Panasonic EW3153 User Manual Download

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No.1 EN, SP

Printed in China

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way 1H-1 Secaucus, NJ 07094

2008/01/15 14:54:31

Before operating this device, please read these instructions completely and
save this manual for future use.

Instructions

Upper Arm Blood Pressure

Model

EW3153

2008/01/15 14:54:23

Summary of Contents for EW3153

Page 1: ...Before operating this device please read these instructions completely and save this manual for future use Instructions Upper Arm Blood Pressure Model EW3153 ...

Page 2: ... Manual Electronic or automated sphygmomanometers If you suffer from disorder of heart rhythm known as arrhythmia only use this blood pressure monitor in consultation with your doctor In certain cases oscillometric measurement method can produce incorrect readings Flashing System for hypertensive readings are based on blood pressure values classified in the paper JNC 7 Express The Seventh Report o...

Page 3: ...tions Prior to Taking Measurements 9 Parts Identification 10 When Using the Main Unit with the AC Adapter 11 When Using the Main Unit with Batteries 12 Inserting the Batteries into the Wireless Display 13 Setting the Time and Date 14 Taking a Reading 15 Storing and Calling up Blood Pressure Readings 24 Comparing AM and PM Average Systolic Blood Pressure 27 After Use 28 Specifications 29 Q A 30 Car...

Page 4: ...e will help your doctor diagnose and possibly prevent any health problems in the future Basics of Blood Pressure Your heart acts like a pump sending blood surging through your blood vessels each time it contracts Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood pumped from the heart on the walls of blood vessels Systolic pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart contracts and pumps blood into...

Page 5: ... pressure should be measured not only occasionally in the doctor s office but also on a regular basis at home Also if you find that your blood pressure is lower at home this is not unusual To accurately compare with your physician s reading take your Panasonic blood pressure monitor to your doctor s office and compare readings in this setting 4 People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia vascular con...

Page 6: ...your physician before using this unit on a child Do not use on infants or toddlers 8 This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or operations 9 Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure Do not use the unit together with other devices 10 Improper handling of batteries may result in battery rupture or in corrosion from battery leakage...

Page 7: ...shock or short circuiting 9 If the product does not operate properly or seems strange stop use and unplug the AC adapter immediately and request inspection and service Failure to do so could result in the risk of an accident electric shock or fire 10 When using the AC adapter make sure it is fully inserted into the AC outlet Failure to do so could result in electric shock or short circuiting 11 Wh...

Page 8: ...ot let this product to be used by children 20 Do not let this product to be used by people who cannot express their feelings or who cannot operate the product by themselves Do not use the unit on an arm where a catheter has been inserted Such use may result in an accident or injury 21 Use AC adapter only with electrical outlet of voltages marked on name plate For use in the U S A use AC adapter on...

Page 9: ...wo categories For example a Stage 2 systolic reading but a diastolic pressure reading in the normal range JNC 7 The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention Detection Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure National Institute of Health NIH Publication No 03 5233 May 2003 IMPORTANT Do not be alarmed by temporarily high or low readings because fluctuations in a person s b...

Page 10: ... batteries Approximately 2000 measurements can be taken Main unit and wireless display are not sold separately and cannot be purchased as replacement parts For Batteries Unit with batteries can be used up to 6 times a day when using Panasonic Alkaline batteries AA sized LR6 batteries under the following conditions Room temperature 73 F 23 C Pressurized to 170 mmHg Circumference of the arm 11 51 64...

Page 11: ... unit Battery cover for main unit 3 IR transmitter on both sides 4 Connector 5 Arm support The angle of this product can be adjusted so that measurements can be taken without having to be in a forced posture Elbow rest 6 Quick air release button 7 Handle 8 On Off and Start button Plug AC adaptor Power cord AC Adapter EW31555 included ...

Page 12: ...the product or parts may be changed without prior notice When Using the Main Unit with the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the exclusive AC adapter included Do not use the power cord with any product other than this AC adaptor EW31555 Use of other AC adapters could cause damage to the unit or physical harm to the user AC 120 V 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Insert the AC adapter plug ...

