HEM600-E.
HEM600-E.book Page 2 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM Contents Before using the unit Introduction .....................................................3 Important Safety Information ........................4 1. Overview....................................................6 2. Preparation................................................8 2.1 Installing/Replacing the Batteries .........8 2.2 Setting the Date and Time ..................10 Operating instructions 3. Using the Monitor..........................
HEM600-E.book Page 3 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 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 button the OMRON Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor measures your blood pressure and pulse and displays the reading on a clear digital panel.
HEM600-E.book Page 4 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 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. Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
HEM600-E.book Page 5 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM Important Safety Information • 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 or clothing, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water. • Use only two “AAA” alkaline batteries with this unit. Do not use other types of batteries.
HEM600-E.book Page 6 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 1. Overview Main Unit C A SY S mm Hg DI A mm Hg PU LS /mi E n ME M SE T E F B A. Display B. Battery compartment 6 D C. D. E. F.
HEM600-E.book Page 7 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 1.Overview Display M G N H I J O P K L G. H. I. J. K. L. Systolic blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure Battery low display Deflation display Right wrist measurement display Position sensor alarm display Q R M. Heartbeat display (Flashes when the monitor is at the correct position) N. Memory value display (Displayed when viewing values stored in memory) O. Average value display (Displayed when viewing value for last three measurements.) P.
HEM600-E.book Page 8 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 2. Preparation 2.1 1. Installing/Replacing the Batteries Remove the battery cover by pulling it off in the direction of the arrow. E M M T R TA S OP T S S E T 2. M E T R TA S OP T S S E T Put the battery cover back in place. M E M T R TA S OP T S S E T Note: Make sure that the battery cover is securely in position. 8 M 3. Insert two “AAA” alkaline (LR03) batteries in the battery compartment.
HEM600-E.book Page 9 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 2.Preparation 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 ahead of time. - When the symbol ( ) remains lit, the batteries were exhausted. You should replace the batteries with new ones at once.
HEM600-E.book Page 10 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 2.Preparation 2.2 Setting the Date and Time Your blood pressure monitor automatically stores up to 90 measurement 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 in memory.
HEM600-E.book Page 11 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 2.Preparation 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month and day. 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour and minutes for the time. Note: The monitor will automatically turn itself off after you press the SET button to confirm the minute setting.
HEM600-E.book Page 12 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 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 values can be different. Omron recommends to always use the same wrist for a measurement.
HEM600-E.book Page 13 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 3.Using the Monitor 3. Hold the bottom part of the wrist cuff and wrap it around the wrist while pulling so that it fits comfortably. MEM MEM STA RT STO P STA RT STO P SET SET 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 around the wrist, it may not be possible to take correct measurements. 4.
HEM600-E.book Page 14 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 3.Using the Monitor 3.2 1. 2. 3. Taking a Reading Sit comfortably, hold your arm across your chest and relax. Press the O/I START button. Hold your arm across your chest so that your fingers are touching the opposite shoulder bone. Wrist too low Wrist too high ep Be ep Be lip lip pB Bli Bli pB Correct position Adjust the height of your wrist until the position sensor alarm beeps slowly.
HEM600-E.book Page 15 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 3.Using the Monitor 4. After the monitor has detected your blood pressure and pulse rate, the cuff automatically deflates and your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed. Note: The time and date of the measurement are displayed alternately. 5. Alternating display Press the O/I START button to turn off the monitor. If you forget to turn off the monitor, it will shut itself off automatically after two minutes.
HEM600-E.book Page 16 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 3.Using the Monitor What is Irregular Heartbeat? An irregular heartNormal Heartbeat beat is a heartbeat rhythm that varies by Pulse more than 25% from Blood pressure the average heartbeat rhythm detected Irregular Heartbeat while the unit is meaShort Long suring the systolic and diastolic blood presPulse sure.
HEM600-E.book Page 17 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 3.Using the Monitor 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 automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate. The monitor also displays an average reading based on the measurements from the three most recent readings.
HEM600-E.book Page 18 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 3.Using the Monitor 3. 4. Press the SET button, while the average reading is displayed, to view readings from the oldest reading stored in memory. Press the SET button repeatedly to cycle through the readings. To Delete All Values in Memory You cannot delete the stored readings partially, all reading in the monitor will be deleted.
HEM600-E.book Page 19 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 4. How to Modify the Settings You can modify the options for the various settings of your monitor. This is done by pressing the SET button to select a setting, then pressing the MEM button to select the options for that setting. After selecting a setting, press the O/I START button to confirm the setting and turn the power off. 4.1 1. 2.
HEM600-E.book Page 20 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 4.How to Modify the Settings 4.2 1. 2. 4.3 1. 2. 20 Setting the Position Sensor Alarm Press the SET button until the position 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 beeps slowly when you wrist is in the correct position.
HEM600-E.book Page 21 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 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 try to measure your blood pressure at the same time each day.
HEM600-E.book Page 22 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 6. Handling Errors and Problems Symptom No display appears when the O/I START button is pressed. Cannot measure or readings are too high. Cause Correction with new Batteries are empty. Replace batteries. Batteries were inserted incorrectly. Insert the batteries with the correct [+] [-] polarity. Are you holding the wrist cuff at heart level? Measure while in the correct posture.
HEM600-E.book Page 23 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 6.Handling Errors and Problems Error Symbol Cause Cuff over inflated. Movement during measurement Correction Press the O/I START button once to turn off the power. Sit still restart measurement and keep still and do not talk during measurement. Wrist is not in the correct position. Carefully read and repeat the steps in “3.2 Taking a Reading” on p. 14.
HEM600-E.book Page 24 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 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 shocks or vibrations. Do not drop the monitor. • Cleaning the monitor with volatile liquids. The MONITOR SHOULD BE CLEANED WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH.
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HEM600-E.book Page 26 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 8.Technical Data • This OMRON product is produced under the strict quality system of OMRON Healthcare Co. Ltd., Japan. The Core component for OMRON blood pressure monitors, which is the Pressure Sensor, is produced in Japan. • Disposal of this product and used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the disposal of electronic products.
HEM600-E.book Page 27 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 8.Technical Data Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) With the increased number of electronic devices such as PC’s and mobile (cellular) telephones, medical devices in use may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference from other devices. Electromagnetic interference may result in incorrect operation of the medical device and create a potentially unsafe situation.
HEM600-E.book Page 28 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 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 the Systolic Blood Pressure; the lowest is the Diastolic Blood Pressure.
HEM600-E.book Page 29 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM 9.Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure Upper curve: systolic blood pressure Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure mmHg 200 150 100 50 6 12 18 24 Time of day Example: fluctuation within a day (male, 35 years old) Classification of Blood Pressure by the World Heath Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) developed the Blood Pressure Classification shown in this figure.
HEM600-E.book Page 30 Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:26 AM Manufacturer EUrepresentative OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD. 24, Yamanouchi Yamanoshita-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-0084, Japan OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. Kruisweg 577, 2132 NA Hoofddorp, The Netherlands EC REP www.omron-healthcare.com Production facility OMRON DALIAN CO., LTD. Economic & Technical Development Zone Dalian 116600, China OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD.
