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Introduction
The OMRON MX3 Plus measures your blood pressure and pulse simply and quickly from the arm, without the use of an inflation bulb or stethoscope. The measurement values are stored in the memory of the OMRON MX3 Plus.
The OMRON MX3 Plus includes a standard cuff for arm circumferences ranging from 22-32 cm. Optional large cuffs (32-42 cm) can be applied.
Table of contents
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How to obtain meaningful blood |
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Error: causes and rectifications |
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pressure readings |
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Maintenance and spare parts |
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Overview |
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Technical data |
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Preparation |
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General information about blood |
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Operation |
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pressure |
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Memory |
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1 How to obtain meaningful blood pressure readings
General
•The OMRON MX3 Plus is not suitable for measuring the frequency of cardiac pacemakers.
•Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis as this can influence the measurement.
•Avoid eating, drinking (alcohol), smoking, sport and taking a bath before measurement.
•Be calm and relaxed before and during measurement.
•You should never change the dose of medicines prescribed by your doctor.
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•Store the OMRON MX3 Plus in a dry, closed place with a temperature between -20°C and 60°C.
•Remove the batteries if you not intend to use the OMRON MX3 Plus for 3 months or more.
Tips for use
•Check your blood pressure at least twice a day (before breakfast, after work).
•Do not measure your blood pressure while you are in a vehicle.
•Always measure on the same arm.
•Wrap the cuff around your arm before start of measurement.
Caution
•Operating temperature between 10°C and 40°C.
•Operating environment must be free from excessive vibrations, shocks, magnetic fields, electrical noise, etc.
•Stay out of sunlight during measuring.
•Keep portable phones 5 meters away during measurement.
•Do not wrap the cuff around any object other than your arm.
•Do not fold the cuff and the tube.
•Do not drop the OMRON MX3 Plus.
2 Overview
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B Memory recall |
D On/off button |
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E AC adapter jack |
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3 Preparation
Insert batteries
1 Slide off the battery cover.
Connect cuff
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2Insert four batteries as indicated in the battery compartment and close compartment
Caution! Use four identical 1.5V alkaline batteries type AA LR6!
Fit cuff
Caution! Do not inflate the cuff when not wrapped around the arm!
1 Insert air plug in air jacket. |
1 Bare your arm. |
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Caution! Push up your sleeve: avoid |
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constricting the blood flow! |
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2Pass the end of the cuff through the ring. Caution! Keep the air tube on the outside!
3Put your arm through Note: keep the tube middle finger.
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4 Hold the end of the cuff and wrap it |
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Caution! Be sure the cuff fits closely; |
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4 Operation
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Control functions
B Memory recall button
C Start button
D On/off button
Measurement
M Systolic blood pressure in mmHg.
N Heart symbol: flash - measurement takes place, light up - finish measurement.
PDiastolic blood pressure in mmHg.
QMemory display: values in memory.
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R Pulse: heartbeats per minute.
SBattery exhausted: batteries are weak/exhausted.
TDeflation: cuff deflates and measurement finishes.
UInflation: cuff inflates and measurement starts.
VMemory position: 1 to 14.