Omron HEM-SOLAR manual

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    Solar Charging Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor Model H EM-SOLAR • Instru ction M anual • Mod e d’empl oi • Gebrauch sanweisu ng • Manual e di is truzi oni • Manual de ins truccio nes • Gebruiks aanwi jzing • РУК ОВОДСТ ВО ПО ЭКСПЛУ А Т АЦИИ EN FR DE IT ES NL RU IM-HEM- 4500-SO LE-01-0 3/09 5322504 -1[...]

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    2 Content s Content s Before using t he unit Introdu ction ..... .... .... ....... .... .... ...... ..... ...... .... .... ....... .... .... ...... ..... ... 3 Import ant Saf ety In formati on ......... .... ...... .... .... ....... .... .... ...... ..... . 4 1. Ove rview ... ...... .... ..... ...... .... ...... ..... .... ...... .... ..... ...... [...]

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    3 Introducti on EN Introduction Thank you for purchasing the O MRON HEM-S OLAR Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor . The OMRON HEM-SO LAR is a manual inflati on blood pressure monitor , operating on the oscillometric principle. It measures y our blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly . The OMRON HEM-SOLAR also recharges the bat tery using So[...]

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    4 Importan t Safety Infor mation Important Safety Information Consult your doc tor during pregnancy , arrhythmia and art eriosclerosis. Please read this section carefully before using the uni t. Wa r n i n g : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . (General Usage) • Always cons[...]

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    5 Importa nt Safety Inform ation EN (Battery Usage for “AAA” batteries only) • If battery fluid should get on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water . • Use only two “AAA” size batteries with this unit. Do not use ot her types of batteries. • Do not insert the batteries with their pol arities incorrectly a[...]

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    6 Importan t Safety Infor mation • Read and follow the “Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)” in the T echnical Dat a Section. • Read and follow the “ Correct Disposal of This Product” in the T echnical Data Section when dispos ing of the device and any used accessories or optional parts. HEM-4500-SOLE_ma[...]

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    7 1.O verview EN 1. Overv iew Main unit A. Display B. I/O butto n (Power switc h) C. Air connect or cap for cuf f D. Air connect or for cuff E. Air connector f or inflation bulb F . Air connect or cap for inflat ion bulb G . AC Adapt er jack H. AC Adapter jac k cap I. Battery compart ment J. Sola r pane l A B I J D C E F G H HEM-4500-SOLE_mai n.boo[...]

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    8 1.Over view Arm Cuff Inflation Bul b K. Arm cuf f (Mediu m cuff: ar m circumfer ence 22- 32 cm) L. Air T ube M. Air Plug N. Air Release Button O. Air T ube P . Air In flati on Bul b Q. Air Pl ug L K M O P N Q HEM-4500-SOLE_mai n.book Page 8 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:30 PM[...]

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    9 1.O verview EN Display R. Systolic bloo d pressure S. Diastolic blood pre ssure T . Deflation symbo l U. Reinfl ation symbol V . Recha rgeable ba ttery ind icato r W . Heartb eat symbo l 1. Flashes during measurem ent 2. If flashing after measureme nt complete d, indicates b lood pressure out of recommend ed range* X. Pulse dis play Y . Battery l[...]

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    10 1.Over view Pack age con tents (o ther s) Z. S tor age case AA. AC adapt er AB. Recha rgeable batt ery • Instructio n manual • G uar antee car d • Blood pressure pas s AA AB Z HEM-4500-SOLE_main.boo k Page 10 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:30 PM[...]

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    11 2.P repar at ion EN 2. Preparation 2.1 Connecting/Replacing/Chargin g the Batteries T o make use of the Charging function, fi rst insert the Recha rgeable battery , attach the AC adapter , then charge up the battery . Connec ting the Re chargeab le Battery 1. T urn the main unit upside down. 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arr[...]

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    12 2.Prepa ration 4. Put the battery cover back in place. Slide the battery cover as indicated, until it clicks into place. 5. Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack, then plug the AC ad apter into an electrical outlet. 6. After the battery is fully charged, remove the AC adapter plug from the monitor and close the AC adapter jack cap.[...]

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    13 2.P repar at ion EN Recharg eable ba ttery Life & Charging The Rechargeable battery life can be confirmed in the bo ttom left corner of the display . Notes: • Charge the Rec hargeable battery as soon as the Rechargeab le battery indicator shows low . • When the Rechargeable battery indicat or goes out, the Rechargeable battery is empty o[...]

