Omron HEM-7211-E8 - Manual

4 2. Preparation 2.1 Installing/Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert four “AA” batteries as indicated in the battery compartment and then replace the battery cover. Notes: • If the battery low symbol ( ) appears on the display, turn the unit off then replace all batteries a...

5 2. Preparation EN 2.2 Setting the Date and Time 1. Press the button. 2. Set the monitor to the correct date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. 3. Press the O/I START button to store the setting. Notes: • If the batteries have been removed for 30 seconds or more, the date and ...

6 3. Using the Unit 3.1 Applying the Arm Cuff Remove tight-fitting clothing or tight rolled up sleeve from your upper arm.Do not place the cuff over thick clothes. 1. Insert the air plug into the air jack. 2. Put your arm through the cuff loop. 3. Position the arm correctly. The bottom edge of the c...

7 3. Using the Unit EN 3.2 How to Sit Correctly To take a measurement, you need to be relaxed and comfortably seated, under comfortable room temperature. No bathing, drinking alcohol or caffeine, smoking, exercising or eating 30 minutes before taking a measurement. • Sit on a chair with your feet fl...

8 3. Using the Unit 3.3 Taking a Reading Notes: • To cancel a measurement, press the O/I START button to turn the unit off and to release the air in the arm cuff.• Remain still while taking a measurement. 1. Press the O/I START button. The cuff will start to inflate automatically. If your systolic p...

9 3. Using the Unit EN Dual Check System Press the O/I START button, then the Dual Check System lamp lights and the unit starts detecting a device error. If the unit is accurate and functioning correctly, the Dual Check System lamp remains lit during the measurement. If an error is detected, the Dua...

11 3. Using the Unit EN 3.4 Using the Memory Function The monitor automatically stores the result up to 90 sets. It can also calculate an average reading based on the measurements from the last three readings taken within 10 minutes. If there are only two readings in memory for that period, the aver...

12 3. Using the Unit To View the Readings Stored in Memory 1. Press the button, while the average value is displayed. The Memory number appears for a second before the pulse rate is displayed. The newest set is numbered “1”. 2. Press the or button to view the readings stored in memory. : To the olde...

13 EN 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4.1 The Icons and Error Messages Error Display Cause Remedy Irregular heartbeats are detected. Remove the arm cuff. Wait 2-3 minutes and then take another measurement. Repeat the steps in section 3.3. If this error continues to appear, contact your doctor. Mo...

14 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Air plug disconnected. Insert the plug securely.Refer to section 3.1. Arm cuff not applied correctly. Apply the arm cuff correctly.Refer to section 3.1. Air is leaking from the arm cuff. Replace the cuff with the new one.Refer to Chapter 5. Cuff over inflated. R...

15 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance EN 4.2 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The reading is extremely low (or high). Arm cuff not applied correctly. Apply the arm cuff correctly. Refer to section 3.1. Movement or talking during measurement. Remain still and do not talk during measurement.Refer ...

17 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance EN 4.3 Maintenance To protect your unit from damage, please observe the following: • Do not subject the main unit and the cuff to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture or direct sunlight.• Do not fold the cuff or tubing tightly.• Do not disassemble the unit.•...

18 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4.4 Storage Keep the unit in its storage case when not in use. 1. Unplug the air plug from the air jack. 2. Gently fold the air tube into the arm cuff. Note: Do not bend the air tube excessively. 3. Place the arm cuff and main unit in the storage case. Do not st...

19 EN 5. Optional Parts Using the Optional AC Adapter 1. Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack on the rear side of the main unit. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. To disconnect the AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet first and then remove the A...

20 6. Technical Data Note: Subject to technical modification without prior notice. Product Description Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Model OMRON M6 (HEM-7211-E / HEM-7211-E8) Display LCD Digital Display Measurement Method Oscillometric method Measurement Range Pressure: 0 to 299 mmHgPulse: 40 to ...

23 EN 7. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood flowing against the walls of the arteries. Arterial blood pressure is constantly changing during the course of the heart’s cycle. The highest pressure in the cycle is calle...

25 7. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure EN Classification of Blood Pressure by the World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) developed the Blood Pressure Classification shown in this figure.This classification is base...