Panasonic EW3122S blood pressure unit
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1. when your bladder is full Blood pressure will be lower than usual after taking a bath after drinking alcohol 6 Measurements may be impaired if this unit is used near a television microwave oven X ray equipment or other devices with strong electrical fields To prevent such interference use the unit at a sufficient distance from such devices or turn the devices off 7 This unit is designed for use by adults Consult with your physician before using this unit on a child Do not use on infants or toddlers 8 This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or operations 9 Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure Do not use the unit together with other devices 10 Improper handling of batteries may result in battery rupture or in corrosion from battery leakage Please observe the following to ensure proper use of batteries a Be sure to turn off the power after use b Do not mix different types or sizes of batteries c Change all batteries at the same time Do not mix old and new batteries d Be sure to insert batteries with correct polarity as instructed e Remove batteries when they are worn out and dispose of them properly according to all applicable environmental regulations f Do not disassemble batteries or throw them into a fire Do not short circuit batteries Do not attempt to recharge the batteries included with the unit 5 Q Precautions to Ensur2. 1 The hour value will blink Press the Change button 2 to set the correct hour Set the minute Press the Set button 1 The minute value will blink Press the Change button 2 repeatedly to set the correct minute A Press the Set button 1 at the exact time the T T 7 minute changes to finalize the date time setting 7 Press the On Off Start button to Switch Off the power When the date or time are blinking the clock is stopped During leap years 3 1 will be displayed on February 29 For this reason reset the date to 2 29 11 al oF OON POSITIONING THE PRESSURE CUFF Open the cover and remove the pressure Cuff from the main body See p 8 2 Insert the plug into the socket e Insert the pressure cuff plug all the way in 3 Wrap around upper arm e Position the tube outlet so that it is on the palm side of the arm in line The blood pressure monitor can with the little finger of be used by wrapping the cuff on the hand either upper arm However since it has been said that the e Wrap around bare arm difference in blood pressure between the left and right arms may be around 10mmHg be sure to always use the same arm for measurements lt When wrapping around right arm gt Fasten so that there is no gap between the cuff and the arm but be careful that the cuff is not too tight e Be careful not to catch your clothes when wrapping the Approximate
3. not allow dust or other foreign objects to enter the device as this may cause it to malfunction Cleaning the device e Do not use anything other than a cloth with warm water and a little soapy to wipe the device e Do not use thinners benzene or alcohol on the device as this may cause discoloration and cracks e Cuff can not be washed Storage e Avoid exposing the device to high temperatures high humidity and direct sunlight as this can cause the device to malfunction Long term storage e Remove the batteries before storing the device for long periods of time Failure to do so may result in the batteries leaking which may cause the device to malfunction 27 TROUBLESHOOTING E Were measurements gt Pressurization to more than J gt taken according to the 280mmHg was performed proper procedure and in gt the correct posture Pressure decreased suddenly p gt See pp 12 and 13 and the remeasure mark appeared gt Measurement was taken to pressurization pe 20mmHg and then the gt wrapped jets A remeasure mark E appeared dia gt If problem continues Remeasure mark E is displayed Was the The heart mark Y blinked only a p Tube may not be few times or not at all connected sufficiently Check Pressurization doesn t occur even gt the tube connection See p 12 after waiting several dozen seconds Possible cause Position of pressure cuff is low Pressure
4. recall Panasonic The average of all measured values in memory will be Shown ope A will be shown at the bottom of the eit display e For example if 42 measured values are stored the average of the 42 measurements will be shown If only 1 measurement is A On Off A stored the will not be shown Es sien 22 The blood pressure indicator lamps will light Y for approximately 6 seconds Press the Memory Recall button again fi Each time you press the Memory Recall button the previously stored measurement values will be Y Shown in order starting with the newest data e The blood pressure indicator lamps will light anita for approximately 6 seconds A If your body moves during measurement the body movement indicator lamp will blink for approximately 6 seconds Press the Memory Recall button lightly for only a short time If you hold the button pressed for approximately 3 seconds or longer all data in memory will be erased so please be careful To cancell measurement value recall press the On Off Start button e If you forget to switch it off the blood pressure monitor will switch off automatically after approximately 30 seconds SETTING CHECKING THE MEASUREMENT NOTIFICATION TIME To let you take measurements at the same time every day 3 times per day can be set as notification times O A 1 Press the Set button 1 below the display e Notification Time 1 will bl