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    14 2.Prepa ration How to Charg e the Battery When the Rechargeable battery indicator shows re maining power is low ( ) on the display , charge the battery . 1. Open the window and face the Solar panel to the sunlight near the window. 2. The orange LED is lit while the battery is being charged by solar power . Cautio n: • When charging the battery[...]

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    15 2.P repar at ion EN Charging time and the Capacity of the Rechargeable battery T o charge the battery the following conditions are needed. Note: The capacity might change depending upon the weather situation. Weather Lu x T o fully charg e the batt ery 4 hours continu ous charge wit h a sout hern exposure Clear more tha n 80000l ux 35 ho urs con[...]

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    16 2.Prepa ration Inst alling /Replacing the “AAA” size Batteries 1. T urn the main unit upside down. 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing the ribbed part of t he cove r . 3. Install or replace two “AAA” size batteries so that the + (positive) an d - (negative) polarities match the po larities indicated on[...]

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    17 3.Using t he Unit EN 3. Using t he U nit 3.1 How to Sit Correctly Wh en T aking a Measurement Correct posture du ring measurement is necess ary to get accurate results. Notes: • Measurements should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in a relaxed, seated position. Make sure that the room is not t oo hot or too cold. • Avoid eating, d[...]

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    18 3.Using the Unit Incorrect Posture These situations could lead to higher blood pressure values due to strain or the arm cuff being lower than the heart. If the arm cuff is at a lower position t han your heart use cushions etc., to adjust the height of your arm. • Arched back (leaning forwards) • Sitting cross-legged • Sitting on a sofa or [...]

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    19 3.Using t he Unit EN 3.2 Applying t he Arm Cuff Notes: • Be sure to w rap the arm cuff correctly so t hat you get accurate res ults. • Measurements can be taken in light clothing. However , please remove thick clothes, such as sweaters, before taking a reading. • Y ou can take a measurement on either your lef t or right arm. The blood pres[...]

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    20 3.Using the Unit 2. Put your left arm through the cuf f loop. Note: If the cuff i s not assembled, 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. Position the arm correctly . 4. When the c uff is positioned correct ly , close the fabric f as[...]

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    21 3.Using t he Unit EN T aking measure ment s on the right arm Apply the cuff so that the air tube is at the side of your elbow . • Be ca refu l not to rest y our ar m on the air tube, or ot herwise restrict the flow of air to the cuff. • The cuff should be 1 to 2 cm above the elbow . 1 to 2 cm HEM-4500-SOLE_main.boo k Page 21 Tuesday, Februar[...]

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    22 3.Using the Unit 3.3 T akin g a Reading 1. Preparation 1) Press the air release button to release any air in the arm cuf f. 2) Press the I /O button to turn the unit on. 3) All items in the dis play will be di splayed briefly . 4) The deflati on symbo l will fl ash. 5) Finally , the heartbeat symbol will appear and 0 is displayed. Note: If the d[...]

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    23 3.Using t he Unit EN Notes: • If the reinflation symbol ( ) appears, squeeze the inflation bulb to re-inflate the arm cuff. • Do not inflate the arm cuff more than necessary . 3. Measurement starts. Measurement starts automatically after you s top inflating the arm cuff . Decreasing numbers appear on the display and the heartbeat symbol flas[...]

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    24 3.Using the Unit 5. Check the measurement resu lt s. Note: Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement. Waiting bet ween readings allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to t aking the blood pressure measurement. 6. Undo the fast ener and remove the arm cu ff . 7. Press the I/O button to turn the unit off. Note[...]

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    25 3.Using t he Unit EN Import an t: • If your sy stolic or diastolic pres sure is outside the standard range, the heartbeat symbol will blink when the measurement result is di splayed. Recent res earch suggests that the following values can be used as a gui de to high blood pressur e for measur ements taken at home. This criteria is for home blo[...]

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    26 4.Quick Reference G uide 4. Quick R efere nce Guide Use this as a quick reference guide only . If you are using this device for the first time, please rea d carefully Chapter 3 of this Instruction Manual. T o help ensure a reliable reading, avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement[...]

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    27 5.Handlin g Error s and Pro blems EN 5. Ha ndling Errors and Problems 5.1 Error Messages Error D isplay Cause Remedy Cuff is und er inflat ed. Press air release button an d rest a rt th e me asur emen t wit h a higher inflation level. Carefu lly read s teps under se ction 3.3. Move ment durin g meas urement Repeat measurem ent. Rema in still and[...]

