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Congratulations. You have purchased a LifeSource
state-of-the-art 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.
LifeSource 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. LifeSource—your source for a lifetime
of health.
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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN
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Display
Symbol
Condition/
Cause
Recommended
Action
Appears during measure-
ment; blinks and beeps
when pulse is detected.
Remain still and refrain
from talking; measurement
in progress.
❤
MEASURING
Appears on display prior to
and during measurement.
Blinks if there is air in cuff
at power up.
Press exhaust button to
release air.
ERROR
Measurement begun, but
Increase pressurization by
pressure is not sufficient for 30 mmHg to 40 mmHg and
reading.
repeat measurement.
RE-MEASURE
LOW BATTERY
Battery voltage is
too low for monitor
to work properly.
Replace all batteries
with new ones.
Appears when blood pres-
sure cannot be measured
accurately due to erratic
pulse or noise interference.
Exhaust air from cuff, reap-
ply cuff properly, power up
again and repeat measure-
ment in quiet environment.
ERROR
Appears when pulse cannot
be measured accurately.
Exhaust air from cuff,
reapply cuff properly, power
up again and repeat
measurement.
PULSE ERROR
Occurs when exhaust
velocity rate is more than 8
mmHg.
Adjust exhaust rate to 2
mmHg to 5 mmHg.
EXHAUST
SPEED FLASHING
No Display Symbol
Check for correct air con-
nector. Make sure air con-
nector is inserted correctly
into the hoses and monitor.
BULB HOSE
CUFF HOSE
MONITOR
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MONITOR COMPONENTS
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AIR SOCKET
SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC (PULSE)
PRESSURE AND
PULSE DISPLAY
DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
MEASURING
POWER
PRESS EXHAUST
RE-MEASURE
BATTERY LOW
RE-MEASURE
CUFF
POWER BUTTON
AIR CONNECTOR
INFLATOR BULB
EXHAUST VALVE
AND ADJUSTMENT SCREW
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
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HOW 702 WORKS
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LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitors are easy to use, accurate
and digitally display full measurement readouts. Our technology
is based on the “oscillometric method” — a noninvasive blood
pressure determination. The term “oscillation” refers to any
measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse. The cuff is
first inflated until the artery is fully occluded. Then, the monitor
takes measurements while the cuff deflates. Our monitors exam-
ine the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as it
expands and contracts against the cuff with each heartbeat.
BEFORE YOU START
You must install 4 type AA (1.5 volt) batteries and attach the
cuff to the monitor before using it. To install batteries (or replace
them if the “Low Battery” symbol appears on display), proceed
as follows:
1. Remove battery compartment cover
by gently pushing down on arrow and
sliding cover forward.
2. Put in top row of batteries first. Place the
batteries in compartment with positive (+)
and negative (–) terminals matching those
indicated in the compartment. Be sure
batteries make contact with compartment
terminals.
3. Replace cover by sliding it into
the compartment and gently pressing
into place.
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SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF
Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading.
A cuff that is too large will produce a reading that is lower than
the correct blood pressure; a cuff that is too small yields a
measurement that is higher. With your arm hanging at the side
of your body, measure the circumference of your upper arm
at the midpoint between shoulder and elbow.
RECOMMENDED
CUFF SIZE
REPLACEMENT
CUFF MODEL#
ARM SIZE
5.1” - 7.9” (13-20cm)
7.5” - 12.2” (19-31cm)
11.8” - 17.7” (30-45cm)
Small
UA-279
UA-280
UA-281
Medium
Large
BULB HOSE
CUFF HOSE
AIR SOCKET
MONITOR
SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC (PULSE)
PRESSURE AND
PULSE DISPLAY
DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
MEASURING
POWER
PRESS EXHAUST
RE-MEASURE
BATTERY LOW
RE-MEASURE
POWER BUTTON
The air connector is attached to the cuff and inflator bulb tubing.
Attach this into the back of the monitor. When changing the cuff
size, the exhaust velocity may need to be adjusted (see page 11).
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
☞ Relax for about 5 to 10 minutes before measurement.
☞ Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm.
☞ Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm
to measure pressure.
Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:
1.Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a flat sur-
face so that the center of your
upper arm is at the same height
as your heart.
2.Lay left arm on the table, palm
up and thread cuff end through
metal loop, smooth side against
arm. Then position the tube off-
center toward the inner side of
arm in line with the little finger.
3.Pull the end of the cuff to tight-
en it, fold back the extra materi-
al,andfastensecurely. The cuff
should be snug but not too tight.
You should be able to insert two
fingers between the cuff and
your arm.
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IMPORTANT: Measure pressure at the same time each day.
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
☞
IMPORTANT: Measure pressure at the same time each day.
4. Press the POWER button.
5. Watch for all display symbols to appear briefly, followed by a
zero, indicating that monitor is ready for measurement.
