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Page 2 - six; IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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 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; Symbol; The cuff is not fastened correctly.; Recommended

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 recomm...

Page 6 - MONITOR COMPONENTS; FRONT

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 TimeWiseTM Technology; BEFORE YOU START

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 t...

Page 8 - SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE; Medium Cuff; Cuff Size Indicator On The Cuff; points within the Proper

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 c...

Page 9 - Adjusting the Built-in Clock; Press and hold the AM button until the digits start blinking.; TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

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 pri...

Page 10 - Setting the Alarm; Press and hold the AM button until the digits; Press and hold

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 th...

Page 11 - Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:; Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:

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 inge...

Page 13 - Measurement with the desired systolic pressure:; Press and hold the START button until a number 30 to 40 mmHg higher

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 - will appear in the display window in the event an

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 t...

Page 15 - ABOUT AVERAGE READING; ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATORTM

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 ac...

Page 16 - The average data of all the measurements; Clearing the memory data; Press and hold the MEMORY button until the “ ” (memory) mark; ABOUT MEMORY

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 bu...

Page 17 - USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER; Connecting the AC adapter to the monitor:; Gently insert the AC adapter plug into a 120V AC outlet.; Disconnecting the AC adapter from the monitor:; Turn the unit off by pressing the START button.

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 - ABOUT 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 i...

Page 19 - Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults; JNC7 Classification Table – for adults within the U.S.

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, et...

Page 20 - Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home?

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. Ref...

Page 21 - Answers to Why Your Readings Are Different Between; • Record your measurement in the logbook.

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 se...

Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Batteries are drained.; Problem

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. B...

Page 24 - SPECIFICATIONS; Pressure/pulse displayed simultaneously

In Canada - Auto Control Medical ( Toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-21 SPECIFICATIONS Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UA-853Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OscillometricDisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 - If You Need Assistance with the Set-Up or Operation; LifeSource; A specially trained representative will assist you.

A division of A&D Engineering, Inc. 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas, CA 95035www.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&a...