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    Automa tic Blood Pressur e Monitor with C omF it ™ Cuff Model BP755 INSTRUCTION MANU AL BP755 ® ESP AÑOL ENGLISH BP755IM_E_SP_q6_R2.qxd 5/26/09 4:14 PM Page 1[...]

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    C ONTENTS 2 Before Using the Monitor Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operating the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Risk of Electrical Shock . . [...]

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    Thank you for purchasing Omron ® BP755 IntelliSense ® Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with the ComFit ™ Cuff. INTRODUCTION 3 Fill in for futur e reference . DA TE PURCHASED: __________________ SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________ Staple your purchase rec eipt here Y our new digital blood pressure monitor uses the oscillometric method of blood p[...]

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    SAFET Y INFORMA TION 4 T o assure the corr ect use of the product, basic safety measur es should always be followed including the warnings and cautions listed in this instruction manual. W ARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUA[...]

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    SAFET Y INFORMA TION 5 OPERA TING THE DEVICE (continued) This device is intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate in the adult population. Do not use this device on infants or persons who cannot express their intentions. Read the Special Conditions section (page 24) of the instruction manual if your systolic pressure is known to b[...]

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    SAFET Y INFORMA TION 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Do not subject the monitor to strong shocks, such as dropping the unit on the floor . Do not submerge the device or any of the components in water . Store the device and the components in a clean, safe location. Changes or modification not approved by the manufacturer will void the user warranty . Do not [...]

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    7 BEFORE T AKING A MEASUREMENT T o ensure a reliable reading follow these recommendations: 1. A void 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. A void taking measurements during stressful times. 3.[...]

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    8 KNOW Y OUR UNIT Air Jack ® B P 7 5 5 Main Unit: Battery Compartment Start/Stop Button Memory Buttons Date/Time Setting Button ( ) Display AC Adapter Jack Componen ts: Arm Cuff Air T ube Air Plug (Connects to Air Jack) AC A dapter Storage Case Thumb Grip Operating Instructions Instruction Manual Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with ComFit ™ Cu[...]

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    9 UNIT DISPLA Y Diastolic Blood Pressure Systolic Blood Pr essure Memory Symbol Pulse Display Date/Time Display Battery Low Indicator Av erage V alue Symbol Heartbeat Symbol/ Hypertension Indicator Deflation Symbol Movement Error Symbol Irregular Heartbeat Symbol BP755IM_E_SP_q6_R2.qxd 5/26/09 4:14 PM Page 9[...]

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    10 DISPLA Y SYMBOLS IRREGULAR HEAR TBEA T 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 the measurement values. An irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined as a rhythm that is more than 25% slower or 25% faster from the average rhythm[...]

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    11 DISPLA Y SYMBOLS HEAR TBEA T SYMBOL/HYPER TENSION INDICA TOR () T AKING A MEASUREMENT The Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes on the display during the measurement. The Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes at every heartbeat. When the measurement is complete, the Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes on the display with your blood pressure and pulse rate if the reading[...]

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    The American Heart Association recommends the following guideline for upper limit of normal for home blood pressure readings: AHA Home Guideline for Upper Limit of Normal BP Systolic Blood Pressure 135 mmHg Diastolic Blood Pressure 85 mmHg This is a general guideline because blood pressure depends on age and morbidity . The AHA recommends a lower h[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 13 USING THE A C ADAPTER NOTES: • Use only the authorized Omron AC Adapter that came with this monitor . • W e recommend you install the batteries even if the AC Adapter is used. If no batteries are installed, you may need to reset the date and time if the AC Adapter is disconnected. The [...]

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    T o connect the A C Adapter ① Insert the AC Adapter Plug into the AC Adapter Jack on the back side of the monitor as illustrated. ② Plug the AC Adapter into a 120V AC outlet (60 cycles). T o disconnect the A C Adapter ① Hold and pull the housing to remove the AC Adapter from the electrical outlet. Do not remove by pulling the cord. ② Remove[...]

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    NOTE: Use 4 new “AA” size batteries - long life alkaline batteries are recommended. 1. Press the ▼ 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. NOTE: 4 “[...]

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    16 BA T TER Y INST ALL A TION B A TTERY REPLA CEMENT Low Battery Indicator When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen, turn the monitor off and remove all the batteries. Replace with four new batteries at the same time. Long-life alkaline batteries are recommended. W ARNING If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately rin[...]

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    Set the monitor to the current date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. If the current date and time are not set correctly , the measurement values stored in the memory and the average values may not be correct. 1. TO ST ART THE SETTING Press the Date/T ime Setting button ( ) to adjust the date and time. The year flashes on the[...]

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    18 3. SETTING THE MONTH Press the Memory Up button to advance by increments of one month. Press the Date/T ime Setting button ( ) to set the current month. The day flashes on the display . 4. SETTING THE DA Y Press the Memory Up button to advance by increments of one day . Press the Date/T ime Setting button ( ) to set the current day . The hour fl[...]

