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Operating Instructions
Instrucciones de Uso
Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
Monitor de presión arteriai de brazo
Modei No7№ de Modeio EW-BU04
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Before operating this device, please read these instructions compieteiy and save this manual for
future use.
Antes de utilizar este dispositivo, lea completamente estas instrucciones y conserve este manual
para futura referencia.
Panasonic Oscillometric Automatic Arm Biood Pressure Monitor Modei EW-BU04 is a
device intended to measure systoiic and diastoiic biood pressure and puise rate of an
aduit individuai by using a pressurized cuff on the arm. The device is not intended for use
on neonatai, infants and chiidren.The device is designed for home use oniy, not for
ambuiatory measurement (measurement recorded continuousiy during the day).
Specifications of this device are iisted in page 21.
Biood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivaient to those
obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscuitation method, within the
iimits prescribed by the American Nationai Standard, Manuai, Eiectronic or automated
sphygmomanometers.
If you suffer from disorder of heart rhythm, known as arrhythmia oniy use this biood
pressure monitor in consuitation with your doctor, in certain cases osciiiometric
measurement method can produce incorrect readings.
Fiashing System for hypertensive readings are based on biood pressure values classified
in the paper: “JNC 7 Express; The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure; U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; National Institute of Health;
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National High Blood Pressure Education
Program; NIH Publication No. 03-5233; May 2003.” The display values are generally
known, but not proven, to be an indicator of your blood pressure.
The EW-BU04 is not intended to be used as a diagnostic device. Contact your physician
if prehypertensive or hypertensive values are indicated.
I Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................. 3
Basics of Blood Pressure....................................................................................................... 3
Important Instructions Before Use.......................................................................................... 3
Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation
Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7 Classification
Parts Identification.................................................................................................................. 7
Inserting Batteries.................................................................................................................. 8
When Using the AC Adapter.................................................................................................. 8
Positioning the Cuff and Your Arm......................................................................................... 9
Taking a Reading..................................................................................................................11
Storing Measurement Values................................................................................................13
Recalling Stored Measurement Values.................................................................................14
About Each Mark...................................................................................................................15
After Use................................................................................................................................16
Q&A.......................................................................................................................................17
Caring for the Appliance........................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................20
Specifications........................................................................................................................21
Explanation of Rating Plate Symbols....................................................................................22
FCC Statement..................................................................................................................... 22
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I Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Automatic Arm Biood Pressure Monitor EW-BU04.
Measuring your own biood pressure is an important way of monitoring your heaith. High
biood pressure (hypertension) is a major heaith probiem which can be treated effectiveiy
once detected. Measuring your biood pressure between doctor visits on a reguiar basis in the
comfort of your home, and keeping a record of the measurements, wiii heip you monitor any
significant changes in your biood pressure. Keeping an accurate record of your biood
pressure wiii heip your doctor diagnose and possibiy prevent any heaith problems in the
future.
I Basics of Blood Pressure
Your heart acts iike a pump, sending biood surging through your biood vesseis 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 take your blood pressure, both your systolic
and diastolic pressures are measured. If your blood pressure measurement is 120 mmHg
over 80 mmHg (120/80), for example, your systolic pressure is 120 mmHg while your
diastolic pressure is 80 mmHg.
I Important Instructions Before Use
1. Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. Blood pressure measurements should
only be interpreted by a health care professional who is familiar with your medical history.
2. 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.
3. 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, 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.
4. 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.
5. Try to take your blood pressure measurements at the same time and under the same
conditions every day.
• 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 possibie, however, try to take measurements
at a specified time prior to breakfast, and before you have become active. You shouid
reiax for about 5 minutes before taking the measurement.
The foiiowing situations may cause substantiai variations in biood pressure readings
and shouid therefore be avoided at ieast 30 minutes prior to taking your biood pressure.