5. the expiration date may result in injury or staining of the surrounding area due to generation of heat bursting or leakage Replace batteries when e The mark shown at left appears during use e All displays are lit for a moment after the Start Stop button is pressed and then the display goes blank f e No display appears even if the Start Stop button is i pressed e Approximately 500 measurements approximately 5 months when measurements are taken 3 times per day can be taken with a set of fresh Panasonic alkaline batteries four AA size LR6 batteries Measurement conditions Room temperature 22 C 72 F Pressurized to 170mmHg Upper arm circumference 30cm 11 51 64 e When batteries other than Panasonic alkaline batteries are used battery life may be shorter When manganese batteries are used battery life becomes as short as 1 6th the life of alkaline batteries e Even if the product is not used for a long time be sure to replace batteries once a year If battery replacement is delayed damage due to battery leakage may occur e When replacing batteries always use four fresh alkaline batteries of the same type from the same manufacturer e When room temperature is low battery life may become shorter WHEN USING THE AC ADAPTER Use only the exclusive AC Adapter EW31225 See p 8 1 Insert the AC adapter plug into the connector on the side of the main body 2 Plug the AC adapter fully into the AC outlet CAUTIO
6. this is not unusual To accurately compare with your physician s reading take your Panasonic blood pressure monitor to your doctor s office and compare readings in this setting People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia vascular constriction liver disorders or diabetes people with cardiac pacemakers or a weak pulse and women who are pregnant should consult their physician before measuring their blood pressure themselves Different values may be obtained due to their condition Try to take your blood pressure measurements at the same time and under the same conditions every day e The ideal time to measure your blood pressure to obtain your so called base blood pressure is in the morning just after waking up before having breakfast and before any major activity or exercise If this is not possible however try to take measurements at a specified time prior to breakfast and before you have become active You should relax for about 5 minutes before taking the measurement e The following situations may cause substantial variations in blood pressure readings and should therefore be avoided at least 30 minutes prior to taking your blood pressure Blood pressure will be higher than usual when you are excited or tense when you are taking a bath during exercising or soon after exercising when it is cold within one hour after eating after drinking coffee tea or other beverages containing caffeine after smoking tobacco
7. N Be sure to use only the exclusive AC adapter sold separately Use of other AC adapters could cause an accident Caution when using only the AC adapter When no batteries are installed in the main body and the AC adapter is unplugged from the AC outlet or main body the set date and time will be reset and deleted Because of this even when using the AC adapter it is recommended that batteries be installed in the main body When the AC adapter is used power is supplied from the AC adapter so virtually no power from the batteries is used 10 BEFORE STARTING MEASUREMENTS Setting the date and time Please be sure to set the date and time before taking the first measurement after purchasing the blood pressure monitor or after changing the batteries e f measurements are taken without setting the date and time the date and time will not be stored e Please read the Caution when using only the AC adapter on p 10 1 With the power switched off hold the Set button 1 below the display pressed for at least 3 seconds The month value will blink If the time is already set and the button is pressed for a short time the alarm setting display will be shown Set the month Press the Change button 2 repeatedly to set the correct month Set the day Press the Set button 1 The day value will blink Press the Change button 2 repeatedly to set the correct day Set the hour Press the Set button
