A&D Medical Premier Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Ub-543

Dual Memory Wrist

Blood Pressure Monitor

Bilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UB-512

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read this important information before using your monitor.

Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to interpret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this device should not replace regular medical examinations.

Have your physician review your procedure for using this device. He or she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before prescribing or adjusting medications.

Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your readings. Should a mechanical problem occur, contact A&D Medical.

Make sure to use the correct cuff size when measuring your blood pressure.

Do not attempt to service, calibrate, or repair this monitor.

Because your UB-512 monitor contains delicate, high-precision parts, avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature or humidity or to direct sunlight, shock and dust. A&D Medical guarantees the accuracy of this monitor only when it is stored and used within the temperature and humidity ranges noted on page E-17.

Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry, soft cloth or a cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent. Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other harsh chemicals to clean monitor or cuff.

Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more than six months. Alkaline batteries recommended.

PRECAUTIONS

The UB-512 is designed to be used at home, by those who are eighteen (18) years and older, to monitor blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and pulse rate.

Fast. Easy. Accurate.

Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art LifeSource® blood pressure monitor—one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen.

Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is an important step individuals can take to maintain cardiovascular health and prevent the serious consequences associated with undetected and untreated hypertension.

A&D Medical has been manufacturing high quality healthcare products for over 20 years. We are committed to providing you and your family with monitoring devices that provide the utmost in accuracy and convenience.

LifeSource - Designed for Life.

LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966

TABLE OF CONTENTS

? WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 MONITOR COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

HOW UB-512 WORKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

BEFORE YOU START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE. . . . . . . . . . E-5 — E-7 WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT . . . . . . . . . . . E-8 ABOUT CUFF INFLATION METER. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-8 ABOUT AVERAGE READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-9 ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™. . . . . . . . . . E-9 ABOUT MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-10

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE. . . . . . . . . . . . E-11 — E-15

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-16 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-17

CONTACT INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-18

SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-1

In Canada - Auto Control Medical (Toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991

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? WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN

	Display	Condition/Cause	Recommended
	Symbol		Action

		The symbol shown while	Measurement is in progress,
			Measurement is in progress,
			remain as still as possible.
		measurement is in progress.	remain as still as possible.
		measurement is in progress.
		It blinks while detecting the
		pulse.
		An irregular heartbeat or	Take measurement again and
		body movement may have	consult with your physician.
		occurred. Refer to page E-8 for
		more information on irregular
		heartbeats.
		Previous measurement stored
		in MEMORY.
		The battery power indicator	Replace all batteries with new
	Battery Full	during measurement.	ones when the symbol blinks.
			Alkaline batteries recommended.
		The batteries are low when	Alkaline batteries recommended.
		The batteries are low when
	Battery Low	it blinks.
		Unstable blood pressure due	Try the measurement again.
		to excessive body movement.	Remain very still during the
			measurement.
		The systolic and diastolic	Fasten the cuff correctly, and try
		values are within 10 mmHg of	the measurement again.
		each other.
		The pressure value did not	Check cuff to ensure fit and
		increase during inflation.	fastening is correct, and measure
			again.
		The cuff is not fastened	Refasten the cuff and retake
		correctly.	measurement.
		The pulse is not detected	Try the measurement again.
		correctly.	Remain very still during
	PULSE DISPLAY ERROR		the measurement.
		Cuff Inflation Meter	Measurement is in progress,
		Cuff Inflation Meter	remain as still as possible.


		Pressure Rating IndicatorTM	Refer to the section "About
			Pressure Rating Indicator™" for
			further explanation

E-2 ?		LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966
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