Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Before using the Monitor Introduction ............................................................................................... 3 Safety Information ...................................................................................... 4 Operating the Device ....................................
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Fill in for future reference.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 INTRODUCTION • Monitor • Standard Adult Arm Cuff • 4 “AA” Alkaline Batterie s • Instruction Manual printed in English and Spanish • Quick Start Guide T he BP742 IntelliSense ® Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor is intended for home use. Y our new digital blood pressure monitor uses the oscillometric...
Page 4 - SAFETY INFORMATION; OPERATING THE DEVICE
4 SAFETY INFORMATION Contact your physician for specific information about your blood pressure. Self-diagnosis and treatment using measured results may be dangerous. Follow the instructions of your physician or licensed healthcare provider.The monitor is not intended to be a diagnostic device.If bat...
Page 5 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
5 Do not subject the monitor to strong shocks, such as dropping the unit on the floor.Do not submerge the device or any of the components in water.Store the device and the components in a clean, safe location.Changes or modification not approved by the manufacturer will void the user warranty. Do no...
Page 6 - BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT
6 BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT 1. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising, and bathing for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest for at least 15 minutes before taking the measurement. 2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times.3. Measurements ...
Page 7 - Standard Adult Arm Cuff
7 UNIT DISPLAY Systolic blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure Memory symbol (Displayed when viewing values stored in memory) Irregular Heartbeat symbol User ID symbol (A/B) Pulse displayDeflation symbol Battery low indicator Date/Time Display Movement error symbol KNOW YOUR UNIT Main Unit: Compone...
Page 8 - DISPLAY SYMBOLS; TAKING A MEASUREMENT
8 DISPLAY SYMBOLS IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT SYMBOL ( ) When the monitor detects an irregular rhythm two or more times during the measurement, the Irregular Heartbeat Symbol ( ) will appear on the display with the measurement values. � � � � � � � � MOVEMENT ERROR SYMBOL ( ) The Movement Error Symbol ( ) i...
Page 9 - WARNING
9 DISPLAY SYMBOLS The American Heart Association recommends the following guideline for upper limit of normal for home blood pressure readings: This is a general guideline because blood pressure depends on age and morbidity. The AHA recommends a lower home blood pressure goal for certain patients, i...
Page 10 - BATTERY INSTALLATION; CAUTION
10 BATTERY INSTALLATION CAUTION Use only 1.5V “AA” alkaline batteries with this device. 1. Press the indicator on the battery cover and � slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow. 2. Install 4 “AA” size batteries so the + (positive) and� - (negative) polarities match the polarities of �the ...
Page 11 - BATTERY REPLACEMENT
11 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Low Battery Indicator When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display, turn the monitor off and remove all the batteries. Replace with four new batteries at the same time. Long-life alkaline batteries are recommended. NOTES: • Turn the unit off before replacing the batte...
Page 12 - SETTING THE DATE AND TIME; TO START THE SETTING
12 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set the monitor to the current date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. If the date and time has not been set, the measurement values are stored without any date or time information. 1. TO START THE SETTING Press the Date/Time Setting button ( ) to a...
Page 14 - APPLYING THE ARM CUFF
14 APPLYING THE ARM CUFF CAUTION Read all of the information in the instruction manual and any otherliterature in the box before operating the unit. CAUTION This device is intended for use in measuring blood pressure andpulse rate in the adult population. Do not use this device on infantsor persons ...
Page 15 - APPLYING THE CUFF ON THE RIGHT ARM; Left Arm
15 � � � � � � APPLYING THE CUFF ON THE RIGHT ARM When taking a measurement using the right arm, use this instruction for Step 3. � � � NOTE: Be careful not to rest your arm on the air tube. This will restrict the flow of air to the cuff. 1/2 inch (1 - 2 cm) Air Tube Arrow Left Arm Right Arm Arrow A...
Page 16 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS
16 TAKING A MEASUREMENT SPECIAL CONDITIONS CAUTION Inflating to a higher pressure than necessary may result in bruising where the cuff is applied.If your systolic pressure is known to be more than 220 mmHg, press and hold the START/STOP button until the monitor inflates 30 to 40 mmHg higher than you...
Page 19 - USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION; TO DISPLAY THE MEASUREMENT VALUES
19 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION The monitor is designed to store the blood pressure and the pulse rate in the memory for two people (USER A and USER B) every time a measurement is completed.The monitor automatically stores up to 30 sets of measurement values (blood pressure and pulse rate) for each use...
Page 20 - TO DELETE ALL VALUES STORED IN THE MEMORY
20 TO DELETE ALL VALUES STORED IN THE MEMORY The values stored in the memory are deleted by USER ID.You cannot partially delete values stored in the memory. All values forthe user you select will be deleted. 1. Press the START/STOP button to turn the monitor on.2. Select your USER ID (A or B).3. Whi...
Page 21 - Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth.
21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep your digital blood pressure monitor in the best condition and protect the unit from damage, follow the directions listed below:Do not forcefully bend the arm cuff or air tube. Do not fold tightly. Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any abrasive or vol...
Page 22 - ERROR INDICATORS; SYMBOL
22 ERROR INDICATORS SYMBOL CAUSE Device error. CORRECTION Keep still and take another measurement. Replace the four batteries. Refer to “Battery Installation.” Contact Customer Service. Remove the arm cuff. Wait 2-3 minutes and then take another measurement. Repeat the steps in section “Applying the...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS; PROBLEM
23 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM No power.No display appears on the unit. Measurement values appear too high or too low. CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Replace all four batteries with new ones.Check the battery installation for proper placement of the battery polarities.Blood pressure varies constantly. Many f...
Page 24 - FCC STATEMENT
24 Note: POTENTIAL FOR RADIO/TELEVISION INTERFERENCE (for U.S.A. only)This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resid...
Page 25 - LIMITED WARRANTIES
25 Y our BP742 IntelliSense ® Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, excluding the arm cuff, is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within 2 years from the date of purchase, when used in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor. The arm cuff is warra...
Page 26 - SPECIFICATIONS; NOTE: These specifications are subject to change without notice.
26 SPECIFICATIONS Model:Display:Measurement Range:Accuracy/Calibration: Inflation:Deflation:Rapid Air Release:Measurement Method:Power Source:Battery Life:Operating Temperature /Humidity:Storage Temperature /Humidity/Air Pressure:Main Unit Weight: Main Unit Dimensions: Cuff Size: Cuff Circumference:...
