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A&D UA-853 Instruction Manual
Summary of UA-853
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Premium automatic blood pressure monitor trilingual instruction guide - model ua-853 english z français z español.
Page 2: Precautions
Please read this important information before using your monitor. Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to interpret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this device should not replace regular medical examinations. Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your r...
Page 3: Fast. Easy. Accurate.
Fast. Easy. Accurate. Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art lifesource® blood pressure monitor—one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen. Physicians agree that da...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-1 table of contents ? What display symbols mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 monitor components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 how ua-853 works . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5: What Display Symbols Mean
E-2 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 what display symbols mean ? ? Display/ symbol measurement is in progress, remain as still as possible. Take measurement again and consult with your physician. Replace all batteries with new ones when the symbol blinks. Alkaline batteries recomme...
Page 6: Monitor Components
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-3 monitor components display memory button start button (orange illumination during the am) (blue illumination during the pm) air socket am button pm button air connector plug air hose arm cuff ac adapter jack ac adapter battery compartm...
Page 7: Am/pm Timewise™ Technology
E-4 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 you must install 4 type aa (1.5 volt) batteries (alkaline batteries recommended), or use the ac adapter (see page e-14 for using the monitor with ac adapter) and attach the cuff to the monitor before using it. To install batteries (or replace th...
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In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-5 using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading. A cuff that is too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure; a cuff that is too small will produce a reading that is higher than the co...
Page 9: Adjusting The Built-In Clock
E-6 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 adjusting the built-in clock the ua-853 automatic blood pressure monitor has a built-in clock that gives you the time and date and can tell you when a blood pressure reading stored in memory was taken. We recommend that you adjust the clock prio...
Page 10: Setting The Alarm
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-7 setting the alarm this monitor has 3 reminder alarms. You can set 3 different reminder alarms within a 24-hour period. 1. Press and hold the am button until the digits start blinking. Then press the memory button. “p-1” is shown at the...
Page 11: Taking Your Blood Pressure
E-8 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 3. Secure cuff around arm. The cuff should be snug but not too tight. You should be able to insert two fingers between the cuff and your arm. Tips for blood pressure monitoring: relax for about 5 minutes before measurement. Do not smoke or inges...
Page 12: Taking Your Blood Pressure
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-9 taking your blood pressure 5. Press the start button. As the cuff pressurizes, measurement will begin and the cuff inflation meter will show on the display screen. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight. Note: if an appropriate p...
Page 13: Taking Your Blood Pressure
E-10 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 measurement with the desired systolic pressure: if your systolic pressure is expected to exceed 230 mmhg follow these steps: 1. Place the cuff on the left arm, unless your physician tells you otherwise. 2. Press and hold the start button until ...
Page 14: About Cuff Inflation Meter
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-11 what is an irregular heartbeat about cuff inflation meter the ua-853 blood pressure monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The irregular heartbeat symbol will appear in th...
Page 15: About Average Reading
E-12 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 about average reading the ua-853 provides an average blood pressure reading based on the total measurements stored in memory. The average blood pressure reading appears briefly when you recall the measurements stored in memory. You can also acc...
Page 16: Memory + Am Button
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-13 note: this device stores the last 90 measurements in memory. The data is retained as long as the batteries are in the device. When you remove the batteries or the batteries are drained, the data will be erased. 1. Press the memory but...
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E-14 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 using the monitor with ac adapter the ua-853 has an ac adapter jack to allow you to supply power from an outlet in your home. We recommend you use only the supplied ac adapter to avoid potential damage to the monitor. Connecting the ac adapter ...
Page 18: What Is Blood Pressure?
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-15 what is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured in...
Page 19: About Blood Pressure
E-16 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 assessing high blood pressure for adults the following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors (e.G. Diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc...
Page 20: What Is Hypertension?
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-17 what is hypertension? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when readings consistently rise above normal. It is well known that hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack or other illness if left untreated. Refe...
Page 21: About Blood Pressure
E-18 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 about blood pressure answers to why your readings are different between home and at the doctor’s office why are my readings different between home and at a doctor’s office? Your blood pressure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital set...
Page 22: About Blood Pressure
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-19 establishing baseline measurements the most important method to get an accurate blood pressure measurement is consistency. To get the most benefit out of your monitor, it is important to establish a “baseline measurement.” this helps ...
Page 23: Troubleshooting
E-20 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 troubleshooting nothing appears in the display, after i press the start button. The cuff does not inflate. The unit does not measure. Readings are too high or too low. The value is different from that measured at a clinic or doctor’s office. Ba...
Page 24: Specifications
In canada - auto control medical (toll-free): 1-800-461-0991 e-21 specifications model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ua-853 type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oscillometric display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital, 20-mm character height pressure/pulse displayed simultaneously time/date . . ....
Page 25: Contact Information
E-22 lifesource health line (toll-free): 1-888-726-9966 this lifesource® blood pressure monitor is covered by a lifetime warranty. See warranty card for details. Visit our web site at www.Lifesourceonline.Com for warranty registration. Contact information for more information regarding use, care or ...
Page 26: Important!
A division of a&d engineering, inc. 1555 mccandless drive milpitas, ca 95035 www.Lifesourceonline.Com pressure rating indicator is a trademark of a&d medical and is patent pending. Timewise™ is a trademark of a&d medical. Lifesource® is a registered trademark of a&d medical. ©2006 a&d medical. All r...