BP1700 VitalScan - Sphygmomanometer BRAUN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Blood pressure monitor
Brand	Braun
Model	BP1700 VitalScan
Measurement Method	Oscillometric
Blood Pressure Range	0-300 mmHg
Pulse Range	40-199 beats/min
Accuracy (Blood Pressure)	±3 mmHg
Accuracy (Pulse)	±5%
Cuff Size (Standard)	22-32 cm arm circumference
Optional Cuff	Large cuff (32-42 cm)
Power Source	4 AA batteries (1.5V) or AC adapter (optional)
Display	LCD with Date & Time
Memory	Stores last reading (or up to 30 readings)
Dimensions (approx.)	15 x 10 x 5 cm
Weight (without batteries)	Approx. 300 g
WHO Classification	Color-coded scale (green/yellow/orange/red)
Arrhythmia Detection	Yes, alerts for irregular heartbeat
Average Reading	Displays average of last 3 readings
Care & Cleaning	Wipe cuff and device with dry cloth; do not use water or solvent
Spare Parts	Replacement cuffs available; batteries user-replaceable
Safety Certifications	CE mark, clinical validation
Warranty	2 years (typical)

Frequently Asked Questions - BP1700 VitalScan BRAUN

How do I apply the cuff correctly?

Wrap the cuff around your bare upper arm about 2-3 cm above the elbow. The air tube should point toward your hand. Tighten the cuff so it fits snugly but not too tight, leaving space for one finger.

How can I get accurate readings?

Sit quietly for 5 minutes before measurement. Place your arm on a table at heart level. Avoid talking or moving during measurement. Take multiple readings at same time of day.

What do the color bands on the display mean?

The color-coded scale follows WHO classifications: green (normal), yellow (pre-hypertension), orange (stage 1 hypertension), red (stage 2 hypertension). Always consult your doctor.

How do I store previous readings?

The device automatically stores the last measurement (or up to 30 readings in some models). Press the memory button to recall the stored value.

When should I replace the batteries?

Replace all 4 AA batteries when the battery symbol appears on the display. Use alkaline batteries for longer life.

How do I clean the monitor and cuff?

Wipe the device and cuff with a soft dry cloth. Do not immerse in water or use chemical cleaners. Allow cuff to air dry completely before reuse.

What does an error message like 'EE' mean?

Error codes indicate problems: 'EE' generally means the cuff is too loose or not properly positioned. Reapply the cuff securely and try again.

Does the device need calibration?

Braun blood pressure monitors are factory calibrated and require no user calibration. For accuracy checks, contact Braun service every 2 years.

Can I use the monitor on children?

The device is intended for adult use only. Consult a pediatrician for children, as the cuff may not be suitable.

What is the warranty period and how to claim?

Typically 2 years from date of purchase. Keep your receipt. Contact Braun customer service or visit the website for warranty claims.

USER MANUAL BP1700 VitalScan BRAUN

This product is manufactured by Kaz Europe SA under a license to the 'Braun' trademark. 'Braun' is a registered trademark of Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Germany.

Manufacturer: Kaz Europe SA, Place Chauderon 18, CH-1003 Lausanne, Switzerland

BP1750PH-WE/BP1700MR-WE P/N 31IM1750296 13SEP11

GB English

Intended use of Braun VitalScan 3

Braun VitalScan 3 is a blood pressure monitor that has been developed for easy and accurate blood pressure measurements from the wrist. The measuring accuracy of Braun VitalScan 3 was tested at the time of manufacture and was proven by clinical research in accordance with AAMI/ANSI-SP10.

What you should know about blood pressure

Blood pressure constantly changes throughout the day. It rises sharply in the early morning and declines during the late morning. Blood pressure rises again in the afternoon and finally drops to a low level at night. Also, it may vary in a short period of time. Therefore, readings from successive measurements can fluctuate.

