User manual LUMISCOPE MODEL 1091

[. . . ] Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as the point at which you will be considered at risk. 3 Blood Pressure Fluctuation Blood pressure fluctuates all the time!You should not be overly worried if you encounter two or three measurements at high levels. Blood pressure changes over the month and even throughout the day. It is also influenced by season and temperature. Display Explanation Display: Systolic Pressure Icons: Appears when manual cuff inflation is needed Appears when manual cuff deflation is needed Diastolic Pressure Pulse Rate No. [. . . ] If the Index line falls out of the OK range, you may need a special cuff for measurement. Please visit www. lumiscope. net or contact our service department at 1-800-672-8293 for more information regarding additional cuffs. y 3. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The "OK" range indication should be positioned closer to yourself with the rubber tube pointing in the direction of your arm. Position the artery mark ( ) over the main artery (on the inside of your arm) in the upper arm. y y y 5 Taking a Measurement 1. All displays will appear for approximately one second before returning to "0". If the downward arrow " " flashes, there is air remaining in the cuff. Release it by pressing the "Air Release Valve" until "0" appears on display. The unit is ready for measurement at this point. Pump the bulb to increase pressure in the arm cuff. The display will show the pressure reading within the cuff. Continue pumping until the pressure reaches approximately 50~60 mmHg above your normal systolic pressure. · If the monitor is stored at very low temperature (near freezing), have it placed at a warm location for at least one hour before using it. · Wait about 5 minutes before taking the next pressure measurement. If any abnormality should arise during use, please check the following points: Troubleshooting Symptom No display when the POWER button is pressed Check Point Have the batteries run down?Have the batteries' polarities been positioned incorrectly? Correction Replace with two new batteries Re-insert the batteries in the correct positions. Wrap the cuff properly so that it is positioned correctly. Measure it again and pump up 50~60 mmHg more than normal systolic value. Measure it again quietly. EE mark shown on display or the blood pressure value is displayed excessively low (high) Is the cuff placed correctly?(50~60 mmHg above normal systolic value?) Did you talk or move during measurement?Did you shake the arm with the cuff on? 7 Cautionary Notes: 1. The unit contains high-precision assemblies. Therefore, avoid extreme temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight. [. . . ] Do not use on unconcious patients. Specifications: Measurement Method Measurement Range Pressure Sensor Accuracy Inflation Deflation Memory capacity Auto-shut-off Operating Environment Storage Environment Power Source Dimensions Weight Arm circumference : Oscillometric : Pressure: 20~280mmHg; Pulse: 40~180 beats/min : Semi conductor : Pressure: ± 3mmHg; Pulse: ± 5% of reading : Manual Inflation : Automatic Pressure Release Valve : 60 memories : 1 minute after last button operation : Temperature: 5 °C ~ 45 °C (41 °F~113 °F); Humidity: 40 ~ 85% : Temperature: -10 °C ~ 60 °C (14 °F~140 °F ); Humidity: 10 ~ 95% : 3V DC, two `AA' Batteries : 115 (L) X 94. 5 (W) X 60. 5 (H) mm : 320 g (G. W. ) (No Batteries) : Adult: 24 ~36 cm (9. 4"~14. 2") (standard) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 8 Two-Year Limited Warranty: Lumiscope guarantees this product free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, except as noted below: This Lumiscope product warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse, the attachment of any unauthorized accessory, alteration to the product, or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of Lumiscope. Lumiscope shall not be responsible for any type of incidental, consequential, or special damage. All implied warranties, including, but not limited to those implied warranties of fitness and merchantability, are limited to the total duration of two years from the original date of purchase. To obtain warranty service on your Lumiscope Blood Pressure Monitor, please contact the Lumiscope Repair Department at 1-800-672-8293 or visit www. lumiscope. net. [. . . ]