ABP-B3 Blood Pressure Monitor - Harrison Tremblay, Minute Lab
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1. Owner s Manual EZ Health Platinum Talking Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor ABP A3 3 Warning Signs Safety Statements pp 3 Health and Blood Pressure Values 4 What is Blood Pressure pp 4 Important Information pp 6 PrecautlomsS sissies darsana iboats vaesewnns 6 CGontramdicaAtiOns catia Ghee T LT 8 Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure 8 Device Descriptions 8 9 Description of Control Buttons 10 Description of LCD Display Symbols 10 Installing Replacing Batteries 11 Program Date and Time 12 How to Apply the Wrist Cuff cece cece cece cena ees 13 Correct Measuring Position 14 How to Take A Measurement 15 How to Use the Memory 68101685 16 How to Delete Single or All Memories 17 Voice Prompt FUNCUON 25 eee ees 18 Set the language of voice prompt 19 aie ss sit nine 20 Error Message and Troubleshooting pp 22 Troubleshooting aserria animales 24 arrneo ET 26 Warranty Information pp 27 Personal Blood Pressure Record 28 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the EZ Health Platinum Talking Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor model n2. How to Take A Measurement Please read and follow directions in the section Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure and How to Apply the Wrist Cuff before taking a measurement 1 Press POWER button on the ABP A3 to turn on the unit All the symbols displayed for a couple seconds then the number 0 will flash The unit says measurement ready 2 Press START button to take a measurement If the unit has already been turned on press START button to take a measurement directly The cuff automatically inflates to approximately 180mmHg 50mmHg higher than the average systolic blood pressure reading 3 When the cuff reaches your correct inflation level it begins to deflate automatically with decreasing numbers shown on the display The Heart Symbol W flashes as the onset of oscillation signals Date Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min M 1 12m Im MDM IDM 0 0 Gi i c Li Li tG U L ror ILUU Li 1 gt Soe TL Lg H Mon uy If during deflation the blood pressure monitor senses 15 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 button 4 The monitor exhausts the residual air when th
3. R H Conditions for storage 20 C 50 C 15 85 R H Suggestions before Measuring Blood Pressure 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 wrist cuff is at the same level as your heart 8 1 2 3 4 Stress raises blood pressure Keep calm and relax during measurement Please DO NOT talk or speak during measurement 6 Avoid urination or bowel movement before taking a measurement 7 Wait at least 3 minutes before you take another blood pressure measurement Keep the records for your physician as reference 9 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 m oe LCD DISPLAY MEMO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON f POWER BUTTON TIME BUTTON START BUTTON ARALINE BATTERY AAA 1 5Vx2 CARRYING CASE Description of Control Buttons POWER To turn on off the unit 6 START To start inflating cuff to measure blood pressure and pulse To set the language of voice prompt or voice on off 6 TIME To set the Date Time MEMO A To review the measur
4. user doesn t want to use voice prompt function exit voice prompt function Please turn off the unit first and press START button so that it will give VOICE ON In the meanwhile the user can press MEMO Aor SCAN Y to choose VOICE OFF or VOICE ON Mon Date Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min 8 l 12 00 Slid 57 on OFF 18 Note When using Voice Prompt Function it increase the power consumption and reduce the life of the batteries Set the Language of Voice Prompt There are four languages of voice prompt English Deutsche German French Espanol Spanish can be set Make sure you have turned off the unit before you want to set the voice prompt function 6 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 7 Press MEMO A button or SCAN Y button to set the number representing the language 8 Press START button to confirm and the unit will show UoC On default 9 Press MEMO A button or SCAN Y button to set the voice prompt on or off 10 Press START button to confirm and the unit will go to standby mode Mon Dato Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min ang E r wang tUi i Li Di Li ii Li Li lt lt EAS JEL l English Deutsche Mon Date Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min 10 11 12 00 10 11 12 00 gt cc
5. ding may not be correct Please consult your physician Under normal Usually people feel operating more tense in the circumstances the hospital or clinic reading at home is white coat different from that of syndrome than in the clinics their home 0466070 the results and consult with our physician 25 Each measurement The variation might has various reading be due to the different environments The blood pressure is changing according to the physiological or psychological status of the human body 26 Specifications Model No ABP A3 Display LCD Digital Display Measurement Oscillometric method Pressure 20 280mmHg Range Pulse 40 190 minute Pressure 3mmHg or 2 of reading Calibration Pulse 5 of reading 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F 40 85 R H maximum 20 C 50 C 4 F 122 F 15 85 R H maximum Battery Life Approx 200 uses alkaline batteries Unit Weight Approx 120 grams not including batteries Cuff Size Wrst Circumference approx 135 195mm 5 1 4 7 3 4 inch Unit dimensions Approx 70 L 80 W 25 H mm Storage Case Instruction Manual AAA Batteries x2pcs Please understand that specifications may be changed without prior notice 27 Warranty Information Your EZ Health Platinum Talking Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a peri
6. e measurement is completed The Heart Symbol 3 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 latest measured readings will always be displayed before the power is turned off Note 0 Wait for at least 5 minutes if 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 prompt If you don t need it please 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 16 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 The most recent measurement M 01 appears when you press MEMO A button M 01 is the latest reading measured The Systolic Diastolic Pul