Biood pressure wiii be higher than usuai:
- when you are excited or tense
- when you are taking a bath
- during exercising or soon after exercising
- when it is coid
- within one hour after eating
- after drinking coffee, tea or other beverages containing caffeine
- after smoking tobacco
- when your biadder is fuii
- when in a moving vehicie
Biood pressure wiii be iower than usuai:
- after taking a bath
- after drinking aicohol
6. Measurements may be impaired if this unit is used near a teievision, microwave oven, Xray equipment or other devices with strong eiectricai fieids. 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 aduits. Consuit with your physician before using this unit
on a chiid. Do not use on neonatai, infants and chiidren.
8. This unit is not suitabie for continuous monitoring during medicai emergencies or
operations.
9. Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring biood pressure. Do not use the
unit together with other devices.
10. improper handiing of batteries may resuit in battery rupture or in corrosion from battery
ieakage. Piease observe the foiiowing 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 aii batteries at the same time. Do not mix oid and new batteries.
d. Be sure to insert batteries with correct poiarity, as instructed.
e. Remove batteries when they are worn out, and dispose of them properiy according to
aii appiicabie environmentai reguiations.
f. Do not disassembie batteries or throw them into a fire.
g. Do not short-circuit batteries.
h. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries inciuded with the unit.
11. Caution: Use oniy accessories that are recommended for your modei. Substitution may
resuit in measurement error.
I Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation
1. Do not drop the unit. Protect it from sudden jars or shocks.
2. Do not insert foreign objects into any openings.
3. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
4. If the unit has been stored at temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C), leave it in a warm place
for about 15 minutes before using it. Othenwise, the cuff may not inflate properly.
5. Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high humidity or dust.
6. When cleaning, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before cleaning. Also, do not
plug in or unplug the AC adapter with wet hands.
Doing so may result in electric shock or fire.
7. Do not spill water on the main unit or AC adapter. Doing so may cause electric shock,
short-circuiting, or product damage.
8. Do not use the AC adapter if it is damaged or if it plugs into the AC outlet loosely. Doing
so may result in electric shock, overheating or short-circuiting.
9. If the product does not operate properly or seems strange, stop use and unplug the AC
adapter immediately, and request inspection and service. Failure to do so could result in
the risk of an accident, electric shock, or fire.
10. When using the AC adapter, make sure it is fully inserted into the AC outlet. Failure to do
so could result in electric shock, overheating or short-circuiting.
11. When the product is not in use, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet.
12. When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the cord. Always grasp the AC adapter
body and unplug it. Failure to do so could result in the risk of electric shock, shortcircuiting, or fire.
13. Do not insert any object in the AC adapter or allow debris to collect on it. Doing so could
result in the risk of electric shock, short-circuiting, or fire.
14. Do not scratch, damage, modify, forcibly bend, pull, or twist the AC adapter cord. In
addition, do not place heavy objects on top of the cord or pinch it with objects. Do not
wrap the cord around the main unit and the AC adapter. Doing any of these things may
result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
15. Do not step on the AC adapter. Doing so may cause an accident or injury.
16. Do not use a voltage converter. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
17. This AC adapter EW-2B02 is designed for use only with Panasonic Blood Pressure
Monitor, model EW-BU04. Use with other electrical devices may result in death or
serious personal injury.
18. ALWAYS unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet before performing maintenance.
19. Do not let this product to be used by children.
20. Do not let this product to be used by people who cannot express their feelings, or who
cannot operate the product by themselves. Do not use the unit on an arm where a
catheter has been inserted. Such use may result in an accident or injury.
21. Use AC adapter only with electrical outlet of voltages marked on name plate. For use in
the U.S.A., use AC adapter only with AC 120 V electrical outlet. Use with electrical
outlets at other voltages may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or burns.
22. Do not allow any material to drape over the AC adapter. Doing so could result in the risk of fire.
23. Do not modify or attempt to repair the product or AC adapter by yourself.
Doing so could result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against
the JNC T Classification
Blood Pressure Categories
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If the two blood pressure measurements (systolic, diastolic) fall into separate categories,
your level is classified in the higher of the two categories. For example, a Stage 2 systolic
reading, but a diastolic pressure reading in the normal range.
