Citizen CH-462E instruction manual General Remarks, To obtain correct blood pressure measurements

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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, you should urinate and then remain relatively still for 10 to 15 minutes prior to measurement.

6.Exercising, eating, drinking, smoking, etc., prior to measurement may affect the results.

7.Your blood pressure varies constantly throughout the day. Measurements should be taken regularly at the same time each day.

8.DO NOT place too much emphasis on the results of one measurement. Keep a continuing record of your blood pressure variations. A complete picture can only be obtained from a large number of readings.

9.Emotional stress tends to cause your blood pressure to rise.

To obtain correct blood pressure measurements

1.Take fi ve or six deep breaths and then relax before measuring your blood pressure. If you are tense when taking the measurement, you will not get a valid reading.

2.Your blood pressure will be elevated if you are anxious or irritated, suffering from lack of sleep or constipation, or have just taken some exercise or eaten a meal.

3.Wrap the cuff around your arm and tighten it so that one fi nger can be inserted between

the cuff and arm. ( See page 18)

4.DO NOT measure your blood pressure after bathing or drinking.

5.If you feel the need to urinate, do so before measuring your blood pressure.

6.Measure your blood pressure where the room temperature is around 20°C. DO NOT measure your blood pressure when it is too cold (below 10°C) or too hot (above 40°C) in the room.

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.

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Contents REF CH-462E Contents To obtain correct blood pressure measurements General RemarksGeneral Remarks Measure your blood pressure at the same time each dayPrecautions for use Precautions for USE and MaintenanceSymbols Explanation Maintenance PrecautionsCalibration Nature and frequency of maintenanceProtect the nature environment Reference European standardUniversal Design Identification of Parts Component names Main UnitCuff Place batteries in the compartment Open the cover of battery compartmentClose the battery compartment cover Loading the BatteriesUsing AC Adapter Option Removing the Batteries Resetting OperationDate and time correcting procedure Setting the ClockCorrecting the minute of the current time Correcting the minute of an alarm timeCorrecting the hour of an alarm time Correcting the second of the current timeCorrecting the day of the month Correcting the hour of the current timeCorrecting the year Correcting the monthChangeover of the time system How to set the alarmAttaching the ARM Cuff Measuring Your Blood PressureRelax your arm and lightly open the palm upward Taking measurements while sitting Measurement in laying postureYou may use your right arm to measure your blood pressure Plug the air hose connector into the main unit Eng Manual pressurization Revert the display to the time indicationHOW to Call UP the Values Stored in Memory to the Display Automatic Changeover FeatureHOW to Call UP the Data Stored in Memory HOW to Delete the Data Stored in Memory Insuffi cient pressure KEY to Display IconsWhat is blood pressure? About Blood PressureYour blood pressure changes all the time Blood Pressure Q&A Problem Checks Response Before Requesting Repairs or TestingSTART/STOP, MEMORY, MODE, SET, Reset Specifications
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