7. e to follow the instructions above when installing or replacing the batteries We recommend you to use the ALKALINE batteries for the best performance and the longest device life Use only brand new batteries of the required size and DO NOT mix using old and new or different type of batteries together Remove the batteries if not using the blood pressure monitor for an extended period i e 3 months The batteries can leak chemicals then damage the electronic parts Immediately replace run down batteries with new ones Check the batteries periodically and replace them when necessary a b Program Date and Time Press and hold TIME button for 2 seconds until 2006 shown on the screen and starts to flash Press MEMO A button or SCAN Y button to set the number representing the Year You can press and hold MEMO A or SCAN Y buttons for about 1 second the number of the Year will be displayed in the faster speed 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 1 2 Note After replacing batteries always check to make sure the Date Time is properly set before using the blood 12 pressure monitor If the batteries are removed for more than 30 seconds you must reset the Date Time How to Apply the Wrist Cuff 1 Keep your left arm in front of you with your palm facing up Apply the w
8. ed record s manually To select the digit of Date Time SCAN VY 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 10 0 42 G 8 pressure Systolic A Unit ao Unit A dal F mi Unit B Diastolic a Average ee mi AVCTage pues Pulse H F ao Low Battery Memory Pulse Symbol 10 Installing Replacing Batteries Be sure the unit turned off before installing replacing batteries or the memories amp Date Time setting will be erased If the batteries are removed for more than 30 seconds the memories of the unit and the setting of Date Time will be erased as well Then you must reset the Date Time 1 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it 2 Place the batteries two AAA Alkaline batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked below Then all symbols will be shown on the screen for 1 second and then monitor will return to standby mode 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Note When 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 1 Warning Be sur
9. elerates 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 Mental 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 The variations in blood pressure over a whole day with measurement taken every five minutes as shown below 1604 mmHg Systolic 140 pressure D
10. emperature 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 6 This unit will not serve as a cure of any symptoms of your cardiovascular diseases or other diseases The data measured is only for reference Always consult your physician if any abnormal results measured Always follow the operation procedures described in the manual when you expect to measure your correct 6 blood pressure Be sure to store this manual well for future reference 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 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 Contraindications Do not
11. iastolic pressure 60 T T 12 6 0 8 11 6 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 180 Moderate hypertension 160 Ty TE Mild hypertension 140 Normal systolic value 130 _ _ 120 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 Important Information Blood pressure values measured at home tend to be lower than those measured in the hospital or physicians office 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 It is recommended for persons who have heart trouble kidney trouble hypertension diabetes arteriosclerosis or other problems related to the circulatory system consult your physician to ensure 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 t
12. ng the blood pressure monitor check the Troubleshooting 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 the distributor for repair Do not dismantle or try to repair the monitor by yourself 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Check and correct the battery polarities Remove the old batteries and wait for one minute then install the new batteries eCheck the wrist position and fasten the cuff correctly and re measure the pressure again installed properly Batteries run out of electricity Cuff is not wrapped properly ln order to keep the previous measurements amp date time ensure the unit is turned off before replacing batteries Replace with new AAA Alkaline batteries Battery low Battery voltage is excessively low 24 After the batteries are Batteries are not installed no indication or symbol displayed on the LCD The wrong indication when power is turned on The inflation cannot be done or the air pressure cannot rise The blood pressure Re fasten the cuff cannot be taken and Relax yourself the LCD shows error Keep the cuff and message or wrong heart at the same result level during the measurement Keep silent and still during measurement lf the patient has severe heart beat irregularity or arrhythmia the blood pressure rea
13. o FE TE s cu 2 2 French Espannol 19 Date Hour Min Mon Date Hour Min l 08 10 1 Ii r sa wow is 24 rec wees ws Voice On Voice Off Note When using Voice Prompt Function it increases the power consumption and reduces the life of the battery Maintenance Storage 1 Always use the storage box provided with the device to transport or store the unit 2 If you won t use the device for an extended period over 3 months remove the batteries 3 Do not store the device in direct sunlight high temperature humid dusty or corrosive environment 4 Do not stretch bend or tug the wrist cuff 5 Do not wet the unit Cleaning 1 Do not use an alcoholic base benzene gasoline or solvent agent to clean the device 2 Wipe with a moistened cloth with clean water or a mild cleaning agent and then dry the device with a soft and dry cloth 20 The dirt on the cuff can be wiped by the moistened cloth and soap Do not flush the device and cuff Do not bend the cuff or sleeve attempt to turn the sleeve inside out Do not disassemble the device or dismantle the cuff or try to repair by yourself If any problem occurs bring the device to the distributor for further examination Do not operate the device in severe environments extreme temperature or humidity or direct sunshine 21 Error Message 8 Troubleshooting The unit i
