Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents Introduction .............................................................................. 3Important Safety Information .................................................. 41. Overview .............................................................................. 52. How to Obtain Meanin...
Page 3 - Introduction
3 EN Introduction The OMRON M6 is a compact, fully automatic blood pressure monitor, operating on the oscillometric principle. It measures your blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly. For comfortable controlled inflation without the need of pressure pre-setting or re-inflation the devices ...
Page 4 - Important Safety Information; - When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time
4 Important Safety Information • Blood pressure measurement is not suitable in cases of seri- ous ar teriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). • The pulse display is not suitable for monitoring the frequency of cardiac pacemakers. • Pregnant women should only measure their own blood pres- sure in ...
Page 5 - Monitor; button
5 1.Overview EN 1. Overview Monitor A. DisplayB. O/I START buttonC. Memory ( ) buttons D. Date/Time ( ) setting button E. Battery compartmentF. Air jackG. AC adapter jack (for optional AC adapter) B D A C E G F
Page 6 - Diastolic blood pressure
6 1.Overview Display Package contents H. Systolic blood pressureI. Diastolic blood pressure J. Memory displayK. Average value displayL. Movement error displayM. Irregular heartbeat displayN. Battery low display O. Heartbeat displayP. Pulse displayQ. Deflation displayR. Date/Time display S. Arm cuff ...
Page 7 - How to Obtain Meaningful Readings; Remove any tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm.
7 2.How to Obtain Meaningful Readings EN 2. How to Obtain Meaningful Readings To help ensure a reliable reading, avoid eating, smoking, or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measure-ment. Note: Remove any tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm. 1. Sit on a chair with your feet fl...
Page 8 - Installing/Replacing the Batteries; Remove the battery cover.
8 3.Preparation 3. Preparation 3.1 Installing/Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert four “AA” batteries as indi-cated in the battery compar tment and then replace the battery cover. Notes: • If the battery low display ( ) appears on the display, replace all four batteries at...
Page 9 - Setting the Date and Time
9 3.Preparation EN 3.2 Setting the Date and Time Your blood pressure monitor automatically stores up to 90 measurements values in its memory and calculates an average reading based on the measurements from the last three read-ings. • Set the monitor to the correct date and time before taking a measu...
Page 10 - Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour and minutes for the time.
10 3.Preparation 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month and date (day). 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour and minutes for the time. 6. Press the O/I START button when you have finished setting the date and time. or or or or
Page 11 - Applying the Arm Cuff; • Do not place the cuff over thick
11 4.Using the Monitor EN 4. Using the Monitor 4.1 Applying the Arm Cuff You can wrap the cuff either on your right or left arm.• Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm. • Do not place the cuff over thick clothes and do not roll up your sleeve if it is too tight. 1. If the cuff is assembl...
Page 12 - Put your arm through the cuff loop.
12 4.Using the Monitor 3. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm on a table so that the cuff will be at the same level as your heart. 4. Put your arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1 to 2 cm above the elbow. Apply the cuff to your up...
Page 14 - Taking a Reading; flashes at every heartbeat.
14 4.Using the Monitor 4.2 Taking a Reading 1. Press the O/I START button and remain still, the cuff will start to inflate automatically. As the cuff begins to inflate, the monitor automatically deter-mines your ideal inflation level. Remain still and do not talk until measurement is completed. Note...
Page 15 - Instructions for special conditions
15 4.Using the Monitor EN 4. Press the O/I START button to turn the monitor off. Note: If you forget to turn the moni-tor off, it will automatically shut itself off after five minutes. Important: • Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure meas- urement. Waiting between readings allows t...
Page 16 - What is Irregular Heartbeat?; but no measurement is displayed.; Normal Heartbeat
16 4.Using the Monitor 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 dur-i...
Page 17 - Using the Memory Function; To View the Average Value
17 4.Using the Monitor EN 4.3 Using the Memory Function This monitor has a memory capable of storing 90 sets of read-ings. Every time you complete the measurement, the monitor automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate. The moni-tor also calculates an average reading based on the measure-men...
Page 19 - Handling Errors and Problems
19 5.Handling Errors and Problems EN 5. Handling Errors and Problems Error Display Cause Remedy Cuff is under inflated. Carefully read and repeat the steps listed under “Taking a Read-ing” on p. 14. Movement during meas-urement Cuff over inflated. This icon indicates irreg-ular or weak pulses are de...
Page 21 - Storage and Maintenance; Storage
21 7.Storage and Maintenance EN 7. Storage and Maintenance To protect your monitor from damage, please observe the following: • Do not subject your monitor and cuff to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture or direct sunlight. • Do not fold the cuff or tubing tightly. • Do not disassemble the moni...
Page 22 - Caution: Please read the instruction manual carefully
22 8.Technical Data 8. Technical Data Note: Subject to technical modification without prior notice • This OMRON product is produced under the strict quality system of OMRON Health- care Co. Ltd., Japan. The Core component for OMRON blood pressure monitors, which is the Pressure Sensor, is produced i...
Page 24 - Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure; What is Blood Pressure?
24 9.Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure 9. 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. Ar terial blood pressure is con-stantly changing during the course of the heart's cyc...
Page 26 - EC
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