Omron RS8- User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the OMRON RS8 Wrist Blood Pressure
Monitor.

The OMRON RS8 is a compact and easy to use 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 device uses its advanced “IntelliSense” technology.

Intended Use
This product is designed to measure the blood pressure and pulse
rate of people within the range of the designated wrist cuff, following
the instructions in this instruction manual.
It is mainly designed for general household use. Please read the
Important Safety Information in this instruction manual before using
the unit.

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the
unit.
Please keep for future reference.
For specific information about your own blood pressure,
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

Important Safety Information

Consult your doctor prior to using in pregnancy or if diagnosed with
arrhythmia or arteriosclerosis.
Please read this section carefully before using the unit.

Warning:

• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

(General Usage)

• Always consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis of measurement results

and self-treatment are dangerous.

• People with severe blood flow problems, or blood disorders, should

consult a doctor before using the unit, as cuff inflation can cause
internal bleeding.

(Battery Usage)

• If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with

plenty of clean water. Consult a doctor immediately.

Caution:

• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury to the user or patient or
damage to the equipment or other property.

(General Usage)

• Do not leave the unit unattended with infants or persons who

cannot express their consent.

• Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood

pressure.

• 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 disassemble the unit or wrist cuff.

• Do not operate the unit in a moving vehicle (car, airplane).

(Battery Usage)

• If battery fluid should get on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse

with plenty of clean water.

• Use only two “AAA” alkaline (LR03) batteries with this unit. Do not

use other types of batteries.

• Do not insert the batteries with their polarities incorrectly aligned.

• Replace old batteries with new ones immediately. Replace both

batteries at the same time.

• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three months or

more.

• Do not use new and used batteries together.

General Precautions

• Do not apply strong shocks and vibrations to or drop the unit.
• Do not take measurements after bathing, drinking alcohol or

caffeine, smoking, exercising or eating.

• Do not inflate the wrist cuff when it is not wrapped around your

wrist.

• Read and follow the “Important information regarding Electro

Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)” in the Technical Data Section.

• Read and follow the “Correct Disposal of This Product” in the

Technical Data Section when disposing of the device and any used
accessories or optional parts.

1. Overview

Main unit:

A. Wrist cuff
B. Battery compartment
C. Display
D. User ID selection switch

E. Weekly average (

) button

F. Memory (

) button

G. Transfer area
H. START/STOP button
I. Date/Time setting (

) button

J. Date/Time setting (

) button

Display:

A. Memory symbol

B. Systolic blood pressure

C. Diastolic blood pressure
D. Battery low symbol

E. Heartbeat symbol (Flashes during measurement)

F. Irregular heartbeat symbol
G. Average value symbol

H. Date/Time display

I. Morning average symbol
J. Evening average symbol

K. Blood pressure trend graph

L. Blood pressure level indicator
M. Positioning indicator

N. Positioning symbol

O. Cuff wrapping guide
P. User ID symbol (A or B)

Q. OK symbol

R. Transfer indicator
S. Deflation symbol

T. Pulse display and Memory number

U. Movement error symbol

2. Preparation

2.1 Installing/Replacing the Batteries

1.

Remove the battery cover.

2.

Insert two 1.5 V “AAA”
alkaline (LR03) batteries
as indicated in the battery
compartment and then
replace the battery cover.

Notes:

• If the battery low symbol (

) appears on the display, turn off

the unit then replace both batteries at the same time.

• The measurement values continue to be stored in memory

even after the batteries are replaced.

Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance
with the national regulations for the disposal of batteries.

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 START/STOP button to store the setting.

Notes:
• If the batteries have been removed, the date and time setting

will need to be reset.

• If the date and time are not set, “-:--” appears during or after

measurement.

3. Using the Unit

3.1 Applying the Wrist Cuff

Do not apply over clothing.

1.

Put your arm through the
cuff loop.

Your palm should face upward.

2.

Wrap the wrist cuff around
your wrist.

