English INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR REF CH-311B CITIZEN is a registered trade mark of Citizen Holdings Co., Ltd., Japan. Design and Specification are subject to change without notice. English 6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo 188-8511, Japan http://www.citizen-systems.co.jp/ E-mail: sales-oe@systems.citizen.co.
GENERAL REMARKS 1. If the cuff is to be deflated quickly, depress “Exhaust button”. 6. Measure your blood pressure where the room temperature is about 20°C. DO NOT measure blood pressure when it is too cold (below 10°C) or too hot (above 40°C) in the room. 2. The attached cuff is suited for an arm circumstance of 22 cm to 32 cm. 7. DO NOT try to measure blood pressure immediately after drinking coffee or tea or smoking. 3.
PRECAUTION FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE Precaution for use 2. If you feel abnormal pressure of the cuff during use or other irregularity, reduce the pressure immediately by depressing “Exhaust button” 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 consult your physician. 4. Measurement of blood pressure may not be possible for someone with a weak pulse or arrhythmia. 5.
PRECAUTION FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Nature and frequency of maintenance: Systolic blood pressure display section Protect the nature environment: Diastolic blood pressure display section Please help to protect natural environment by respecting natural and/or local recycling regulations when disposing of the batteries and the products at the end of their useful lives. Pulse display section WEEE MARK If you want to dispose this product, do not mix with general household waste.
HOW TO LOAD BATTERIES IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Open the battery compartment cover. 1 While pressing the lock section of the battery compartment cover, 2 pull the cover toward you to open. Exhaust button 2 Place the batteries compartment. in the Fit the batteries paying attention to the positive + and negative – terminals. Arm cuff 3 Close the battery compartment cover. Push the cover in the direction of the arrow.
HOW TO UNLOAD THE BATTERIES Open the battery compartment cover. ( See page 9 "HOW TO LOAD BATTERIES".) 2 Remove the batteries. 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 have the arm cuff level to your heart.
HOW TO WRAP THE ARM CUFF Unroll the arm cuff. metal bar • When the arm cuff comes off, pass it through metal bar, directing the Velcro-attached side to the outer surface. 2 Velcro Draw the end of the arm cuff to fit it on 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.
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE ( 2 3 After all display marks are disappeared, the last measured systolic / diastolic blood pressure values and pulse rate are displayed. Wrap the arm cuff tightly around your arm. See page 12 "HOW TO WRAP THE ARM CUFF".) Insert the air hose plug into the case of the unit (Air Hose socket). Sit in the recommended position. Air Hose socket Memory function works on for approximately 2 second or during depressed the "POWER" switch.
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 4.2 Pressurize the cuff HOW TO MEASURE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 4.3 Press the exhaust button Press the exhaust button valve to completely release the air in the cuff. Exhaust button When pressurization is completed, the automatic air release system will gradually reduce cuff pressure, and Measuring Mark " " will appear on the display indication that measurement is in progress. ( Do not pump bulb while measuring.
ERROR INDICATIONS CONDITION/CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The cuff was inflated to Exhaust the air within the cuff. more than 280 mmHg. 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, which represents, in general, blood pressure.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON BLOOD PRESSURE A Q A Why is the blood pressure measured at home different from that measured at the physician or a hospital? Blood pressure may vary with exercising, ambient temperature or mental states. When you have a physician or nurse measure your blood pressure, the pressure value is likely to be 10 to 20 mmHg higher than usual because of concern and nervousness. To know what affects blood pressure is helpful to your health monitoring.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Precautions for use 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.
