R INSTRUCTION MANUAL IntelliSense™ Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Easy Wrap Cuff Model HEM-773AC
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..................................................................................................3 Notes on Safety............................................................................................4 Know Your Unit ...........................................................................................5 Quick Reference Guide................................................................................6 Initial Set-Up Battery Installation/Replacement...............
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Omron IntelliSense™ Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Easy Wrap Cuff, HEM-773AC. Although your blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day, no self-adjustment is necessary as the monitor intelligently adjusts to your changing conditions. The IntelliSense™ monitor uses fuzzy logic intelligence to sense both your systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, and the result is personalized inflation with every reading.
NOTES ON SAFETY • The warning signs and the sample icons shown here are listed for you to use the product safely and correctly as well as to prevent the risk and the damage to you and others from happening. • The icons and meanings are as follow. Warning sign Caution Contents Indicates matters in which bodily harm or material damage* may arise as a result of incorrect handling. * Material damage refers to a wide range of damage involving your house, household goods, domestic animals, and pets.
KNOW YOUR UNIT Main Unit: AC Adapter Jack Release Button of Cover Cover Cuff Storage Container Set Button Air Jack Heart Symbol Adjust Button User Selector Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure ON/OFF Button START Button User Indicator (A or B) Memory Call Button Pulse Rate Date/Time Display Components: Green Mark Air Tube Arm Cuff (Applicable arm cuff for Adults 9 to 17 in.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1. Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. 2. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper left arm. 3. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your left arm on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. 4. Wrap the arm cuff around your upper left arm, making sure that the bottom edge of the cuff is approximately 1/2'' to 1'' above the elbow. 5.
BATTERY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT 1. Slide the battery cover off in the direction of the arrow. 2. Install or replace 4 “AA” size batteries so the + (positive) and – (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated. 3. Replace the battery cover. NOTES: If the Low Battery Indicator ( ) appears on the display, replace all four batteries. Long-life alkaline batteries are recommended. Remove the batteries if the monitor will not be used for an extended period of time.
HOW TO SET TIME AND DATE 1. When the batteries are installed, the display will show 12:00 a.m. 2. Press and hold the SET button. The year digits (2002) will flash. DATE/TIME SET SET ADJUST 3. Press the ADJUST button to advance the digit(s) one at a time. If you hold down the ADJUST button, the digits will advance rapidly. 4. Press SET button when desired number is on the display to lock setting. 5. Repeat Step 3-4 for month and date. 6. Repeat Step 3-4 for hour and minutes.
HOW TO USE THE AC ADAPTER To avoid potential damage to the monitor, use only the exclusive Omron AC adapter (HEM-ADPT1). To connect the AC adapter 1. Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC Adapter jack on the right side of the main unit. 2. Plug in the AC adapter into a 120V AC outlet (50 - 60 cycles). To remove the AC adapter disconnect the adapter plug from the AC outlet first and then disconnect the cord from the monitor’s jack.
HOW TO APPLY THE wrapping on your left arm ARM CUFF when 1. Check if the air plug is securely inserted in the main unit. 2. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm. 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 same level as your heart. 4. Hold the cloth velcro on the cuff with your other hand. Cloth fastener 5. Turn the palm of your hand upward. Apply the cuff on your upper arm.
HOW TO APPLY THE wrapping ARM CUFF when on your left arm (Continued) 6. Align the Green Marker of the cuff over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1/2''-1'' above your elbow. Bottom Edge 1/2 inch Green Mark Cuff Tube 7. Secure the cuff around your arm using the cloth velcro. 8. Make sure the cuff is wrapped firmly in place. 9. Relax your arm and put the elbow on the table. NOTE: Arm cuff can also be wrapped on your right arm.
HOW TO TAKE A READING If you are going to use the unit’s memory function to automatically store the measurement values, you need to choose user A or B on the User Selector before starting a measurement. USER 1. Press the ON/OFF button. a) All display symbols appear for approximately one second. b) When the monitor becomes ready to measure, the Heart Symbol ( ) appears on the display. 2. Press the START button and remain still.
HOW TO TAKE A READING (Continued) 4. When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely deflates and your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed. NOTE: The monitor automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate into the memory. • When 21 sets of readings are stored in memory, the oldest set will be deleted to store a new set. 5. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the monitor off. NOTE: If you forget to turn the monitor off, it will automatically shut itself off after five minutes.
HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION This monitor has a memory capable of storing 21 sets of readings each for A and B User Selector. Every time you complete the measurement, the monitor automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate. • Select the user to recall memory by the User Selector. • Turn on the monitor by pressing ON/OFF button. • Press the Symbol ( button to recall stored readings while the Heart ) is displayed. Date and Time of stored readings will be alternately displayed.
TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indicator Cause Cuff under-inflated. Movement during measurement. Correction Turn monitor off, wait 2-3 minutes and take another measurement (some users may require a longer waiting period). Repeat steps listed under “How to Take a Reading.” If “EE” is displayed again, take another measurement by pressing and holding the START button as shown on instruction page 13 under “Instructions for special conditions.” Your cuff may be wrapped too tightly around your arm.
CAUTION CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Omron Healthcare, Inc. could void the user’s warranty. NOTE : POTENTIAL FOR RADIO/TELEVISION INTERFERENCE (for U.S.A. only) This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep your digital blood pressure monitor in the best condition and protect the unit from damage follow the directions listed below: Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any abrasive or volatile cleaners. Do not attempt to clean the cuff. Never immerse the monitor or any components in water. Store the monitor in a safe and dry location. Do not subject the monitor to extreme hot or cold temperatures, humidity and direct sunlight.
WARRANTY Your HEM-773AC IntelliSense™ Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five years under normal use. The five year warranty excludes the arm cuff. The arm cuff is warranted for a one year period. This warranty extends only to the original retail purchaser. Should repair be needed within the warranty period, ship the unit prepaid with the proof of purchase date and $5.00 for return shipping and insurance to: Omron Healthcare, Inc.
SPECIFICATIONS Model: HEM-773AC Display: LCD Digital Display Measurement Range: Pressure: 0 to 280 mmHg Pulse: 40 to 180/minute Accuracy/Calibration: Pressure: ±3 mmHg Pulse: ±5% of reading Inflation: Automatic by electric pump Deflation: Active electronic control valve Rapid Pressure Release: Active electronic control valve Pressure Detection: Capacitive pressure sensor Measurement Method: Oscillometric method Pulse Wave Detection: Capacitive pressure sensor Power Source: 4 “AA” batter
Manufactured by: OMRON Distributed by: OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC. 300 Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 www.omronhealthcare.com Copyright © 2003 OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC.
