User manual LUMISCOPE MODEL 1140

[. . . ] Apply Cuff Apply cuff to left wrist with palm facing up See Pages 14, 15 C. Correct Posture Place the wrist at heart level See Pages 16, 17 D. Press POWER Key Wait until a "0" is shown on the LCD screen. See Page 20 Quick Reference E. Press START Key Remain still during measurement 5 See Page 20 F. [. . . ] B completely still throughout the reading, use a soft object such as folded towel to support your arm as Fig. Do not allow hard objects to come in contact with the wrist cuff. Sit upright in a chair, and take 5-6 deep breaths. Correct Measuring Posture 17 Avoid leaning back while the measurement is being taken as Fig. C 18 More Accurate by Using Step Valve Technology The new Lumiscope 1140 Blood Pressure Monitor incorporates cutting-edge Step Valve Technology, resulting in greater measurement accuracy. Step valve technology uses an electronic valve system as opposed to the traditional mechanical valve system, allowing the monitor to analyze oscillations during measurement and adjust cuff pressure accordingly. Adjustments in cuff pressure occur in steps and result in an audible ticking as the valve releases air from within the cuff. Releasing pressure in steps allows the monitor to analyze oscillations within the cuff and evaluate them for accuracy. When the monitor does not detect oscillations for a particular step, it releases air pressure. If the monitor detects oscillations, it will continue to evaluate at that particular step until it confirms the accuracy of those oscillations. The monitor's ability to detect and analyze oscillations at each step and adjust cuff pressure accordingly results in the monitor's increased measurement accuracy. Helpful Tips 19 Here are a few helpful tips to help you obtain more accurate readings: · Do not measure your blood pressure immediately after consuming a large meal. To obtain more accurate readings, please wait one hour before measuring. · Do not smoke or drink alcohol before measuring your blood pressure. · You should not be physically tired or exhausted while taking a measurement. · It is important that you relax during measurement. Take a 15-minute rest before taking a reading. · Do not take measurements if you are under stress or under tension. · Take your blood pressure at normal body temperature. If you are feeling cold or hot, wait a while before taking a measurement. · 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. 20 Measurement Procedure 1. All digits will light up, checking the display functions. The checking procedure will complete after about 2 seconds. After all symbols appear, the display will show a "0". [. . . ] 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. There is a $15 fee for return shipping and handling. Please make checks payable to The Lumiscope Co. , Inc. 31 Upon receipt Lumiscope will repair or replace as appropriate, the blood pressure monitor, and return it to you. Warranty is solely through the Lumiscope Repair Department. [. . . ]