8. Panasonic Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Monitor de presion arterial de brazo Operating Instructions Instrucciones de funcionamiento Model No EW3122 Modelo No EW3122 For questions or assistance with your blood pressure monitor call us at 1 800 338 0552 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way 3D 1 Secaucus NJ 07094 Before operating this device please read these instructions completely and save this manual for future use No 2 EN SP 7 47 Antes de utilizar este dispositivo lea completamente estas instrucciones y conserve 2005 Matsushita Electric Works Ltd All Rights Reserved Printed in China este manual para futura referencia Table of Contents IM TO AUCTION errrrroronooncncnnonnn cnc mn 2 Basics of Blood Pressure remrrrernonccnnonnnnnnnn cnn 2 Important Instructions Before US8 cercereononancononoconononanancnnonnrncnnnnnenennnnnnnns 3 Precautions to Ensure Safe Reliable Operation 5 Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7 Classification a 5 Pais Ide CC AIG Yeeros O 7 Slate nes ar ON 9 When using Me AC Sdapter tsassiasamaacinss etnias 10 Before starting measurements seater eee se caterer 11 Positioning the pressure Cul ies 12 For accurate measurements esas dp pa 13 Cautions during measurements earn 14 Taking a reading M 15 Alarm function signals high blood pressure
9. bow O Beeeep beeeep e The upper arm became very tense long buzzer You moved your arm Blinking sounds Etc Return to the proper posture A movement which will cause large differences in measurement values occurred e Body movement was large e Body movement occurred several times Beep beep e Arm movement was large _ short buzzer Remeasure Remeasure mark is shown Lit sounds It will also be lit in the following cases e Pressure cuff tape fastener became unfastened e Tube came out e Etc For details see p 28 This function is intended to help ensure correct measurements See p 26 Even if the remeasure mark does not appear or body movement indicator lamp does not light it is recommended that 2 or 3 measurements be taken in a quiet condition for best results 16 Alarm function signals high blood pressure Blood pressure values for both systolic and diastolic readings are determined and indicated via a three color LED system as being within normal or hypertensive ranges based on definitions and classification of blood pressure levels by the JNC 7 Moreover when blood pressure is in the high range the reading displayed on screen flashes on and off to alert User According to JNC 7 Classification values consistently in excess of 140 mmHg Sys and or 90 mmHg Dia are considered to constitute high blood pressure LED Color Blood Diastolic 3 color
10. cuff is not wrapped correctly Position of pressure cuff is high You moved or talked while measurements were being taken See pp 12 and 13 a Jed otn measure p gt Blood pressure varies in response to minute changes in your mental Se state such as your reaction to a doctor s presence Measurement values are different gt e Sit quietly for 4 to 5 minutes and then take another measurement with each measurement See p 13 No display appears even when the gt Start Stop button is pressed Symptom Systolic or diastolic blood pressure value is high or low Ask your doctor for advice e Batteries are exhausted e Batteries are installed with the polarities wrong gt See p 9 If problem continues When the Start Stop button was pressed all displays became lit and then the display disappeared Body movement indicator lamp blinks gt Arm was moved during measurement See p 15 gt Even though the arm was not moved The body movement indicator lamp may respond when the arm the body movement indicator lamp i de a Relax all tension in the arm when taking blinks See p 13 Instrument ig broken gt Take it to the store where it was lt purchased for testing and repairs 4 28
11. e Safe Reliable Operation Do not drop the unit Protect it from sudden jars or shocks Do not insert foreign objects into any openings Do not attempt to disassemble the unit Do not crush the pressure cuff If the unit has been stored at temperatures below 0 C 32 F leave it in a warm place for about 15 minutes before using it Otherwise the cuff may not inflate properly 6 Do not store the unit in direct sunlight high humidity or dust ao 2 ly Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7 Classification Blood Pressure Categories mmHg a Stage 2 Hypertension e g SBP 165 co DBP 105 Oo 2 Stage 1 Hypertension e g SBP 150 D DBP 95 A g Prehypertension e g SBP 130 DBP 85 2 g Normal e g SBP 115 A DBP 75 120 140 160 Systolic Blood Pressure SBP Ame If your systolic pressure falls in one category but your diastolic pressure in another your level is classified in the higher of the two categories JNC 7 The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention Detection Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure National Institute of Health NIH Publication No 03 5233 May 2003 IMPORTANT e Do not be alarmed by temporarily high or low readings because fluctuations in a person s blood pressure are not uncommon If possible measure and record your blood pressure at the same time every day and consult your physician if you have questions or concerns e f abn
