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Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................. 5 Symbols and key words used in these instructions ................................................... 6 About this device .......................................................................................................... 7 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................
Error messages and troubleshooting ....................................................................... 45 Cleaning, storing and servicing your blood pressure monitor ............................... 47 Disposal ....................................................................................................................... 48 Technical specifications ............................................................................................. 49 FCC Statement .......................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Welby® Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor. This fully automatic device measures blood pressure and pulse rate and detects an irregular heart beat (arrhythmia) fast and easily and then displays the results on the LCD screen. It works using the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement. This means the monitor detects your blood’s movement through your brachial artery and converts the movements into a digital reading.
Symbols and key words used in these instructions CAUTION! Please note the following guidelines to avoid possibly injury and/or property damage. NOTICE! Additional information on using the device. • Bulleted item/information on operating steps and results Tasks to be performed 6 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 6 18.10.
About this device This device is intended for use in dry, indoor areas only. The device is only intended for private use and not for industrial or commercial use. Use under extreme environmental conditions may result in damage to the device. If the results obtained give you cause to be concerned about your health, please discuss them with your physician or licensed healthcare processional. Do not take any treatment or medication as a result of the values unless you have discussed this with your physician.
Safety instructions General • This device is intended for personal home use only. • Do not use this device for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. Contact your physician or other licensed health care provider if you are concerned about your blood pressure. • Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children. There is a risk of suffocation. • Keep the device and its accessories out of reach of children. • Do not inflate (with the button) until the device is attached correctly to the arm.
Safe handling of batteries Batteries may contain combustible materials. If not handled correctly, batteries can leak, become very hot, ignite or even explode, which could damage your device and/or cause injuries. It is very important that you follow the instructions below: • Keep batteries away from children. If batteries are mistakenly swallowed, call poison control or 911 immediately.
• Remove the batteries from the device if you do not intend to use it for an extended period. • Replace all of the old batteries in a device with new batteries of the same type. Service & Repairs Please contact the Customer Care line if you have questions about the device or experience technical problems. Never try to open or repair the device yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside and it will void your warranty. 10 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 10 18.10.
Danger of disruption from electrical fields Measurements may be inaccurate in the proximity of strong electrical fields. Do not take any measurements near: − High voltage power lines − Microwave appliances − TV sets − Wireless telephones 11 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 11 18.10.
Frequently Asked Questions What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries as blood is pumped through the circulatory system and is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The higher the pressure, the harder the heart has to work to supply blood to the vital organs in the body.
diseased or abnormal in other ways High Blood Pressure can be controlled by altering one’s lifestyle, avoiding stress, and with medication under a physician’s supervision. To prevent hypertension or to keep it under control: • Do not smoke • Exercise regularly • Reduce salt and fat intake • Have regular physical checkups • Maintain proper weight 13 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 13 18.10.
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Measuring blood pressure Everybody’s blood pressure changes constantly. Fluctuations may be caused by mental and physical factors (such as diet, exertion, smoking, caffeine or stress). Blood pressure can also be affected by the time of day, time of year or temperature. This blood pressure measuring device helps you to take regular, comparative measurements. Individual, irregular measurements are therefore not very meaningful.
Before taking your blood pressure measurement Using this device, you can get an overview of your blood pressure by measuring it regularly and keeping clear records. To make sure that the values give a realistic picture of your blood pressure, please follow the instructions below: • Measure your blood pressure several times during the day. • Always measure your blood pressure at the same time of day. • Always take blood pressure measurements under the same conditions. Always use the same arm.
If you record a value that differs greatly from your normal blood pressure measurement, you should take another measurement around five minutes later. This will allow you to rule out any of the factors mentioned above, which could result in an incorrect measurement. About your measurement results CAUTION! If the measurements obtained give you cause to be concerned about your health, consult with your physician or licensed health care professional.
How does the blood pressure monitor work Your blood measuring monitor contains high quality technical components and materials for measuring and to show the results on the display. It also measures and displays your pulse rate. The blood pressure monitor measures blood pressure indirectly using a cuff around the upper arm. Inflating the cuff presses the arteries together so that no more blood can flow through them.
What’s included The following items were included in the box: • Blood pressure measurement device • 2 arm cuffs (standard and XXL cuff ) • 4 x 1.5V batteries type R6/LR6/AA • Storage bag • Blood pressure daily log • Instruction Manual and Quick Start Guide • Warranty 19 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 19 18.10.
Overview of the monitor 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 No. Description No. 1 Blood pressure measurement device 6 2 Display 7 3 4 5 User 1 Button/Set-up key User 2 Button/Set-up key Button CLOCK 8 9 Speaker WHO Blood pressure range indicator scale Plug for arm cuff tube Arm cuff 20 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 20 18.10.
