User manual CITIZEN CH-657

[. . . ] 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. If you feel the need to urinate, do so before measuring your blood pressure. Measure your blood pressure where the room temperature is around 20°C. DO NOT measure your blood pressure when it is too - Eng 3 - English GENERAL REMARKS cold (below 10°C) or too hot (above 40°C) in the room. [. . . ] Avoid using the device in high electromagnetic environment. Warning - Eng 7 - English PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE Nature and frequency of maintenance: This product is designed for use over an extended period of time; however, it is generally recommended that it be inspected every two years to ensure proper function and performance. Protect the nature environment: Please help to protect natural environment by respecting national and/or local recycling regulations when disposing of the battery and the product at the end of their useful live. English WEEE MARK If you want to dispose this product, do not mix with general household waste. There is a separate collection systems for used electronics products in accordance with legislation under the WEEE Directive (Directive 2002/96/EC) and is effective only within European Union. Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of used Batteries. The symbol in this information sheet means that used batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points. Pb For more information about collection and recycling of batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard used batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Note for the battery symbol. The symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Calibration: The blood pressure measuring device is generally recommended to have the monitor inspected every two years to ensure correct functioning and accuracy. Please contact a distributor. - Eng 8 - PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE Name : Address : European Representative: Name : Address : WvW electronishe Geräte Vertrieb GmbH Fintelmannstraße 20/Eingang, Martin-Heydert-Straße, D-14109 Berlin, Germany · For technical data, please contact our European Representative - Eng 9 - English CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO. , LTD. 6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo 188-8511, Japan IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Component names <Main Unit> English MEMORY Switch Battery cover Wrist cuff Display START/STOP Switch w Stand-by - Eng 10 - IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS <Display> Systolic blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Indicator Pulse Body Movement Indicator Battery level indicator Appears when the batteries are running low. ( See page 13) - Eng 11 - English LOADING THE BATTERIES (Batteries supplied with the unit should be loaded in compartment before you use the blood pressure monitor. ) 1 Open the cover of battery compartment. Battery cover English Pressing down on the battery cover, slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow. 2 Place batteries in the compartment. terminal symbols * The battery goes in negative side first. Insert the battery near the display first. - Eng 12 - LOADING THE BATTERIES 3 Close the battery cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. Push the cover on until it clicks. REMOVING THE BATTERIES · When the icon is displayed or nothing appears in the display, replace the old batteries with two new ones. · Do not use alkaline (LR03) and manganese (R03) batteries together. · When disposing of used batteries, comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that apply in your country/area. - Eng 13 - English HOW TO WRAP THE WRIST CUFF Wrap the wrist cuff around your wrist properly. Improper wrapping of the cuff may result in measuring errors. 1 2 Unfasten and open the wrist cuff. Wrap the cuff around your left wrist so that the monitor is positioned on the inside of your wrist. · The wrist cuff is designed to fit wrists from 13. 5 to 21. 5 cm in circumference. English 3 Loosely fit the wrist cuff by pulling the end of the cuff. - Eng 14 - HOW TO WRAP THE WRIST CUFF 4 Position the top edge of the cuff approximately 1 to 2 cm away from the crease of your wrist. 5 Secure the wrist cuff with the Velcro. · If the wrist cuff is wrapped too loose or tight, errors or incorrect readings may result. You may use your right wrist to measure your blood pressure. However, your blood pressure may differ by about 10mmHg depending on whether measured on your left or your right wrist, so ideally you should measure your blood pressure on the same wrist each time. If the Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Indicator is displayed, measure your blood pressure again. Caution If the Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Indicator appears frequently, you are advised to consult a doctor about your health condition. - Eng 19 - English Systolic blood pressure MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 5 English Finishing measurement. · Press the "START/STOP" switch to turn the monitor off. AUTOMATIC POWER OFF FEATURE · After taking the blood pressure measurement, pressing the "START/ STOP" switch will turn the monitor off. However, if you do not press the switch, the monitor's Auto OFF function will automatically turn the monitor off after 3 minutes. CALLING UP THE DATA STORED IN MEMORY 90 measurement results can be stored in the memory. The average value is calculated automatically to help you manage your daily health. HOW TO CALL UP THE DATA 1 Press the "MEMORY" switch. · "3A" indicating the average value appears on the left section of the display. [. . . ] You should measure your blood pressure at the same time each day and record the variations in your blood pressure. Always consult your physician for an interpretation of your blood pressure readings and to determine the proper treatment. - Eng 24 - BEFORE REQUESTING REPAIRS OR TESTING Make sure to check the following before sending your blood pressure monitor away to be tested or repaired. Problem Checks Response Display stays blank when you press the "START/STOP" switch. Check whether the batteries are dead. Check whether the batteries are installed the right way round ( and oriented correctly). Did you stay calm during measurement? Replace all the batteries with new ones. Load the batteries in the correct direction. No measurements can be taken. Attach the cuff properly. Measure your blood pressure again, making sure to remain still. Note that blood pressure measurement may not be possible for someone with an extremely weak pulse or cardiac arrhythmia (irregular pulse). [. . . ]