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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. Do not attempt to service, calibrate, or repair this device. Because your UB-511 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 device only when it is stored and used within the temperature and humidity ranges noted on page E-15. 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. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE The UB-511 is designed to be used at home, by those who are 18 years and older to monitor blood pressure: systolic and diastolic, and pulse rate. TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations. You have purchased a LifeSource state-of-theart blood pressure monitor, one of the most technologically advanced yet easy to use products available in the marketplace today. This LifeSource monitor is designed to make your daily regimen useful and convenient. Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is an important way individuals can contribute to maintaining their cardiovascular health and preventing the serious consequences of hypertension left undiagnosed and untreated. A&D Medical has been manufacturing quality healthcare products for more than 20 years. Rest assured that we are committed to providing you and your family with monitoring devices specifically designed for high accuracy and ease of use. ? . . WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . .E-2 MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-3 HOW UB-511 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-4 BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-4 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . E-5 — E-6 WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT . . . . . .E-7 ABOUT AVERAGE READING . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-7 ABOUT MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-8 ABOUT PRESSURE INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . .E-9 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . E-10 — E-12 BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . .E-13 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-14 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-15 CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-16 In Canada (Toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 In Canada (Toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 ? E-3 MONITOR COMPONENTS E-2 ? LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN ? PULSE DISPLAY ERROR . Display Symbol Recommended Action Remain still and refrain from talking during monitoring process. Take measurement again and consult with your physician. Replace batteries with two new batteries when the indicator blinks. Fasten the cuff correctly, try the measurement again. Try the measurement again. Remain very still during the measurement. Check cuff to ensure fit and fastening is correct, and measure again. Check cuff to ensure fit and fastening is correct, and measure again. Check for correct fit and position of cuff and take another reading. Measurement is in progress, remain as still as possible. Condition/ Error Appears when measuring is in progress, and flashes when pulse is detected. An irregular heartbeat or body movement may have occurred. Refer to page E- 7 for more information on irregular heartbeats. The monitor is using sufficiently charged batteries. The batteries are low when the indicator blinks. The systolic and diastolic measurements are within 10 mmHg of each other. Unstable blood pressure due to excessive body movement. The pressure value did not increase during inflation. The cuff is not fastened correctly. The pulse is not detected correctly. Indicates previous measurement stored in memory. Pressure Indicator LOW BATTERY FULL BATTERY IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT ? DISPLAY SYSTOLIC PRESSURE DIASTOLIC PRESSURE PULSE RATE BATTERY HOLDER COVER START BUTTON AAA BATTERIES CUFF CASE In Canada (Toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-5 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE E-4 ? ! LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 HOW UB-511 WORKS ? BEFORE YOU START LifeSource™ Blood Pressure Monitors are easy to use, accurate and display clear digital measurements. Our technology is based on the “oscillometric method”. The term “oscillation” refers to the measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse and is a noninvasive method to determine blood pressure. Our monitors examine the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as it expands a...