Display 11 10 1 9 8 2 3 7 6 5 4 21 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 21 18.10.
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Systolic value in mmHg Diastolic value in mmHg Heart beat and irregular heart beat (arrhythmia) detection indicator Pulse rate (heart beats per minute) Battery power remaining Number of stored values AVG (average values) Cuff inflating/deflating indicator WHO blood pressure range indicator display Time Date 22 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 22 18.10.
Preparing the device Inserting batteries Open the battery compartment on the bottom. 23 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 23 18.10.
Insert four 1.5V batteries of type R6/LR6/AA, observing the correct polarity. Close the battery compartment. Basic settings must be reset after changing the batteries. See page 25. NOTE Existing measurement values will be stored. 24 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 24 18.10.
Basic Settings You must make the following basic settings before using the device for the first time or after changing the batteries: • Volume • Language • Year • Date (month, day) • Time (hour, minute) Press the TIME button for approximately 3 seconds. NOTE If you do not press any buttons for approximately 10 seconds, the monitor will switch into standby mode. 25 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 25 18.10.
The volume display flashes. To increase the volume, press button 1. To decrease the volume, press button 2. After pressing the button you will hear a confirmation tone in the corresponding volume. Press the TIME key. 26 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 26 18.10.
The language setting display flashes. This monitor can provide your measurement results verbally. To select your language, choose from the list below. Then, using buttons 1 or 2, scroll up or down until you find the abbreviation next to your desired language in the table below. If you want no language output, select LO. Display L1 L2 L3 L4 L0 Language German English French Turkish No language output 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 27 27 18.10.
Press the TIME key. The digits indicating the year will flash. To set the required year, press User 1 button to advance or User 2 button to move backward. Press the TIME key. The digits indicating the month will flash. To set the required month, press User 1 button to advance or User 2 button to move backward. Press the TIME key. The digits indicating the day will flash. 28 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 28 18.10.
To set the required day, press User 1 button to advance or User 2 button to move backward. Press the TIME key. The digits indicating the hours will flash. To set the required hour, User 1 button to advance or User 2 button to move backward. Press the TIME key. The digits indicating the minutes will flash. 29 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 29 18.10.
To set the required minutes, press User 1 button to advance or User 2 button to move backward. Press the TIME key. The settings you have made are saved. You will see the following display: 30 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 30 18.10.
Switch device on and off Press either User 1 or User 2 button to switch on the monitor. The corresponding button will light up. The measurement starts automatically. Press User 1 or User 2 button again to switch off the monitor. Press the TIME button to switch the monitor into standby mode. The monitor is in standby mode. The monitor will switch off if you do not press any buttons for approximately 2 minutes. 31 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 31 18.10.
Measuring your blood pressure and pulse Putting on the cuff The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of 8.6 to 12.6 inches. Remove any watches, jewellery etc. The upper arm must be exposed because the cuff must lie directly on the skin. Do not roll up tight shirt sleeves, as this will squash the arm and could produce an inaccurate measurement. Remove this item of clothing if the shirt sleeves cannot easily be rolled up. Pull the end of the cuff through the frame at the other end.
Pull the cuff over the arm so that the tube lies over the top of the upper arm, in the direction of the underarm. The blue mark on the cuff points to the hand. The bottom edge of the cuff must end 0.8 to 1.2 inches above the elbow. Pull on the cuff and fold down its ends. Secure the end with the Velcro fastener. 33 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 33 18.10.
The cuff is in the right position on the arm: − When there is room for one finger between the cuff and the arm, − When it sits securely and doesn’t slip. The cuff must not be too tight because the pressure on the arm will increase further when the cuff is pumped up. If the shape of the arm does not allow the cuff to be wrapped around it properly, the cuff can sit at a slight diagonal. Stick the cuff ‘s tube plug into the connection provided on the monitor. 34 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 34 18.
Posture To measure your blood pressure you should be sitting comfortably on a chair. Take five or six deep breaths and relax. Rest your elbows on the table or other surface. Hold your arm so that the cuff is level with your heart. Relax your arm and turn up the palm of your hand. You can also take the measurement lying down: Lie on your back. Rest your arm alongside your body. Have your palm facing up. 35 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 35 18.10.
Measuring and storing values If you know that your blood pressure is higher than 230mmHg, proceed as described on page 38. Press button 1 or 2 to interrupt the measurement. Make sure that the air tube is not kinked or being squashed. NOTE You can save 30 measurement values for each of two users in separate memories. To store the values for the first user, press button 1.
If you want to repeat the measurement, you should wait at least five minutes. The cuff must be fully deflated. Measurement starts when the correct cuff pressure has been reached. The monitor also measures your pulse. The value displayed will fall during measurement. If the cuff pressure is too low, the monitor stops measuring and inflates the cuff again until sufficient cuff pressure is reached for the measurement. The cuff deflates when the measurement is complete.
