Page 2 - Contents; Before using the unit
2 Contents Before using the unit Introduction .....................................................3Important Safety Information ........................41. Overview....................................................62. Preparation................................................8 2.1 Installing/Rep...
Page 3 - Introduction; Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before
3 EN Introduction Thank you for purchasing the OMRON R6 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor. This remarkable, compact and easy to use instrument is ideal for people who frequently monitor their own blood pressure. The small, pre-formed wrist cuff is very convenient and easy to apply. With the push of a but...
Page 4 - Important Safety Information
4 Important Safety Information Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis. People with poor peripheral circulation may find that results for measurements taken at the wrist vary from those taken on the upper arm. Please read this section carefully before using the unit. Wa...
Page 5 - General Safety Precautions
5 Important Safety Information EN • Do not use a mobile phone, or other devices that emit electromagnetic fields, near the unit. This may result in incorrect operation of the unit. • Do not operate unit in a moving vehicle (car, airplane). (Battery Usage) • If battery fluid should get on your skin o...
Page 6 - Main Unit
6 1. Overview Main Unit A. Display B. Battery compartment C. Wrist cuff D. MEM (Memory) button E. O/I START button F. SET button ME M SE T SY S mm Hg mm Hg /min D I A PU LSE A B C D E F HEM600-E.book Page 6 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM
Page 8 - Installing/Replacing the Batteries
8 2. Preparation 2.1 Installing/Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover by pulling it off in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert two “AAA” alkaline (LR03) batteries in the battery compart- ment. Make sure their polarity (+/–) is aligned with the polarity (+/–) as indicated in the batte...
Page 9 - Battery Life & Replacement
9 2.Preparation EN Battery Life & Replacement If the battery low symbol ( ) appears on the display, replace both 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 ones...
Page 10 - Setting the Date and Time
10 2.Preparation 2.2 Setting the Date and Time Your blood pressure monitor automatically stores up to 90 measure- ment values in its memory and calculates an average value based on the last three measurements. If the correct date and time has not been set, the measurement values will not be stored i...
Page 12 - Applying the Wrist Cuff; Taking a reading on the left wrist
12 3. Using the Monitor 3.1 Applying the Wrist Cuff You can take a measurement on either your left or right wrist. Notes: • You can take a measurement on either your left or right wrist. The blood pressure can differ between your right and left wrist and therefore also the measured blood pressure va...
Page 13 - Taking measurements on the right wrist; Turning Right Wrist Measurement On/Off” on p. 20
13 3.Using the Monitor EN 3. Hold the bottom part of the wrist cuff and wrap it around the wrist while pulling so that it fits comfortably. Make sure that the wrist cuff does not cover the protruding part of the wrist bone (ulna) on the outside of the wrist.Unless the wrist cuff is wrapped securely ...
Page 14 - Taking a Reading
14 3.Using the Monitor 3.2 Taking a Reading 1. Sit comfortably, hold your arm across your chest and relax. 2. Press the O/I START button. 3. Hold your arm across your chest so that your fingers are touching the opposite shoulder bone. Adjust the height of your wrist until the position sensor alarm b...
Page 16 - What is Irregular Heartbeat?
16 3.Using the Monitor What is Irregular Heartbeat? An irregular heart- beat is a heartbeat rhythm that varies by more than 25% from the average heart- beat rhythm detected while the unit is mea- suring the systolic and diastolic blood pres- sure. If such an irregular rhythm is detected more than tw...
Page 17 - Using the Memory Function; To View the Average Value
17 3.Using the Monitor EN 3.3 Using the Memory Function This monitor has a memory capable of storing 90 sets of readings. Every time you complete the measurement, the monitor automati- cally stores blood pressure and pulse rate. The monitor also displays an average reading based on the measurements ...
Page 18 - To Delete All Values in Memory
18 3.Using the Monitor 3. Press the SET button, while the average reading is displayed, to view readings from the oldest reading stored in memory. 4. Press the SET button repeatedly to cycle through the readings. To Delete All Values in Memory You cannot delete the stored readings partially, all rea...
Page 20 - Setting the Position Sensor Alarm
20 4.How to Modify the Settings 4.2 Setting the Position Sensor Alarm 1. Press the SET button until the posi- tion sensor alarm display ( ) appears on the display.The default settings is “On1”, and this emits a series of two short blips if your wrist is too far away from the measuring position, and ...
Page 21 - Quick Reference Guide
21 EN 5. Quick Reference Guide Use this as a quick reference guide only. If you are using this device for the first time, please read carefully Chapter 4 of this Instruction Manual. Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. You should also tr...
Page 22 - Handling Errors and Problems; Symptom
22 6. Handling Errors and Problems Symptom Cause Correction No display appears when the O/I START button is pressed. Batteries are empty. Replace with new batteries. Batteries were inserted incorrectly. Insert the batteries with the correct [+] [-] polarity. Cannot measure or read- ings are too high...
Page 24 - Storage and Maintenance; Calibration and Service
24 7. Storage and Maintenance To protect your monitor from damage, please avoid the following:• Subjecting your monitor to extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight. • Washing the cuff or exposing the cuff or monitor to water. • Disassembling the monitor.• Subjecting the monitor to strong s...
Page 28 - What is Blood Pressure?
28 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. Arterial blood pressure is constantly changing during the course of the heart's cycle. The highest pressure in the cycle is called t...
Page 30 - Made in China; EC
30 Made in China Manufacturer OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD. 24, Yamanouchi Yamanoshita-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-0084, Japan EU- representative OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. Kruisweg 577, 2132 NA Hoofddorp, The Netherlands www.omron-healthcare.com Production facility OMRON DALIAN CO., LTD. Economic &...
