Omron HEM-432C manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL INFLA TION BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR Model HEM-432C R[...]

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction …………………………………………………………… 3 Impor tant Safety Notes ……………………………………………… 4 Know Y our Unit ……………………………………………………… 5 Quick Reference Guide ……………………………………………… 6 Ba[...]

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    3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Omron HEM-432C Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor . Fill-in for future reference DA TE PURCHASED: ______________ SERIAL NUMBER: ________________ Staple your purchase receipt here. The monitor features an easy-to-squeeze inflation b ulb that allo ws you to quickly inflate the cuf f. The measurement re[...]

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    4 IMPORT ANT SAFETY NOTES To assur e the corr ect use of the pr oduct basic safety measur es should always be followed including the pr ecautions listed below:  Read all information in the instruction book and an y other literature included in the box before using the unit.  Contact your physician for specif ic information about your blood pr[...]

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    5 KNOW YOUR UNIT Systolic Blood Pressure Display ON/Of f Button Air Release Button Air Inflation Bulb Air Plug Air T ube (Connects to the air plug) Air T ube Arm Cuf f Diastolic Blood Pressure / Pulse rate Display Air Plug Air T ube (Connects to the air plug) MEMOR Y Button[...]

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    6 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1. Av oid eating, smoking, and e xercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. 2. Put your left arm through the cuf f loop. The bottom of the cuf f should be about 1/2 inch abo ve the elbo w . The cuf f tab should lie ov er the brachial artery on the inside of the arm. 3. P ull the cuf f so that it is tighte[...]

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    7 BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION / REPLACEMENT 1. Slide the battery co ver of f in the direction of the arro w . 2. Install 4 “ AA” size batteries so + (positi v e) and – (ne gati v e) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated. 3. Replace the battery co ver . NO TE: If the Lo w Battery Indicator appears on the display [...]

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    8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To k eep your digital blood pr essur e monitor in the best condition and pr otect the unit fr om damag e follow the dir ections listed below: Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth. Do not use an y abrasi v e or v olatile cleaners. Do not attempt to clean the cuf f. Ne v er immerse the monitor or an y components in water . S[...]

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    9 HOW TO APPL Y THE ARM CUFF 1. If the cuf f is assembled correctly , the se wn hook material will be on the outside of the cuf f loop and the metal D-ring will not touch your skin. 2. P ass the end of the cuf f furthest from the tubing through the metal D-ring to form a loop. The smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuf f loop. 3. Put your [...]

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    10 HOW TO APPL Y THE ARM CUFF 4. Pull the cuf f so that the top and bottom edges are tightened e v enly around your arm. 5. When the cuf f is positioned correctly , press the se wn hook material FIRML Y against the pile side of the cuf f. 6. Make certain the cuf f fits snugly around your arm. The cuf f should mak e good contact with your skin. 7. S[...]

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    11 HOW TO T AKE A MEASUREMENT Please read “Ho w T o Apply The Arm Cuf f” before taking a reading. 1. Press the ON/OFF Button. 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 pre[...]

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    12 HOW TO T AKE A MEASUREMENT 3. Remain still. The cuff will begin to deflate automatically . 4. As the cuf f deflates, decreasing numbers appear on the display . The Heart Symbol ( ) flashes at e v ery heartbeat. 5. When measurement is complete, the Heart Symbol ( ) stops flashing and your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed alternately . [...]

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    13 HOW TO USE THE MEMOR Y FUNCTION This monitor has a memory capable of storing fourteen (14) sets of readings. E v ery time you complete the measurement, the monitor automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate. • Press the ON/Of f Button. • Press the MEMOR Y Button to recall stored readings while the Heart Symbol ( ) is displayed. • W[...]

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    14 ERROR INDICA TORS Err or Symbol Corr ection Cause Cuf f under -inflated. Residual air pressure in cuf f. Mov ement during Measurement No pulse or blood pressure reading due to very weak artery pulse. Cuf f ov er -inflated (more than 300 mmHg). Batteries ha ve run do wn. Press Air Release Button for 4-5 seconds to release air pressure in cuf f. C[...]

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    15 FCC ST A TEMENT Note: PO TENTIAL 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 de vice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The produ[...]

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    16 W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Y our HEM-432C Manual Blood Pressure Monitor , excluding the monitor cuf f, is w arranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within 1 year , when used in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor . The monitor cuf f is warranted to be free from defects in materials and w orkmans[...]

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    17 SPECIFICA TIONS Model: HEM-432C Display: LCD Digital Display Measurement Range: Pressure: 0 to 280 mmHg Pulse: 40-180/min. Accuracy/Calibration: Pressure: ±3mmHg or 2% of reading Pulse: ±5% of reading Inflation: Manual by inflation b ulb Deflation: Automatic pressure release v alv e Rapid Air Release: Push b utton v alve Pressure Detection: Ca[...]

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    Made in China Manufactured by: OMR ON HEAL THCARE, INC. 300 Lake view P arkway V ernon Hills, Illinois 60061 www .omronhealthcare.com Copyright © 2003 Omron Healthcare, Inc. 432CINST Re v A[...]