a voice 18 prompt measurement ready If you don t need it please turn off the announcement How to Use the Memory Features The blood pressure and pulse measured and displayed are automatically stored in the memory The blood pressure monitor can store up to 80 measurements If more than 80 measurements have been taken the earliest measurement will be erased and replaced by the most recent measurement 1 Review the Average Value and previous measurements Press MEMO A button the unit first displays the average values of Systolic Diastolic and Pulse with voice prompt Averaged from all memorized readings Press MEMO A button again to review the measurement from the most recent to the earliest with voice prompt The most recent measurement M 01 appears when you press MEMO A button M 01 is the most recent reading measured The Systolic Diastolic Pulse and Date Time of the measurement will be displayed Press MEMO A button to repeatedly review other memorized readings The readings will be displayed as M 02 M 03 M 04 etc You can press SCAN Y button to switch to the automatic display mode 2 Scan all previous measurements Press SCAN Y button the unit will
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