Instruction Manual Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS) Model HEM-637 Thank you for purchasing the Omron Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with APS.
Contents Introduction ……………………………………………………………………… 3 Know Your Unit ……………………………………………………………… 4, 5 Suggestions Before Measuring Blood Pressure ………………………………… 6 Initial Set-Up Battery Installation / Replacement ……………………………………… 7, 8 Automatic Memory Setting ………………………………………………… 9 Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS) Setting ……………………………… 10 Wrist Selection Setting …………………………………………………… 11 Alarm Setting ………………………………………………………… 12, 13 Date and Time Setting ………………………………………………… 14, 15 How to Reset this Monitor ………………………………
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Omron HEM-637 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS). This remarkable instrument is ideal for people who frequently monitor their own blood pressure because it’s so compact and easy to use. There is no tricky arm cuff, just a small, pre-formed wrist cuff that is easy to apply. With the push of a button the Omron Wrist Monitor measures your blood pressure and pulse and displays the reading on a clear digital panel.
Know Your Unit Main unit Wrist Cuff Wrap the wrist cuff over your wrist snugly. Battery Cover Insert the batteries. Two AAA Alkaline batteries (LR03) Carrying Case IntelliSense™ Technology Is An Assurance of Accuracy Blood pressure changes throughout the day. IntelliSense technology was developed by Omron which enables your blood pressure monitor to inflate and deflate at the optimum level for each individual.
Know Your Unit Diastolic Blood Pressure Display Systolic Blood Pressure Display Date/Time Display MEMORY button Push this button to see the measured values stored in the monitor. Mark GRAPH button Push this button to see the graph. Displayed when the stored measurement values are called out. Pulse Display button Push to move the displayed item forward. Push to move the displayed item backward. In the Selection Screen, push SET button Push this button either button for selection.
Suggestions Before Measuring Blood Pressure 1. 2. Avoid eating, smoking and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking measurement. Also rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes before taking a reading. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times. 3. The cuff can be applied to your left or right wrist. 4. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in a relaxed, seated position. 5. Remain still and do not talk during the measurements. 6.
Battery Installation Use this monitor after inserting batteries in the main unit. 1. Place the main unit with the Battery Cover facing upward. 2. Remove the Battery Cover. Push down the indent portion of Battery Cover and slide it into the direction of the arrow. 3. Insert two AAA Batteries with the polarities in the correct direction. 4. Close the Battery Cover. Close the Battery Cover by sliding it as shown in the Figure until it clicks.
Battery Replacement • High performance alkaline dry cell batteries (2 “AAA”) should be good for approximately 300 readings. • Battery life varies with ambient temperature. Battery life is shorter under cold conditions such as during the winter. • If the battery replacement symbol blinks while measuring or if pressure is not applied when the START / STOP button is pressed, replace both batteries (use the same brand). • Holding the START / STOP button down may shorten battery life.
Automatic Memory Setting The monitor stores the measured values and the date and time of measurement, which is helpful for the continuous blood pressure management. However, if more than one person is expected to use this monitor, the measured values of more than one person will be stored. In that case, setting the Automatic Memory to OFF is recommended. 1. Push the SET button while the power is turned off. Automatic Memory Screen is displayed. Automatic Memory Screen 2. Select ON or OFF.
Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS) Setting Set the (APS) function to ON or OFF and set SIGNAL of the position sensor to ON (beeps) or OFF (does not beep). 1. Push the SET button while the power is turned off. Keep pressing the SET button until the Position Sensor Screen is displayed. 2. Select ON or OFF. Position Sensor Screen • The Position Sensor is set to ON and the SIGNAL is set to ON (to beep) at the time of your purchase of the monitor.
Wrist Selection Setting Measurement can be made on the left wrist or on the right wrist. 1. Push the SET button while the power is turned off. Keep pressing the button until the Measurement Screen is displayed. 2. Measuring (Wrist) Screen Select Left Wrist or Right Wrist. • The initial setting is LEFT at the time of your purchase. To change the setting to RIGHT, push the button. • If you want to change the setting to LEFT after having set to RIGHT, push the button. 3.
Alarm Setting You can set the alarm to go off twice a day at a specified time in the morning and evening. • You can stop the alarm by pushing any of the buttons of this blood pressure monitor. • Alarm will stop automatically after sounding for 2 minutes. • Alarm will not sound when this monitor is in use, such as for measurement, the Memory Call Screen, and the Graph Call Screen. 1. Push the SET button while the power is turned off. Keep pressing the button until the Alarm Screen is displayed. 2.
Alarm Setting Continued • Once the first alarm time is locked, the second alarm time of Hour and PM 8 flashes. In the same manner, set the hour for the second time and (to go off). 3. Screen of setting the alarm to go off at 6:30 A.M. and 8 P.M. Lock the setting. If you are also going to change other settings, push the SET button to lock the setting. • When you push the SET button, the display changes to the Time Screen.
Date and Time Setting Setting the date and time is recommended before use of the monitor for continuous blood pressure management This blood pressure monitor automatically stores 90 measurement values. If you use the monitor without setting the date and time correctly, the measured values will be stored with the wrong date and time. In the following cases, it is necessary to set the date and time: • When you use the monitor for the first time • After replacing the batteries • After reset settings 1.