12. e measurements being taken properly how cuff is wrapped measurement posture etc Refer to pages 12 and 13 when taking measurements Were measurements taken immediately after smoking Were measurements taken when you were feeling irritated Were measurements taken in a cold environment Are you a person who has low pulse changes If you feel concerned about it please wait 4 to 5 minutes and then take another measurement 26 CARING FOR THE DEVICE Please do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the device This may cause fire or cause the device to malfunction It may also lead to injury Please do not fold the pressure cuff back against itself Always use the pressure cuff on your upper arm and nowhere else e Either of these actions may cause the device to malfunction Do not apply excessive force on the device Do not drop the device Measurements may be impaired if the device is used close to televisions microwave ovens X ray equipment or other devices with strong electrical fields Please measure your blood pressure at a sufficient distance from such devices or switch them off The cuff may lose some of its elasticity at temperatures below 0 C If the device is exposed to such extreme temperatures it is a good idea to leave it until it warms up to room temperature before taking the next measurement As a basic principle the device should not be exposed to extreme conditions cold heat humidity dust Do
13. e your blood pressure both your systolic and diastolic pressures are measured If your blood pressure measurement is 120 over 80 120 80 for example your systolic pressure is 120 while your diastolic pressure is 80 Important Instructions Before Use 1 5 Do not confuse self monitoring with self diagnosis Blood pressure measurements should only be interpreted by a health professional who is familiar with your medical history If you are taking medication consult with your physician to determine the most appropriate time to measure your blood pressure NEVER change a prescribed medication without first consulting with your physician Blood pressure can vary based on many factors including age gender weight and physical condition In general a person s blood pressure is lower during sleep and higher when he or she is active Blood pressure can change easily in response to physiological changes The setting in which a person s blood pressure is measured can also affect the results Having one s blood pressure measured by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic can cause nervousness and may result in a temporarily elevated reading Because blood pressure measurements taken in a clinical setting can vary considerably from those taken at home a person s blood pressure should be measured not only occasionally in the doctor s office but also on a regular basis at home Also if you find that your blood pressure is lower at home
14. ents should be stored Normal Example Person A Press A Person B Press L Storing is completed e Up to 42 measurement values can be stored When the memory is full and additional values are stored the oldest value in memory will be deleted and the new value will be stored e f measurements could not be taken properly the E mark is shown instead of the blood pressure value measurement values cannot be stored However even if the E mark is shown for the blood pressure value the pulse value will still be stored Number of stored data To erase all measured values stored in memory 1 Press the Memory Recall button for the person whose data you want to delete The stored measurement values will be displayed 2 Press the same Memory Recall button again and hold it pressed until the measurement values disappear approximately 3 seconds or more It is not possible to erase single measurement values To switch off the blood pressure monitor On Off Press the On Off Start button Gart e If you forget to switch it off the blood pressure monitor will switch off automatically after approximately 5 minutes 18 RECALLING STORED MEASUREMENT VALUES Measurements can be recalled after measurement is completed or after the power has been switched off e f no measurement values are stored no value will be shown Ah 1 Press the Memory Recall button for the person whose data you want to
