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• INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5 series Blood Pressure Monitor Model BP742. • TABLE OF CONTENTS Before using the Monitor Introduction. 3 Safety Information.

4 Operating the Device. 4 Care and Maintenance. 5 Operating Instructions Before Taking a Measurement. 6 Know Your Unit. 7 Unit Display.

7 Display Symbols. • An oscillometric monitor does not need a stethoscope so the monitor is simple to use. The BP742 comes with the following components: • Monitor • Standard Adult Arm Cuff • 4 “AA” Alkaline Batteries •.

• SAFETY INFORMATION To assure the correct use of the product, basic safety measures should always be followed including the warnings and cautions listed in this instruction manual. SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury. • SAFETY INFORMATION Do not use a cellular phone near the device. It may result in an operational failure. Use only Omron authorized parts and accessories.

Parts and accessories not approved for use with the device may damage the unit. Use only 1.5 V “AA” alkaline batteries with this device. Do not use other types of batteries.

• BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT To ensure a reliable reading follow these recommendations: 1. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising, and bathing for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest for at least 15 minutes before taking the measurement.

Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times. • Air tube Air plug UNIT DISPLAY Battery compartment AC adapter Jack ) buttons Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor 5 series Model BP742 5 Series Arm Blood Pressure Instruction Quick Start Manual Guide Heartbeat symbol / Hypertension Indicator Pulse display Deflation symbol. • IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT SYMBOL ( When the monitor detects an irregular rhythm two or more times during the measurement, the Irregular Heartbeat Symbol ( measurement values.

An irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined as a rhythm that is more than 25% slower or 25% faster from the average rhythm detected while the monitor is measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. • Self-diagnosis and treatment using measured results may be dangerous. Follow the instructions of your physician or licensed healthcare provider. Omron Healthcare recommends you contact your physician if the Heartbeat Symbol ) flashes on the display with your measurement values. American Heart Association Scientific Statement 2004.

• BATTERY INSTALLATION CAUTION Use only 1.5V “AA” alkaline batteries with this device. Press the indicator on the battery cover and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow. Install 4 “AA” size batteries so the + (positive) and - (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated.

• BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display, turn the monitor off and remove all the batteries. Replace with four new batteries at the same time. Long-life alkaline batteries are recommended. WARNING If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water. • SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set the monitor to the current date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. If the date and time has not been set, the measurement values are stored without any date or time information. • NOTES: • Press the Down button ( date and time values by increments of one. Continued Fractions here.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME • Press and hold the button to increase or decrease the date and time values faster. SETTING THE MONTH Press the Up button ( Press the Date/Time Setting button ( month. • APPLYING THE ARM CUFF CAUTION Read all of the information in the instruction manual and any other literature in the box before operating the unit. CAUTION This device is intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate in the adult population. Do not use this device on infants or persons who cannot express their intentions.