6. Watch the display and squeeze the bulb quickly until cuff
pressure reaches about 30 mmHg to 40 mmHg above expected
systolic pressure. To help you determine the correct inflation
level, the monitor is programmed to beep quickly three times
at each of the four preset pressure levels (160, 200, 240, and
280). We recommend using the chart shown below to
determine which preset measurement to use. If the
“re-measure“ symbol appears, pressure is not sufficient for
reading and measurement must be taken again.
Usual Systolic
Inflate to
Up to 130
131-170
171-210
211-250
160
200
240
280
NOTE: Beeping sound may be difficult to hear due to its pitch.
Watch the display for the correct inflation level.
Be sure to completely deflate the cuff before use.
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
7. Sit quietly during measurement. Pressure values are displayed
at left, then right, along with ❤ symbol blinks and beeps with
pulse beat.
NOTE: If you wish to stop inflation at any time, press the exhaust
valve to release air.
8. Wait for the long beep, indicating that the measurement is
complete. Your systolic pressure will appear on the left and
your diastolic pressure on the right of the display screen,
alternating with pulse reading.
9. Press the exhaust valve to release the air from the cuff. The
monitor shuts off automatically in about two minutes, or
press POWER to shut off.
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
10.Remove cuff and make a note of your blood pressure
and pulse rate on the chart (see page 16), indicating
date and time of measurement.
We advise that you record the date and time after each measure-
ment because an accurate blood pressure history relies not on
single or sporadic readings but on a pattern over time.
NOTE: If you wish to take your blood pressure again, relax and
wait 5–10 minutes to enable the flow of blood in the arm to return
to normal. There is no need to wait if someone else wishes to use
the monitor.
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CHECK/ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY
Exhaust velocity is the rate at which the air pressure in the cuff
deflates during the course of measurement. It is preset at the
factory and generally does not need any further adjustment.
NOTE: The exhaust rate of your monitor was preset and tested at the
factory to ensure proper measurement. The rate set is dependent on
cuff size, not arm size. If using a cuff other than the one shipped with
the unit, you may need to adjust the exhaust velocity rate.
To check the exhaust velocity rate, proceed as follows:
1. Put on the arm cuff.
2. Press the POWER button.
The unit will begin taking a reading.
3. When zero appears, inflate the cuff by
INFLATOR
BULB
TUBING
squeezing the handheld inflator bulb.
Pump it until it shows a pressure level
40 mmHg higher than your usual
systolic measurement.
EXHAUST
VALVE
INFLATOR
BULB
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CHECK/ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY
4. Watch the display screen. As pressure automatically decreases,
diastolic numbers should decline in increments of 2 to 5 mmHg.
If the exhaust velocity range is not within 2 to 5 mmHg, make
the following adjustment with the unit turned off:
1. The adjustment screw is located on the exhaust valve
attached to the inflator bulb. It is covered by a thin grey
protection cap with a hole in the center. To remove and
discard the cap (you do not need to replace it), insert the end
of a paper clip and lift off to see the the gold adjustment
screw underneath.
2. Using a small screwdriver, rotate the adjustment
screw about 45 degrees clockwise (to raise the rate)
or counterclockwise (to lower the rate).
NOTE: This adjustment is very sensitive.
Turn screw very gradually.
3. Repeat the test until the exhaust velocity
is between 2 to 5 mmHg.
NOTE: Once the monitor is adjusted to a new cuff size, further adjust-
ments should not be required unless cuff size is changed again.
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
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What Is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the
walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart
contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands.
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury
(mmHg).
What Affects Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is affected by many factors: age, weight, time
of day, activity level, climate, altitude and season. Certain
activities can significantly alter blood pressure. Walking can
raise systolic pressure by 12 mmHg and diastolic pressure
by 5.5 mmHg. Sleeping can decrease systolic blood pressure
by as much as 10 mmHg. Taking your blood pressure
repeatedly without waiting an interval of at least 3 minutes
between readings can also affect it.
In addition to these factors, beverages containing caffeine or
alcohol, certain medications, emotional stress and even
tight-fitting clothes can make a difference in the readings.
What Causes Variations In Blood Pressure?
An individual’s blood pressure varies greatly from day to day
and season to season. In hypersensitive individuals, these
variations are even more pronounced. Normally, blood pres-
sure rises during work or play and falls to its lowest levels
during sleep.
Fluctuation within a day (case: 35 year old male)
200
Systolic Blood
Pressure
150
100
Diastolic Blood
Pressure
50
0
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
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AssessingHighBloodPressure
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure
(without regard to age) have been established as a guideline.
Systolic (mmHg)
BP Classification
Diastolic (mmHg)
Normal
<120
and
<80
Prehypertension
120-139
140-159
≥160
or
80-89
90-99
≥100
Stage 1 Hypertension
or
Stage 2 Hypertension
or
SOURCE: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. National
Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - May 2003.
What Is Hypertension?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given
when readings consistently rise above normal. It is well
known that hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack or
other illness if left untreated. Referred to as a “silent killer”
because it does not always produce symptoms that alert you
to the problem, hypertension is treatable when diagnosed
early. Those who fall within the Prehypertensive range are
more likely to develop hypertension in the future.
