Citizen Systems REF CH-311B instruction manual Precaution for USE and Maintenance, Precaution for use

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PRECAUTION FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE

Precaution for use

1.If you suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure or other circulatory disease, please consult your physician first.

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.If blood pressure is measured repeatedly, congestion, swelling, etc. may occur in some people.

6.If blood pressure is measured repeatedly, an accurate result will not be achieved. An interval of about 3 minutes should be allowed.

7.Consult your physician before use if you suffer a severe disorder of blood circulation in the arms. Failure to do so may cause health hazards.

8.Measurement may not be possible for someone with an insufficient blood flow in the area to be measured or frequent irregular heartbeats. Consult your physician for judgment.

9.DO NOT wrap the cuff around an injured arm.

10.DO NOT wrap the cuff to the arm where a drip (intravenous infusion) or blood transfusion under medical treatment. Failure to do so may cause an injury or a serious accident.

11.DO NOT use in the vicinity of flammable gases such as anesthetic gases because of the risk of ignition and explosion.

12.DO NOT use in enriched oxygen environments such as a hospital’s hyperbaric chamber or oxygen tent because of the risk of ignition and fire.

13.DO NOT use a mobile phone near the unit. Doing so may result in malfunction.

14.If you use a cardiac pacemaker, consult your physician before use.

PRECAUTION 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 an infant.

17.This product uses natural rubber for the rubber bulb.

The natural rubber may cause any allergic reaction such as itching, flare, urticaria, swelling, fever, difficult breathing, asthma status, blood pressure drop or any shock.

*If any of the symptoms as shown above is observed, immediately stop using this product and consult your physician.

18.Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method, within the limits prescribed by the American National Standard, Electronic or automated sphygmomanometers.

19.Measurement of blood pressure may not be possible for someone with a common arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation.

Precaution for maintenance

1.DO NOT store the blood pressure monitor where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperature (over 60°C), low temperature (below -20°C), high relative humidity (over 95%) or in a dusty place.

2.DO NOT drop or expose the blood pressure monitor to under force or vibration.

3.Remove the battery/batteries when not in use for a long period.

4.DO NOT disassemble the apparatus.

5.DO NOT bend the cuff or air hose unnecessarily.

6.When the monitor is very dirty, wipe it clean with a cloth moistened with Sterilizing alcohol or a neutral detergent, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.

7.NEVER wipe the blood pressure monitor with thinner or benzene, as they may damage it.

8.Please wipe the cuff with moist cloth. Hard rubbing will cause Air leaking. Also, be careful not to get water into the air hose.

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Contents REF CH-311B General Remarks For proper measure of blood pressureGeneral Remarks Precaution for USE and Maintenance Precaution for USE and MaintenancePrecaution for use Precaution for maintenanceReference European standard Nature and frequency of maintenanceIdentification of Parts Protect the nature environmentPlace the batteries in the compartment HOW to Load BatteriesOpen the battery compartment Cover Close the battery compartment coverMeasurement in sitting posture HOW to Unload the BatteriesPoints for Accurate Measurement Remove the batteriesHOW to Wrap the ARM Cuff HOW to Wrap the ARM CuffUnroll the arm cuff Sit in the recommended position HOW to Measure Your Blood PressureTurn the Power On Wrap the arm cuff tightly around your armSubsequent measurement Power offPressurize the cuff Press the exhaust buttonError Indications About Blood PressureDisplay Mark CONDITION/CAUSE Corrective Action Before Asking for REPAIR/INSPECTION Additional Information Specifications