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A&D UB-542 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Wrist Digital Blood Pressure Monitor

Summary of UB-542

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    Wrist digital blood pressure monitor model ub-542 instruction manual manuel d’instructions manual de instrucciones manuale di istruzioni 使用手冊 1wmpd4002391c original traduction traducción traduzione 翻譯.

  • Page 2: Contents

    English 1 contents dear customers..............................................................................................................................2 preliminary remarks ..........................................................................................................................

  • Page 3: Dear Customers

    English 2 dear customers congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art a&d blood pressure monitor, one of the most advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen. We recommend that you read through this manu...

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    English 3 do not modify the device. It may cause accidents or damage to the device. To measure blood pressure, the wrist must be squeezed by the cuff hard enough to temporarily stop blood flow through the artery. This may cause pain, numbness or a temporary red mark to the arm. This condition will a...

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    English 4 parts identification cuff battery cover display set button start button carrying case alkaline batteries (lr03 or aaa) button memory average who classification indicator and pressure bar indicator i.H.B. Symbol (irregular heartbeat symbol) battery indicator systolic pressure diastolic pres...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    English 5 symbols symbols that are printed on the device case symbols function / meaning recommended action standby and turn the device on battery installation guide direct current sn serial number date of manufacture type bf: device and cuff are designed to provide special protection against electr...

  • Page 7: Symbols

    English 6 symbols symbols that appear on the display (continued) symbols function / meaning recommended action full battery the battery power indicator during measurement. Low battery the battery is low when it blinks. Replace all batteries with new ones when the indicator blinks. Unstable blood pre...

  • Page 8: Using The Monitor

    English 7 using the monitor 1. Installing / changing the batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the used batteries and insert new batteries into the battery compartment as shown, taking care that the polarities (+ and -) are correct. Use only lr03 or aaa batteries. 3. Attach the battery co...

  • Page 9: Using The Monitor

    English 8 turn off press year month day hour minute using the monitor 2. Adjusting the built-in clock adjust the clock prior to use. 1. Press the set button until the year starts blinking. 2. Select the year using the button. Press the set button to set the current year and move to month/day selecti...

  • Page 10: Using The Monitor

    English 9 using the monitor 3. Applying the cuff 1. Wrap the cuff around your wrist about 1 cm above your hand as shown in the figure at the right. 2. Fasten the cuff tightly using the velcro strip. Note: for proper measurements, fasten the cuff tightly and measure on a bare wrist. 4. How to take ac...

  • Page 11: Measurements

    English 10 start button systolic pressure diastolic pressure who classification pulse rate i.H.B. Symbol inflating and measurement in progress exhausts remaining air automatically zero display starts inflation all of the display segments displayed measurements note: the ub-542, once used, will provi...

  • Page 12: Measurements

    English 11 measurements notes for accurate measurement sit down in a comfortable position. Place your arm on a table or other support. Raise your hand so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. Relax for about five to ten minutes before taking a measurement. If you are excited or depressed...

  • Page 13: Recalling The Memory Data

    English 12 recalling the memory data note: this device stores the last 90 measurements in memory. 1. Press the button. The average of all measurements and the number of data are displayed. (if no data, “0” is displayed. Press the or start button to turn the device off.) 2. Each time the button is pr...

  • Page 14: Pressure Bar Indicator

    English 13 what is an irregular heartbeat? Model ub-542 blood pressure monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeats during the blood pressur...

  • Page 15: Who Classification Indicator

    English 14 who classification indicator each six segments of the bar indicator correspond to the who blood pressure classification described on the next page. About blood pressure what is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressur...

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    English 15 to prevent hypertension or keep it under control: do not smoke exercise regularly reduce salt and fat intake have regular physical checkups maintain proper weight why measure blood pressure at home? Blood pressure measured at a clinic or doctor's office may cause apprehension and can prod...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    English 16 troubleshooting problem possible reason recommended action batteries are drained. Replace all batteries with new ones. Nothing appears in the display, even when the device is turned on. Battery terminals are not in the correct position. Reinstall the batteries with negative and positive t...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    English 17 maintenance do not open the device. It uses delicate electrical components and an intricate air unit that could be damaged. If you cannot fix the problem using the troubleshooting instructions, contact the authorized dealer in your area or our customer service department. The a&d customer...

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    1-243 asahi, kitamoto-shi, saitama 364-8585 japan telephone: [81] (48) 593-1111 fax: [81] (48) 593-1119 a&d instruments limited unit 24/26 blacklands way, abingdon business park, abingdon, oxfordshire ox14 1dy united kingdom telephone: [44] (1235) 550420 fax: [44] (1235) 550485 a&d engineering, inc....