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® INSTRUCTION MANUAL Semi-Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Memory 61-268-001 (Adult size cuff) Please read this instruction manual completely before operating this unit. English • Spanish...
Limited Five Year Warranty This Sunbeam ® Blood Pressure Monitor is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five years from the date of purchase under normal use. This limited warranty does not apply to use in any clinical or commercial applications. If the unit fails to operate during the lifetime of the original registered purchaser, return it postage prepaid along with $5.00 for return shipping and insurance to: MABIS Healthcare Inc., Attn: Repair Department,...
To achieve the maximum benefit from your blood pressure monitor, we recommend that you first consult with your physician or trained healthcare professional. Thank you for purchasing a Sunbeam use, your monitor will provide you with many years of reliable readings.
Product Identification & Caution Tubing Connector Arm Cuff Caution: You can stop the inflation or deflation process anytime by pressing the POWER button. Digital Display Press button to open self cover – 4 – Self Cover Recall Button Inflation Bulb POWER Button (on/off)
This is referred to as DIASTOLIC blood pressure. This complete series of events, which occurs in a single heartbeat, is known as the CARDIAC CYCLE. Your Sunbeam ® 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 numbers are typically separated by a slash mark (/) as shown. Both pressure readings, the SYSTOLIC and DIASTOLIC, are necessary for a physician to evaluate the status of a patient’s blood pressure.
Variations in Blood Pressure Blood pressure is influenced by many factors and can change from moment to moment. Normally, blood pressure is lowest 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.
Battery Installation/Replacement 1) Remove the battery cover as shown, Fig. 1. 2) Insert or replace 4 “AA” batteries into the compartment, matching the indicated polarity symbols. 3) To close, match up and connect the bottom hooks of the cover, then push the top end. Note: Replace the batteries when the Low Battery symbol appears on the display or when the display remains...
Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or physical activity 30 min- utes prior to taking a reading. If you are exhibiting signs of stress, avoid taking your meas- urement until the feeling subsides. Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading. Note: If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left arm, please modify the following instructions and apply the cuff to your right arm.
Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading Proceed only after reading the previous sections of this manual. Remember! Remain still; do not talk during the measurement. 1. Rest your elbow on a solid surface with your palm facing upward. Elevate your arm so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart, Fig.
Recalling Measurements in Memory You can recall up to 60 measurements in memory to share with your physician or trained healthcare professional. 1. Press the MEMORY button. The last stored measurement will display. 2. Continue to press MEMORY to view the next previously stored measurement.
Description of Display Symbols Display: Systolic Pressure Diastolic Pressure Pulse Rate No. of Memory Sequence If any abnormality occurs during use, please check and correct the following: Condition Display is blank when power is on. Measurement incomplete or abnormally low or high values displayed.
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