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) detection Normally, the pulse beats with a regular rhythm (rhythmically). When the device detects an abnormal pulse rhythm, the symbol appears on the display. In this case, repeat the measurement. Abnormal pulse rhythms can have different causes. If the pulse is constantly arrhythmic, please consult your physician or licensed healthcare provider. Measuring without storing values You can also measure your blood pressure without storing the values.
NOTE User 1 and User 2 button are used interchangeably in the following description. If you want to store the values in memory 1, use the first button mentioned for each action. If you want to store the values in memory 2, use the second button mentioned. Press User 1 or User 2 button and hold the button down for approximately 3 seconds. The average values of the last three measurements from the selected memory will be shown in the display.
Wait until “0” is shown on the display. Press User 1 or User 2 button and hold it down until the required starting value has been reached, e.g. 250mmHg. The measurement is taken. The values measured are saved. 40 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 40 18.10.
Classifying blood pressure 1 1 2 WHO blood pressure range indicator scale 2 WHO blood pressure range indicator display The colored bar chart to the left of the display has the following meanings: Color red light red orange yellow green light green Explanation Severe high blood pressure Moderate high blood pressure Mild high blood pressure Borderline high blood pressure Normal blood pressure Optimum blood pressure SYS. [mmHg] DIA.
Retrieving saved measurements Retrieving average measurements Proceed as follows to retrieve the average values of the last three measurements: Press User 1 or User 2 button and hold the button down for approximately 3 seconds. The average values of the last three measurements from the selected memory will be shown in the display. If you have switched on language output, this value will also be given verbally. 42 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 42 18.10.
Retrieving values of individual measurements Saved measurement values can be displayed. To retrieve the measurements stored in User 1 memory, press button 1 and hold it down for approximately 3 seconds. To retrieve the measurements stored in User 2 memory, press button 2 and hold it down for approximately 3 seconds. The average values of the last three measurements from the selected memory will be shown in the display. If you have switched on language output, this value will also be given verbally..
If you have switched on language output, this value will also be given verbally. To switch off the monitor, press the corresponding button for approximately three seconds. Deleting the values of a user Press button 1 for deleting User 1 memory (or button 2 for deleting User 2 memory) and hold it down for approximately 2 seconds. Press button 1 (or button 2) again to get into the menu.
Error messages and troubleshooting Error message E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 The battery symbol flashes Possible cause Pulse rate measurement has failed. Measurement has failed because you moved or spoke. The cuff is not in the right position on the arm. Remedy Put the cuff on correctly and take the measurement again. Keep still and do not speak during measurement. Put the cuff on correctly and take measurement again. See page 32. Put the cuff on correctly and take the Measurement error measurement again.
Error message The results of measurement are abnormally high or too low. Possible cause Remedy The cuff is not at heart level. Read the instructions on measuring correctly. See page 16. The cuff is not in the right position on the arm. The cuff tube is not connected correctly to the monitor. Put the cuff on correctly. See page 32. Attach the cuff‘s tube plug correctly to the monitor. 46 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 46 18.10.
Cleaning, storing and servicing your blood pressure monitor Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the monitor. Do not use chemical solutions and cleaning products as these may damage the monitor’s surface and/or inscriptions. Do not wash the cuff. Do not have the cuff dry-cleaned. If the monitor is not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries. Put the monitor in its original box for storage and transport.
Disposal Packaging Your monitor has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. The packaging is made of environmentally friendly material which can be recycled. Monitor At the end of its life, this device should not be disposed of in household trash. Enquire about the options for environmentally friendly disposal. Batteries Do not throw used batteries out with your household trash. Take them to a recycling center for old batteries. 48 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 48 18.10.
Technical specifications Measurement method Oscillometric Blood pressure measurement range 30 to 250mmHg Pulse measurement range 40 to 180 beats/minute Blood pressure measurement accuracy ±3mmHg Pulse measurement accuracy ±5% of value displayed Number of storage spaces 2 x 30 Cuffs for arm circumference 8.6 to 12.6 inches (standard cuff ) 12.6 to 17.
FCC Statement 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.
You may also find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D. C. 20402. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules. Status: 08/2012 51 12450 USA final Content REV1.indd 51 18.10.
Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. MEDION warrants that the Welby® Premium Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor (MD 12450, Item 90115) accompanied by this limited warranty is free from manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for a period of 36 months from the date of original purchase. Please save your original cash register receipt as it may be required to validate original date of purchase.
only through the end of the original limited warranty period. In no event shall MEDION or any of its distributors or resellers be liable for incidental, indirect or consequential damages relating to the product (including any repaired product or replacement product) or its use. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.
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Model: MD 12450 / 90115 12450 USA final Cover.
