Citizen CH-671F instruction manual General Remarks, For proper measure of blood pressure

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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 a wrist circumstance of 13.5 cm to 19.5 cm.

3.When attaching the cuff, the body of a blood pressure monitor should be placed on the inside of your wrist.

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, 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.Blood pressure varies constantly throughout the day. Measurement should be made regularly at the same time each day.

8.DO NOT be too impressed by the results of one measurement. Keep a record of blood pressure variations. Many reading tell a story.

9.Emotional stress may tend to cause blood pressure to rise.

For proper measure of blood pressure

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

2.Blood pressure will be elevated when you are in a worrisome or irritated state, suffering from lack of sleep or constipation, or after exercise or a meal.

3.Wrap the cuff around your wrist snugly. (See page 14)

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

5.When you feel like relieving yourself, you should do so before measuring your blood pressure.

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.

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Contents REF CH-671F General Remarks For proper measure of blood pressureRemarks Precaution for USE and Maintenance Recaution for maintenance Weee Mark Identification of Parts Universal DesignHOW to Load Batteries Pull the battery box to remove from the unit Re-attach the battery box to the unitHOW to SET the Clock Set the YearSet the Month Set the DateSet the Hour Set the MinutePoints for Accurate Measurement HOW to Wrap the Wrist Cuff Loosely fit the wrist cuff by Pulling the end of the cuffHOW to Wrap the Wrist Cuff Wrap the wrist cuff around your left wrist Make sure that your posture is correctHOW to Measure Your Blood Pressure Press To turn off power Automatic Power Off FunctionIf YOU do not Wish to Store Measurement Results HOW to Call UP Data Stored in Memory HOW to Call UP Previous Measurement Results HOW to Call UP Monthly Average Data HOW to Call UP Previous Monthly Average Data HOW to Delete ALL Data in Memory About Blood Pressure Questions and Answers on Blood Pressure Error Indications Display Mark CONDITION/CAUSE Corrective ActionSpecifications LCDApprox min Before Asking for REPAIR/INSPECTION Mail sales-oe@systems.citizen.co.jp