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    Manual Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor Model M1 Comp act • Instruction Manual • Mode d’emploi • Gebrauchsanweisung • Manuale di istruzioni • Manual de instrucciones • Gebruiksaanwijzing • РУК ОВОД СТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУ А Т АЦИИ • Instrukcja • Kezelési Útmutató EN FR DE IT ES NL RU PL HU IM-HEM-4022-E-04-1 0[...]

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    2 Content s Before using the unit Introduction .................................................................................. 3 Important Safety Information ...................................................... 4 1. Overview .................... .............................................................. 6 2. Preparation ...................[...]

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    3 EN Introduction Thank you for purchasing the OM RON M1 Compact Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor . The OMRON M1 Compact is a manual inflation blood pressure monitor , operating on the oscillometric prin ciple. It measures your blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly . The unit also stores up to 14 measurements in memory . Please read this[...]

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    4 Important Safety Informa tion Consult your doctor during pregnan cy , arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis. Y ou should never change the dosage of medication prescribed by your doctor . Please read this section carefully before using the u nit. W arning: • Indicates a potentially hazardous sit uation which, if not avoided, could result in death or s[...]

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    5 Important S afety Informatio n EN • Do not inflate the arm cuff over 299 mmHg. If the cuff is over inflated, it can cause internal bleeding. • Do not use a mobile phone near the unit. This could cause a malfunction. (Battery Usage) • If battery fluid should get on your sk in or clo thing, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water . • U[...]

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    6 1.Overv iew 1. Overview Main unit Arm Cuff A. Display B. I/O butt on (Power switc h) C. Air connecto r for cuff and inflatio n bulb D. M (Memory) butto n E. Battery c ompartment F. A r m c u f f (Medium cuff: arm ci rcumference 22-3 2 cm) G. A i r T u b e B A C D E G F HEM-4022-IM_Main _[D].book 6 ページ ２０１１ 年１１月２日　水?[...]

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    7 1.Overview EN Inflation Bu lb Display H. Air Releas e Button I. Air T ube J. Air Infla tion Bulb K. Systolic bloo d pressure L. Diastolic blood pressur e M. Memory symbol Displayed when viewing valu es stored in memory N. Battery lo w symbol O. Heartbeat s ymbol 1. Flashes during me asurement 2. If flas hing after measur ement complete d or when [...]

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    8 1.Overv iew Package contents (others) T . Storage case U. Four “AA A” alkaline (LR03) batteries • In struction manual • G uarantee card • Blood pressure p ass U T HEM-4022-IM_Main _[D].book 8 ページ ２０１１ 年１１月２日　水曜日　午後 ３時２４分[...]

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    9 2.Preparation EN 2. Prep aration 2.1 Inst alling/Replacing the 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 the cover . 3. Install or replace four “AAA” size batteries so that the + (positive) and - (negative) polarities match the polarities indicated [...]

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    10 2.Preparati on Battery Life & Replacement If the battery low symbol ( ) appears on the display , replace all four batteries at the same time. - When the batte ry low symbol ( ) st ar ts to blink, you will still be able to use the unit for a short while. Y ou should replace the batteries with new ones ahead of time. - When the symbol ( ) rema[...]

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    11 3.Using the Unit EN 3. Using the Unit 3.1 How to Sit Correctly When T aking a Measurement Correct posture during measur ement is necessary 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 too hot or too cold. • Avoid eating, drinkin[...]

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    12 3.Using the Unit Note: Y ou can take a measurement on either your left or right arm. The blood pressure can differ between the right arm and the left arm and therefore also the measured blood pressure values can be d if ferent. Omron recommends to always use the same arm for measurement. If the values between the two arms differ substantially , [...]

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    13 3.Using the Unit EN 3.2 Applying the Arm Cuff Be sure to wrap the arm cuff correctly so that you get accurate results. Measurements can be taken in light clothing. However , please remove thick clothes, such as sweaters, before taking a reading. 1. Connect the air tube of the arm cuff and the inflation bulb to their respective air connectors. 2.[...]

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    14 3.Using the Unit 3. Position the arm correctly . T aking measuremen ts on the right arm Apply the cuff so that the air tube is at the side of your elbow . • Be careful not to rest your arm on the air tube, or otherwise restrict the flow of air to the cuff. • The cuff should be 1 to 2 cm above the elbow . 4. When the cuff is positioned correc[...]

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    15 3.Using the Unit EN 3.3 T aking a Reading 1. Preparation 1) Press the air release button to release any air in the arm cuff. 2) Press the I/O button to turn the unit on. 3) All items in the display will be displayed briefly . 4) The deflation symbol will flash. 5) Finally , the heartbeat symbol will appear and 0 is displayed. Note: If the deflat[...]

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    16 3.Using the Unit 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 stop inflating the arm cuff. Decreasing numbers appear on the display and the heartbeat symbol flashes. [...]

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    17 3.Using the Unit EN 5. Check the measurement results. The unit automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate into its memory , Refer to “3.4 Using the Memory Function”. Note: Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement. Waiting between readings allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the bloo[...]

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    18 3.Using the Unit Important: • If your systolic or diastolic pressur e is outside the standard range, the heartbeat symbol will blink when the measurement result is displayed. Recent research suggests that the following values can be used as a guide to high blood pressure for measurements taken at home. This criteria is for home blood pressure [...]

