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Qardio QardioArm User Manual
Summary of QardioArm
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A smarter read on blood pressure user guide de bedienungsanleitung - fr guide d’utilisation - es guia del usuario - it guida utente nl gebruikershandleiding - pt guia do usuário - ru инструкции download: www.Getqardio.Com/manuals.
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2 table of contents introduction 4 intended use 5 important safety information 5 package contents 5 requirements 5 using qardioarm for the first time 6 detailed instructions for correct cuff placement 7 body posture 8 detailed instructions on taking a blood pressure measurement 9 checklist for measu...
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3 accuracy testing and maintenance 16 contraindications 16 cautions 16 general use, safety and precautions, cleaning 17 aaa alkaline batteries usage, storage 18 irregular heart beat message 18 customer service contact 19 limited warranty 19 error messages and troubleshooting 20 qardioarm technical s...
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4 qardioarm: welcome to a smarter read on blood pressure! Your new qardioarm blood pressure monitor is a clinically validated medical device for taking measurements on the upper arm. This device was developed in collaboration with physicians and clinical tests were conducted to prove its measurement...
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5 intended use qardioarm is a fully automatic, non-invasive, wireless blood pressure monitor. Qardioarm is a blood pressure measurement system intended to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressures and pulse rate of an adult individual. Qardioarm utilizes an inflatable cuff that is wrapped a...
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6 1. Download the qardio app: on your mobile phone or tablet go to www.Getqardio.Com and when prompted, download the app. Alternatively, go on the itunes app store or google play. The qardio app is available for free. 2. Open the qardio app on your phone or tablet. If requested, you should enable bl...
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7 1. Ideally, remove close-fitting garments from upper arm, and if your roll up your sleeve, ensure it does not cause constriction of the blood flow in your upper arm. 2. Unroll the cuff of your qardioarm, and pull the tab (as indicated in drawing 1 on this page) to open the cuff loop. 3. Insert you...
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8 sitting during measurement: 1. Be seated with your feet flat on the floor without crossing your legs. 2. Place your hand, palm-side up, in front of you on a flat surface such as a desk or a table. 3. The middle of the cuff should be at the level with your heart. Lying down during measurement: 1. L...
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9 1. Open the qardio app on your ios or android device. 2. Unwrap the cuff from around the qardioarm to switch on the device. 3. Fit the qardioarm cuff around your upper arm. You can review the instructions for proper cuff placement at any point. 4. Press the green start button on the qardio app blo...
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10 ✓ avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the measurement. ✓ sit down and relax for a few minutes before the measurement. ✓ always measure on the same arm (normally left, or as instructed by your doctor). ✓ ideally, remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm, and, if you roll u...
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11 selecting multiple measurements averaging because blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a result determined with multiple measurements is more reliable than one produced by a single measurement. To activate the multiple measurement averaging, press the q menu button (on the top left of the screen...
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12 qardioarm measures your blood pressure. Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are always measured. Qardioarm also measures your pulse rate. Pulse rate is th...
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13 when you detect unusually high readings during pregnancy, you should measure again after at least four hours. If the reading is still too high, consult your doctor or obstetrician. Physical activity including eating, drinking, and smoking as well as excitement, stress, and many other factors can ...
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14 replacing the batteries when the batteries are approximately 25% full the battery symbol will appear on the qardio app blood pressure measurement screen. Although the qardioarm will continue to measure reliably, you should obtain replacement batteries. If the empty battery symbol appears on the q...
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15 resetting the pairing in order to reset the pairing, unwrap the cuff from around the qardioarm to switch on the device and use a paper clip to press the button on the pinhole on the battery compartment hatch. You should see a green light shining through. Use a paper clip to press reset button if ...
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16 accuracy testing and maintenance qardioarm comprises sensitive components and must be treated with caution. Observe the storage and operating conditions described in the “technical specifications” section. If you can’t fix the problems using the troubleshooting instructions, please contact qardio...
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17 qardioarm is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers. General usage, safety and precautions, cleaning • do not use the qardioarm blood pressure monitor for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure. • do not take measurement immediately after bathing, drinking alcohol, s...
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18 • do not disassemble the qardioarm blood pressure monitor. • do not use an alcohol-based or solvent agent to clean the device. Clean the device only with a soft, dry cloth. Clean the cuff carefully with a damp cloth and soap. Do not submerse any part of the qardioarm in water at any time. Aaa alk...
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19 customer service contact qardio customer service is available on www.Getqardio.Com . Limited warranty this device is covered by a three-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. The cuff has a functional warranty (bladder tightness) for two years or one thousand (1000) measurements (whiche...
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20 error messages and troubleshooting possible solutions: 1) close the qardioarm cuff and reopen it again. 2) ensure that bluetooth is enabled on your phone or tablet and the qardioarm is nearby your phone or tablet. 3) replace the batteries of the qardioarm. 4) reset the pairing. Measurement could ...
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21 1) check that the cuff is correctly positioned and fit to the arm. 2) replace the batteries, if necessary. Repeat the measurement. If the problem occurs again, contact customer service. Abnormal result. No pressure in the cuff. The measuring signals are inaccurate therefore no result can be displ...
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22 repeat the measurement after one hour. If irregular heart beat is detected several times in a day or week, we recommend you to discuss this with your doctor. If irregular heartbeat is detected during the measurement procedure, a message will be displayed. Under this condition, the wireless blood ...
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23 under normal measuring circumstance, the reading at home is different from that of the clinics. The variation is due to the different environments. The blood pressure is changing according to the physiological or psychological status of your body. 1) relax for a few minutes before each measuremen...
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24 weight 310g (0.68 lb) including batteries. Dimensions 140 x 68 x 38 mm (5.5 x 2.7 x 1.5 in) when closed. Measurement oscillometric method with automatic inflation and controlled pressure release valve. Measurement range 40~250 mmhg for blood pressure. 40~200 beats/minute for pulse. Technical meas...
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25 specifications are subject to change without prior notice or any obligation on the parts of the manufacturer. Certain features may require purchase of separate services. Disposal actuation of european directives 2002/95/ec, 2002/96/ec and 2003/108/ec, for reduction in use of dangerous substances ...
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26 harmonized en covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the r&tte directive en301489-1-3 v1.9.2:2011 electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (erm); electromagnetic compatibility (emc) standard for radio equipment and services; part 1: common technical requirements en3...
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27 this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Fcc rf rad...
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28 guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions the wireless blood pressure monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the wireless blood pressure monitor should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emiss...
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29 manufactured for qardio, inc. California, usa. Www.Getqardio.Com kahl handelsvertretung add.: isarstr.33 40699 erkrath, germany qardio europe ltd. 14-16 dowgate hill, london, ec4r 2su united kingdom type bf applied part (cuff) weee 2014 us importer ya horng electronic co., ltd. Tainan, taiwan fac...
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30 declaration – electromagnetic emissions and immunity for equipment and systems that are not life-supporting and are specified for use only in a shielded location the qardioarm wireless blood pressure monitor declaration-electromagnetic immunity the qardioarm wireless blood pressure monitor system...
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Declaration – electromagnetic immunity the qardioarm wireless blood pressure monitor system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the qardioarm wireless blood pressure monitor system should assure that it is used in such an environment. I...
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32 qardio, qardioarm, qardiocore and the qardio logo are trademarks of qardio, inc. Qardio is a registered trademark of qardio, inc. In the european union and other jurisdictions. Iphone, ipad, ipod are trademarks of apple inc., registered in the u.S. And other countries. Android and google play are...