Sunbeam 7689 User's Manual
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1. Note If the unit determines that the initial inflation pressure was insufficient it will re inflate to a higher pressure 4 After the measurement cycle is finished the unit will release any remaining air in the cuff The systolic and diastolic pressure will be dis played for 5 seconds and then be replaced by the pulse rate The blood pressure reading and pulse rate will then be displayed alternately For any reason you feel a need to end a meas urement just press the ON OFF button to turn off the monitor and release the cuff pressure If during a measurement the power drops to an insufficient level the monitor will end the meas urement and display the low battery symbol Please replace the batteries and repeat the measurement If the monitor cannot detect your pulse it will end the measurement attempt Wait a few min utes make sure that the cuff is positioned prop erly and try again The monitor will automatically shut off 3 minutes following a reading or it can be turned off man ually by pressing the ON OFF button Memory Function Memory Input Your Sunbeam Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor has a memory feature When a valid measurement is made the reading data systolic diastolic and pulse rate will be stored in the memory auto matically as soon as the unit is turned off automatically shuts off or when another measurement is initiated The monitor has the capacity to store 14 readings and also computes an avera2. before applying the wrist cuff 3 Refrain from eating smoking and drinking especially alcoholic beverages before a measurement since these activities can affect your blood pressure 4 Remember that blood pressure varies contin uously throughout the day Try to take your blood pressure at the same time each day 5 Do not be concerned with the results of one measurement Many measurements record ed over a long period of time will provide a better indication of your blood pressure 6 Please relax for 5 to 10 minutes before taking another measurement 7 Many factors can affect your blood pressure such as exercising eating talking moving nervousness environment and temperature changes Emotional stress can cause an increase in blood pressure Daily fluctuations of 25 to 50 mmHg are common Using a Whist Unit Taking your blood pressure at the wrist may give different readings than from the upper arm as is done in most doctor offices Because of the location of measurement and differences in arterial diameters a healthy person may see a maximum difference oft 10 mmHg in both systolic and diastolic measurements versus those taken with an arm unit with cuff Please note Some individuals with hypertension diabetes kidney disorders arteriosclerosis or poor circulation may see a significant difference in blood pressure readings taken from the wrist as compared to readings from the upper arm It is recommended
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4. A we At SOW Sunbeam AUTOMATIC WRIST BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR One piece one step Model 7689 Important Notes Only a physician is qualified to interpret changes in your blood pressure This device is not intended to replace regular medical exami nations It is recommended that your physician review your procedure for using this monitor Never make adjustments to your medication unless it is the advice of a physician Please read this manual carefully before using this device This Blood Pressure Monitor is intended for use by adults only Children should not use this monitor unless it is under the supervision of an adult Please read these instructions carefully before using this Blood Pressure Monitor Helpful information What is Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts on the arteries This force is constantly changing as the heart beats When the heart contracts blood pressure reaches its highest value This is called systolic blood pressure When the heart relaxes between beats the value of blood pressure is lower This is called the diastolic blood pressure The unit of measure for blood pressure is the mil limeter of mercury abbreviated mmHg For example an individual s blood pressure may be measured as 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic This would be spoken as 120 over 80 and written as 120 80 Remember that blood pressure varies throughout the day Food intake
5. eries Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action Nothing appears in e Make sure that the display batteries are properly installed Battery polarity matches the indications in the battery case No measurement e Check that the cuff is occurs positioned properly Go over the measurement procedure again Blood pressure e Check if the wrist readings are is positioned properly too high or low e Remain seated during the entire measurement period e Hold your arm so that the cuff is level with your heart during measurement e Refrain from hand and body movements during measurement Troubleshooting cont Problem Recommended Action Blood pressure e Your blood pressure readings can fluctuate are variable considerably through out the day e All of the following factors can influence your blood pressure 1 Emotional state 2 Daily activities or exercise 3 Smoking 4 Drinking alcoholic beverages 5 Eating 6 Taking certain medications Care and Maintenance Cleaning and storage e Only clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth Do not use solvents or other petroleum based liquids e Keep the unit out of locations with high tem peratures high humidity and direct sunlight e Keep sharp objects away from the cuff e Remove the batteries if the monitor will not be used for extended periods of time NOTE Removing the batteries will erase all readings in memory e Do not stretch or twist the wri
6. g the war ranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail pur chaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance Sunbeam dealers service centers or retail stores selling Sunbeam products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the follow ing negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than Sunbeam or an authorized service center Further the warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes Sunbeam shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty Some States provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of i
7. ge of all memory readings When more than 14 readings are taken and recorded to memory the oldest ones will be lost Memory Recall To recall your last reading press the MEMORY button A 1 will appear in the lower right hand corner of the display which represents the newest memory reading When the memory but ton is pressed again the display will show 2 which represents the second newest reading and so on The memory will recall up to 14 pre vious readings When the letter A appears in the display the average value of your systolic diastolic and pulse rate based on the memory readings is shown Memory Erase When the batteries are taken out of the monitor all records of readings saved in memory will be erased NOTE When taking a measurement the MEMORY button is inactive ERR Indicators Err 330 err Indication Cuff pressure reaches 330 mmHg Cause Twisted bladder inside of the cuff Correction Make sure that the bladder lays flat within the cuff Indication Displays Err cuff pressure releases and 0 pressure displays Cause Excessive arm movement or talking during measurement Correction Press Start button to measure again while keeping _ still Indication Could not obtain pulse rate Cause Cuff was loosely applied extremely weak pulse or arrhythmia Correction Reapply cuff and measure aaain Batteries are exhausted Replace with new alkaline AA batt