Note: Blood pressure readings from a healthy 31-year old male, measured at 5-minute intervals

Blood pressure measured in a doctor's office only provides a momentary value. Repeated measurements at home better reflect one's actual blood pressure values under everyday conditions.

Moreover, many people have a different blood pressure when they measure at home, because they tend to be more relaxed than when in the doctor's office.

Regular blood pressure measurements taken at home can provide your doctor with valuable information on your normal blood pressure values under actual «everyday» conditions.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set up the following standard blood pressure values when measured at resting pulse:

Blood pressure (mmHg)	Normal values Mild hypertension Severe		hypertension
SYS = systole= upper value	up to 140	140 – 180	over 180
DIA = diastole= lower value	up to 90	90 – 110	over 110

Safety information and important precautions

• To ensure accurate measuring results, carefully read the complete use instructions.
• This product is intended for household use only. Keep product and batteries away from children.
• People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular constriction, arteriosclerosis in extremities, diabetes or users of cardiac pacemakers should consult their doctor before measuring their blood pressure themselves, since deviations in blood pressure values may occur in such cases.
• If you are under medical treatment or taking any medication, please consult your doctor first.
• The use of this blood pressure monitor is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your doctor.

Product description

A Display

B Memory button («memo»)

C Time/date button

D Start/stop button (I/O)

E Battery compartment

F Battery compartment cover

G Cuff

Inserting batteries

• Use alkaline batteries, type LR 03 (AAA) as supplied with this product.
• Remove the battery compartment cover (F) and insert two batteries with correct polarity (see symbol in the battery compartment (E)).
• New batteries will provide approximately 200 measurements. • Only discard empty batteries. They should not be disposed of in the household waste, but at appropriate collection sites or at your retailer.

2x AAA (LR03)

Key rules for accurate blood pressure measurement

• Always take readings at the same time of day, ideally in the morning, under the same conditions.
• Do not measure within 30 minutes after smoking, coffee or tea consumption.
• Take off wrist watch and jewelry before fitting the monitor on the measuring arm.
• Wait approximately 3 minutes before repeating a measurement.

Taking a measurement

1. While taking a measurement, sit down, relax, keep still, especially the hand of the measuring arm, do not move or speak.
2. Fasten the monitor on the palm side of your wrist, roughly 2 cm below the palm line. Make sure that the cuff (G) fits tightly.
3. Press the red I/O button (D).

1. Hold the monitor at heart level.

The measurement starts automatically. While measurement is in progress, do not move or speak.

1. At the end of the measurement, a beep sounds and the reading is displayed:

Upper (systolic) value

Lower (diastolic) value

Pulse

1. Press the start/stop button to turn the product off. Otherwise the product will turn off automatically after 2 minutes.

If at any time, you want to stop the measurement, press the red I/O button.

Memory function

Your blood pressure monitor can store the readings of 90 measurements (BP 1700 model: 60 measurements). Storing is done automatically after each completed measurement. The memory is nonvolatile. This means that you will not lose stored data when changing batteries. The memory cannot be cleared. Once the memory is full, the oldest values will be overwritten.

The BP 1750 model features also an average function to display the average reading of the last three measurements.

Recalling stored and average readings

• To recall stored and average readings, first turn the device off.
• Then press the memory button («memo») (B).

BP 1750: The average of the last three readings will be displayed. The lower display line shows «A-3», indicating that the average value is displayed.

BP 1700: The last reading will be displayed. The lower display line successively shows date, time and pulse of the respective measurement.

• Repeatedly pressing the memory button will call up one by one all stored readings. - Continuously pressing the memory button will scroll through all stored readings. - To exit the memory mode, turn the device off by pressing the red I/O button.

Setting time and date

- Push the time/date button (C). The lower display line shows «Time» and a flashing digit in the hour position. To adjust the hours, repeatedly push the «memo» button.

