Omron Healthcare HEM-412C manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL INFLA TION BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR Model HEM-412C[...]

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    2 Introduction ……………………………………………………………… 3 Know Y our Unit ………………………………………………………… 4 Quick Reference Guide …………………………………………………… 5 Battery Installation/Replacement ………………………………………… 6 How T [...]

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    3 Thank you for purchasing the Omron HEM-412C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor . This easy-to-use monitor quickly detects your blood pressure and pulse measurements and displays them on a large, clear digital panel. Y our new HEM-412C uses the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement. This means the monitor detects your blood'[...]

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    4 Diastolic Blood Pressur e /Pulse Display Systolic Blood Pressur e Display Air J ack Air T ube Air Inflation Bulb Air Release Button Cuff T ab Arm Cuff Air Plug (Connects to the air jack) On/Off Button KNOW YOUR UNIT[...]

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    5 1. A void eating, smoking, and ex ercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. 2. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be about 1/2'' abov e the elbow . The cuf f tab should lie ov er the brachial artery on the inside of the arm. 3. Pull the cuff so that it is tightened e venly around y[...]

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    6 1. Slide the battery cov er off in the direction of the arrow . 2. Install 4 “ AA” size batteries so + (positiv e) and – (negativ e) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated. 3. Replace the battery cov er . 4. If the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display , replace all four batteries. Long-life alkaline [...]

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    7 HOW TO APPL Y THE ARM CUFF 1. Locate your brachial artery by pressing two f ingers approximately one inch abov e the elbow crease on the inside of the left arm. Determine where your pulse is strongest. 2. The cuff should be assembled correctly when it is remov ed from the box. If it is not, pass the end of the cuff furthest from the tubing throug[...]

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    8 HOW TO APPL Y THE ARM CUFF 5. Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are tightened ev enly around your arm. 6. When the cuff is positioned correctly , press the sewn hook material FIRML Y against the pile side of the cuff. 7. Make certain the cuf f fits snugly around your arm. The cuf f should make good contact with your skin. 8. Sit in a[...]

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    9 HOW TO T AKE A READING 1. Press the On/Off b utton. a) All display symbols appear for about one second. This is the initial LCD T est. b) The display symbols disappear and the Deflation Indication Symbol ( ) starts to flash. c) When the monitor completes the necessary preparations before measurement, the Ready T o Measure Symbol ( ) appears next [...]

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    6. When the Deflation Indication Symbol ( ) appears on the display , push the air release button to release any air left in the cuf f. NO TE: W ait 5-10 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement. W aiting allows the engorged blood v essels to return to normal. Y ou may require more rest time between readings depending on your individ[...]

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    11 To pr otect your monitor from damage, please do the f ollowing: • Do not subject your monitor to extreme temperatures, humidity , and direct sunlight. • Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly . • Do not inflate the monitor ov er 280 mmHg. • Do not disassemble the monitor . • Do not subject the monitor to strong shocks (for example, dr[...]

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    12 ERROR INDICA TORS Error Symbol Cause Correction If you continue to hav e diff iculty obtaining a reading, call OMRON HEAL THCARE CUSTOMER SER VICE TOLL FREE 1-800-634-4350 . Please tell the representati ve you hav e a Omron Model HEM-412C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor . Cuff under -inflated. W ait 10 minutes before taking another measu[...]

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    13 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 product generates, uses[...]

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    14 Model: HEM-412C Display: LCD digital display Measurement Range: Pressure: 0-280 mmHg Pulse: 40-200/min. Accuracy/Calibration: Pressure: ±3 mmHg or 2% of reading Pulse: ±5% of reading Inflation: Manual by inflation bulb Deflation: Automatic pressure release valv e Rapid Air Release: Push button v alve Pressure Detection: Capacitiv e pressure se[...]

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    15 LIMITED ONE YEAR W ARRANTY Y our HEM-412C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of one year under normal use. This w arranty e xtends only to the original retail purchaser . Should repair be needed within the warranty period, ship the unit prepaid to Omron Healthcar e, Inc., 300 L[...]

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    Manufactured for: OMR ON HEAL THCARE, INC. 300 Lake view P arkway V ernon Hills, Illinois 60061 www .omronhealthcare.com Copyright © 2002 OMR ON HEAL THCARE, INC. HEM-412CINST Rev A F or Customer Service Call T oll Free 1-800-634-4350[...]