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    19 6. SETTING THE MINUTE Press the Memory Up button to advance by increments of one minute. Press the Date/T ime Setting button ( ) to set the current minute. The year flashes on the display . 7. TO TURN THE MONITOR OFF Press the ST AR T/ST OP button. NOTE: The monitor will automatically turn off after the minute has been set after battery replacem[...]

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    CAUTION Read all of the information in the instruction manual and any other literature in the box before operating the unit. CAUTION This device is intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate in the adult population. Do not use this device on infants or persons who cannot express their intentions. APPL YING THE CUFF ON THE LEFT ARM [...]

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    21 3. Hold the thumb grip on the cuff securely with your hand. 4. T urn the palm of your hand upward. 5. Apply the cuff to your left upper arm so the blue stripe 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 cuf f should be approximately 1/2" above your elbow[...]

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    6. W rap the cuff firmly in place around your arm using the cloth fastening. APPL YING THE CUFF ON THE RIGHT ARM When taking a measurement using the right arm use this instruction for Step 5. Apply the cuff to your right upper arm so the thumb grip is centered on the inside of your inner arm. The bottom of the cuf f should be approximately 1/2&apos[...]

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    23 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 30mmHg higher than the initial inflation and restarts the measurement. 1. Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor . Place your arm on a table so the cuff is[...]

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    2. Press the ST AR T/STOP button. All display symbols appear on the screen. The cuff starts to inflate automatically . As the cuf f inflates, the monitor automatically determines your ideal inflation level. Remain still and do not move your arm until the entire measurement process is completed. NOTE: T o stop the inflation or measurement, push the [...]

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    25 T AKING A MEASUREMENT 4. When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely deflates. Y our blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed. 5. Press the ST AR T/STOP button to turn the monitor off. NOTE: The monitor will automatically turn off after five minutes. SPECIAL CONDITIONS CAUTION Inflating to a higher pressure than necessary may re[...]

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    26 Every time you complete a measurement the monitor stores the blood pressure and pulse rate in the memory . The monitor automatically stores up to 90 sets of measurement values (blood pressure and pulse rate). When 90 sets of measurement values are stored, the oldest record is deleted to save the most recent values. ADV ANCED A VERAGING FUNCTION [...]

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    27 2. Press the Memory Down button to display the most recent set of measurement values on the screen. Press the Memory Up button to display the oldest set of measurement values. NOTES: • The date and time are alternately displayed with the measurement values. • Press the button repeatedly to display the next values. • Press and hold the butt[...]

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    T O DELETE ALL V AL UES STORED IN THE MEMORY Y ou cannot partially delete values stored in the memory . All values will be deleted. 1. While holding the Memory Down button , press the ST AR T/ST OP button down for more than 2 seconds until the display appears as it does in the following illustration. 2. Press the ST AR T/ST OP button to turn the mo[...]

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    29 T o keep your digital blood pressur e monitor in the best condition and pr otect the unit from damage, follow the dir ections 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 is does not damage the display . Do not forcefully bend the arm cuf f or air tube. Do not [...]

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    CARE AND MAINTENANCE 30 Use the unit in a manner consistent with the instructions pr ovided in this manual. CAUTION Use only Omron authorized parts and accessories. Parts and accessories not approved for use with the device may damage the unit. CAUTION Changes or modification not approved by the manufacturer will void the user warranty . Do not dis[...]

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    31 SYMBOL CA USE C ORRECTION Monitor could not detect pulse wave. T ake another measurement and remain still until the measurement is complete. Cuff under -inflated. Cuff not applied correctly . Remove the arm cuff. Read “T aking a Measurement”. W ait 2-3 minutes. T ake another measurement. Cuff over -inflated. Batteries are worn. Replace the f[...]

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    32 ERROR INDICA TORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM CAUSES AND SOL UTIONS No power . No display appears on the unit. Replace all four batteries with new ones. Check the battery installation for proper placement of the battery polarities. Measurement values appear too high or too low . Blood pressure varies constantly . Many factors including stre[...]

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    33 FC C ST A TEMENT Note: POTENTIAL FOR RADIO/TELEVISION INTERFERENCE (for U.S.A. only) This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The produc[...]

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    W ARRANT Y LIMITED W ARRANTIES Y our BP755 IntelliSense® Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor , excluding the arm cuff, is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within 5 years from the date of purchase, when used in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor . The arm cuff is warranted to be free from[...]

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    35 SPECIFICA TIONS Model: BP755 (HEM-7000-Z4CS) Display: LCD Digital Display Measurement Range: Pressure: 0 to 299 mmHg, Pulse: 40 to 180/min. Accuracy/Calibration: Pressure: ±3mmHg or 2% of reading Pulse: ±5% of reading Inflation: Automatic by electric pump Deflation: Automatic pressure release valve Rapid Air Release: Automatic exhaust valve Pr[...]

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    Manufactured by OMRON HEAL THCARE Made in China Distributed by: OMRON HEAL THCARE, INC. 1200 Lakeside Drive Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 www .omronhealthcare.com Copyright © 2009 Omron Healthcare, Inc. BP755IM_E_SP_q6_R2.qxd 5/26/09 4:14 PM Page 36[...]