iHealth Blood pressure monitor BP5 manual

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    iHealth™ Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor (BP5) OWNER’S MANUAL Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................[...]

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    2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the iHealth Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor. The iHealth Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor is a fully automatic arm cuff blood pressure monitor that uses the oscillometric principle to measure your blood pressure and pulse rate. The monitor works with your mobile device to test, track and share vital blood press[...]

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    3 CONTRAINDICATION It is not recommended for people with serious arrhythmia to use this Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor. PARTS AND DISPLAY INDICATORS SET UP REQUIREMENTS The iHealth Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor is designed to be used with the following iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models: iPod touch (5th generation) iPod touch (4th generation) iP[...]

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    4 Connect to iOS Device via Bluetooth • Apply the cuff or press the START/STOP button, the Bluetooth indicator will begin flashing. • Turn Bluetooth "On" under the "Settings" menu on the iOS device. • Wait until the model name printed on the monitor, (i.e. "BP5 xxxxxx") and "Not Paired" appear in the Bl[...]

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    5 Lying Down During Measurement a. Lie on your back. b. Place your arm straight along your side with your hand palm-side up. c. The cuff should be placed at the same level as your heart. Note: Blood pressure can be affected by the position of the cuff and your physiologic condition. Apply the Cuff a. Pull the cuff end through the metal loop, positi[...]

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    6 During measurement, press the “START/STOP” button to stop measurement. Press the “START/STOP” button for 2 seconds to turn off the monitor manually. Auto Connect Option Auto connect option allows the monitor to find the last used iOS device and re-establish the connection automatically. Auto connect option can be enabled in the App. (Devi[...]

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    7 measurement 8. Memory volume: 120 times with time and date stamp (off-line measurement only) 9. Power: DC: 5.0V 1.0A, Battery: 1*3.7V Li-ion 400mAh 10. Measurement range: Cuff pressure: 0-300 mmHg Systolic: 60-260 mmHg Diastolic: 40-199 mmHg Pulse rate: 40-180 beats/minute 11. Accuracy: Pressure: ±3 mmHg Pulse rate: ±5% 12. Wireless communicati[...]

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    8 device be set in Airplane mode during measurement to avoid strong magnetism interference. 6. If Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) is detected during the measurement procedure, the IHB symbol will be displayed. Under this condition, the Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor can keep functioning, but the results may be inaccurate. Please consult your physician f[...]

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    9 BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE • When the monitor is connected to the iOS device, the battery volume will be displayed on the iOS device. If the power is less than 25%, please charge the battery. The monitor will not work until the battery has enough power. • When you charge the monitor, the LED will display with different colors indicating the c[...]

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    10 The cuff does not inflate properly or pressure falls quickly during test Review the cuff application instructions and retest Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) It is inappropriate for people with serious arrhythmia to use this monitor. Check with physician. The cuff was not properly applied Review the cuff application instructions and retest Displ[...]

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    11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. If this monitor is stored near freezing temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature before use. 2. If the monitor is not used for a long time, please sure to fully charge it every month. 3. It is recommended that product performance be checked every 2 years or after each repair. Please contact the Customer Ser[...]

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    12 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Symbol for “TYPE BF APPLIED PARTS” (Cuff only) Symbol for ”THE OPERATION GUIDE MUST BE READ” The sign background color: blue The sign graphical symbol: white Symbol for “ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION – Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Chec[...]

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    13 EC REP Lotus Global Co., L td. 15 Alexandra Road, L ondon U K, N W8 0 DP Tel: +0044-20-75868010 F ax: + 0044-20-79006187 ANDON HEALTH CO., LTD. No. 3 Jinping Street, Y a A n R oad, N ankai D istrict, Tianjin 300190, China Tel: 86-22-60526161 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Its operati[...]

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    14 IEC 60601-1-2:2007 (Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for safety; Collateral Standard-Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests); EN 1060-1: 1995 + A1: 2002 + A2: 2009 (Non-invasive sphygmomanometers - Part 1: General requirements); EN 1060-3: 1997 + A1: 2005 + A2: 2009 (Non-invasive sphygmomanometers - P[...]

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    15 ic discharge (ESD) IEC 61000-4-2 ± 8 kV air ± 8 kV air concrete or ceramic tile. If floors are covered with synthetic material, the relative humidity should be at least 30 %. Electrical fast transient/b urst IEC 61000-4-4 ± 2 kV for power supply lines ± 2 kV for power supply lines Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or[...]

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    16 Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6 Radiated RF IEC 61000-4-3 3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 V/m 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz 3V 3 V/m recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter. Recommended separation distance : 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz Where P is the maximum output power rating of the tran[...]

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    17 portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor The Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor can help prevent electromagnetic interference by mainta[...]