8. i side up apply the cuff so that the cuff s edge should be approximately to inch from your palm You can use the width of your es forefinger as a simple g ple cL Diagram A way to measure the dis tance between the cuff and palm diagram B Diagram B 2 Do not apply wrist unit on top of a shirt sleeve 3 Wrap the cuff snugly around your wrist and attach using the fas tener The top and bot tom edges of the cuff should be tightened evenly around your wrist diagram C 4 Any gap between the wrist and cuff will affect the result of measurement 5 The fabric cuff can be folded down for ease of viewing the display diagram D Diagram D Taking a Measurement Please review the previous sections on proper placement of the cuff and proper arm position 1 After the cuff has been properly placed on either the right or left wrist press the ON OFF button All display symbols will appear momentarily Note The low battery symbol will also appear at this time This does not indicate a low battery unless the low battery symbol remains on continuously 2 After the display reads 0 press the START button 3 The cuff will automatically inflate to an appropri ate pressure and will then begin to slowly deflate as it takes the nease The cuff wil be quite Snug for a short while this is normal Try to remain relaxed refrain from talking and be as still as pos sible during the measurement
9. ncidental or con Sequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limita tions or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province How to Obtain Warranty Service Take the product to an authorized Sunbeam serv ice center You can find the nearest authorized Sunbeam service center by calling 1 800 435 1250 If a service center is not conveniently located attach a tag to the product that includes your name address daytime telephone number and description of the problem Include a copy of the original sales receipt Carefully package the prod uct and send either by UPS or Parcel Post with Shipping and insurance prepaid to For products purchased in the United States Sunbeam Products Inc 117 Central Industrial Row Purvis MS 39475 Do not return this product to the place of purchase If you have any questions regarding this warranty please call 1 800 435 1250 or write to Sunbeam Consumer Care Center P O Box 948389 Maitland FL 32794 8389 01999 Sunbeam Products Inc or its affiliated companies all rights reserved SUNBEAM and HEALTH AT HOME ate registered trademarks of Sunbeam Products Inc or its affiliated companies Distributed by Sunbeam Products Inc Boca Raton Florida 33431 Imparted by Sunbeam Products Inc inted in Taiwan Model 7689 P N 1
10. smoking time of day stress level of exercise and many other factors can affect it Typical daily blood pressure fluctuations Example 35 year old male i 12 15 18 2 24 3 6 9 Time Lunch hour Driving home Sexual intercourse Driving to work L JOffice hours Family hours TI Sleeping _ Surgery hours What is High Blood Pressure Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condi tion where an individual s blood pressure remains high over a long period of time Untreated hypertension can cause many seri ous medical problems including strokes and heart attacks To control hypertension the American Heart Association recommends that you not smoke reduce fat and salt intake main tain proper weight exercise and get regular physical check ups Why Is It Important to Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home Having your blood pressure taken at the doctor s office may cause you to become nervous thus artificially raising your reading Having the ability to take your blood pressure at home makes it easy to record a log of your daily readings This will help you gain a greater understanding of your blood pressure reading and the factors that effect it Be sure that you share your information with your physician Hints for Accurate Measurement 1 Relax and try to remain still for 5 to 10 min utes before a measurement 2 Remove shirts or other tight fitting garments on the wrist for example wristwatches and upper arm
11. st cuff Care and Maintenance cont Cleaning and storage Do not press the START button without the cuff around your wrist Do not disassemble or modify the monitor or the wrist cuff Do not drop or subject the monitor to strong mechanical shock Specifications Model 7689 Measurement Location Wrist Display LCD size 40 5 x 33 mm LxW Digit size 7x12 mm WxH Measurement type Oscillometric Inflate System Automatic with Fuzzy Logic pressure level determination Measurement range Pressure 0 300 mmHg Puse 30 190 beats min Accuracy Cuff Pressure 3 mmHg Pulse rate 5 Performance Designed to meet ANSI AAMI SP 10 standards Exhaust Auto air release valve cuff Velcro fastener with spring support Memory 14 readings with average calculation Operation Environment 10 C 40 Ct Less than 85 relative humidi Storage Environment 10 C to 460 C Less than 95 relative humidi Power Source 2 AA batteries Dimension 81x72x33 5 mm Weight approx 250 grams with batteries Cuff size 71x312 mm Wrist circumference 135 to 220 mm approx 5 3 to 8 6 inches 1 Year limited Warranty Sunbeam Products Inc Sunbeam warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship Sunbeam at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective durin
12. that you consult with your physician concerning the use of this monitor Correct Method of Measurement To obtain the most accurate blood pressure measurement please follow these important directions e Be seated in a chair with back support e Rest your arm on a table so the cuff is at the Same level as your heart e Use the storage case or similar item to sup port the forearm see diagram A Place both feet on the ground Storage Case Diagram A IMPORTANT The wrist cuff must be at the same level as your heart or accurate measure ment will not be possible Your heart is located Slightly below your left armpit Getting to Know Your Wrist Unit Model No 7689 LCD Display Memory Button Accessories ST Start Button a a i Storage Case N a A Preparation Before Taking a Measurement Battery _Installation Replacement 1 Slide the battery cover off in the direction of e the arrow 2 Install or replace the two AA batteries noting the proper orientation of positive t and neg ative terminals of the batteries in the battery compartment Alkaline batteries are recommended 3 Replace the battery cover 4 If the Low Battery Symbol appears on the display replace both batteries 5 Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for an extended period of time How to Apply the Wrist Cuff These directions are for either right or left hand measurements 1 With your
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