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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
REF CH-461C
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.
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Contents 3 - GENERAL REMARKS 5 - PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE 8 - UNIVERSAL DESIGN 9 - IDENTIFICATIONS OF PARTS 11 - LOADING THE BATTERIES 12 - REMOVING THE BATTERIES 13 - USING AC ADAPTER (OPTION) 14 - MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 16 - TIPS FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS 19 - AUTOMATIC POWER OFF FEATURE 20 - HOW TO CALL UP THE VALUES STORED IN MEMORY TO THE DISPLAY 20 - HOW TO CALL UP THE DATA STORED IN MEMORY 22 - KEY TO DISPLAY ICONS 23 - ABOUT “BLOOD PRESSURE” 24
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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 20-32 cm. 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,
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English GENERAL REMARKS 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
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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 measurement makes
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English 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 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), low temperatures (be
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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; 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 dispo
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English n - o o t t - t u y s s b t s a h r n e e c t t d i t t e a n w c m a a n h s r a t e e e s h r c y ) u / e g s e m r e l s s r e b o r l i e g u a n a r m u e r u o e s L p s t UNIVERSAL DESIGN This product has been developed with the concept of Universal Design to ensure safe and easy use for a broader range of users. The product’s shape and color was designed to portray “warmth” and “gentleness” and have functional qualities that compliment the human body, which
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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Component names Systolic blood pressure display Diastolic blood pressure display Battery icon Pulse display Memory icon Measurement START/STOP icon Switch a Stand-by Air hose socket MEMORY Switch Air hose socket Battery cover - Eng 9 - English
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English IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Cuff Air hose connector Air hose - Eng 10 -
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LOADING THE BATTERIES (Batteries supplied with the unit should be loaded in compartment before putting the Blood pressure monitor in use.) 1 Open the cover of battery compartment. Pressing the hook down, pull the cover toward you to open. Lug (projecting section) Battery compartment Battery compartment cover Hook 2 Place batteries in the compartment. Put the batteries paying attention to the positive and negative terminal symbols m and ,. 4 “AA” batteries * If the Blood pressure monitor
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English LOADING THE BATTERIES 3 Close the battery compartment cover. Fit the lugs (projections) at the recesses. Fitting the lugs of the cover at the mating recesses of the battery compartment body, push the hook to close the cover. REMOVING THE BATTERIES • When the icon is displayed, or where the clock is no longer shown or nothing appears in the display, replace the old batteries with four new ones. All four batteries should be changed at once. • The memory is erased if the batteries
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USING AC ADAPTER (OPTION) Using the optional dedicated AC adapter for the CITIZEN blood pressure monitor (CH-461C) 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 AC ADAPTER (OPTION) Ref: AC-230CZ • If you plan to use the AC adapter for an extended period of time
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English MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 1 ATTACHING THE ARM CUFF 1 Unroll the arm cuff and thread the end 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 Metal hoop the blue marker comes to the palm side. 3 Adjust the position of the arm cuff so that the blue marker is located in the center of your arm and the hem of the cuff is 1 to 2 cm above your elbow. * The cuff should be put on the bare arm or over a light-wei
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MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 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. 5 Place your arm on a table or the like so that the center of the cuff comes to the height of your heart. * 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. 6 Relax your arm and lightly open the palm upward. - Eng 1
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English 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 y
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MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 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. Start measurement. 3 • Press the "START/STOP" switch. • All of the segment will be displayed • The mark comes on. • The mark goes out. Now, the pump activates. - Eng 17 - English
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English MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE • The Blood pressure monitor automatically carries out pressurization until the pressure that is best suited to the blood pressure measurement is reached. • When the unit determines that an adequate pressure is not obtained, the unit starts pressurization again. • Wait a while after the completion of pressurization. Then, the mark comes on and the unit automatically starts measuring your blood pressures. • When the unit detects your pulse, the mark fl
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MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 4 Finishing measurement. • Press “START/STOP” switch to turn the monitor off. * When you want to stop measurement, press “START/STOP” switch. The air in the cuff is exhausted to stop measurement. [Manual pressurization] • Keep “START/STOP” switch held pressed until the pressure value you want to stop pressurization is reached (approximately 40mmHg higher than the Systolic blood pressure). You can stop pressurization by the unit by releasing the switch at the
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English HOW TO CALL UP THE VALUES STORED IN MEMORY TO THE DISPLAY • Except for the case where the unit is engaged in measurement, press “MEMORY” switch to call up the values (measurement results) stored in memory to the display. * To erase all the data, remove the batteries. All the stored data is erased. HOW TO CALL UP THE DATA STORED IN MEMORY • Press the “MEMORY” switch. • “A” that represents the average value appears on the upper right section of the display. Then, the average of the
