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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
REF CH-406D
CITIZEN is a registered trademark of Citizen Holdings Co., Japan.
CITIZEN es una marca registrada de Citizen Holdings Co., Japón.
Design and Specification are subject to change without notice.
0801
English
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English GENERAL REMARKS General remarks on blood pressure and blood pressure measurement 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 measuri
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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 sh
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English PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE Precautions for use 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 measureme
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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 fo
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English PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE Nature and frequency of maintenance: This product is designed for use over an extended period of time; 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
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STANDARDS Important! Read the operating instructions. Classifi cation: - Internally powered equipment - BF type applied part BF - 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". The quality of the device has been verifi ed and is in line with the provisions of the EC council directive
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English COMPONENT NAMES AND LOCATIONS Component names MODE Switch Air hose connector SET Switch MEMORY Switch START/STOP Switch a Stand-by LCD display Air hose socket Air hose Cuff - Eng 8 -
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION Key to display icons Date display Time display Infl ation Systolic blood Defl ation pressure display Battery icon Diastolic blood pressure display Error icon Memory number Pulse display display Measurement icon - Eng 9 - English
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English LOADING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover. 1 While pressing on the lock section of the battery compartment cover, 2 pull the cover toward you to open it. Battery compartment cover 2 Insert the batteries into the compartment. Insert the batteries, taking care to ensure that the positive m and negative , terminals are positioned correctly. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. Fit the protrusions on the cover into the recesses in the battery compartment body and pus
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REMOVING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover. ( See page 10, “LOADING THE BATTERIES”.) 2 Remove the batteries. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. Replacing the batteries • If the appears on the display, or if nothing appears on the display when the “START/STOP” switch is pressed, fi t 4 new AA Alkaline batteries. • Do not use rechargeable batteries. • Do not use alkaline and manganese batteries together. • The monitor is powered by the batteries provided. Note that they
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English USING AC ADAPTER (OPTION) Using the optional dedicated AC adapter for the CITIZEN blood pressure monitor (CH-406D) allows you to measure your blood pressure without having to worry about the amount of remaining charge in the batteries. AC adapter socket 1. Insert the AC adapter plug into the socket on the blood pressure monitor. 2. Plug the AC adapter into a mains power outlet. AC adapter plug • If you plan to use the AC adapter for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.
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TIPS FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS Your blood pressure varies according to your posture, the time of day and a range of other factors. Ideally, you should measure your blood pressure in the same posture at the same time every day. ■ Taking measurements while sitting 1 Place your arm on a table or similar surface with your forearm extended. 2 It is important to have the arm cuff level with your heart. 3 Open your hand slightly on the table so that your palm is facing up and your fi nge
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English ATTACHING THE ARM CUFF 1 Unroll the arm cuff. Metal hoop • Unroll the arm cuff and thread the end Velcro patch through the metal hoop so that the side with the Velcro patch is on the outside. 2 Put the arm cuff around your arm so that the air hose is to the left of your palm. • The arm cuff should be put directly against your skin but can also be used over a lightweight sleeve. • If you are wearing a thick top, remove it. Do not roll up your sleeve as this may compress your upp
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ATTACHING THE ARM CUFF 4 Pull the end of the arm cuff outwards so that the cuff is snug around your arm and then secure the end to the Velcro. • Carefully place the cuff on your arm, taking care to use the correct tightness. The tightness is correct if you can readily slide a fi nger between the cuff and your arm. - Eng 15 - English
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English SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Initial state. (When you load the batteries in the unit for the fi rst time, carry out the reset procedure.) • Date/Time setting when the batteries are fi rst loaded into the unit. Date and time: January 1 12:00 2 Setting the Month, Date and Time: The current time and date should be set in the order written below. • Each time you press the “MODE” switch, the data item to be modifi ed changes in the sequence shown below. The selected item fl ashes on and off. 1) Mont
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MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 1 Wrap the arm cuff tightly around your arm. ( See page 14 “ATTACHING THE ARM CUFF”.) 2 Plug the air hose connector into the main unit. • Plug the air hose connector fi rmly into the air hose socket on the main unit as illustrated. 3 Sit in the recommended position. ( See page 13 “ TIPS FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS”.) 4 Start measurement. • Press the "START/STOP" switch. The air pressure is increased and then slowly decreased. When a pulse is det
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English RECALLING DATA ■ Recalling data Press the “MEMORY” recall switch. Press the “MEMORY” recall switch again. This recalls and displays fi rst the memory number and then the last set of data stored. DATE TIME SYSTOLIC mmHg DIASTOLIC mmHg MEMORY PULSE/MIN. Press the “MEMORY” recall switch again. This recalls and displays the second last set of data stored. Each time you press this switch, the unit displays the data prior to the last set of data displayed. ■ Erasing data Press and hold the “
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KEY TO DISPLAY ICONS Icon displayed Condition/Cause Corrective action This icon appears Remain quiet while when the unit is in measurement is in measurement mode and progress. Measurement icon fl ashes when a pulse is detected. This appears when the Replace all four level of remaining charge batteries with new in the batteries voltage batteries. Insert the Battery icon is very low or when the new alkaline batteries batteries are loaded correctly, making sure incorrectly. that the positive
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English ABOUT “BLOOD PRESSURE” What is blood pressure? The heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout your body. Blood is pumped from the heart at a constant pressure into arteries. This pressure is called the arterial blood pressure and represents, in general terms, your blood pressure. Blood pressure is indicated by several kinds of pressures, including the systolic pressure that occurs when the heart pumps blood and the diastolic pressure that occurs when blood returns to the heart
