HoMedics BPA-201 Downloadable Instruction Book - Page 5

HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORKS This monitor uses innovative technology to detect your blood pressure. This technology enables the monitor to automatically inflate and deflate at the appropriate level for each individual. With one touch of a button, the cuff will automatically inflate to block the blood flow through your artery. Next, the deflation process starts. Please note that any muscle movement during inflation or deflation will cause measurement error. When measurement is complete, the monitor will display your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, and pulse readings. The monitor automatically finds where your measurement results fall on the NIH's National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's table and provides a cue if your reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased risk. Please refer to page 21 for more information on this feature. The appearance of the icon indicates that a pulse irregularity consistent with an irregular heartbeat was detected during measurement. Refer to page 21 for more information on the Irregular Heartbeat Detector. 7 NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART Air Tube and Connector Date/Time Set Buttons LCD Display Arm Cuffs Battery Cover (Located on bottom of unit) Memory Recall Button START/STOP Button User-Select Button Other Accessories: 1 6V DC Output AC Adapter 4 "AA" size, 1.5V alkaline batteries Note: Please unload the batteries when operating with the AC adapter for an extended period of time. 8