Normal Heartbeat The irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined as a rhythm that varies by more than or less than 25% from the average rhythm detected while the monitor is measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. If the irregular heartbeat symbol ( displays with your measurement results we recommend you consult your physician. Follow the directions of your doctor. ) Irregular Heartbeat Pulse Blood pressure Pulse Blood pressure Short Long 7 BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Press both sides of the battery cover and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow. 2. Install 2 “AAA” size batteries so the + (positive) and - (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated. 3. Replace the Battery Cover. Make sure the battery cover is securely in place. BATTERY REPLACEMENT Low Battery Indicator When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen remove both worn batteries. Replace with two new batteries at the same time. Long-life alkaline batteries are recommended. When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen remove both batteries. Replace with two new 1.5V “AAA” identical batteries at the same time. Long-life alkaline batteries are recommended. NOTE: Measurement values stored in the memory will not be deleted during battery replacement. After replacing the batteries, reset the date and time. Refer to page 9, Setting the Date and Time. 8 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The Blood Pressure Monitor 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. Set the monitor to the current date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. If the current date and time is not set, a default date and time will display. 1. TO START THE SETTING Press the SET button to adjust the date and time. The year flashes on the display. 2. SETTING THE YEAR The year can be set between 2004 and 2030. When the display reaches 2030, it will return to 2004. Press the MEM button to advance by increments of one year. Press the SET button to set the current year. The month flashes on the display. NOTE: • Press and hold the MEM button to increase the values faster. 9 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 3. SETTING THE MONTH Press the MEM button to advance by increments of one month. Press the SET button to set the current month. The day flashes on the display. 4. SETTING THE DAY Press the MEM button to advance by increments of one day. Press the SET 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 the MEM button to advance by increments of one hour. Press the SET button to set the current hour. The minutes flash on the display. 6. SETTING THE MINUTE Press the MEM button to advance by increments of one minute. Press the SET button to set the current minute. The year flashes on the display. 7. Press the START/STOP button to turn the display off. 10 APPLYING THE WRIST CUFF APPLYING THE WRIST CUFF 1. Wrap the cuff directly against your skin. Do not apply over clothing. Make sure your sleeve is not rolled up too tightly on your arm. This may constrict the flow of blood in your arm. 2. Place the cuff over your left wrist with your left thumb facing upward. 3. Position the cuff leaving a clearance of approximately 1/2 to 1 inch between the cuff and the bottom of your palm. 4. Hold the bottom part of the cuff and wrap it around the wrist so it fits comfortably and securely around your wrist. NOTE: Make sure the wrist cuff does not cover the protruding part of the wrist bone on the outside of the wrist. 5. Fold the remaining part of the wrist cuff back out of the way. APPLYING THE CUFF ON THE RIGHT WRIST When taking a measurement using the right wrist position the cuff as shown in the illustration. 11 TAKING A MEASUREMENT TAKING A MEASUREMENT 1. Sit comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. 2. Hold your arm across your chest at heart level. Hold your elbow firmly to avoid body movement. Sit still and do not talk or move during the measurement. 3. Press the START/STOP button. All display symbols appear on the screen. The cuff starts to inflate automatically. The current time is displayed and the heart symbol starts to flash while the cuff is inflating. Hold the monitor at heart level until the measurement is complete. NOTE: To stop the inflation or measurement, push the START/STOP button. The monitor will stop inflating, start deflating, and will turn off. 12 TAKING A MEASUREMENT TAKING A MEASUREMENT 4. After the monitor has detected your blood pressure and pulse rate, the cuff automatically deflates. Your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed. Alternating Display NOTE: The time and date of the measurement are displayed alternately. IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT FEATURE The irregular heartbeat feature automatically determines if the measurement is usable. ...