Can Hypertension Be Controlled?
In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled by
altering lifestyle and minimizing stress, and by appropriate
medication prescribed and monitored by your doctor. The
American Heart Association recommends the following
lifestyle suggestions to prevent or controlhypertension:
Don’t smoke.
Have regular physical
Reduce salt and fat intake.
checkups.
Maintain proper weight.
Monitor your blood
Exercise routinely.
pressure at periodic
intervals.
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
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WhyMeasureBloodPressureatHome?
It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood pres-
sure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting
might be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety.
This response is commonly called “white coat hyperten-
sion.” One way to determine whether this is the case for
you is to take your home monitor to the doctor’s office and,
before the doctor or nurse takes your pressure, do it your-
self onyourhomemonitorandcompareittoyourrecord of
home readings.
In any case, self-measurement at home supplements your
doctor’s readings and provides a more accurate, complete
blood pressure history. In addition, clinical studies have
shown that the detection and treatment of hypertension is
improved when patients both consult their physicians and
monitor their own blood pressure at home.
Keys to Successful Monitoring:
Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. We recom-
mend that you are consistent in your daily measurement
routine:
• Measure at the same time every day.
• Sit in the same chair/position.
• Relax for 5 minutes before measurement.
• Sit still during measurement – no talking, eating or sud-
den movements.
• Record your measurement in a logbook.
How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the sys-
tolic pressure written first, followed by a slash mark and the
diastolic pressure. For example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80
mmHg diastolic measurements are written as 120/80. Pulse
is simply written with the letter “P” followed by the pulse
rate—P 72, for example. Please see Page 16 for the blood
pressure record.
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B L O O D P R E S S U R E R E C O R D
Name:
Age:
Weight:
DATE
AM
SYS/DIA
PULSE
PM
SYS/DIA
PULSE
1/14
P 63
9:30 132/98
6:30 128/87
P 69
E X A M P L E
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Please read this important information before using your monitor.
☞ 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
LifeSource.
☞ Do not attempt to service, calibrate, or repair this device.
☞ Because your UA-702 monitor contains delicate,
high-precision parts, avoid exposing it to extremes in
temperature or humidity or to direct sunlight, shock and
dust. LifeSource guarantees the accuracy of this device only
when it is stored and used within the temperature and
humidity ranges noted on page 18.
☞ 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
UA-702 is designed to be used at home, by those who are
eighteen (18) years and older, to monitor blood pressure (systolic
and diastolic) and pulse rate. This monitor is not designed to
measure the blood pressure of people with common arrhythmias,
such as atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation.
It is not designed for ambulatory use.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UA-702
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oscillometric
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Digital, 10-mm character height
Pressure/pulse displayed
alternately
Measurement range . . . . . . . . .Pressure: 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg
Pulse: 40 pulses to 200
pulses/minute
Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pressure: +3 mmHg or 2%,
whichever is greater
Pulse: +5%
Pressurization . . . . . . . . . . . .Manual by inflator bulb
Depressurization . . . . . . . . . .Constant-air release-valve system
Deflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hand-held push button
Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 type AA (1.5 volt) alkaline
batteries (not included)
Battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approximately 6 months with
3 daily measurements
Operating environment . . . .50ºF to 104ºF (10ºC to 40ºC)
Less than 85% relative humidity
Storage environment . . . . . .-4ºF to 140ºF (-20ºC to 60ºC)
Less than 95% relative humidity
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Length: 4.1”(105 mm)
Width: 5.3”(135 mm)
Height: 1.7” (44 mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.9 oz. (140 g) without batteries
Blood pressure measurements determined by the UA-702 are equivalent to those
obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method
within the limits prescribed by the American National Standards Institute for
electronic or automated sphygmomanometers.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Our products are designed and manufactured using the latest
scientific and technological methods, and offer accurate, easy
touse, homemonitoringandtreatmentoptions.Ourfull
product line includes:
Aneroid Blood Pressure Kits
Blood Pressure Cuffs
Digital Blood Pressure Monitors
Digital Thermometers
Heart Rate Monitors
Nebulizers
Personal Health Scales
Stethoscopes
This LifeSource blood pressure product is covered by a Lifetime
Warranty. See warranty card for details.
Visit our web site at www.LifeSourceOnline.com
for warranty registration.
For more information regarding use, care or servicing of your
blood pressure monitor, contact:
A&D Medical
A division of A&D Engineering, Inc.
1555 McCandless Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
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For Canada Residents, please contact:
Auto Control Medical
6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit 5
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 5R8 Canada
Auto Control (Toll-Free): 1-800-463-5414
www.autocontrol.com
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IMPORTANT!
If You Need Assistance with the Set-Up or Operation
We Can Help!
Please call us FIRST before contacting your retailer at
LifeSource Health Line
1-888-726-9966 - Toll Free
1-800-463-5414 - In Canada
A specially trained representative will assist you
A division of A&D Engineering, Inc.
1555 McCandless Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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