Lumiscope 1143 manual

WR IS T TY PE DI GI T AL B L OO D PR ES SU RE M ON IT OR MO DE L 11 43 IN ST R UC TI ON M AN U A L 1143-INS-LAB-RevB09 Important! Read and understand these instructions before using the Lumiscope Blood Pressure Monitor . If you do not understand any part of these instructions, contact your medical professional or GF dealer for direction in the use [...]

2 CONTENTS P ARTS AND COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................ 3 SYMBOLS ......................................................................................................................................... 4 1 GENERAL ................................................[...]

3 P ARTS AND COMPONENTS 1. Main Body 2. Display 3. Wrist Cuf f 4. Button ‘O/I’ 5. Button ‘M’ 6. Batteries 7. Storage Case[...]

4 SYMBOLS Symbol Meaning Symbol for the marking of electrical and electronics devices according to Directive 2002/96/EC. The device, accessories and packing must be disposed of as waste correctly at the end of the usage. Please follow Local Ordinances or Regulations for disposal. CE marking in conformity with EC directive 93/42/EEC Attention, consu[...]

5 1 GENERAL This instruction manual is intended to assist the user in safe and efficient operation of the wrist type digital blood pressure monitor (hereinafter: device) model 1 143. The device must be used in accordance with the procedures described in the manual. It is important to read and understand the entire manual, especially the section <[...]

6 Note: This device cannot provide reasonable accuracy if used or stored at temperature or humidity beyond the range stated in the <SPECIFICA TIONS> section of this manual.[...]

7 2 TIPS ON T AKING BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT 1. It is necessary to know that arterial blood pressure is subjected to sharp fluctuations. The level of the arterial blood pressure depends on many factors. Generally arterial blood pressure is lower in the summer and higher in the winter . Arterial blood pressure changes with atmosphere pressure and [...]

8 The illustration above is from The British Hypertension Society 2. Patients with cardiovascular diseases: T ake measurement under doctor’s instruction. Under no circumstances should you alter the dosage of any drug pre- scribed by your doctor! 3. Accurate measurement of blood pressure may be difficult in people with serious arteriosclerosis, we[...]

9 4. Keep quiet and relax during measurement. T o obtain accurate readings, wait one hour after a meal or smoking before taking a measurement. 5. W ait at least 5 minutes before taking the next measurement. Atherosclerosis and diabetes patients require longer intervals (10-15 minutes), since vessel elasticity may have decreased in these pathologies[...]

10 3 BA TTERY INST ALLA TION 1. Open the battery cover and install two alkaline AAA batteries in the battery compartment as indicated. Check polarity and ensure the batteries are correctly positioned; 2. Close the battery compartment cover . • Replacethe batteries whenthe replacement indicator appears in the display or when t[...]

1 1 4 CORRECT POSTURE FOR MEASUREMENT Sit down and place your elbow on a table. Ensure the wrist is at approximately the same level as the heart, and the forearm is extended naturally , palm up. Wrap the cuff around the left wrist as shown in the illustration, and ensure the cuff is attached to the wrist securely with the display facing the user . [...]

12 5 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME The device has a 12-hour time format. The icon ‘AM’ indicates the time of Ante Meridiem and the icon ‘PM’ indicates the time of Post Meridiem. T o get accurate date and time, the user should preset the date and time correctly before the first use of this device. The operation procedure for presetting Date/T i[...]

13 3. Press button ‘M’ again to increase the number , and press button ‘O/I’ for confirmation; 4. When the year setup is confirmed, the month number will flash automatically . Follow the same instruction as above to set month, day and time; Fig.3 5. Press button ‘O/I’ to finish setup. If you want to change the date and time, repeat step[...]

14 6 T AKING A MEASUREMENT 1. Before taking a measurement, take 3 ~ 5 deep breaths and relax. Do not talk or move your arm during measurement; 2. Press button ‘O/I’, all symbols will display for 2 seconds as in Fig.4; then ‘0’ will display . The pump will then begin to inflate while displaying pressure. Generally the pressure will reach 190[...]