*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:
• 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.
• If abnormal variations in blood pressure are observed in measurement, please consult your
physician.
Stage 2 Hypertension e.g.: SBP165
100
Stage 1 Hypertension e.g.: SBP 150
90
Prehypertension e.g.: SBP 130
80
Normai e.g.: SBP 115
Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
DBP 85
DBP 75
DBP105
DBP 95
120 140 160 (rrmHg)
I Parts Identification
Please check the instrument.
AC adapter EW-2B02
(optional)
'Specifications of the product or parts may be changed without prior notice.
Large cuff EW3901
[13-3/4"to 17-1/4" (35 cm to 44 cm)]
(optional)
I Inserting Batteries
' Always use AAA-size LR03 alkaline batteries.
1. Turn the main unit over and remove the battery
cover by siiding it in the direction of the arrow
whiie pressing iightly on ——.
2. Check the poiarities of the batteries and instail them correctiy.
3. Repiace the battery cover and siide it ciosed.
CAUTiON:
• Always follow the cautions printed on the batteries.
• Remove the batteries if the appliance will not be used for
a long time or the batteries are exhausted.
• Batteries should be used before their expiration date to
prevent Injury, heat, bursting or leakage.
Replace batteries when: |
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> Approximately 300 measurements (3 times per day for approximately 3 months) with fresh
Panasonic alkaline batteries. [Measurement conditions: Room temperature 73 °F (23 °C);
Pressurized to 170 mmHg; Upper arm circumference: 11 -3/4" (30 cm)]
> When batteries other than Panasonic alkaline batteries are used, battery life may be
shorter. When manganese batteries or other alkaline batteries are used, battery life
becomes as short as 1/6th the life of Panasonic alkaline batteries.
• Be sure to replace batteries once a year to prevent battery leakage.
> Always use four fresh alkaline batteries of the same type from the same manufacturer.
• Battery life may become shorter when room temperature is low.
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• The li 2 mark appears during use.
> All displays are lit for a moment after the Off/On Start
button Is pressed and then the display goes blank.
> No display appears even if the Off/On Start button is
pressed.
I When Using the AC Adapter
1. Insert the AC adapter plug
Into the connector on the
right side of the main unit.
2. Piug the AC adapter fuliy into the AC outlet.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use only the exclusive AC adapter (EW-2B02, sold separately).
I Positioning the Cuff and Your Arm
The cuff can be used on either upper arm. This section shows an exampie of wrapping the
cuff on the ieft arm.
• The difference in blood pressure between ieft and right arm may be around 10 mmHg. Be
sure to aiways use the same arm. it is recommended to use the arm with the higher blood
pressure.
1. Insert the plug Into the socket all the way In.
2. Fit the cuff to the upper arm.
• Fit the preformed cuff onto your upper arm
with the direction mark at the inner side.
• Wrap the cuff on bare skin.
3. Wrap the cuff.
• Aiign the tube pointing toward the middie
finger.
• Aiign the rotating part of the tube to the iine
extended from the middie finger.
• Set apart 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the eibow joint.
• Wrap the cuff with a gap of 1 or 2 fingers. Be
carefui that the cuff is not too tight.
• Press the veicro fastener down weii to fasten
the cuff.
Points when wrapping
Be sure to always wrap on the same
position by using the guide.
(If your weight/arm circumference did not
change significantly.)
The cuff can be used on either upper arm.
<Example for wrapping on the right arm.>
4. Rest your elbow on a table while relaxing.
5. Position your arm so that the cuff is at the same height
as your heart and your palm is facing upward.
Use the same upper arm at the same time every day.
• 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.
• 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 touch the main body or the tube when taking measurements.
CAUTION:
Keep away from cellular phones and other sources of electromagnetic radiation to prevent
maifunctioning.
