28070122-07 RX3 Plus Cover 18-08-2008 08:46 Pagina 1 RX3 Plus Digital Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Instruction manual Gebrauchsanweisung Gebruiksaanwijzing page 1 Seite 19 pagina 37 Mode d’emploi Manuale de instructone Manual de instrucciones page 55 pagina 73 pagina 91 IM-HEM-642-E-01-08/08 1637841-5D
8070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 1 RX-3 English Introduction The OMRON RX-3 measures your blood pressure and pulse simply and quickly from the wrist, without the use of an inflation bulb or stethoscope. The measurement values are stored in the memory of the OMRON RX-3. The OMRON RX-3 fits wrist circumferences from 13.5 to 19.5 cm.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 2 RX-3 English How to obtain meaningful blood pressure readings General • The OMRON RX-3 is not suitable for measuring the frequency of cardiac pacemakers. • Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis. • Avoid eating, drinking (alcohol), smoking, sport and taking a bath before measurement. • Be calm and relaxed before and during measurement. • You should never change the dose of medicines prescribed by your doctor.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 3 RX-3 English Overview A C D B E A Display B Wrist Cuff C Memory Recall button D On/Off button E Battery Compartment 3
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 4 RX-3 English Preparation Insert batteries 1 Open the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment. 4 2 Insert two batteries in the battery compartment. Caution ! Use two identical 1.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 5 RX-3 English Fit wrist cuff Caution ! Do not press On/Off button when the wrist cuff is not wrapped around the wrist! 1 Bare your wrist. Caution ! Push up your sleeve: avoid constricting the blood flow! 2 Put the monitor on the inner side of your wrist. 3 Hold the end of the wrist cuff and wrap it around your wrist.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 6 RX-3 English Operation J F SYSmmHg MEMORY K C G L D M DI A mmHg PULSE/min H Control functions C Memory Recall button D On/Off button 6 P N Measurement F Systolic blood pressure in mmHg. G Monitor blood pressure: flash - measurement takes place, light up - finish measurement. H Diastolic blood pressure in mmHg. J Memory display: values in memory. K Memory position: 1 to 28. L Inflation: wrist cuff inflates and measurement starts.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 7 RX-3 English Caution ! Allow an interval of at least three minutes between two successive measurements! SYSmmHg MEMORY DI A mmHg PULSE/min 1 Sit comfortably at a table with your feet flat on the floor and put your arm against the hard case. SYSmmHg Caution ! The OMRON RX-3 should always be at heart height during measurement.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 8 RX-3 English Read display SYSmmHg MEMORY SYSmmHg DI A mmHg DI A mmHg PULSE/min PULSE/min MEMORY 1 Read the values of blood pressure and pulse from the display. Note: Display shows alternately blood pressures and heartbeats. SYSmmHg MEMORY DI A mmHg PULSE/min 8 2 Note values in your personal blood pressure pass. 3 Press On/Off button to turn off power.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 9 RX-3 English Memory Recall previous values K Memory position of latest and previous values. K SYSmmHg SYSmmHg MEMORY DI A mmHg DI A mmHg PULSE/min PULSE/min MEMORY 1 Press Memory Recall button to turn on power. Note: Display shows alternately blood pressures and heartbeats. K SYSmmHg DI A mmHg PULSE/min MEMORY SYSmmHg MEMORY DI A mmHg PULSE/min 2 Press Memory Recall button for latest and previous values.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 10 RX-3 English Erase memory SYSmmHg MEMORY DI A mmHg DI A mmHg PULSE/min PULSE/min 1 Press Memory Recall button to turn on power. 10 SYSmmHg MEMORY 2 Press Memory Recall button and simultaneously On/Off button to erase memory. Caution ! All stored values will be erased! Press On/Off button to turn off power.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 11 RX-3 English Storage • Store the OMRON RX-3 in the hard case in a dry, closed place with a temperature between -20°C and 60°C. • Remove the batteries if you not intend to use the OMRON RX-3 for 3 months or more.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 12 RX-3 English Maintenance and spare parts • Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth to clean the OMRON RX-3. Caution ! Do not use petrol, thinners or similar solvents! • Use a soft, moistened cloth and soap to clean the wrist cuff. Caution ! Do not wash the wrist cuff! Caution ! Do not use petrol, thinners or similar solvents! • Do not carry out repairs of any kind yourself.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 13 RX-3 English Technical Data Product name Model Display Measuring range Accuracy Inflation Deflation Pressure detection Measuring method Memory Power supply Battery life Operating temperature /humidity Operating environment Storage temperature / humidity Weight Outer dimensions Wrist circumference Accessories Note = Type B Manufacturer EU-representative OMRON RX-3 wrist blood pressure monitor HEM-640-E Digital LCD Blood pressure: 0 - 299 mmHg / Pulse: 4
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 14 RX-3 English General information about blood pressure Blood circulation The blood circulation is responsible for supplying the body with oxygen. Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the arteries. The systolic blood pressure value (higher pressure or top value) represents the blood pressure produced by contraction of the heart muscle.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 15 RX-3 English Health and blood pressure The incidence of hypertension increases with age. In addition, a lack of exercise, excess body fat and high levels of cholesterol (LDL), which sticks to the inside in blood vessels, reduces elasticity of these vessels. Hypertension accelerates arterial sclerosis which can lead to very serious conditions such as stroke and myocardial infarction.
28070106 RX-3 GB 01-16 14-08-2008 15:36 Pagina 16 RX-3 English Upper curve: systolic blood pressure Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure 200 mmHg 150 100 50 6 12 18 Time of day Example: fluctuation within a day (male, 35 years old) 16 24 Treatment of high blood pressure If your blood pressure reaches upper values of 140 160 mmHg and lower values of 90 - 95 mmHg in repeated measurements over several days, you should consult your doctor for detailed medical examination.
28070122-07 RX3 Plus Cover Manufacturer 18-08-2008 08:46 Pagina 2 OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD. 24, Yamanouchi Yamanoshita-cho, Ukyo-ku Kyoto, 615-0084 Japan OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. EU-representative Kruisweg 577, 2132 NA Hoofddorp, EC The Netherlands www.omron-healthcare.com REP OMRON DALIAN CO., LTD. Production facility Economic & Technical Development Zone, Dalian 116600, China OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD.
