Mark Of Fitness 1140 manuale d’uso

Model 1140 Automatic W rist Style Blood Pressure Monitor[...]

T able of Contents 2 Introduction ....................................................................3 Quick R efer ence............................................................4,5 Preliminary R emarks .......................................................6 How This Monitor W orks ..................................................6 About Blood[...]

Introduction 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the new Lumiscope model 1140. T his fully automatic, wrist style blood pressur e monitor is both easy to use and ideally suited for daily measurements . T he larg e display includes systolic, diastolic and pulse , all clearly shown at the completion of each reading. In addition, you can store up to[...]

Quick Reference 4 A. Install Batteries D. Press POWER Key C. Correct Posture B. Apply Cuff Batter y T ype: 2 Alkaline (AAA) size See P age 13 Apply cuf f to left wrist with palm facing up See P ages 14,15 Place the wrist at hear t level See P ages 16,17 W ait until a "0" is shown on the L CD screen. See P age 20[...]

Quick Reference 5 E. Press ST ART Key R emain still during measurement See P age 20 F . Store values in Memory Press " " k e y t o select Memor y Zone 1 or 2, then press the Memor y k ey t o store the measured values in the selected Memory Zone . Y our new model 1140 stores a maximum of 30 measured values per Memor y Zone. See P age 22 G.[...]

6 How the 1140 W orks Y our model 1140 uses the oscillometric method to detect your blood pressure . Befor e the cuff star ts inflating, the device will establish a baseline cuff pressur e , whic h is equivalent to the air pressur e . T he measurement of your blood pressur e is based on this baseline pressur e . After the cuff inflates to block you[...]

7 About Blood Pressure What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressur e is the pressure exerted on the ar ter y tube while blood f lows through the ar teries. The pressure measured when the hear t contracts and sends blood out of the hear t is systolic (highest). The pressur e measured when the hear t dilates with blood flowing back into the hear t is calle[...]

8 Blood Pressure Standard T he World Health Organization (WHO) has dev eloped a blood pressure standard, according to which areas of low- and high-risk blood pressure are identified. This standard, howe ver , is a general guideline and blood pressures vary between different people, age groups, etc. It is impor tant that you consult with your physic[...]

9 Blood Pressure Fluctuation Blood pressure fluctuates all the time! Y ou should not be ov erly worried if you encounter two or three measurements at high levels. Blood pressur e chang es o ver the month and even throughout the day . It is also influenced by season and temperatur e .[...]

10 Carrying Case Carrying Case: Please store the blood pressur e monitor in the carr ying case as shown below:[...]

11 Name/Function of Each Part Monitor: Accessories: L CD Display Batter y Co v er User - Switching or Time-Setting Key P ower Ke y Star t Key Memor y Key R ecall Key Wrist Cuf f 2 "AAA" size , 1.5V Alkaline batteries[...]

12 Display Explanation Display: Symbol: Systolic Pressur e Month Date Hour Minute Diastolic Pressur e Pulse Rate Appears when measurement value is stored in memor y zone 1 or is recalled from memor y zone 1 Memor y Symbol 1 Appears when measurement value is stored in memor y zone 2 or is recalled from memor y zone 2 Appears when batteries should be[...]

13 Installing Batteries 1. Slide batter y co ver off . 2. Install lower batter y first. Ensure correct polarity . Batter y T ype: 2 Alkaline ‘ AAA ’ size 3. R e place the co ver . Replace the batteries if: 1. T he weak batter y mark appears in the display 2. Nothing appears in the display when the power is switched on. R emo v e batteries when [...]

14 Applying the Cuff 1. R emo v e all watches, jewelry , etc. prior to attaching the wrist monitor . Clothing sleeves should be rolled up and the cuff should be wrapped on bare skin for correct measurements. 2. Apply cuf f to left wrist with palm facing up as Fig. A. 3. Make sure the edge of the cuff is about 1 cm from the palm as Fig. B . 4. In or[...]

15 Applying the Cuff If the cuff is not wrapped tight enough, the measurement values will be false . 5. T he measurement values will be correct even if you wrap the cuf f aske w . 6. If your physician has diagnosed you with poor circulation on your left ar m, carefully place the cuff around your right wrist as shown in Fig. D . Fig. D[...]

16 Correct Measuring Posture 1. Place your elbow on a table so that the cuff is at the same lev el as your hear t as Fig. A. Note: Y our hear t is located slightly below your ar mpit. R elax your entire body , especially the area between your elbow and fingers . 2. If the cuff is not at the same level as your hear t or if you can not keep your ar m[...]