Page 13: ...roximately 150 measurements can be taken Depending on the conditions battery life may be dramatically shortened Use of the main unit with the dedicated AC adapter EW31555 included is recommended Replace batteries when The mark shown to the left appears during use No display appears even if the On Off and Start button is pressed CAUTION Always follow the cautions printed on the batteries Check the ...

Page 14: ...ery cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow while pressing lightly on the mark 2 Check the polarities of the batteries and install them correctly 3 Replace the battery cover and slide it closed Replace batteries when The mark shown at left appears during use In this case press the On Off and the Start button on the main unit to interrupt the measurement If both batteries for the main uni...

Page 15: ... number for the date will flash 2 Press the Adjust button 2 to adjust the number of the date 4 Adjust the hour 1 Press the Set button 1 and the time will flash on and off 2 Press the Adjust button 2 to adjust the number of the hour 5 Adjust the minutes 1 Press the Set button 1 and the number for minutes will flash 2 Press the Adjust button 2 to adjust the number of minutes 6 Finally synchronizing ...

Page 16: ...ause differences in blood pressure values If the heights of the chair and table are not suitable you may have to lean forward In this case form a stable stack of books or similar objects under the main unit to adjust the height of the main unit You cannot use the unit while lying down Use only in a sitting position Elbow rest 1 Put the main unit on a table in front of you and slide your arm throug...

Page 17: ...nsistency Posture to obtain accurate measurements Stretch your back Place the main unit in front of you on a table at heart height Measure on bare skin Put your elbow on the elbow rest Put your palm up and relax Place the wireless display where you can see it easily Do not put your hand or any other objects in front of the wireless display Cautions to obtain accurate measurements Sit quietly and r...

Page 18: ...bath Wait at least 20 minutes and take a measurement while staying quiet In cold places Take measurements at room temperatures around 20 C 68 F When you need to urinate Wait several minutes after urinating before taking measurements Be sure to obey the following points for accurate measurements Do not move your body arm or fingertips Do not touch the main unit Do not talk Do not use a cellular pho...

Page 19: ...tioning of the wireless display or other environmental conditions lighting sunlight etc In those cases place the wireless display closer to your body If you place the wireless display where it cannot receive signals from the main unit and then press the On Off and the Start button the main unit starts a measurement but nothing appears on the wireless display If the wireless display is placed where...

Page 20: ... the blood pressure and pulse values will be displayed The cuff will loosen after the measurement result has been shown for about 5 seconds The blood pressure indication mark will flash for 6 seconds then stay lit If the measurement is high it will also flash for 6 seconds to indicate high blood pressure See page 22 The mark will light For storing measurement values see page 24 The pulse rate valu...

Page 21: ...henever it is recalled Movement Mark Explanation Flashing Movement has been detected The elbow has been bent suddenly The upper arm has been tensed The arm has been moved etc With correct posture please take the measurement again after measurement has been completed see page 16 Lit Movement has been detected that will significantly affect the reading Significant movement has been detected Movement...

Page 22: ...te reading Flashes Is lit If you save a reading where an irregular pulse was recorded the mark will be displayed when you recall that reading If the mark is displayed an irregular pulse rate is detected not necessarily due to atrial fibrillation However if this mark continues to be displayed in subsequent readings please consult with your physician This function is designed to act as a guide to he...

Page 23: ...ns 120 140 80 90 mmHg Diastolic Blood pressure sign Orange Yellow Green Hypertension Stage 1 Stage 2 Prehypertension Normal Blood pressure readings will flash for approx 6 seconds when in the high blood pressure range Systolic blood pressure 140 mmHg and over Diastolic blood pressure 90 mmHg and over Only when measurement is complete When an Error Occurs During Measurement A will appear on the dis...

Page 24: ... cuff comes off 1 With the belt and seam downwards slide the pressure cuff into the main unit Belt With the belt and seam downwards slide the pressure cuff into the main unit Seam 2 Press the pressure cuff into the groove of the main unit Either the front or the back can be attached first Pressure cuff Groove Check that the pressure cuff is inserted in the groove on the main unit When re attaching...