Date and Time Setting 7. Push the SET button. 8. Set the Hour and Minute. The hour can be set between 12 A.M. and 11 A.M., and 12 P.M. and 11 P.M.. Example of setting the time at the time tone for 8 A.M. 1. Set the hour to AM 8 in advance. 2. Set the minute display to flashing 59, and push the button on the instant when the time tone is heard. • At the moment you push the arrow button, the time is set to 00 seconds and matches with the time tone. 3. Minute is indicated by flashing display of 00. 9.
How to Reset This Monitor Reset Settings Any change made in the Setting Mode is cancelled to restore the state at the time of your purchase of the monitor. • After initialization, be sure to set the date and time. • The stored measurement values are not deleted. If you want to delete them, execute All Memory Erasure. 1. Push the SET button while the power is turned off. Keep pressing the button until the Reset Settings Screen is displayed. 2. Select YES or NO.
How to Apply the Wrist Cuff How to wrap the wrist cuff is one of the most important points for correct measurement. Wrap the cuff snugly on your wrist. • This monitor is preset to measure on your left hand when you purchased it. If you desire to measure on your right hand, change the mode to Right Hand measurement in setting. • Wrap the wrist cuff over your skin. • Please be careful not to catch the cuff of your shirt. How to wrap the wrist cuff correctly (on left wrist) 1.
How to Wrap the Wrist Cuff 2. Pull the wrist cuff upward holding the edge of the wrist cuff so that it can be wrapped snugly. 1 • If the wrist cuff is not wrapped snugly, correct measurement may not be possible. 2 Lightly press the velcro part with your finger so that it is fastened tightly. • If the velcro part is not tightly fastened, the wrist cuff will become loose during measurement and the measurement may be impossible.
How to Measure Blood Pressure (This measurement example describes the situation where the Position Sensor is set to ON and the SIGNAL is set to ON.) 1. Push the START/STOP button. The Position Sensor Screen is displayed. • If the date and time is not set, the Time Screen is displayed. Be sure to set the date and time before using this monitor Time Screen Hold your elbow firmly to avoid body movement. Remain still and do not talk during measurement. 2.
How to Measure Blood Pressure Continued When the wrist reaches the level of your heart, the monitor beeps and the mark changes to the mark instantly. Hold your wrist at that position and do not make any movements until the measurement results are displayed. • Be careful not to raise your wrist too high. Mark Inflation Start Screen Indicating Inflation in Progress Pulse Rate Mark When your wrist reaches the proper position, the monitor beeps and automatically starts inflation and measurement. 3.
How to Measure Blood Pressure Continued How to see the measurement results in enlarged characters If you push the button while the measurement results are displayed, the results will be displayed in enlarged characters repeatedly in the order of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse rate.
How to Use The Memory Function This monitor has a memory function to store up to 90 measurement results. When you push the MEMORY button, the monitor displays the measured values together with the date and time. For the 91st measurement and onward, the measured values are deleted from the oldest one. To delete all the stored data, use the Setting Mode. If the monitor is set to OFF in the Setting Mode, the monitor does not store the measured values.
Memory Reset Function Deletes all the measurement values stored in this monitor. Do not delete them in a normal situation. • Please note, deleted measured values cannot be restored. 1. Push the SET button while the power is turned off. Keep pressing the button until Delete Data Screen is displayed. 2. All Memory Erasure Screen Select YES or NO. • The initial setting of the monitor is NO at any time. For selecting YES Push the All Memory Erasure YES Screen button to set to YES.
How to Use the Graph Function This monitor has a function to display the stored measurement results as a graph. If you measure your blood pressure in a certain time frame for three times a day in the morning, daytime, and evening, you will learn the trending of your blood pressure values and pulse rate in a week at a glance. One of the measurement results in each time frame of morning, daytime, and evening is displayed in the graph. Morning data: The last measurement made between 12 A.M. and 9:59 A.M.
How to Use the Graph Function Continued Push the GRAPH button again to display the Evening Data Graph. • Each time you push the GRAPH button, All, Morning, and Evening data are displayed in that order repeatedly. 2. Night Data Mark Night Data Graph Push the START/STOP button to turn off the power. How to see the graph How to see the graph is explained by using the example of All Data Graph.
Troubleshooting Error Cause You moved your wrist during measurement. After several seconds You moved your arm or body, or talked during measurement. Measure your blood pressure again without moving your arm or body. You moved your arm or body extensively during measurement. Measure your blood pressure again without moving your arm or body. Batteries are worn out. Replace both batteries with new ones. Trouble caused by abnormality in function. Please contact the nearest OMRON Healthcare, Inc.
Care and Maintenance To keep your digital wrist 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 wrist 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.
FCC Caution Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Omron Healthcare, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. 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.
Specifications Name: OMRON Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS) Model: HEM-637 Display: Digital display Measurement: Oscillometric method Measurement Range: Pressure; 0 to 299 mmHg, Pulse rate; 40 to 180 /min.
Limited Five Year Warranty Your Omron HEM-637 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with Advanced Positioning Sensor (APS) is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five years under normal use. The five year warranty excludes the monitor cuff. The 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 to Omron Healthcare, Inc.
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