Omron Healthcare HEM-757 manual

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    Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense™ Model HEM-757 INSTR UCTION MANU AL SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC PULSE /min DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WITH FUZZY LOGIC HEM-757 READY TO MEASURE REPLACE BATTERIES PROGRESS ON/OFF START R[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTELLISENSE blood pressure monitor is a global brand name of blood pressure monitor equipped with bio-information sensing and high performance fuzzy logic technology , which are the key technologies of OMRON. With this excellent sensing technology , the monitor can achieve "accurate measurement". Introduction..........[...]

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    INTR ODUCTION 1 Thank you for purchasing the Omron HEM-757 IntelliSense TM Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor . Although your blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day , no self-adjustment is necessary as the monitor intelligently adjusts to your changing conditions. The IntelliSense TM monitor uses fuzzy logic intelligence to sense both your syst[...]

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    KNO W Y OUR UNIT SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC PULSE /min DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WITH FUZZY LOGIC HEM-757 READY TO MEASURE REPLACE BATTERIES PROGRESS ON/OFF START ST AR T Button Arm Cuff ON/OFF Button Air Jack Air Plug (Connects to the air jack) Green Cuff Marker Diastolic Blood Pressure Display Systolic Blood Pressure Display Carrying Case IntelliSen[...]

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    3 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1. Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. 2. Put your left arm through the cuff loop making sure that the bottom edge of the cuff is approximately one-half inch above the elbow . 3. Pull the end of the cuff so that the entire cuf f is evenly tightened around your arm and pr[...]

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    4 B A TTER Y INST ALLA TION/REPLA CEMENT 1. Slide the battery cover off in the direction of the arrow . 2. Install or replace 4 "AA" size batteries so + (positive) and – (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated. 3. Replace the battery cover . 4. If the Low Battery Indicator ( ) appears on the di[...]

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    5 SUGGESTIONS BEFORE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT 1. Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Also rest for at least 5 minutes before taking a reading. 2. Stress raises blood pressure. A void taking measurements during stressful times. 3. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left upper arm. 4. Meas[...]

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    6 HO W T O APPL Y THE ARM CUFF 1. Insert the air plug of the arm cuff into the air jack of the monitor . 2. The cuff should be assembled correctly when it is removed from the box. If it is not, pass the end of the cuff furthest from the tubing through the metal D-ring to form a loop. The smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuff loop. 3. If [...]

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    7 HO W T O APPL Y THE ARM CUFF (Left arm) 6. When the cuff is positioned correctly , press the sewn hook material FIRML Y against the pile side of the cuff. 7. The cuff should be wrapped so that it fits snugly and stays in place. Y ou should be able to fit one finger between the cuff and your arm. 8. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor [...]

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    8 HO W T O T AKE A READING Please read "A Few Suggestions Bef ore Blood Pressure Measurement" and "How T o Apply The Arm Cuff" before taking a reading. Ready to Measure Deflation Indication Initial LCD T est Inflation started. ST ART 1. Press the ON/OFF Button. a) All display symbols appear for approximately one second. This is [...]

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    9 HO W T O T AKE A READING 3. The IntelliSense™ Progress Indicator ( ) will flash on the display showing that the monitor ’s fuzzy logic intelligence is determining your personal measurements. NO TE: Because blood pressure is being measured even during deflation, it is important to remain still until the reading is fully completed. Display of m[...]

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    10 HO W T O T AKE A READING ST AR T Continue to press button 1. In rare circumstances the user ’s physiological characteristics may require a higher level of inflation. These circumstances may include weak pulse or an unusually high systolic blood pressure. When this occurs, the monitor may reinflate to a value of about 30 mmHg higher than the pr[...]

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    11 HO W T O USE THE MEMOR Y FUNCTION How to Use the Memory Function This monitor has the function to store fourteen measurement values. Push the Button while a ( ) mark is displayed. • Maximum of fourteen stored measurement values can be called out. • For the fifteenth measurements and after , the values from the oldest measurement will be dele[...]

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    12 HO W T O USE THE OPTIONAL AC AD APTER (A CCESSOR Y ITEM SOLD SEP ARA TEL Y) 1. When using AC power , use only the exclusive AC adapter (Model HEM-ADPT1) which can be purchased from: Omron Healthcare, Inc. 300 Lakeview Parkway V ernon Hills, IL 60061 T oll Free Phone #: 1-800-634-4350 2. Insert the AC adapter plug into the jack on the side of the[...]

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    13 TR OUBLESHOO TING If you continue to have difficulty obtaining a reading, call OMRON HEAL THCARE CUSTOMER SER VICE T OLL FREE 1-800-634-4350. Please tell the representative you have an OMRON Model HEM-757. Error Indicator Cause Correction Cuff under-inflated. Movement during measurement. Cuff over-inflated (more than 300 mmHg). Battery voltage i[...]

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    14 CA UTION CA UTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Omron Healthcare, Inc. could void the user ’s authority to operate this product. NO TE: 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[...]

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    15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE T o pr otect your monitor fr om damage , please A V OID the follo wing: • Subjecting your monitor to extreme temperatures, humidity , and direct sunlight. • Folding the cuff and tubing tightly . • Inflating the monitor over 280 mmHg. • Disassembling the monitor . • Subjecting the monitor to strong shocks (for examp[...]

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    16 FIVE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY Y our HEM-757 IntelliSense™ Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five years under normal use. The five year warranty excludes the monitor cuff. The cuff is warranted for a one year period. This warranty extends only to the original retail purchaser . Sho[...]

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    17 SPECIFICA TIONS Model: HEM-757 Display: LCD Digital Display Measurement Range: Pressure: 0 to 280 mmHg Pulse: 40 to 180/minute Accuracy/Calibration: Pressure: ±3 mmHg or 2% of reading Pulse: ±5% of reading Inflation: Automatic by electric pump Deflation: Automatic deflation system Rapid Pressure Release: Active electromagnetic control valve Pr[...]

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    TITLE 18 For Customer Service Call T oll Free 1-800-634-4350 Manufactured by OMRON Distributed by: OMRON HEAL THCARE, INC. 300 Lakeview Parkway V ernon Hills, Illinois 60061 www .omron.com/ohi Copyright © 2000 OMRON HEAL THCARE, INC. ?000000-0X[...]