Omron i-Q132- User Manual

6 Important Safety Information General Precautions • Do not apply strong shocks and vibrations to or drop the unit. • Do not take measurements after bathing, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising or eating. • Read and follow the “Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)” ...

7 1. Overview EN 1. Overview Main Unit A. Arm cuff release button Press this to open as shown above. B. Cuff liningC. MEMORY buttonD. User ID selection buttonE. Weekly average (Morning / Evening ) button F. START/STOP buttonG. O/I button (Power switch)H. Handle I. Elbow rest J. Arm cuffK. AC adapter...

8 1. Overview Display M. Systolic blood pressureN. Diastolic blood pressureO. Pulse displayP. Deflation symbolQ. Date/Time displayR. Week displayS. Battery low symbolT. Posture symbol Displayed when sitting incorrectly. U. Movement symbol Displayed if you move your body during the measurement. V. Ir...

9 1. Overview EN Package Contents AF. Four “ AA ” alkaline (LR6) batteries AG. AC adapter • Instruction manual• Quick guide• Guarantee card• Blood pressure pass AF AG

10 2. Preparation 2. Preparation 2.1 Installing/Replacing the Batteries To set the date and time, first insert the batteries, then attach the AC adapter. • Please insert the batteries even if you will be using the AC adapter. The batteries are required to store the date and time setting.If the unit ...

12 2. Preparation Battery Life & Replacement If the battery low symbol ( ) appears on the display, replace all four batteries at the same time. - When the battery low symbol ( ) starts to blink, you will still be able to use the unit for a short while. You should replace the batteries with new o...

13 2. Preparation EN 2.2 Connecting the AC Adapter Note: Use only the AC adapter designed for this unit. 1. Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the back of the unit. 2. Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into a power outlet. DC6V 1 2 Power plug AC adapter jack AC adapt...

14 2. Preparation 2.3 Setting the Date and Time Your blood pressure monitor automatically stores up to 84 individual measurement values with the date and time for each user. To make use of the memory and average values functions: • Set the unit to the correct date and time before taking a measuremen...

17 2. Preparation EN 8. Set the hour and minutes in the same way as the date settings. Press the weekly average buttons to adjust the digits for the hour and minutes, then press the MEMORY button to confirm the setting. When the date and time settings have been set, the display changes to that shown...

18 2. Preparation Adjusting the Date and Time Setting Note: If you need to change the date and time for some reason, or if the date and time has been reset after replacing the batteries, adjust the date and time between 10:00 and 18:59. This will avoid problems with morning and evening weekly averag...

19 3. Using the Unit EN Operating instructions 3. Using the Unit 3.1 How to Sit Correctly When Taking a Measurement Correct posture during measurement is necessary to get accurate results. Notes: • Measurements should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in a relaxed, seated position. Make su...

20 3. Using the Unit Note: You can take a measurement on either your left or right arm. The blood pressure can differ between the right arm and the left arm and therefore also the measured blood pressure values can be different. Omron recommends to always use the same arm for measurement. If the val...

21 3. Using the Unit EN 3.2 Place Your Arm Through the Arm Cuff Remove the cushion sheet before using the unit for the first time.Take readings with your bare arm or light clothing. Note: Remove thick clothing from your upper arm. Do not take readings over thick clothes or rolled-up sleeves. 1. Pres...

23 3. Using the Unit EN 3.3 Taking a Reading Try to take readings at the same time each day (within 1 hour after waking up is recommended). This will make the results more useful. Note: If your systolic blood pressure is known to be above 170 mmHg, refer to Chapter 3.4. 1. Sit comfortably and relax....

27 3. Using the Unit EN 6. Check the measurement results. The measurement results are automatically stored in the memory. (Refer to Chapter 3.5.) Note: If “G” (Guest) was selected, the measurement results are not stored in the memory. Warning: Self-diagnosis of measurement results and self-treatment...

30 3. Using the Unit What is Irregular Heartbeat? An irregular heartbeat is a heartbeat rhythm that varies by more than 25% from the average heartbeat rhythm detected while the unit is measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.If such an irregular rhythm is detected more than twice during ...

31 3. Using the Unit EN 3.4 Instructions for Special Conditions If your systolic pressure is known to be more than 170 mmHg or if you failed to measure blood pressure repeatedly, perform the following steps. 1. Place your arm through the arm cuff and press the O/I button to turn the power on. 2. Pre...

32 3. Using the Unit 3.5 Using the Memory Function The unit 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 unit automatically stores up to 84 sets of measurement values (blood pressure and pulse r...

34 3. Using the Unit Morning and Evening Weekly Averages The unit calculates and displays weekly averages for measurements taken in the morning ( ) and evening ( ) within 8 weeks for each user (A and B). Note: The week begins Sunday at 4:00.

35 3. Using the Unit EN About the Weekly Averages Morning Weekly Average This is the average for measurements taken during the morning (4:00-9:59) between Sunday and Saturday. An average for each day is calculated for up to three measurements taken within 10 minutes of the first measurement of the m...

36 3. Using the Unit To Display Morning and Evening Averages 1. Press the O/I button to turn the power on. 2. Press the user ID selection button to select the user ID (A or B). 3. Press the morning average button or the evening average button . The average for the current week “THIS WEEK” appears on...

37 3. Using the Unit EN Notes on Display Combinations In addition to the morning average and evening average symbols, the unit may also display the morning hypertension symbol if the morning average for that week is above the home blood pressure guideline. (See Chapter 3 “Using the Unit - Important ...

38 3. Using the Unit The morning hypertension symbol ( ) appears if the weekly average for morning measurements is above 135/85. In this case the morning hypertension symbol ( ) is displayed when the evening average is displayed, regardless of the values for the evening average. To Delete All Values...

39 4. Handling Errors and Problems EN Care and maintenance 4. Handling Errors and Problems 4.1 Error Messages Note: If you change your posture, or move, during measurement, the posture symbol ( ) or movement symbol ( ) may be displayed during measurement. Error Display Cause Remedy Movement during m...

41 4. Handling Errors and Problems EN 4.2 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The reading is extremely high (or low). Is your arm placed through the arm cuff correctly? Refer to Chapter 3.2. Talking during the measurement. Keep quiet during measurement.Carefully read and repeat the steps listed und...

44 5. Maintenance and Storage 5. Maintenance and Storage To protect your unit from damage, please observe the following: • Do not subject the unit to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture or direct sunlight. • Do not carry out repairs of any kind yourself. If a defect occurs, consult the OMRON di...

45 5. Maintenance and Storage EN Storage Please observe the following storage conditions. • Do not subject the unit to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture, or direct sunlight. • Do not subject the unit to strong shocks or vibrations, or leave it at an angle. • Do not store the unit where it wil...

48 7. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure 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 cycl...