Graham Field Blood Pressure Monitor 222 User Manual

Wallmax™ Professional  
Aneroid Sphygmomanometer  
Model 222  
Model V222B  
User Manual  
Read this manual before operating the  
Wallmax Professional Aneroid  
Sphygmomanometer. Save this manual for  
future reference.  
222-INS-LAB-RevA07  
 
gauge  
cuff  
valve  
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222 / V222B  
Wallmax Professional  
Aneroid Sphygmomanometer  
INSTALLATION  
The Wallmax Aneroid Sphygmomanometer wall mount is  
packaged complete with gauge, swivel bracket, and mount-  
ing screws.  
Note: Mount the gauge at the intended users' eye level to  
facilitate easy measurement reading.  
WARNING: The wall bracket mounts on two screws which  
are installed in the wall. You must mount these screws in  
a wall stud; otherwise, the sphygmomanometer could fall,  
resulting in damage to the sphygmomanometer and/or  
personal injury.  
Labtron 222 / V222B Wallmax Professional Aneroid Sphygmomanometer  
 
 
1. Mount the bracket using the two center holes. Swivel  
the sphygmomanometer on its bracket to expose the  
mounting holes, as shown below.  
manometer  
bracket  
mounting  
position  
on wall  
screw  
Installation, 222 / V222B  
Wallmax Professional  
Aneroid Sphygmomanometer  
2. Locate the wall stud where you will mount the bracket.  
DANGER—risk of electrocution! Ensure that there is no  
electrical wiring at the location where you will mount the  
bracket.  
3. Hold the bracket up to the wall at the desired mount-  
ing height. Place the two center mounting holes directly  
over the wall stud. Ensure that the manometer's face is  
correctly oriented and that the bracket is level. Mark on  
the wall in the center of both holes. Remove the bracket.  
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4. Drill a /16" hole approximately /8" deep at each of the  
two marked locations.  
5. Hold the bracket up to the wall at the mounting location,  
ensuring that the manometer's face is correctly oriented  
and that the bracket is level.  
6. Install the two mounting screws through the bracket  
center mounting holes into the wall stud. Do not over-  
tighten.  
Labtron 222 / V222B Wallmax Professional Aneroid Sphygmomanometer  
 
BLOOD PRESSURE  
Blood Pressure is a measure of the blood’s pressure in  
the circulatory system, which changes constantly during  
the course of the cardiac cycle. Blood pressure readings  
report two values. The higher reading (systolic pressure)  
shows the highest pressure in the arteries occurring when  
the heart contracts. The lower reading (diastolic pressure)  
shows the lowest pressure in the arteries, which occurs  
right before the heart contracts. Blood pressure readings  
are written with the highest value first, then the lowest  
value. Readings of 120/80 are considered to be normal,  
with high blood pressure being defined as a systolic  
pressure which is 140mmHg or more at rest and a diastolic  
pressure which is 90mmHg or more at rest. Only a patient’s  
physician is qualified to determine whether the readings  
obtained are normal for that person.  
Measuring blood pressure: Have the patient, while relaxed  
and in a sitting position, extend the arm from which the  
blood pressure will be taken to the front or laterally with  
the palm of the hand up.  
Attach the cuff and diaphragm: Hold the end of the cuff  
containing the inflation bag firmly against the inside of the  
bare upper arm with the artery symbol positioned over the  
brachial artery. Never place the cuff over clothing. Pull  
the opposite end of the cuff snugly around the arm and  
secure the Velcro® strips. The range lines, indicated by the  
arrows, show the correct cuff size when the cuff is placed  
on the arm. If the index line on the end of the cuff falls be-  
tween the two range lines, the cuff is the proper size. If the  
index line falls outside the range lines, a larger or smaller  
cuff should be used. The cuff should be snug, but not too  
tight. If one or two fingers can fit between the cuff and the  
arm, the cuff is properly secured. Place the diaphragm of  
the stethoscope over the brachial artery inferior to the  
cuff.  
Labtron 222 / V222B Wallmax Professional Aneroid Sphygmomanometer  
 
 
Inflating the cuff: Close the bulb’s air valve by turning the  
air release valve clockwise. Squeeze the inflation bulb at a  
steady rate until the gauge’s needle points at approximate-  
ly 30mmHg above the individual’s normal systolic pres-  
sure value. If the individual’s normal blood pressure is not  
known, it is recommended to inflate to 200mmHg.  
Systolic blood pressure reading: Open the air release  
valve slowly by turning it counter-clockwise while holding  
the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the brachial artery.  
Proper deflation rate is vital for an accurate reading. The  
recommended deflation rate is 2-3mmHg per second, or  
a drop of one to two marks on the pressure gauge with  
each heartbeat. Do not keep the cuff inflated any longer  
than necessary. As the cuff begins to deflate, listen care-  
fully with the stethoscope. Note the reading on the gauge  
as soon as a faint, rhythmic tapping or thumping sound is  
heard. The first sound is the systolic pressure reading. Al-  
ways check with your health care provider to ensure read-  
ings are performed correctly.  
Diastolic blood pressure reading: Allow the pressure to  
continue dropping at the same deflation rate. Note the  
reading on the gauge when the last audible thumping,  
swishing, or blowing sound is heard; this is the diastolic  
blood pressure reading. After a few seconds have passed  
and no audible thumping, swishing, or blowing sounds are  
heard, deflate the cuff using the air release valve complete-  
ly. Remove the cuff and stethoscope from the arm.  
Record the systolic and diastolic readings. Repeat the  
measurement two or more times to ensure accuracy. Only  
a patient’s physician is qualified to analyze blood pressure.  
Labtron 222 / V222B Wallmax Professional Aneroid Sphygmomanometer  
 
MAINTENANCE  
Recommended care and maintenance:  
Do not drop or pull excessively on the sphygmomanometer components.  
Never inflate beyond 300mmHg.  
Do not expose the cuff to direct sunlight.  
Do not put the sphygmomanometer in contact with sharp objects which could  
pierce the material and cause damage.  
Do not dismantle or disassemble.  
Cleaning  
Wipe off the manometer and bulb with a clean, damp cloth.  
Wash the cuff with soap and cold water, rinse and air dry. Do  
not press cuff with a hot iron.  
Sterilization  
Do not use steam, heat or liquid disinfectants to sterilize the  
cuff, inflation system or manometer. Gas sterilization may be  
used on the cuff only, if necessary.  
Storage  
Always deflate the cuff completely before storage.  
WARRANTY  
GF Health Products, Inc. warrants the Labtron Wallmax  
Professional Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Model 222 /  
V222B for a period of one year for defects in workmanship  
and materials. During the warranty period, defective items  
will be repaired or replaced at manufacturer’s option at no  
charge.  
Labtron 222 / V222B Wallmax Professional Aneroid Sphygmomanometer  
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GF, Graham-Field, and Labtron are registered trademarks, and  
Wallmax is a trademark, of GF Health Products, Inc.  
Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.  
Packaging, warranties, products, and specifications are subject to  
change without notice. GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for  
typographical errors.  
USA, Corporate Headquarters:  
Graham-Field Health Products  
2935 Northeast Parkway  
Atlanta, Georgia 30360  
telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609  
fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232  
© 2007 GF Health Products, Inc.  
222-INS-LAB-RevA07  
 

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