14. od 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 29 Lu 0 gt Q gt Q 0 gt 0 Weight ge Name m X O O Lu X Lu X D N 0 Lu X m O O a lt Z O 0 4 Lu Conformity Standards Medical device electrical safety EN 60601 1 6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 60601 1 2 6 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 30
15. rist cuff so that the monitor is on the inside of your wrist with the display facing up like your palm 2 As in the figure below cover the wrist cuff by leaving a space of 1 4 1 2 between the edge of the wrist cuff and the bottom of your palm 3 Hold the end of the wrist cuff and wrap the cuff around your wrist For most accurate measuring results the cuff should be tightened evenly and no room left between the cuff and your wrist Do not pull the cuff too hard or it will make the wrist cuff too tight 4 The excess part of the cuff can be folded over and attached to the other side of the cuff For accurate readings please sit or lie down prior to taking a measurement Rest your left arm on the table and use the storage box a cushion or a pillow as bolster With left 13 oar 1 4 1 2 inch Correct Measuring Position palm face up keep the cuff at the same level as your heart Higher or lower levels will affect the readings If the wrist cuff is lower than the level of the heart blood pressure will be measured higher Measurement while sitting down a Place your elbow on a table and have the wrist rest on an object such as your storage case or a cushion b Make sure the wrist cuff is at the same level as your heart It is very important to obtain your true blood pressure c Relax your whole arm with the palm facing up d Relax your body before measurement by taking several deep breaths 14
16. s manufactured using a complete quality assurance system the measurement is not made correctly the following error will be displayed Measure your blood pressure again correctly ERROR MESSAGE Error Indicators Cause How to correct lncorrect posture Cuff is not fastened in measurement well please fasten or the user moves again by following or talks during the instructions measurement eWait at least 3 There is artificial minutes before interference or taking another noise during measurement measurement Repeat steps listed User is tense and under How to Take does not relax or a Measurement has severe heart User has special beat irregularity characteristic arrhythmia please refer to a physician K nte Hour Min 22 Error Indicators Cause How to correct No pulse or blood Cuff is not fastened a A pressure sensed correctly or not tight incorrect posture enough please during fasten the cuff by measurement following the Cuff is not instructions wrapped properly Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement Please see How to Take a Measurement on page 15 Insufficient or eCuff is not fastened failure to inflate well please Cuff broken re fasten the cuff by following the instructions Pump or venting valve or deflation valve failure please contact the distributor a trouble occurs while you are usi
17. se and Date Time of the measurement will be displayed with voice prompt 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 Scan all previous measurements Press SCAN button the unit will display all measurements one by one in one in one second intervals You can press MEMO A button 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 redish How to delete Single or All Memories 1 1 Delete single measurement You can delete a single memory just after taking the 17 measurement Press SCAN Y button then dEL will appear and flash and says delete Press SCAN V button again to confirm the delete function 2 Delete all measurements Turned 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 OO ALL shown on the screen and says deleted JEL ALL ALL Voice Prompt Function When 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 If
18. umber ABP B3 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 8 DIA amp Pulse 6 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 6 80 sets of memory with Date Time 3 colors LED lights to indicate Normal green Higher yellow or Abnormal High reddish blood pressure Easy to wrap wrist cuff suitable for wrist sizes from 5 1 4 to 7 3 4 135 195mm Automatically turns off after 1 minute Low Battery icon and intelligent error detection Portable for traveling almost anywhere Operates with two AAA alkaline batteries Recall and Scan functions Delete single or all measurements Warning Signs amp Safety Statements ATTENTION Read user s manual before use Type BF applied part 3 Health and 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 acc
19. use the device on infants and persons who cannot communicate which may lead to serious accidents 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 wrist cuff which may damage the unit or cause permanent reading error Do not start the inflation when the wrist cuff is not fi wrapped around the wrist Do not drop this unit and avoid subjecting the device to a strong impact Warning 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 wrist has any wound or injury Remove batteries if not using the device for a long time Do not use batteries of different type or brand for this may lead to an incorrect reading and possibly cause battery explosion for example mixing alkaline and heavy duty batteries Leaving the batteries in the blood pressure monitor for over 3 months and not using the device may damage 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 Operating conditions 10 C 40 C 40 85
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