15. fee or tea or smoking Olmmediately after exercising or taking a bath Wait at least 20 minutes and take a measurement while staying quiet Oln a moving vehicle Oln cold places Take measurements at ambient temperatures of 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F OWhen you need to urinate Wait several minutes after urinating before taking measurements 14 TAKING A READING Measurement Press the On Off Start button e The pressure cuff will automatically be pressurized and a measurement will be taken e lf the measurement notification time is set the bell mark ZA will be shown To set or check the measurement notification time see pp 19 to 21 e f your body moves during measurement the body movement indicator lamp will blink See p 15 The entire display will The heart mark will light for approximately blink when pulse is 1 second detected during e If there is air left in pressurization the pressure cuff the fully lit time will When measurement has been completed a be longer series of beeps will sound and the blood Beep pressure and pulse values Ne n will be displayed man e Pressure will be automatically released from the pressure 40 Hypertension cuff lai e The blood pressure indicator lamps will light for l approximately 6 seconds m A e f the measured value is in the high blood pressure region Normal the values will blink for approximately 6 seconds For how to read the blood
16. ies 24 hours a day In addition it can change greatly depending on the weather your mental state exercise etc In particular there is the phenomenon of White uniform hypertension at doctor s offices where the blood pressure measured in a doctor s office is higher because of stress or worry In addition if the blood pressure measured at home is sometimes higher and sometimes lower than the blood pressure measured at the doctor s office the following can be considered Please pay attention to these points when taking measurements Is the pressure cuff wrapped firmly a e Make sure that the pressure cuff is not wrapped too loosely or too tightly e Is the pressure cuff wrapped around the upper arm Make sure it is not partly covering the elbow For how to wrap the pressure cuff correctly refer to p 9 Do you feel worried or irritated Before taking measurements take 2 or 3 deep breaths and relax to stabilize blood pressure In addition it is recommended that you sit quietly for about 4 to 5 minutes before taking measurements 24 Why are measured blood pressure values different each time take a measurement A Blood pressure changes even within a single day and it is different depending on the measurement posture Because of this when taking measurements be sure to always take measurements under the same conditions For persons taking blood pressure medication blood pressure may change greatly due to
17. ink If date and time have not been set the display will change to the date time setting display See p 11 for setting the date time 2 Press the Set button 1 again e The A and oFF will blink Press the Change button 2 to display an e The A and an will blink e on gt Notification sound will sound e FF gt Notification sound will not sound e When an is selected and the Set button is pressed the time will show 2 39 and the hour value will blink and A and on will light Press the Change button 2 repeatedly to set the desired hour 20 SETTING CHECKING THE MEASUREMENT NOTIFICATION TIME continuen 21 Press the Set button 1 The minute value will blink Press the Change button 2 repeatedly to set the desired minute e To set only Notification Time 1 press the On Off Start button to complete the setting e To set Notification Times 2 and 3 follow steps 6 and 7 below Press the Set button 1 Notification Time 2 will blink Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set the desired notification time When setting of Notification Time 2 has been completed press the Set button 1 Notification Time 3 will blink Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set the desired notification time When setting of Notification Time 3 has been completed press the Set button 1 The times set for Notification Times 1 to 3 will be shown automatically at 2 second intervals To complete the setting press
18. light system Press r mmHg TA Hypertension Sign Orange yp Prehypertension gt Stage 1 Stage 2 20 Gl Normal gt 90 et gt Prehypertension Hypertension Yellow 80 yp Prehypertension Normal Green Normal 120 140 mmHg Systolic e Blood pressure readings will flash for approx 6 seconds when in the high blood pressure range Systolic blood pressure 140 mmHg and over Diastolic blood pressure 90 mmHg and over Only when measurement is complete If measurements could not be taken properly The remeasure mark E will be displayed When taking successive measurements press the Start Stop button to switch off the blood pressure monitor once and stay quiet for 4 to 5 minutes and then take the next measurement Advice In general blood pressure measurements are lower for the second measurement because you are less nervous and are more tranquil For people who easily get tense measuring twice each time is very effective When two measurements are taken normally the smaller measurement is stored When taking two measurements always stay quiet for 4 to 5 minutes after the first measurement before taking the second measurement 17 STORING MEASUREMENT VALUES This product can separately store 42 measurements each for two persons After measurement the AR will light Panasonic Press the Memory Recall H 3 15 30 ASS button with the number corresponding to the person for which measurem
