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GUIDEBOOK

Please read this guidebook completely 

before operating this unit.

People with severe hypertension, severe arteriosclerosis, 

or severe diabetes should consult their physician about 

monitoring blood pressure at the wrist.

Dot Matrix Automatic Digital 

Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

Model 04-255-001

Summary of Contents for 04-255-001

Page 1: ...efore operating this unit People with severe hypertension severe arteriosclerosis or severe diabetes should consult their physician about monitoring blood pressure at the wrist Dot Matrix Automatic Digital Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Model 04 255 001 ...

Page 2: ...o us within 10 days of the purchase date This Limited Warranty constitutes MABIS Healthcare s only responsibility and obligation to repair and or replace materials or components We make no other express or implied warranties arising by operation of law or otherwise or any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose whether or not the use or purpose has been disclosed to ...

Page 3: ...s in Blood Pressure 7 Important Information Before Use 8 Battery Replacement Installation 9 Buttons Features 10 11 Using the Features 12 15 Applying your Blood Pressure Cuff 16 Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading 17 21 Description of Display Symbols 22 Troubleshooting 23 Care and Maintenance 24 Production Specifications 25 1 ...

Page 4: ... memory bank 60 total measurements can be viewed on charts or graphs including an average of the readings stored Your monitor is also designed to take measurements quickly and deflate even faster for increased comfort Clinical research has proven a direct relationship between blood pressure in the wrist and blood pressure in the arm Because the arteries in the wrist and the arm are connected chang...

Page 5: ...PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION CAUTION You can stop the inflation or deflation process anytime by pressing the POWER button Display Battery Cover Memory Buttons Menu Button POWER Wrist Cuff 3 ...

Page 6: ...s complete series of events which occurs in a single heartbeat is known as the CARDIAC CYCLE Your Wrist Monitor will automatically read your blood pressure and display both systolic and diastolic readings on the screen Blood pressure is measured in millimeters mm of mercury Hg and is generally recorded with the systolic pressure 120 listed first and the diastolic pressure 80 listed second The numb...

Page 7: ...ice measurements 2 An accurate indication of any change 3 A record to assist your physician in evaluating your health and making important decisions 4 Consistent daily measurements of your blood pressure What Influences Blood Pressure Many factors such as genetics age sex altitude physical activity anxiety muscular development certain medications or even the time of day can influence blood pressur...

Page 8: ...r trained healthcare professional to determine your NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE Diastolic Blood Pressure Systolic Blood Pressure 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 mmHg mmHg 110 100 90 85 80 Optimal Normal High Normal Grade 1 Hypertension mild Subgroup Borderline 140 149 systolic 90 94 Diastolic Grade 2 Hypertension moderate Grade 3 Hypertension severe Isolated Systolic Hypertension 140 systolic 90 diastolic S...

Page 9: ...est during sleeping periods and rises during the day The graph below represents variations in blood pressure shown over a day with measurements taken every 5 minutes The dotted line represents the sleep period The rise in blood pressure at 1pm A in the graph corresponds to a stressful occurrence and at 7 pm B in the graph a period of exercise ...

Page 10: ...asurement until the feeling subsides 4 Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading 5 Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with the cuff placement 6 Keep the monitor stable during measurements Remain still do not talk during measurements 7 Record your daily readings on a chart 8 Take your readings at the same time each day or as recommended by your physician 9 Wait a minimum...

Page 11: ...arity is correct Fig 2 3 Hook the sides of the battery cover and slide it back into place to close Fig 3 NOTE Replace the batteries when the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display Use new AAA batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries IMPORTANT If you remove the batteries the Menu features will return to the default settings Readings stored in M1 or M2 memory will be semi permanently retain...

Page 12: ...le scroll between features Move the cursor POWER Turn unit on begin measurement process To set a feature Turn unit off Memory keys are for retrieving stored readings Menu key is for viewing the feature menu In 30 SECONDS the monitor will automatically shut off after the last keyed entry REMEMBER ...

Page 13: ... enter into the selected feature To exit press POWER DEFAULT SETTINGS The features have the following default settings FEATURE DEFAULT SETTING MEMORY SELECT M1 PRESET PRESSURE 180 mmHg LANGUAGE English CLOCK Jan 1 2001 00 00 Clock Display OFF CONTRAST 5 REMEMBER 1 No change is needed if you agree with the defaults 2 The last entry made before the monitor is turned off will keep the next time it is...

Page 14: ...r morning readings and M2 for evening readings PRESET PRESSURE Default 180 mmHg Program the monitor based on your personal estimated Systolic pressure The Systolic is the first number listed in a reading ie 120 80 The Preset Pressure should be 30 mmHg higher than the last known Systolic pressure For example add 120 example of last known systolic 30 mmHg 150 mmHg Preset Pressure Unsure of your Syst...

