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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
REF CH-437C
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GENERAL REMARKS General remarks on blood pressure and blood pressure measurement 1. If the cuff is to be deflated quickly, depress “POWER” switch. 2. The attached cuff is suited for an arm circumstance of 22 cm to 32 cm. 3. When attaching the cuff, the air hose should be placed on the inside of your arm on top of the arterial. 4. Self measurement is not therapy! In no case may you change the dosage of medication prescribed by your physician. 5. In preparation for blood pressure measurement, yo
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English English GENERAL REMARKS 7. DO NOT try to measure blood pressure immediately after drinking coffee or tea or smoking. 8. Measure blood pressure with a relaxed and quiet posture. 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 after the cuff has been on for a few minute, as your arm will have built up higher blood pressure, and you will not get valid reading. 10. Next figure shows the classification of blood pres
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PRECAUTION FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE Precaution for use 1. If you suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure or other circulatory disease, please consult your doctor first. 2. If you feel abnormal pressure of the cuff during use or any other irregularity, reduce the pressure by immediately switching off the power or remove the batteries and consult the sales outlet where purchased. 3. If you think the measured value is abnormal or if measuring makes you feel unwell, discontinue use and c
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English PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE 14. If you use a cardiac pacemaker, consult your physician before using the monitor. 15. Be sure to use this unit only for measuring blood pressure. DO NOT use it for any other purpose. 16. Be sure to use only our authorized parts and accessories. Parts and accessories not approved for use with the device may damage the unit. 17. DO NOT use this unit on infants. 18. Blood pressure measurement may not be possible for anyone with common arrhythmias su
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE Intended Use • This device is noninvasive blood pressure monitor by oscillometric method. This device can measure the systolic blood pressure (SYS), the diastolic blood pressure (DIA) and the pulse rate automatically. • This device is intended to be used for checking personal health condition at home under the direction of a physician and is not intended to be a diagnostic device. • This device is not intended for use with neonates or infant, and not int
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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 t
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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Systolic blood pressure SYS display section Diastolic blood pressure DIA display section PULS Pulse display /min. section POWER switch Stand-by Air Hose socket MEMORY switch Battery compartment cover Arm cuff Air hose plug Air hose AC adapter socket Pocket (for storing arm cuff) - Eng 8- - Eng 8 -
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English HOW TO LOAD BATTERIES Remove the plugs. 1 Remove the air hose plug and AC adapter plug. Air hose AC adapter plug plug Remove the Pocket. 2 draw While pressing the lock section on the bottom of the pocket, pull the pocket in the direction of the arrow. lock section push Open the battery compartment 3 cover. While pressing the lock section of the battery compartment cover, pull the cover toward you to open. - Eng 9 -
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HOW TO LOAD BATTERIES Place the batteries in the 4 compartment. Fit the batteries paying attention to the positive + and negative – terminals. * If the blood pressure monitor is left unused for an extended period of time, the batteries should be removed from the compartment. Close the battery compartment 5 cover. Fit the lugs of the cover at the mating recesses of the battery compartment body and push the cover in the direction of the arrow. Fit the lugs (projections) at the reces
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English HOW TO LOAD BATTERIES Re-attach the pocket. 6 Match the guides at the right and left sides of the pocket with those on the monitor body and slide the pocket till it clicks. HOW TO UNLOAD THE BATTERIES 1 Remove the plug, pocket and battery compartment cover. ( See page 9 "HOW TO LOAD BATTERIES".) - Eng 11 -
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HOW TO LOAD BATTERIES Remove each battery from top to bottom 2 by lifting up its end, rotating it in the direction of the arrow with your fingertip. Re-attach the battery compartment cover 3 and the pocket. ( See page 9 "HOW TO LOAD BATTERIES".) Replacing the batteries • Replace the batteries with four new "AA" alkaline batteries when appears on the display, or when nothing appears on the display when the POWER switch is pressed. • Replace all four batteries with new ones. • Do not use th
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English USING AC ADAPTER (OPTION) Using the optional dedicated AC adapter (model:AC-230CZ) for the CITIZEN blood pressure monitor (CH-437C) allows you to measure your blood pressure without having to worry about the amount of remaining charge in the batteries.) The CH-437C and AC-230CZ should be used indoors in Warning dry location. 1 Insert the AC adapter plug into the socket on the blood pressure monitor. AC adapter socket AC adapter plug 2 Plug the AC adapter into a mains power outlet. •
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POINTS FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENT Blood pressure varies with posture, the time of day or numerous other factors. It is recommended to measure blood pressure at the same time each day in the same posture. Measurement in sitting posture 1 Place your arm on a table or similar surface stretching out the portion from the elbow to the hand. 2 It is important to keep the arm cuff level to your heart. 3 Lightly open your hand on the table with palm up and relax your fingers. 4 Do not move your bod
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English HOW TO WRAP THE ARM CUFF Unroll the arm cuff. 1 metal bar • When the arm cuff comes off, pass it through Velcro metal bar, directing the Velcro-attached side to the outer surface. Put the arm cuff around your arm so 2 that the air hose comes to the left palm side. • The arm cuff should be put on the bare arm or over a light-weight clothing. If you wear a heavy-weight top, remove it. • Be aware that if you roll up sleeves the upper arm may be compressed resulting in incorrec
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HOW TO WRAP THE ARM CUFF Draw the end of the arm cuff to fit it on 4 the arm and secure with Velcro. • Carefully place the arm taking care to obtain adequate tightness, not too tight or loose. Adequate tightness is obtained when you can place a finger between the cuff and your arm. When you put the arm cuff around your right arm You may measure your blood pressure on your right arm. Adjust the arm cuff position so that the air hose is located at the center of your right arm The air hose
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English HOW TO MEASURE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE To get an accurate blood pressure measurement, you need to start by setting the pressure cuff on your arm to the correct starting pressure. The correct starting pressure level for you is your systolic blood pressure (the higher of your two blood pressure readings) plus 40 mmHg. You can select between "Auto" and "Manual" techniques for pressurizing the cuff. Select Auto if you are the only one using the unit, and select Manual if several people ar
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HOW TO MEASURE YOU BLOOD PRESSURE 2 Insert the air hose plug into the case of the unit. Sit in the recommended position. 3 ( See page 14 "POINTS FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS".) 4 Measure your blood pressure. Press to start inflating the cuff. You can select either the "AUTO" or "MANUAL" mode to set the correct starting pressure. Use the mode appropriate for your style of use: personal or shared. For personal use: Use "AUTO" to measure your blood pressure. ( See page 20 "Automatic Pressurizi
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English HOW TO MEASURE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE After a measurement is obtained, 5 press . The power will be turned off. 6 Store the arm cuff in the pocket. Wind the air hose around the arm cuff and store the cuff in the pocket. Automatic Power Off Function About 3 minutes after the last measurement was obtained, the power will be turned off, automatically. - Eng 19 -
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HOW TO MEASURE YOU BLOOD PRESSURE Automatic Pressurizing mode In this mode, the pressure in the cuff is raised to the correct level automatically, according to the previous measurement stored in memory, and your blood pressure is measured. Press . 1 The cuff is inflated immediately after the mark is turned on and then off. The starting pressure is set automatically, based on the last measurement taken, which is stored in memory. • The first time you use the blood pressure monitor afte