19. ly 2 to 3cm 25 32 cuff Doing so may lead to to 1 3 16 from lower accuracy inside of elbow e Press the tape fastener down well 12 FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS Take measurements while sitting quietly and relaxing 1 Rest your elbows on a table etc Position your arm so that the pressure cuff is at the same height as your heart 3 Position your palm upward and relax your hand Take measurements using the same upper arm in the same position at the same time every day e Measurement values will vary according to the height of the pressure cuff e Take measurements in the morning immediately after you wake up when there is no urge to urinate If this is difficult take measurements before breakfast and before you have moved a lot Relax and sit in a natural posture when taking measurements e Always sit quietly for approximately 4 to 5 minutes before taking measurements Relax your body arm and fingers and do not move their muscles Do not talk while taking measurements Do not use a cellular phone near the main body During measurement do not touch the main body or the tube CAUTION Keep away from cellular telephones and other sources of electromagnetic radiation Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning 13 CAUTIONS DURING MEASUREMENTS In the following situations accurate measurements cannot be taken OWithin 1 hour of eating or drinking alcohol Olmmediately after drinking cof
20. ormal variations in blood pressure are observed in measurement please consult your physician PARTS IDENTIFICATION Please check the instrument Pressure cuff plug Pressure cuff socket Display Set button Memory Recall button 1 Blood pressure indicator lamps Connector for AC adapter Body movement indicator lamp Change button Memory Recall Tube button 2 Pressure cuff On Off Start button Bottom of main body Battery cover How to open the cover Pressure cuff storage example 1 Press lightly on p the Open Close button N 2 Open the cover while holding the Open Close button pressed Open Close button Optional accessory OAC Adapter EW31225 OLarge Cuff 35cm 44cm 13 3 4 to 17 1 4 EW3900 INSTALLING BATTERIES Always use alkaline batteries Four AA size LR6 alkaline batteries Turn the main body over press lightly on the A mark on the battery cover and remove the cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow Battery cover Check the polarities of the batteries and Install them correctly 3 Replace the battery cover and slide it Closed CAUTION Always follow the cautions printed on the batteries Check the polarities of the batteries and install them correctly Remove exhausted batteries promptly If the product will not be used for a long time remove the batteries Batteries should be used before their expiration date Use after
21. pressure display see p 16 The AA marks will light Body movement e indicator Binking Body movement A The M mark will blink For storing measurement values see p 17 The pulse rate value is the beats per minute calculated based on the pulse rate during measurement On Off 3 To switch off the blood pressure monitor press the On Off Start button e f you forget to switch it off the blood pressure monitor will switch off automatically after approximately 5 minutes 15 TAKING A READING conNTINUED About the body movement indicator function If your arm to which the pressure cuff is attached etc moves during measurement such as if you unconsciously bend your elbow it may not be possible to take measurements correctly e The body movement indicator function uses the body movement indicator lamp and a warning sound to tell you when movement has occurred or when excessive pressure has been applied to the pressure cuff during measurement e lfthe body movement indicator lamp blinks return your arm to the correct posture See p 13 e When body movement has been detected the body movement indicator lamp will blink when the blood pressure reading appears The lamp will also blink when measurements for which movement was detected are stored and later recalled Body movement indicator lamp Warning sound Explanation display Body movement was detected e You unconsciously bent your el
22. rorrororonononnoncncnnonnannnnn nao 17 Storing measurement vales ss ea 18 Recalling stored measurement Values 0rooeoeonmncononononconanancnnannnnnnnnnnnnneos 19 Setting checking the measurement notification time 20 After USE SPECIICAIONS asesinar i 23 QUA rr ess 24 Caring for the device coorremorononconcnnnnnconcnnncn conocerme 27 TrOUDIESAOOUNO We teens iio tias 28 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor EW3122 Measuring your own blood pressure is an important way of monitoring your health High blood pressure hypertension is a major health problem which can be treated effectively once detected Measuring your blood pressure between doctor visits on a regular basis in the comfort of your home and keeping a record of the measurements will help you monitor any significant changes in your blood pressure Keeping an accurate record of your blood pressure will help your doctor diagnose and possibly prevent any health problems in the future Basic of Blood Pressure Your heart acts like a pump sending blood surging through your blood vessels each time it contracts Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood pumped from the heart on the walls of blood vessels Systolic pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart contracts and pumps blood into the arteries Diastolic pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart expands or relaxes When you or your doctor tak