Wrap the wrist cuff securely
around the wrist for taking
accurate measurements.

Make sure that the wrist cuff
does not cover the protruding
part of the wrist bone (ulna) on
the outside of the wrist.

Notes:
• You can take a measurement on

either your left or right wrist.

• If the wrist cuff comes off,

assemble as shown in the figure.

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 flat on the

floor.

• Sit upright with your back straight.

• The cuff should be at the same level

as your heart.

• Relax your wrist and hand. Do not bend your wrist back, clench

your fist, or bend your wrist forward.

3.3 Taking a Reading

Notes:
• To cancel a measurement, press the START/STOP button at

any time during measurement.

• Remain still while taking a measurement.

1.

Select your User ID.

2.

Press the START/STOP button.

All the symbols appear on the display.
While your position is improper, the Positioning symbol and the
Positioning indicator flash, when you are in proper position the
Positioning symbol lights on the display.

After the Positioning symbol lights for more than 2 seconds,
the wrist cuff will start to inflate automatically.

Cuff Wrapping Guide

The Cuff Wrapping Guide is a unique feature that
indicates if the cuff is not wrapped tightly enough
around the wrist. Even when the

is displayed, a

blood pressure reading will be taken.

Note: This reading is

NOT

reliable due to the incorrect

wrapping of the cuff. Please wrap the cuff again, taking
care to wrap it correctly and take the measurement

again. When the

is displayed, the cuff is correctly

wrapped tightly enough on the wrist and the reading is
accurate and reliable.

3.

Undo the wrist cuff and remove the unit.

4.

Press the START/STOP button to turn off the monitor.

The monitor automatically stores the measurement in its memory.
It will automatically turn off after two minutes.

Important:

• Recent research suggests that the

following values can be used as a
guide to high blood pressure for
measurements taken at home.

This criteria is for home blood pressure measurement.

• Your blood pressure monitor includes an

irregular heartbeat feature. Irregular
heartbeats can influence the results of the
measurement. The irregular heartbeat
algorithm automatically determines if the
measurement is usable or needs to be
repeated. If the measurement results are
affected by irregular heartbeats but the result
is valid, the result is shown together with the

irregular heartbeat symbol (

).

If the irregular heartbeats cause the measurement to be
invalid, no result is shown. If the irregular heartbeat symbol
(

) is shown after you have taken a measurement, repeat

the measurement. If the irregular heartbeat symbol (

) is

shown frequently, please make your doctor aware of it.

• If you move during measurement, the

movement error symbol (

) will appear on the

display. Keep still and repeat the measurement.

Notes:
• Wait 2 - 3 minutes before taking another

blood pressure measurement. Waiting
between readings allows the arteries to
return to the condition prior to taking the
blood pressure measurement.

• 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 values between the
two arms differ substantially, please check with your
physician which arm to use for your measurement.

Warning:

Self-diagnosis of measured results and treatment are
dangerous. Please follow the instructions of your doctor.

3.4 Setting the Positioning Sensor

1.

Press and hold the

button to reset the
Positioning sensor.
The Positioning sensor
is set “on” as default.

2.

Press the START/STOP button to store the setting.

3.5 Using the Memory Function

The monitor automatically stores the result up to 100 sets for
each user (A and B).
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 average will be based on two readings. If there is
one reading in memory for that period, the average will be
based on one reading.

Notes:
• If the memory is full, the monitor will delete the oldest

readings.

• When viewing the reading taken without setting the date and

time, “-:--” is displayed instead of the date and time.

To View the Average Value

1.

Select your User ID.

2.

Press the

button.

Note: If there are no measurements

results stored in the memory, the
screen to the right is displayed.

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The monitor is in
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The monitor is higher
than the heart.

The monitor is lower
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Systolic Blood Pressure

Above 135 mmHg

Diastolic Blood Pressure

Above 85 mmHg

Cuff Wrapping Guide

START

INFLATE

DEFLATE

COMPLETE

Alternating date/time display