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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
with Easy Wrap Cuff
Model HEM-780REL
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 1 CONTENTS Before Using the Monitor Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before Taking a Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Operating Instructions Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Unit Display .
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 2 INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for purchasing the ReliOn HEM-780REL Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with the Easy Wrap Cuff. Fill in for future reference. DATE PURCHASED: __________________ SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________ Staple your purchase receipt here Your new digital blood pressure monitor uses the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement. This means the monitor detects your blood’s movement through your brachial artery and co
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES To assure the correct use of the product basic safety measures should always be followed including the precautions listed below: ˛ Read all information in the instruction book and any other literature included in the box before using the unit. ˛ Contact your physician for specific information about your blood pressure. Follow the instructions of your healthcare provider. ˛ Operate the unit only as intended. Do not u
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 4 BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT To ensure a reliable reading follow these recommendations: 1. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising, and bathing for 30 minutes, before taking a measurement. Rest for at least 15 minutes before taking the measurement. 2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times. 3. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place. 4. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left arm
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780 780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 5 KNOW YOUR UNIT Main Unit: Display Battery Compartment Start/Stop Button Memory Buttons Air Jack Date/Time Setting Button AC Adapter Jack Components: Air Tube Grip Arm Cuff Air Plug (Connects to Air Jack) Storage Case 4 ''AA” Batteries AC Adapter 6
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 6 UNIT DISPLAY Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure Memory Symbol Heartbeat Symbol Average Value Symbol Pulse Display Deflation Symbol Movement Error Symbol Date/Time Display Low Battery Symbol Irregular Heartbeat Symbol IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT SYMBOL IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT SYMBOL When the monitor detects an irregular rhythm two or more times during the measurement, the Irregular Heartbeat Symbol ( ) will appear on the display with
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 7 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Press the t indicator on the battery cover and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow. 2. Install 4 “AA” size batteries so the + (positive) and - (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated. 3. Replace the battery cover. BATTERY REPLACEMENT Low Battery Symbol When the Low Battery Symbol appears on the display screen remove all the batteries. Replace with four new bat
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 8 USING THE AC ADAPTER Use only the authorized Omron AC Adapter, (Omron Model Number HEM-ADPT1), with this monitor. Use of any other adapter may cause damage to the monitor and will void the user warranty. To connect the AC Adapter 2 1 ¨ Insert the AC Adapter Plug into the AC Adapter Jack on the back side of the monitor as illustrated. ≠ Plug the AC Adapter into a 120V AC outlet (60 cycles). To disconnect the AC Adapter remove the AC Adapter
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 9 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set the monitor to the current date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. If the correct date and time are not set, the measurement values stored in the memory and the average value will not be correct. The Blood Pressure Monitor automatically stores up to 90 measurement values with the date and time. The monitor also calculates an average reading based on the last three measurement values. 1. TO
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 10 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 3. SETTING THE MONTH Press the MEMORY up button to advance by increments of one month. Press the Date/Time Setting button to set the current month. The day flashes on the display. 4. SETTING THE DAY Press the MEMORY up button to advance by increments of one day. Press the Date/Time Setting button to set the current day. The hour flashes on the display. 5. SETTING THE HOUR The time is set using AM or PM. Press t
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 11 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 6. SETTING THE MINUTE Press the MEMORY up button to advance by increments of one minute. Press the Date/Time Setting button to set the current minute. The year flashes on the display. 7. Press the START/STOP button to turn the display off. 12
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 12 APPLYING THE ARM CUFF 1. Make sure the air plug is securely inserted in the main unit. 2. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm. 3. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Place your arm on a table so the cuff is level with your heart. 13
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 13 APPLYING THE ARM CUFF Grip 4. Hold the grip on the cuff securely with your hand. Closure Strip 5. Turn the palm of your hand upward. 6. Apply the cuff to your left upper arm so the blue strip is on the inside of your arm and aligned with your middle finger. The air tube runs down the inside of your arm. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1/2" above your elbow. Blue Strip 1/2 inch (1 - 2 cm) Air Tube 14
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 14 APPLYING THE ARM CUFF 7. Wrap the cuff firmly in place around your arm using the closure strip. APPLYING THE CUFF ON THE RIGHT ARM When taking a measurement using the right arm use the instruction below. Apply the cuff to your right upper arm so the grip is centered on the inside of your inner arm. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1/2'' above your elbow. Grip NOTE: Be careful not to rest your arm on the air tube. This will r
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 15 TAKING A MEASUREMENT The monitor automatically determines your ideal inflation level. In rare circumstances when a higher inflation may be necessary, the monitor automatically re-inflates the cuff up to 30 mmHg higher than the initial inflation and restarts the measurement. 1. Press the START/STOP button. All display symbols appear on the screen. The cuff starts to inflate automatically. REL NOTE: To stop the inflation or measurement, push
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 16 TAKING A MEASUREMENT You3blood pressure and pulse rate are dis- 3. When the measurement is complete, the arm played. cuff completely deflates. Your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed. 4. Press the START/STOP button to turn the monitor off. NOTE: The monitor will automatically turn off after five minutes. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS If your systolic pressure is known to be more than 220 mmHg, press and hold the START/STO
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 17 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Every time you complete a measurement the monitor stores the blood pressure and pulse rate in the memory. The Blood Pressure Monitor automatically stores up to 90 measurement values. When 90 sets of measurement values are stored in the memory, the oldest record is deleted to save the most recent measurement values. The monitor also calculates an average reading based on the values of the three most recent measureme
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 18 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION TO DISPLAY THE MEASUREMENT VALUES The date and time is alternately displayed with the measurement values. 1. Press the MEMORY down button to display the most recent measurement values on the screen. Press the MEMORY up button to display the oldest measurement values. Alternating display NOTES: • Press the button repeatedly to display the next values. • Press and hold the button to display the values faster. 2. Pre
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780RELN IM Final 8-29-05.qxd 8/29/05 5:24 PM Page 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep your digital blood pressure monitor in the best condition and protect the unit from damage follow the directions listed below: Keep the monitor in the storage case when not in use. Make sure the AC Adapter is placed under the main unit so that it does not damage the display. Do not forcefully bend the arm cuff or air tube. Do not fold tightly. Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any abrasive o