23. tart button If the button is not pressed the sound stops after 1 minute e If you store it in a desk you may not be able to hear the indicator sound Advice If a record table is made out with the measurement values taken around the same time you can easily see your own daily blood pressure changes 22 AFTER USE SPECIFICATIONS Storage Unplug the plug from the main body 2 Roll up the pressure cuff loosely and STOTE the tube inside the pressure cuff e Do not wrap the tube around the main body etc Doing so may result in excessive force on the tube and may result in a malfunction e Be careful not to bend the tube Put the pressure cuff in the main body and close the cover Specifications DC 6V 4 AA size alkaline batteries AC 100 240V 50 60Hz when using optional AC adapter Messurementranas Blood pressure O to 280mmHg 9 Pulse rate 30 to 160 beats per minute ccarac Blood pressure Within 3mmHg MASY Pulse rate Within 5 Operation temperature o o humidity range 10 to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 15 to 90 RH Storage temperature humidity 20 to 60 C 14 F to 140 F 10 to 95 RH range Approx 20 to 40cm 7 3 4 to 15 3 4 circumference Approx 18 7 oz 530g not including batteries 17 9 x 17 1 x 9 3cm 7 5 64 x 6 47 64 x 3 21 32 23 Q amp A Why are the blood pressure values measured at home different from those measured at the doctor s office A Blood pressure var
24. the On Off Start button SETTING CHECKING THE MEASUREMENT NOTIFICATION TIME continuen To change the notification time setting Press the Set button 1 on the top surface of the blood pressure monitor Notification Time 1 will blink e To change the setting for Notification Time 2 or 3 press the Change button to display Notification Time 2 or 3 2 Press the Set button 1 twice The hour value will blink 3 Press the Change button 2 repeatedly to set the desired hour Press the Set button 1 The minute value will blink Press the Change button 2 repeatedly to set the desired minute 5 Press the On Off Start button to complete the setting To cancel the measurement notification sound Press the Set button 1 on the top surface of the blood pressure monitor Notification Time 1 will blink e To change the setting for Notification Time 2 or 3 press the Change button 2 to display Notification Time 2 or 3 2 Press the Set button 1 once The A and an will blink 3 Press the Change button 2 oFF will be displayed 4 Press the On Off Start button to complete the setting e When the set time is reached the measurement notification sound will sound to notify you that it s time to take a measurement e If the set time is reached in the middle of taking a measurement the measurement notification sound will not sound e When the measurement notification sound sounds it can be stopped by pressing the On Off S
25. the effects of the medication When taking 2 measurements in succession be sure to stay quiet for 4 to 5 minutes after the first measurement before taking the next measurement Q Why are the measured values different for the left and right arm It is said that differences in blood pressure values between the left and right arms may be around 10mmdHg The blood pressure can be measured in either the left or right arm but all measurements should be taken using the same arm 25 Q Even though the arm was moved the body movement indicator light did not come on A The body movement indicator function tells you that the elbow was bent or that excess pressure was applied to the pressure cuff Because of this if the movement resulted in no effect on the pressure cuff such as lightly twisting your arm bending your wrist etc the indicator will not come on If you still feel concerned about it please take another measurement When the body movement indicator lamp became blinked returned my arm to the correct measurement position but the measured value was higher than it always has been The body movement indicator lamp is intended as only a measurement method indicator If you returned to the correct posture after the body movement indicator lamp became lit but the measured blood pressure is higher or lower than normal please take another measurement The following possible causes can also be considered e Ar
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