Citizen CH-406D User Manual 2

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR

DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

REF CH-406D

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GENERAL REMARKS

General remarks on blood pressure and blood pressure measurement

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1. To deﬂ ate the cuff quickly, press the “START/STOP” switch.

2. The attached cuff is suitable for arm circumferences of 23-33 cm (9-13 inches).

3. When attaching the cuff, the air hose should be placed on the inside of your arm on top of the artery.

4. Self measurement is not therapy! In no event should you change the dosage of your medication prescribed by your physician.

5. As preparation for measuring your blood pressure, you should urinate and then remain relatively still for 10 to 15 minutes prior to measurement.

6. Exercising, eating, drinking, smoking, etc., prior to measurement may affect the results.

7. Your blood pressure varies constantly throughout the day. Measurements should be taken regularly at the same time each day.

8. DO NOT place too much emphasis on the results of one measurement. Keep a continuing record of your blood pressure variations. A complete picture can only be obtained from a large number of readings.

9. Emotional stress tends to cause your blood pressure to rise.

To obtain correct blood pressure measurements

1. Take ﬁ ve or six deep breaths and then relax before measuring your blood pressure. If you are tense when taking the measurement, you will not get a valid reading.

2. Your blood pressure will be elevated if you are anxious or irritated, suffering from lack of sleep or constipation, or have just taken some exercise or eaten a meal.

3. Wrap the cuff around your arm and tighten it so that one ﬁ nger can be inserted between the cuff and arm. (

4. DO NOT measure your blood pressure after bathing or drinking.

5. If you feel the need to urinate, do so before measuring your blood pressure.

6. Measure your blood pressure where the room temperature is around 20°C (68°F). DO NOT measure your blood pressure when it is too cold (below 10°C/50°F) or too hot (above 40°C/104°F) in the room.

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GENERAL REMARKS

7. DO NOT try to measure your blood pressure immediately after drinking coffee or tea or after smoking.

8. Measure your blood pressure when you are relaxed and still. Keep the center of the cuff at the level of your heart and DO NOT move your arm or talk.

9. DO NOT measure blood pressure when the cuff has been on your arm for a few minutes or more. During this time, your arm will have built up a higher blood pressure and you will not get valid reading.

10. The ﬁ gure below shows the blood pressure classiﬁ cations under the WHO standards.

Remarks:

The graph is not exact, but may be used as a guide in understanding non-invasive blood pressure measurements. The device is only intended for use with adults.

Deﬁ nitions and Classiﬁ cations of Blood Pressure Levels

Measure your blood pressure at the same time each day.

* Your blood pressure changes all the time. This means that data gathered over

a long period has far more signiﬁ cance than data from just one measurement. For this reason, you must measure your blood pressure on a daily basis. Ideally, you should measure your blood pressure at the same time each day wherever possible.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE

Precautions for use

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1. If you suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure or other circulatory

disease, consult your physician before using the monitor.

2. If the cuff pressure feels abnormal or you experience any other irregularity

while using the cuff, reduce the pressure immediately by pressing the “START/STOP” switch and then consult the sales outlet where you purchased the monitor.

3. If you think the measurement is abnormal or if measurement makes you feel

unwell, discontinue use and consult your physician.

4. Blood pressure measurement may not be possible for anyone with a weak

pulse or arrhythmia.

5. Repeated blood pressure measurement may cause problems such as

congestion or swelling in some people.

6. Frequently repeated blood pressure measurements will not give accurate

results. Allow an interval of about 3 minutes between measurements.

7. If you suffer from a severe problem with blood circulation in your arms,

consult your physician before using the monitor. Failure to do so could be hazardous to your health.

8. Measurement may not be possible for anyone with insufﬁ cient blood ﬂ ow to

the area where measurements will be taken or who suffers from a frequent irregular heartbeat. Consult your physician for advice on whether to use the monitor.

9. DO NOT wrap the cuff around an injured arm.

10. DO NOT wrap the cuff around an arm in which a drip (intravenous infusion)

is inserted or which is being used for blood transfusion as part of medical treatment. Doing so could result in an injury or a serious accident.