Page 15: ...tored readings can be deleted from each memory bank Choose the Memory Bank 1 or 2 1 Press MENU to enter Feature list 2 Press MENU button for Memory Select 3 Scroll to select either M1 or M2 4 Press POWER to turn off Memory Clear 5 Re enter Feature list by pressing MENU 6 Scroll to Memory Clear and press MENU 7 Use keys to move the cursor in front of the reading to be deleted 8 Press MENU to delete...

Page 16: ... Features are displayed in the following order MEMORY SELECT PRESET PRESSURE MEMORY CLEAR LANGUAGE CLOCK SET CONTRAST Memory Clear only appears when readings are stored and either M1 or M2 REMINDER If you remove the batteries unit will return to default settings CLOCK SET Reminder The monitor may shut off if too much time approximately 30 seconds lapses during keyed entry Any keyed information wil...

Page 17: ...hing Use the keys to current minutes Press MENU to set To change time display option flashing Use the keys to select ON for time to display and OFF for a blank screen Press MENU to set Press POWER when Clock Set is complete If ON is selected the time will display when the monitor is not in use just like a wristwatch CONTRAST Default 5 The adjustment range is 1 to 10 with 10 being the strongest con...

Page 18: ...left wrist Position the digital display panel to the inside area of your wrist Fig 1 5 Adjust the cuff as shown from the edge of the Head of the Ulna Bone or two finger widths 1 down from the bend in the wrist 6 Wrap and fasten the cuff securely not too tight yet comfortably around your wrist NOTE If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left wrist please modify the following ins...

Page 19: ...n your known Systolic pressure or leave at the preset pressure of 180 mmHg if you do not know your pressure See Preset Pressure under Using Features 1 Rest your elbow on a table lightly open your hand with your palm facing upward Adjust your arm so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart Fig 1 Relax 2 Press the POWER button The cuff automatically begins to inflate Do not talk or move duri...

Page 20: ...uff will automatically deflate releasing the cuff s air pressure Your monitor features quick exhaust for added comfort 6 The display will show your blood pressure Systolic and Diastolic measurements and pulse rate Fig 4 7 Your reading will automatically store into the bank that was selected prior to starting the measurement Press the POWER button to turn the unit off Otherwise the unit will automa...

Page 21: ...ol Fig A will appear for the following 1 Noise movement or talking during measurement 2 Inadequate pressure for cuff inflation due to movement or talking during measurement 3 Wrist cuff improperly applied too tight too loose improper position RECALLING MEASUREMENTS IN MEMORY Recall up to 30 measurements in each memory bank Make sure you ve selected the proper Memory Bank for the reading to be view...

Page 22: ...w previously stored readings with number one being the oldest recording Fig 1 AVERAGE Continue to press until the AVERAGE screen appears Fig 2 This screen calculates an average of the stored readings in each memory bank Fig 2 Memory Data Number The memory data number 1 is the oldest data in memory Fig 1 Memory Bank 1 ...

Page 23: ... GRAPH Press MENU to view readings in a graph format remember to first enter the Memory mode by pressing either the or key The highlighted reading that is selected in LIST is the meas urement that flashes on the graph Press MENU again for the highlighted reading to appear on the display Fig 4 Use the MEMORY or keys to view the next or previously stored data Use the MENU button to change display mo...

Page 24: ... pressure descends the heart symbol flashes as the pulse is detected Measurement completed If the POWER button is held down too long the monitor will enter Test Mode Press POWER to shut off Nurse Dottie DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY SYMBOLS ...

Page 25: ... do not move during measurement Is the cuff too loose too tight in the correct position Review and follow Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff and Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading sections The display reads TEST MODE If the POWER button is held down too long approximately 2 seconds press the POWER button again to restart the measurement The Power turns off when the POWER button is pressed If the PO...

Page 26: ...he monitor or cuff 3 Store your monitor in the provided storage case when not in use 4 Do not store the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight dust or humidity Avoid extreme temperatures 5 Never disassemble the monitor or cuff 6 Dropping or subjecting your blood pressure monitor to strong shocks should be avoided 24 ...

Page 27: ... Automatic air pump DEFLATION Automatic electric control valve EXHAUST Automatic quick exhaust MEMORY 2 x 30 measurements plus average 60 total measurements OPERATION TEMPERATURE 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C HUMIDITY 85 relative humidity or below STORAGE TEMPERATURE 23 F 122 F 5 C 50 C HUMIDITY 85 relative humidity or below WEIGHT 4 1 oz without batteries MONITOR DIMENSIONS 3 3 8 x 3 x 1 14 WRIST CIRCUMFE...

Page 28: ...OD PRESSURE LOG 26 Name Age Weight Date Time 1 2 1 3 1 4 7 00 9 30 7 30 am pm am 68 71 69 mmHg 240 220 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 Pulse Body Con dition Headache in AM Tired Restless Night 135 130 120 90 84 78 ...

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