Accurate measurements cannot be taken:
• Within 1 hour of eating or drinking alcohol
• Immediately after drinking coffee or tea, smoking, exercising or taking a bath
• In a moving vehicle
• In cold places
Take measurements at ambient temperatures of 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C).
• When you need to urinate
Wait several minutes after urinating before taking measurements.
I Taking a Reading
Measurement I
OFF/ON N 1. Press the Off/On Start button.
• The cuff will automatically pressurize and a
measurement will be taken.
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2. When measurement has been completed, the blood
— • Pressure will be automatically released from the cuff.
3. Press the Off/On Start button to switch off the
The entire display will light for approximately 1 second.
The heart mark will blink when a pulse Is detected.
Changes In pressurization speed and operating
sounds are normal during pressurization.
pressure value and pulse rate will be displayed.
The M mark will blink. (For storing measurement
values, see page 13.)
The pulse rate value is the beats per minute calculated
based on the pulse rate during measurement.
power.
• The power will switch off automatically after
approximately 5 minutes.
Reading the blood pressure display |
If the measured values fall within the hypertension 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.
(mmHg)
Diastolic
Hypertension
(Stage 1, Stage 2)
90
Prehypertension
80
Normal
120 140
> Blood pressure readings will flash for approx. 6 seconds when in the high blood pressure
range.
Systolic blood pressure: 140 mmHg and over
Diastolic biood pressure: 90 mmHg and over
(Only when measurement is complete)
(mmHg)
Systolic
I storing Measurement Values
Press the Memory/Recall button while the M mark is blinking to store the measurement.
• Up to 90 measurement values can be stored. If you store
an additional value when the memory is full, the oldest
value is deleted and the new value is stored.
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• After the memory number has been displayed for
2 seconds, the stored value will be displayed.
f OFF/ON ^ Press the Off/On Start button to switch off the power.
'——' • The power will switch off automatically after approximately 5
minutes.
I Recalling Stored Measurement Values
Measurements can be recalled after measurement is completed or after the power has been
switched off.
1. Press the Memory/Recall button.
• After the memory number has been displayed for
2 seconds, the latest record will be displayed.
2. To display previous data, press the Memory/Recall
button again.
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To erase all measured values stored in memory:
(1) Press the Memory/Recall button to recall stored measurement values.
(2) Press the Memory/Recall button again and hold It pressed until the measurement
values disappear (approximately 3 seconds or more).
*lt Is not possible to erase single measurement values.
(3) The M mark and - -will be shown when all data is deleted.
3. Press the Off/On Start button to cancel
measurement value recall.
• The power will switch off automatically after
approximately 30 seconds.
I About Each Mark
To perform a correct measurement, this unit provides a movement detection function and an
irreguiar puise warning function. When the marks appear, the correct measurement might not
have been obtained. If any mark appears, it is recommended to repeat the measurement.
Stay cairn and reiax for four to five minutes, before performing a new measurement.
* The and mark wiii be recorded together with the measurement vaiue.
Movement detection function
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If the LABBB mark is displayed an irregular pulse rate is detected, which is not necessarily caused by arrhythmia.
• Don’t try to interpret readings or attempt to treat any condition yourself. Always follow
the guidance of a health professional.
• However if this mark continues to display, consult your physician.
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The movement detection function is to indicate, with
s^yz-. extra pressure on the cuff caused by
movements of the arm during the measurement.
When movement is detected and the measurement is
completed, the mark is displayed after flashing for
approx. 6 seconds.
If the movements exceed acceptable levels, no
reliable measurement can be performed and the error
message “U 12” will be displayed.
If the pulse rate varies by more than ±25 % from the
average while a measurement is being taken, lahbh
will be displayed when the measurement is completed.
The mark is displayed after flashing for approx. 6
seconds.
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. It is recommended to store all values when
performing two measurements or more. When taking two measurements, always stay
quiet for 4 to 5 minutes after the first measurement before taking the second
measurement.