11. DO NOT use the monitor in the vicinity of ﬂ ammable gases such as those

used for anaesthesia. Doing so could ignite the gases and cause an explosion.

12. DO NOT use the monitor in enriched oxygen environments such as a

hospital’s hyperbaric chamber or oxygen tent. Doing so could ignite the oxygen and cause a ﬁ re.

13. DO NOT use mobile phones near the monitor as this could result in a

malfunction.

14. If you use a cardiac pacemaker, consult your physician before using the

monitor.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE

15. Be sure to use this unit only for measuring blood pressure. DO NOT use it for any other purpose.

16. DO NOT use this unit on infants.

17. Blood pressure measurements taken using this monitor are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed by the American National Standard for electronic or automated sphygmomanometers.

18. Blood pressure measurement may not be possible for anyone with common arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial ﬁ brillation.

Maintenance Precautions

1. DO NOT store the blood pressure monitor in locations exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures (over 60°C/ 140°F), low temperatures (below

-20°C/-4°F), high relative humidity (over 95%) or excessive amounts of dust.

2. DO NOT drop the blood pressure monitor or subject it to other shocks or vibration.

3. Remove the batteries if the monitor will be left unused for a long period.

4. DO NOT attempt to disassemble the monitor.

5. DO NOT bend the cuff or air hose excessively.

6. If the monitor is very dirty, wipe it clean with a cloth moistened with sterilizing alcohol or a neutral detergent. Then wipe it with a dry cloth.

7. NEVER clean the blood pressure monitor with thinners or benzene, as this could damage the monitor.

8. To clean the cuff, wipe it with a moist cloth. Avoid hard rubbing as this will cause air leakages. Take care also not to get water into the air hose.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE

Nature and frequency of maintenance:

This product is designed for use over an extended period of time;

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however, it is generally recommended that it be inspected every two years to ensure proper function and performance.

Protect the nature environment:

Please help to protect natural environment by respecting national and/or local recycling regulations when disposing of the battery and the product at the end of their useful live.

WEEE MARK

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix with general household waste. There is a separate collection systems for used electronics products in accordance with legislation under the WEEE Directive (Directive 2002/96/EC) and is effective only within European Union.

Reference European standard:

This product complies with EC instructions 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive) and with the following standards: EN1060-1: 1995+AM1:2002 “Noninvasive Sphygmomanometers, Part 1 General requirement” and EN 1060-3: 1997 “Noninvasive Sphygmomanometers, Part 3 Supplementary requirements for Electromechanical Blood pressure Measuring Systems” and EN60601-12:2001 “Medical Electrical equipment, Part 1-2: General requirements for safety – Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements and tests”.

Manufacturer:

Name : Health & Life Co., Ltd. Address : 9F. NO.186 Jian Yi Road Chung Ho City, Taipei, Taiwan.

European Representative:

Name : Innovative business promotion GmbH Address : Botzstr.6 07743 Jena, Germany

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STANDARDS

Important! Read the operating instructions.

Classiﬁ cation:

- Internally powered equipment

- BF type applied part

The quality of the device has been veriﬁ ed and is in line with the provisions of the EC council directive 93/42/EEC (EN IEC60601-1-2:2001, EN IEC60601-1) dated 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices, as well as the EMC directive 89/336/EEC:

EN 1060-1 Non-invasive blood pressure measuring equipment General requirements EN 1060-3 Non-invasive blood pressure measuring equipment Supplementary requirements for electromechanical blood pressure measuring systems.

- IPX0

- Not suitable for use in presense of ﬂ ammable anaesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide

- Continuous operation with short-time loading

This Blood Pressure Monitor complies with the European regulations and bears the CE mark "CE 0197".

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COMPONENT NAMES AND LOCATIONS

Component names

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Air hose connector

Air hose socket

MODE Switch

SET Switch

MEMORY Switch

START/STOP Switch a Stand-by

LCD display

Air hose

Cuff

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