17 Correct Measuring Posture A v oid leaning back while the measurement is being taken as Fig. C. Fig. C (X)[...]

18 More Accurate by Using Step V alve T echnology T he new Lumiscope 1140 Blood Pressure Monitor incorporates cutting-edge Step V alve T echnology , resulting in g reater measur ement accuracy . Step valv e technolog y uses an electronic valve system as opposed to the traditional mechanical v alve system, allowing the monitor to analyze oscillation[...]

19 Helpful T ips Here ar e a few helpful tips to help y ou obtain more accur ate readings: • Do not measure your blood pressure immediately after consuming a lar ge meal. T o obtain more accurate readings , please wait one hour before measuring. • Do not smoke or drink alcohol before measuring y our blood pressure . • Y ou should not be physi[...]

20 Measurement Procedure 1. Place the cuff on the wrist. Press the POWER ke y . All digits will light up , checking the display functions. The checking procedure will complete after about 2 seconds. 2. After all symbols appear , the display will show a " 0 ". At this time , the monitor is read y to measure . 3. Press the START k e y . Onc[...]

21 Measurement Procedure Note 1: This monitor automatically switches off appro ximately 3 minutes after last key operation. Note 2: T o interrupt the measurement, simply press an y ke y . The cuff will def late immediately after a ke y is pressed. Note 3: During the measurement, do not talk or mov e your ar m or hand muscles. T his monitor will re-[...]

22 Storing V alues in and Recalling V alues from Memory 1. T he Monitor has two Memor y Zones (1 and 2). Each zone can store up to 30 measurements. 2. T o store values, use the User - Switching or Time-Setting Key " " t o select a Memor y Zone (1 or 2) to store the values in. T hen, by pressing the Memor y K ey " "after the meas[...]

23 Storing V alues in and Recalling V alues from Memory 3. T o read memor y values from a selected Memor y Zone , use the User -Switching or Time- Setting K ey " " t o select a Memor y Zone (1 or 2) from which you want to recall values from. Then, press the RECALL ke y " " and the values will be shown on the L CD display . T he [...]

24 T ime Adjustment 1. While the Blood Pressure Monitor is turned on, press and hold the Time-Setting ke y for 3 seconds until the date/time disappears. Once you release the ke y , the display will show a blinking number showing the year . 2. Change the year using the Memor y o r the R ecall K eys. Press the Time-Setting k ey a g ain to confir m th[...]

25 T ime Adjustment 4. A "0" will reappear as the Blood Pressur e Monitor is read y for measurement again.[...]

26 T roubleshooting If an y abnormality should arise during use, please check the following points. Symptom No display when the ST AR T ke y is pressed EE mark shown on display or the blood pressure value is displayed ex cessiv ely low (high) Check P oint Hav e the batteries run down? Hav e the batteries polarities been positioned incorrectly? Is t[...]

27 Cautionary Notes 1. T he unit contains high-precision assemblies. Ther efor e , av oid extreme temperatures, humidity , and direct sunlight. A v oid dropping or strongly shocking the main unit, and protect it from dust. 2. Clean the blood pressure monitor body and the cuf f carefully with a slightly damp , soft c loth. Do not iron or bend the pr[...]

28 Specifications Specifications: P ower source : 3V DC , T wo ‘ AAA ’ Alkaline batteries Measurement method : Oscillometric Measurement range : Pressur e: 20~280 mmHg : Pulse: 40~180 beats/minute Accuracy : Pressur e: ±3 mmHg Pulse: within ±5% of reading Pressur e sensor : Semi-conductor Inflation : Pump driv en Deflation : Automatic Pressur[...]

29 Blood Pressure Log Store the reading in memor y zone: Age: W eight: mmHg 220 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 Date Tim e Pulse Body Condition[...]

30 T wo-Y ear Limited W arranty Lumiscope guarantees this product free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purc hase, ex cept as noted below: T his Lumiscope product w arranty does not co ver damage caused by misuse or abuse; the attachment of any unauthorized accessor y; alteration to the product; or[...]

31 Distributed By: T he Lumiscope Co., Inc. www .lumiscope .net R e pair Depar tment: 1-800-672-8293 Made and Printed in China Upon receipt Lumiscope will re pair or re place as appropriate , the blood pressure monitor , and return it to you. Warranty is solely through the Lumiscope Re pair Depar tment. Service of this product by any one other than[...]