I After Use
1. Unplug the plug.
2. Roll the cuff loosely around the main body.
3. Place in the storage pouch.
I Q&A
Q Why are the blood pressure values measured at home different from those
measured at the doctor’s office?
A Blood pressure varies 24 hours a day. It can also change depending on the weather, your
mental state, exercise, etc.
In a doctor’s office: The blood pressure measured may be higher because of stress or
worry.
At home: If the blood pressure measured Is sometimes higher or lower than the
measurement at the doctor’s office, check the following.
1 Is the cuff wrapped firmly?
2 Make sure that the cuff Is not wrapped too loosely or too tightly.
Is the cuff wrapped around the upper arm? Make sure it is not partly covering the
elbow.
For how to wrap the cuff correctly, refer to page 9.
3 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.
Q Why are measured blood pressure values different each time I take a
measurement?
A 1 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.
2 Blood pressure may change greatly due to the effects of medication you may be
taking.
3 When taking 2 measurements in succession, be sure to stay quiet for 4 to 5 minutes
before taking the next measurement.
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on the cuff.
Therefore, it may not indicate motion (bending an arm slightly, etc.).
If you are concerned about the result, retry the measurement.
mark does not light when an arm is moved.
mark is a function to notify you that your arm is bent or to indicate extra loads
Since the mark was displayed, I retried the measurement by setting my arm in the proper position. But the indicated value is still higher than usual.
The mark is just a guide for the proper measurement method.
If you correct your posture when the mark is displayed but the measured value is
still higher or lower than usual, retry the measurement.
The following causes are suspected.
• Did you measure properly (In proper posture)?
Measure as indicated on pages 9-10.
• Measured Immediately after smoking.
• Measured when irritated or emotional.
• Measured In cold environments.
• For persons who have a physical constitution with less fluctuation in the pulse rate.
• If you are concerned about the results, retry the measurement after staying quiet for 4
to 5 minutes.
Q When should I measure my blood pressure?
A We recommend three measurements a day.
First
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Upon Waking (Because, with almost no Influence from body movement, the
Second... Before Lunch (Because, with no Influence from the meal. It provides blood
Third
This way, by taking measurements morning, noon and night, you can use the unit to
learn the patterns of and monitor your blood pressure.
Q Why are the measured values different for the left and right arm?
A The difference in blood pressure values between the left and right arms may be around
10 mmHg. The blood pressure can be measured In either the left or right arm, but all
measurements should be taken using the same arm.
blood pressure is closest to that at night.)
pressure values close to the highest of the day.)
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At Bedtime (So as to obtain data close to your average blood pressure values
during the day.)
I Caring for the Appliance
Please do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the appliance as it may cause fire,
injury of the appliance to malfunction.
Do not fold the cuff back against itself.
Always use the cuff on your upper arm and nowhere else.
Either or these actions may cause the appliance to malfunction.
Do not use excessive force on the appliance or drop it.
Measurements may be impaired if the appliance is used close to televisions, microwave
ovens. X-ray equipment or other appliances with strong electrical fields.
The cuff may lose some of its elasticity at temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C). If the appliance 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. The appliance should not be exposed to
extreme conditions (cold, heat, humidity, dust).
Do not allow dust or other foreign objects to enter the appliance as this may cause it to
malfunction.
Cleaning the appliance
• Do not use anything other than a cloth with warm water and a little soapy to wipe the
appliance.
• Do not use thinner, benzine, or alcohol on the appliance as this may cause discoloration
and cracks.
• Cuff can not be washed.
Storage
• Avoid exposing the appliance to high temperatures, high humidity and direct sunlight as this
can cause the appliance to malfunction.
Long-term storage
• Remove the batteries before storing the appliance for long periods of time. Failure to do so
may result in the batteries leaking which may cause the appliance to malfunction.
I Troubleshooting
Display Status before error
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is dispiayed.
