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Special Conditions All Healthy Living blood pressure monitors are safe and accurate to use with arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular beats and atrial fibrillation. Accuracy/Special Measuring Symbol Flashes During Measurement Hour/Minute Inflate Deflate Month/Day Systolic Display Diastolic Display Replace Battery Error Symbol Memory Display Pulse Display Battery Installation When the display shows , it’s time to replace the batteries. This monitor uses 4 AA batteries. Insert the batteries into the monitor to align the polarities correctly. Close the battery cover securely. It will snap into place when it is fully closed. * It’s a good idea to remove using your monitor Digital Display 12 13 Important RemindersAC Capability and Adapter This Healthy Living blood pressure monitor is equipped with AC capability and AC adapter should you choose to use electric power to operate your unit instead of batteries. AC Adapter Output: 6V DC 1A *It is suggested that you remove the batteries from the compartment if you are going AC adapter for an extended amount of time. Selecting Time and Date Your Healthy Living monitor will keep track of the time, month, and day unless the batteries removed from the monitor. To set the month simply press button. The month will begin to flash. Press button until the correct month appears on then press the "button to store, follow AC Capability Selecting Time and Date Follow your doctor’s advice on how and when to take your blood pressure. Otherwise, here are some important hints: Before Taking a Measurement . Sit quietly for about 10 minutes. This will allow your body to return to its normal, resting state. . Take your blood pressure in a comfortable environment - not too cold, not too hot-as temperature may affect your measurement. . If you've just consumed beverages containing caffeine such as coffee, non-herbal tea, or cola wait about 30-45 minutes. Also, don’t smoke just before taking a measurement. . Plug the cuff tube into measurement. Important Reminders 15 Applying the CuffImportant Reminders Important Reminders While Taking a Measurement . Sit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or moving may elevate measurements. . For consistency, it’s a good idea to measure your blood pressure using the same arm and at about the same time each day. If possible, we suggest using your left arm. . When taking multiple measurements right after each other, make sure you wait at least 10 minutes in between. Waiting allows your blood vessels to return to their normal state. . Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on Do not touch the cuff or monitor at any time during Relax. • Before you put the cuff on your arm make certain that you are not wearing a thick coat or sweater. • If you are wearing a long sleeved shirt, roll up the sleeve, but make sure that it is not constricting circulation to your arm. • The cuff should be positioned on your bicep and the red arterial marker should be in the center just above your elbow. Instructions are also printed directly on the cuff for reference. • Wrap the cuff around your upper arm (usually the left) so it fits securely but is not too tight. You should be able to place 2 fingers in between the cuff and your arm. The velcro tab should fall within "OK" range printed on the cuff for use. • Place your arm on a table facing upwards. The inflation line up with your arm. tube to kink or wrap should fall down Applying the 16 Important Reminders 17 Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement • Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your feet flat on the floor you are ready to take a measurement. • Press the "SET" button and you will see a number appear: 1, 2, or 3. These are each of the 3 memory zones/users explained on page 11. From here on, the 3 party memory capability will be referred to as "memory zones" or "zones". Press the "SET" button to toggle between each of three memory zones and to select the zone in which you would like to your measurement. Then press the "START/STOP" button to begin the measurement process. The monitor will inflate to the level that is right for you. *If you select zone No. 1, your blood pressure as one of the 30 readings available same is true for zones 2 and 3. When be sure and select the correct zone is registered to the • You will feel the cuff get tighter It should not inflate occurs, the cuff is Press "START/STOP" and rewrap the and the cuff. Taking a Blood Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement • Numbers will appear on the digital display. This is the normal process the monitor goes through to determine your blood pressure. Don’t be alarmed if you notice the numbers quickly change, or go higher than you believe your blood pressure to be. • When your measurement is complete the monitor will deflate automatically, releasing the air pressure in the cuff. • The entire measurement process should take less than a minute. Once measurement is complete, your blood pressure and pulse measurements will be display...