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    28 5.Handlin g Error s and Pr oblems Pressure is too low. Press the inflation bu lb to inflate t he arm cuff un til the reinflatio n symbol goes out. Or, deflate the arm cuff and r epeat measurem ent after che cking that the h eartbeat symbol ( ) has been displayed . Refer to se ction 3.3. Error D isplay Cause Remedy HEM-4500-SOLE_main.boo k Page 2[...]

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    29 5.Handlin g Error s and Pro blems EN 5.2 T roubleshooting Prob lem Cau se Remed y The read ing is extremely l ow (or high). Arm cu ff not applied correctly . Apply the arm cuff correctly . Refer to sec tion 3.2 . Move ment o r t alkin g duri ng me asur emen t. Remain still and do not talk during measurem ent. Refer to sec tion 3.3 . Clothing is [...]

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    30 5.Handlin g Error s and Pr oblems The unit loses power during mea surement . The batter ies are empty . Charge the batter y or re plac e the A AA si ze batterie s with ne w ones. Refer to sec tion 2.1 . Nothing h appens when you press the buttons . The batter ies are empty . Charge the batter y or re plac e the A AA si ze batterie s with ne w on[...]

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    31 6.Maint enance an d Storag e EN 6. Maintenance and Stora ge T o protect your unit from damage, please obs erve the following: • Do not subject the main unit, cuf f and inflation bulb to extreme temperatures, humidity or moisture. • Do not fold the cuf f or tubing tightly . • Do not disassemble the unit. • Do not carry out repairs of any [...]

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    32 6.Main tenance an d Storage Sto r a g e Keep the unit in its storage case when not in use. 1. Unplug the air tube from the ai r connector . 2. Gently fold the air tube into the arm cuff. Note: Do not bend the air tube excessively . 3. Place the arm cuff, inflation bulb and main unit in the storage case. Calibration a nd Service • The accuracy [...]

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    33 7.Optional P arts EN 7. Option al Par t s Medium Arm Cuff Arm c ircumf ere nce 22 - 32 c m Large Arm Cuff Arm ci rcumf ere nce 32 - 42 c m Regular bulb Small cuff and bulb combination Arm c ircumf ere nce 17 - 22 cm Small Arm Cuff Arm circumferen ce 17 - 22 cm Rechargeabl e battery AC Adap ter “R” CM1-99 97578-9 CL1- 99967 60-3 4997 965-1 CS[...]

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    34 8.Technica l Data 8. T ech nica l Dat a Product Description Manual Inflation B lood Pr essure Mon itor Model OMRON HEM-SOLAR (HEM-4500-SOLE) Display LCD Digital Display Measurement Method Oscillometric m ethod Measurement Range Pressure: 0 mmHg to 2 99 mmHg Pulse: 40 to 180/min. Accuracy Pressure: ± 3 mmHg Pulse: ± 5% of dis pla y re adin g In[...]

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    35 8.Tec hnic al D ata EN Note: Subject t o technical m odification without prior n otice. • This device fulfils the previsions of EC directive 93 /42/EEC (Medical Device Directive). • This b lood pressu re monitor is design ed accordi ng to th e European S tandard EN1060, Non-invas ive sphygm omanome ters Part 1 : Gener al Require ments and Pa[...]

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    36 8.Technica l Data This mark ing show n on th e product or its literatu re, indicate s that it should not be dispose d of, with o ther househ old waste s at the end of it s wor king lif e. T o preven t po ssi ble ha rm t o the e nvir onm ent or human h ealth fr om uncont rolled wa ste dispo sal, plea se separate th is from other typ es of wastes [...]

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    37 9.Some Us eful Info rmation a bout Bloo d Pressur e EN 9. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure What is Blood Pressu re? Blood pressure is a measure of t he force of blood flowing against the walls of the arteries. Arterial bl ood pressure is constantly changing during the course of the heart’s cycle. The highest pressure in the cycle i[...]

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    38 9.Some Useful Inf ormation a bout Bloo d Pressu re Classification of Blood Pressure by the World Heath Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) and the I nternational Society of Hypertension (ISH) developed the Blood Pressure Classification shown in this figure. This classification is based on the blood pressure values measured on people[...]

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    39 9.Some Us eful Info rmation a bout Bloo d Pressur e EN Made in China Manufa ctur er OMRON HEAL THCARE CO., L T D. 24, Y amanouch i Y a manoshi ta-cho, Ukyo-ku , Kyoto, 615-008 4 Japan EU-r epre sent at ive OMRON HEAL THCARE EUROPE B.V . Kruisweg 577, 2 132 NA Hoo fddorp, T he Nether lands www.omron-healthca re.com Product ion Facilit y OMRON DAL[...]