Symptom
Systoiic or diastoiic biood
pressure vaiue is high or
iow.
Biood pressure vaiue is
abnormaiiy high or iow.
Value is different from that
measured by the doctor.
Measurement values are
different with each
measurement.
if probiem continues, ask your doctor for advice.
The indication disappears in the
middie of the operation. (The
mark ■! a is dispiayed.)
Your arm or body moved.
Pressurization to more than
280 mmHg was performed. (Cuff
pressurizes severai times.)
Pressure decreased suddeniy.
Cuff does not inflate.
The measurement is not possibie
though the cuff infiates.
Cuff pressurizes severai times.
Faiiure of the main unit
• Position of cuff is high or low.
• Cuff is not wrapped correctly.
• You moved or talked while measurements were being taken.
(See pages 9-10.)
• Posture is different for each measurement.
(See pages 9-10.)
• Blood pressure varies in response to minute changes in your
mental state, such as your reaction to a doctor’s presence.
• Sit quietly for 4 to 5 minutes and then take another
measurement.
(See page 10.)
Cause and solution
Batteries are exhausted. (See
page 8.)
Has the unit detected movement?
(See page 15.)
Were measurements taken
according to the proper
procedure and in the correct
posture? (See page 10.)
• is the cuff wrapped property?
> is the cuff piug inserted
correctiy into the socket?
(See page 9.)
Take it to the store where it was
purchased for testing and repairs.
Possible cause
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Symptom Possible cause
No display appears even
when the Off/On Start button
is pressed.
When the Off/On Start button
was pressed, all the displays
lit and then disappeared.
• Batteries are exhausted.
• Batteries are inserted with the polarities wrong.
(See page 8.)
I Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
The mark flashes
when readings are being
taken.
The mark flashes
when readings are being
taken.
The mark flashes
even though I did not move
my arm or body.
Appliance is broken. • Take it to the store.
If the unit still appears to provide unusual or erroneous readings, consult your
physician. If the unit does not appear to be functioning properly, contact Panasonic at
1-800-338-0552.
• There was a significant fluctuation in pulse when readings
were being taken. (See page 15.)
• Your arm or body moved or the buttons are pressed during
the measurement. (See page 15.)
• In some cases this will be displayed when you have
tensed the muscles in your hand. Relax the muscles in
your hand and take the reading again. (See page 15.)
Possible cause
I Specifications
Power source DC 6 V (4 /WVLR03 size alkaline batteries)
Display Digital LCD
Method of measurement Oscillometric system
Measurement range Pressure: 0 mmHg to 280 mmHg
Accuracy Pressure: Within ±3 mmHg
Operation temperature/
humidity range
Storage temperature/
humidity range
Measurable arm
circumference
Weight Approx. 7.4 oz. (211 g) (not including batteries)
Dimensions 1 -3/4" X 6-1/2" X 2-3/4" (4.5 cm x 16.4 cm x 6.8 cm)
Protection against
electric shock
The blood pressure monitor might not perform specifications if stored or used outside the
specified temperature and humidity ranges.
AC 120 V 60 Hz (when using AC adapter)
Pulse rate: 30 to 160 beats per minute
Pulse rate: Within ±5 %
50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C), 15 % to 90 % RH
-4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C), 10 % to 95 % RH
Approx. 7-3/4" to 15" (20 cm to 38 cm)
Internally powered equipment, Type BF applied part [J]
I Explanation of Rating Plate Symbols
Read the operating instructions carefully before use.
A
Protection against electric shock Type BF applied part (Blood pressure monitor)
ffl
Protection against electric shock Class II equipment (AC adapter)
H
AC
=;
DC
I FCC Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement |
This equipment has been tested and found to compiy with the iimits for a Ciass B digitai
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ruies. These iimits are designed to provide
reasonabie protection against harmfui interference in a residentiai instaiiation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instaiied and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfui interférence to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, install and use in accordance with provided
instructions. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Product Information for FCC]
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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