KH 8090 Operating Instructions Blood pressure meter 0197
KH 8090 Blood pressure meter ID No.: KH 8090-0204 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Intended use ..................................................5 Be safe! ..........................................................6 Inserting / changing the batteries ..............8 Setting the clock ..........................................9 Attaching the appliance ............................11 Measuring blood pressure ........................13 Saving your measurements ......................
Time / Date: Select position Time / Date: Adjust the setting; Select memory block Recall stored values one after the other Start / stop the measurement process These instructions are an integral part of the product. Please keep them in a safe place for later reference and, if selling the appliance, pass them on to the new owner.
1. Intended use With the KH 8090 blood pressure meter, you can quickly and easily measure your blood pressure, store measurements, and display measurement trends or average values. The appliance is intended for... - checking your own blood pressure - persons over 18 years old - private use in the home. The appliance is not intended for: - measuring the blood pressure of children, - use within the range of medical devices covered by legislation (i.e.
2. Be safe! The information given in these instructions, and the blood pressure meter itself, should not lead you to believe that you can make your own diagnoses, treat possible health problems by yourself, or decide what drugs you should take. • The measurements taken can be used only for your information - they cannot be a substitute for examination by a doctor! • Blood pressure depends on time of day, physical exertion and other factors. Do not rely on individual measurements.
This blood pressure meter contains precision components and electronics. Measurement accuracy and the life cycle of the appliance both depend on careful handling: You should ... - protect the appliance from knocks - do not drop. - use the appliance only in normal interior ambient conditions; protect it from humidity, dirt, exposure to excess heat or cold, and temperature fluctuations.
3. Inserting / changing the batteries Replace the batteries when the functions become faint, at the latest after 1 year. In this way you will prevent discharged batteries from leaking inside the equipment. Open up the battery compartment as shown. Place the batteries exactly as indicated in the battery compartment. Battery type: 1.5 V size "AAA“. Note: Flat batteries do not belong with the household waste (they contain poisonous heavy metals).
4. Setting the clock This is necessary if you wish to save your measurements and evaluate them. Press the MODE button . The display shows the month, day, and time. You can jump from one position to the next by pressing the button again. The currently selected position flashes. Press the SET button to change the value at the flashing position. For the clock time, the second part of the day is indicated by a small letter “P” (for PM) under the colon character.
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5. Attaching the appliance Use the appliance only on persons whose wrist 'fits' the pressure sleeve. The sleeve must be attached lightly and closed firmly with the Velcro fastener. If ... - the wrist is too thin, it may not be possible to pump up the pressure sleeve sufficiently, and in this case an exact measurement is not possible. - the wrist is too thick, it may not be possible to fasten the pressure sleeve firmly enough and, in this case too, an exact measurement is possible.
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6. Measuring blood pressure It is important to avoid moving the appliance in any way while a measurement is being taken. The arm should be supported on a firm surface and held still. As far as possible, do not talk! Hold the arm so that the appliance is at the same height as your heart. This is roughly a hand's breadth above the bottom of the rib cage. Press the START / STOP button. All the display elements appear briefly, then the pressure sleeve is pumped up and the measurement process begins.
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7. Saving your measurements The appliance has three memory blocks (numbered 1 to 3), each with 30 memory locations. It can therefore store up to 30 measurements for 3 persons, or up to 90 measurements for one person. a) How to save a measurement First select 'your own' memory block. To do this, press the SET button as often as necessary until the display shows the number of 'your' memory memory block (one of block numbers 1 to 3).
c) Erasing stored measurements Once all the memory locations are occupied, the appliance automatically overwrites the oldest measurement. It is therefore not absolutely necessary to erase memory locations. However, you can erase all the memories completely by ... • taking out the batteries and inserting them again after a few seconds. Afterwards, using the MEMORY button, check whether any of the memory locations are still occupied, and if so, repeat the process. 8.
9. Storing and disposal If you are not using the appliance over a long period, take out the batteries, as they may leak. Keep the appliance only in the box supplied. Store it in a dry place where it will not be exposed to temperature fluctuations. If you wish to dispose of the appliance at a later time, take it to a recycling centre for electronic equipment. Note: Flat batteries do not belong with the household waste (they contain poisonous heavy metals).
- If the pressure sleeve does not stop inflating, stop it by pressing the START/STOP button. If you cannot stop the inflation process in this way, open up the sleeve immediately and take out the batteries. What do the symbols on the display mean? Symbol Pulse Battery low Measurement error Meaning Appears as soon as a pulse beat is detected. If it does not appear, or appears irregularly, there is a detection fault. Appears if the battery is almost flat or if batteries have been inserted incorrectly.
11. Technical data Measurement range ........: Pressure 0-300 mmHg Pulse 40-200 Hz Measurement accuracy....: Pressure +/- 3 mmHg Pulse +/- 5% Inflation / deflation ..........: automatic Pressure sleeve size ........: for wrist circumference 135...195 mm Operating temperature ....: +10...40°C at 30...85% relative humidity Storage temperature ........: ...+50°C at 10...95% relative humidity. Power supply ..................: 2 x 1.5 V batteries, size “AAA” for about 250 measurements Memory .................
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