HoMedics BPA-300 Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR BLOOD
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
Take your reading in a comfortable environment
as measurements can be affected by hot or cold
temperatures. Take your blood pressure at normal
body temperature.
• Do not
move or talk during measurement as this
can elevate readings.
• Do not
move or cross legs during measurement.
Keep feet flat on floor.
Do not touch cuff or monitor during measurement
procedure.
It is suggested that you take your measurements
at the same time each day and use the same arm
for consistency.
Users should wait a minimum of 5 minutes before
taking additional measurements. More time may
be necessary depending upon your physiology.
The measurement results that users receive
are for reference only. If users have any blood
pressure concerns, please consult a physician.
Once inflation reaches 300 mmHg, the unit will
deflate automatically for safety reasons.
This product is not suitable for people
with arrhythmias.
This device may have difficulty determining the
proper blood pressure for users with diabetes,
poor circulation of blood, kidney problems, or for
users who have suffered a stroke.
RECALIBRATION SERVICE
All
digital blood pressure monitors require recalibration
in order to ensure continued accuracy.
This monitor does not require recalibration for 2 years
under normal usage conditions (approximately 3 times
per day), at which time your monitor will display “ ”.
The unit should also be recalibrated if the monitor sus-
tains damage due to blunt force (such as dropping) or
exposure to fluids or extreme hot or cold temperature
changes.
Please fill in date of first use
(Recalibration is recommended after 2 years.)
To send monitor for recalibration, please ship to the
address below with check or money order in the amount
of $10 payable to HoMedics, Inc. for recalibration service
and shipping & handling:
HoMedics Recalibration Service Center
P.O. Box 7050
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Allow up to 3 weeks for return of product. For additional information,
contact HoMedics Consumer relations at 1-800-466-3342.
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