• Push button (C) again: The minutes digits will flash. Again, repeatedly push the «memo» button to adjust the minutes.
• Push button (C) again to adjust the date: The lower display line shows «Date» and flashing digits in the month position. Adjust the month by repeatedly pushing the «memo» button.
• Push button (C) again: The day digits will flash. Again, repeatedly push the «memo» button to adjust the day.
• To exit the time and date setting mode, push button (C).
• Otherwise the device automatically turns off after 2 minutes and activates the settings made so far.

Storage and cleaning

Clean the product with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Stains on the cuff (G) can be carefully removed with a damp cloth. Do not wash or dry clean the cuff. Do not store the product in a place exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity.

Calibration

This product has been calibrated at the time of manufacture. If used according to the use instructions, periodic recalibration is not required. If at any time, you question the measuring accuracy, please contact an authorized Service Centre (see package insert for a local Service Centre).

What to do if ...

Problem Reason Solution
	Batteries are flat Insert new batteries
ERR Measurement /	handling error	Repeat measurement as described under «Taking a measurement». If problem persists, contact an authorized Service Centre.
--- Inflation above	320 mmHg	Repeat measurement
While measuring (during deflation of the cuff), you can hear a clicking sound with every detected heartbeat.	The device works with a special deflation procedure (stepwise deflation).	none
Readings from repeated measurements differ considerably.	Blood pressure is a fluctuating value. For healthy adults, deviations of 10 to 20 mmHg are possible.	none
	Cuff is not properly fitted.	Ensure that the monitor is fitted as follows:- on the palm side of your wrist- approx. 2 cm away from the palm line

Problem Reason Solution
Readings from repeated measurements differ considerably.	Readings were not consistently taken at heart level.	For each measurement, hold the monitor at heart level.
	Talking, coughing, laughing, moving etc. when measuring will influence the reading.	While measuring, relax, keep still, do not move or speak.

Specifications

Model: BP 1750 / BP 1700

Operation principle: Oscillometric method

Display: Liquid crystal display

Measuring range: 0–320 mmHg (cuff pressure)

40–199 / min (pulse rate) Blood pressure

measurement: 20 mmHg (minimum diastolic value)

300 mmHg (maximum systolic value)

Laboratory accuracy: ± 3 mmHg (cuff pressure)

± 5 % of reading (pulse rate)

Clinical accuracy: According to AAMI-SP10 with auscultatory reference:

< 5 mmHg systematic offset

< 8 mmHg standard deviation

Inflation: Automatic

Deflation: Step valve

Power supply: 2 batteries, type LR 03 (AAA)

Operating temperature: +10 °C to +40 °C

Storage temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C

Humidity: Up to 85% RH

Cuff: Suitable for wrist circumference of 13 to 21 cm

Clinical validation: According to AAMI-SP10 with auscultatory reference.

(Please note that a validation against intra-arterial

measurements can lead to different results for devices

which are calibrated against auscultatory reference.)

If device is not used within specified temperature and humidity ranges the technical accuracy can not be ensured.

Type BF equipment

Operating temperature

Instruction of use

Storage temperature

Subject to change without notice.

This device conforms to the following standards:

DIN EN 60601-1: 3/96 «Medical electrical equipment» –

Part 1: General requirements for safety

DIN EN 1060-1: 12/95

AMD 1 09/02 "Non-invasive sphygmomanometers" –

Part 1: General requirements

DIN EN 1060-3: 9/97 "Non-invasive sphygmomanometers" -

Part 3: Supplementary requirements for electro-mechanical blood pressure measuring systems

This product conforms to the provisions of the

0297 EC directive 93 /42 / EEC (Medical Device Directive).

MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special precautions regarding EMC. For detailed description of EMC requirements please contact an authorized local Service Centre (See Package Insert).

Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.

Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at your local retailer or at appropriate collection points provided in your country.

Guarantee

See warranty statement inside the Kaz Customer Service Centre booklet.

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2x AAA, Micro (LR03)