15 5. Press button ‘O/I’ to return to standby mode. W ait for at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement. If the device remains unused for 3 minutes, it will return to standby mode automatically . AUTOMA TIC INFLA TION This device has 4 levels of inflation pressure: 190 mmHg, 230 mmHg, 270 mmHg and 300 mmHg. When 190 mmHg is insuffici[...]

16 7 MEMOR Y FUNCTION MEMOR Y RECALL 1. Model 1 143 can store 90 sets of readings and will automatically calculate the average of the last 3 readings. When memory is full (90 sets of readings are stored), the oldest reading will be replaced by the newest. Memory will not clear even if the batteries are removed; 2. After a measurement is finished, o[...]

17 3. Press button ‘M’ again, the device displays ‘01’; then after 1-2 seconds the latest reading will display as in Fig.9; Fig.9 4. Press button ‘M’ again, the device displays ‘02’; then after 1-2 seconds the second-to-the-last reading will display . DELETING THE MEMORY T o clear memory: After a measurement is finished or when the [...]

18 8 WHO BLOOD PRESSURE CLASSIFICA TION The World Health Organization (WHO) has established standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure, regardless of age, as shown in the chart below: This device has an indicator located on the display which displays a segment, based on the current data, corresponding to the WHO classification. For exam[...]

19 Note: If the systolic blood pressur e and diastolic blood pressure fall into differ ent categories, use the higher value for classification.[...]

20 9 ERROR AND LOW BA TTERY INFORMA TION INDICA TION POSSIBLE REASON CORRECTION METHODS The wrist cuff is positioned incorrectly Movement of arm (or hand) or talking during measurement The wrist cuff is not inflated to sufficient pressure Arrhythmia Ensure wrist cuff is correctly positioned; repeat measurement Repeat measurement, following re co mm[...]

21 10 CARE, STORAGE, REP AIR AND RECYCLING 1. It is necessary to protect this device against high moisture, direct sunlight, shock, alcohol and gasoline. 2. Remove the batteries if the device is to be stored for a long period of time, and keep the batteries away from children. 3. Prevent sharp objects from coming into contact with the wrist cuff, a[...]

22 1 1 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CHECK POINT REMEDY No display when button ‘O/I’ is pressed The batteries need to be replaced The batteries are incorrectly positioned The battery contacts are corroded Replace both batteries with new ones Install the batteries in correct position Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth Inflation stops and re-[...]

23 T roubleshooting continued The reading is extremely low or high Is the wrist cuff at the same level as the heart? Is the wrist cuff wrapped correctly? Did you strain your arm (or hand) during measurement? Did you talk or move your arm (or hand) during measurement? Ensure your posture is correct Wrap the wrist cuff correctly Relax during measurem[...]

24 12 SPECIFICA TIONS Model 1 143 Size (L x W x H) 2 3 / 4 " x 2 3 / 8 " x 1 1 / 4 " (70 mm x 60 mm x 30 mm) Weight (without batteries) ~ .24 lb (1 10 g) Measuring method Oscillometry Measuring range 40 to 260 mmHg (blood pressure) 40 to 160 beats/minute (pulse rate) Measuring accuracy ± 3 mmHg for systolic and diastolic pressure ±[...]

25 Specifications continued Memory 90 sets of measurements T emperature and humidity Operation:50°F to104°F (10℃to 40℃), RH85% andbelow Storage:-4°F to122°F (-20℃to 50℃), RH85% andbelow Cuff size Fits wrist size 5" - 8" (127 mm - 203 mm ) Complete kit Main body , wris[...]

26 13 TWO-YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY GF Health Products, Inc. guarantees this product free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, except as noted below: This product warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse, the attachment of any unauthorized accessory , alteration to the product, o[...]

27 W arranty is solely through the Repair Department. Service of this product by anyone other than the Repair Department voids warranty . Graham-Field ® and Lumiscope ® are registered trademarks of GF Health Products, Inc. Packaging, warranties, products, and specifications are subject to change without notice. GF Health Products, Inc. is not res[...]

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