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    19 3.Using the Unit EN What is Irregular H eartbeat? An irregular heartbeat is a heartbeat rhythm that varies by more than 25% from the average heartbeat rhythm detected while the unit is measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. If such an irregular rhythm is detected more than twice during measurement, the irregular heartbeat symbol ( [...]

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    20 3.Using the Unit 3.4 Using the Memory Function The unit automatically stores up to 14 sets of measurement values (blood pressure and pulse rate). When 14 sets of measurement values are stored, the oldest record is deleted to save the most recent values. 1. Press the I/O button to turn the power on. 2. When the heartbeat symbol appears on the dis[...]

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    21 3.Using the Unit EN 3. Press the M button repeatedly to cycle through the previous measurement results. Keep the button pressed down to cycle rapidly through the previous results. If the irregular heartbeat symbol was displayed after a measurement, it will also be stored in the memory with the result of that measurement. 4. Press the I/O button [...]

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    22 3.Using the Unit T o Delete All the Values S tored in Memory Y ou cannot delete individual stored readings, all the readings in the unit will be deleted. 1. Press the l/O button to turn the unit on. 2. When the heartbeat symbol ( ) appears on the display , fir st press the M button. Then while holding it down, press the I/O button simultaneously[...]

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    23 4.Quick Reference Guide EN 4. Quick Reference Guide Use this as a quick reference gui de only . I f you are using this device for the first time, please read carefully Chapter 3 of this Instruction Manual. T o help ensure a reliable r eading, avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, or exercising for at least 30 minute s before taking a measurem[...]

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    24 5.Handling Errors and Problems 5. Handling Errors and Problems 5.1 Error Messages Error Display Cause Remedy Cuff is under inf lated. Press air release button and restart the measurement wit h a higher inflatio n level. Carefully read steps under sect ion 3.3. Movement du ring measurement Repeat measurement. Remain still and do not talk duri ng [...]

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    25 5.Handling Error s and Problems EN Note: The irregular heartbeat symbol ( ) may also be displayed with error messages. Device error . Contact your OMRON retail outlet or distributor . Refer to Chapter 8. Pressure is too low . Press the inflation bulb to inflate the arm cuf f until the reinflation symbol goes out . Or , deflate the ar m cuff and [...]

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    26 5.Handling Errors and Problems 5.2 T roubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The reading is extremely low (or high). Arm cuff not applied correctly . Apply the arm cuff correctly . Refer to section 3.2. Movement or talking during measurement. Remain still and do not talk during measurement. Refer to section 3.3. Clothing is interfering with the arm [...]

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    27 5.Handling Error s and Problems EN The unit loses power during measurement. The batteries are empty . Replace the batteries with new ones. Refer to section 2.1. Nothing happens when you press the buttons. The batteries are empty . Replace the batteries with new ones. Refer to section 2.1. The batteries have been inserte d incorrectly . Insert th[...]

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    28 6.Maintenance and Stor age 6. Maintenance and Stora ge Maintenance T o protect your unit from damage, please observe the following: • Do not subject the main unit, cuff and inflation bulb to extreme temperatures, humidity , moistur e or direct sunlight. • Do not fold the cuff or tubing tightly . • Do not inflate the arm cuff over 299 mmHg.[...]

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    29 6.Maintenance and Storage EN Sto ra ge Keep the unit in its storage case when not in use. 1. Unplug the air tube from the air 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. Do not store the unit in the following situat[...]

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    30 7.Optional Pa rts 7. Optional Parts Note: Y ou need a special bulb for a small cuff. When you use a small cuff, please replace a cuff and a bulb together . Medium Ar m Cuff Arm circumference 22 - 32 cm Large Arm Cuff Arm circumference 32 - 42 cm Small Arm Cuff Arm circumference 17 - 22 cm Small c uff and bulb combina tion Arm circumference 17 - [...]

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    31 8.Tech nical Data EN 8. T echnical Data Note: Subject to technical modifi cation without prior notice • This OMRON product is produced under the strict quality sy stem of OMRON Healthcare C o. Ltd., Jap an. The Core compon ent for OMRON b lood pressure monitors, wh ich is the Pressure S ensor , is produced in Jap an for assembly . • Disposal[...]

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    32 8.Technical Data This marking shown on the product or its lite rature, indicates that it should not be disposed of , with other household wastes at the end of its working life. T o prevent possible harm to the environment or human health fro m uncontrolled waste di sposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibl[...]

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    33 9.Some Useful Inf ormation about Blood Pressure EN 9. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood flowing against the walls of the arteries. Arterial blood pressure is constantly changing during the course of the heart’s cycle. The highest pressure in the cycle is calle[...]

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    34 9.Some Useful Informat ion about Blood Pressure Classification of Blood Pressure b y the World Heath Organization The World Health Organization (WHO ) and the Internation al Society of Hypertension (ISH) developed the Bl ood Pressure Classification shown in this figure. This classification is based on the blood pressure values me asured on peopl[...]

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    35 9.Some Useful Inf ormation about Blood Pressure EN Manufactur er OMRON HEAL THCARE Co ., Ltd. 5 3, Ku n o ts u b o, T e ra d o -c h o, Mu k o, Ky ot o, 617-0002 J AP AN EU-represent ative OMR ON HEAL THCARE EUROPE B. V . Scorpius 33, 2132 LR Hoofddorp , THE NETHERLANDS www .omron-he althcar e.com Production facility OMRON (D ALIAN) CO., L TD . D[...]