How to obtain meaningful blood pressure readings

M7 English

1 How to obtain meaningful blood pressure readings

•This manual contains important information for safe use of the OMRON M7. Follow this manual to prevent wrong measurement values, injury and damages.

•The OMRON M7 is not suitable for measuring the frequency of cardiac pacemakers.

•Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis as this can influence the measurement.

•Avoid eating, drinking (alcohol), smoking, doing sports and taking a bath before measurement.

•Be calm and relaxed before and during measurement.

•You should never change the dose of medicines prescribed by your doctor.

•Store the OMRON M7 in a dry, closed place with a temperature between -20°C and 60°C.

•Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the OMRON M7 for 3 months or more.

•Check your blood pressure at least twice a day (before breakfast, after work).

•Use the OMRON M7 only for yourself.

•Measure your blood pressure before taking an antidepressant.

•Do not discard the air plug.

•When using the AC adapter, keep the batteries in the main unit.

•Use both the AC adapter and the batteries to extend battery life.

•Do not measure your blood pressure while you are in a vehicle.

•Always measure on the same arm.

•Wrap the cuff around your arm before start of measurement.

Caution

•Only the OMRON M7 cuff can be used on this device. Other cuffs must not be attached.

•Operating temperature between 10°C and 40°C.

•Operating environment must be free from excessive vibrations, shocks, electrical noise, corrosive gas, etc.

•Stay out of sunlight during measuring.

•Keep portable phones 5 meters away during measurement.

•Do not wrap the cuff around any object other than your arm.

•Do not fold or crush the cuff and the air tube.

•Do not drop the OMRON M7.