Page 25: ...be lit up Press the user selection button on the wireless display to select the desired user To select User To Step 2 To select User Press the user selection button 2 Press the Memory Recall button 3 Memory storage is completed A total for and of 90 readings can be stored in memory Readings over the memory capacity will be recorded over the oldest measurement in memory Readings cannot be saved whe...

Page 26: ...asurements have been saved the average of the readings from all 90 measurements will be displayed If there is only 1 measurement recorded mark will not be displayed The mark will be displayed Blood pressure indicator will be lit up for approximately 6 seconds 3 Press the Memory Recall button to display readings starting with from the most recent measurement Each time the Memory Recall button is pr...

Page 27: ...lection button 2 Recall stored data using the Memory Recall button 3 Press the Memory Recall button again and hold it for approx 3 seconds until all readings are deleted NOTE Readings from individual measurements cannot be deleted 4 If everything has been deleted the selected or mark and will be displayed ...

Page 28: ... saved and even when the unit is turned off 1 Press the user selection button to select the user for a comparison of average AM and PM systolic blood pressures Each time the button is pressed the user switches from one to the other 2 Press the button The average AM and PM systolic blood pressure for the selected user will be displayed AM 3 00 AM to 11 00 AM PM 6 00 PM to 2 59 AM The average systol...

Page 29: ...place be careful to avoid dropping the unit 1 Tilt the main unit using the handle in the direction of the arrow until the unit is locked 2 Place the wireless display on top of the unit securely To transport the unit Carry the main unit and the wireless display separately ...

Page 30: ...lse rate Within 5 Operation temperature humidity range 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 15 to 90 RH Storage temperature humidity range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 10 to 95 RH Measurable arm circumference Approx 7 to 13 20 cm to 34 cm Weight Main unit Approx 1550 g 54 7 oz not including batteries Wireless display Approx 160 g 5 6 oz not including batteries Dimensions Main unit 11 6 11 28 3 cm 16 9 cm 28 1 ...

Page 31: ...orward with your body at an angle 2 Measurements were not taken at the upper arm Please take measurements with your elbow in the arm support of the main unit See pages 15 17 3 Were you anxious or upset during measurements Before taking measurements take 2 or 3 deep breaths and relax so that your blood pressure stabilizes Q Why do the main unit and the wireless display operate together even when th...

Page 32: ...in the pulse rate If you are concerned about the results retry the measurement after staying quiet for 4 to 5 minutes Q When should I measure my blood pressure A We recommend three measurements a day First Upon Waking Because with almost no influence from body movement it s the blood pressure is closest to that at night Second Before Lunch Because it provides blood pressure values close to the hig...

Page 33: ...our before use If the unit is not allowed to warm up it may not pressurize Do not touch the unit when measurement is in progress Doing so may cause incorrect readings If the unit becomes dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened with warm water or soapy water Do not use alcohol benzine or paint thinner Use of such chemicals may result in cracking or discoloration When the unit will not be used fo...

Page 34: ...ff does not inflate Your arm or body moved Has the unit detected movement See page 20 is displayed Failure of the main unit Take it to the store where it was purchased for testing and repairs Symptom Possible cause Systolic or diastolic blood pressure value is high or low The position of the main unit is higher or lower than your heart when measuring Your arm was not inserted properly into the mai...

Page 35: ... page 21 The mark flashes when readings are being taken Your arm or body moved See page 20 The mark flashes even though I did not move my arm or body In some cases this will be displayed when you have tensed the muscles in your hand Relax the muscles in your hand and take the reading again See pages 15 17 20 Varying sounds and pressurization speeds occur during inflation of the cuff Changes in ope...

Page 36: ... Ltd All Rights Reserved Impreso en China For questions or assistance with your blood pressure monitor call us at 1 800 338 0552 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way 1H 1 Secaucus NJ 07094 ...

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