Panasonic DIAGNOSTEC EW-BU55 User manual

Before operating this device, please read these instructions thoroughly and keep this manual for
future use.
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Operating Instructions
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Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
󰽘󴌐󲁝󴦎󱨡󴭖
Model No. EW-BU55
EW-BU35
English 1
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Table of contents
BEFORE USE
Important safety instructions........................................... 2
Parts identication ............................................................ 3
Display ................................................................................ 5
Inserting batteries ............................................................. 6
Setting the time and date ................................................. 7
Wrapping the cu .............................................................. 8
HOW TO USE
Getting into the measurement position .......................... 9
Taking a reading (Measuring/Recording measurements) .... 10
About each mark................................................................ 11
Calling up readings from memory.................................... 13
Deleting all data stored in memory.................................. 14
Comparing with old measurements................................. 15
Monthly average (All) ..............................................................................15
Weekly average (All, AM, PM)................................................................15
All data (All, AM, PM) ...............................................................................16
Storage ............................................................................... 17
APPENDIX
Care and maintenance....................................................... 18
Specications ..................................................................... 18
Explanation of rating plate symbols ................................ 18
Q&A..................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 20
BEFORE USE
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Important safety instructions
Before using this instrument, please read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and be*
sure to use the instrument properly.
The cautions in this section are intended to instruct you in the proper use of this instrument*
and prevent danger or injury to yourself or other people.
All of the cautions contain important information regarding safety and must be
followed.
WARNING: Failure to follow the caution may result in death or serious injury of people.
CAUTION : Failure to follow the caution may result in injury to people, or in damage to
property.
WARNING :
Persons with serious obstructions of blood ow in the arm should consult a doctor
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before using this instrument. Failure to do so may result in deterioration of physical
condition.
Do not let this product be used by children, people who cannot express their feelings,
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or who cannot operate the product for themselves. Do not use the unit on an arm
where a catheter has been inserted. Such use may result in an accident or injury.
Do not spill water on the main unit. Doing so may cause electric shock, short-
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circuiting, or product damage.
Never modify the product, or disassemble or attempt to repair it yourself. Doing so
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may result in re or in injury due to abnormal operation.
CAUTION :
Stop using the device if it does not operate or when you sense a malfunction,
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immediately remove the batteries and have the device inspected and repaired. If this
is not observed, an accident, electric shock or re might occur.
Do not make judgements yourself regarding the measurement results: self-treatment
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is not recommended.
Take measurements according to your doctor’s instructions and have your doctor
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do the diagnosis.
Take medicine according to your doctor’s instructions.
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Do not use for purposes other than the measurement of blood pressure. Doing so
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may result in an accident or malfunction.
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3
4
5
6
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Parts identication
Main unit
Throughout this instruction manual, illustrations of EW-BU55 are primarily used for
descriptions.
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8
7
1
Display
4
Graph switching
button
7
Cu socket
2
Clock button
5
O/On & start button 8 Battery cover
3
User selection
button (BU55)
6
Memory/Recall
button
Bottom
Left side
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Accessories
Includes
Main unit
Cu
Batteries
Soft case (BU55)
Pouch (BU35)
Operating instructions
Guarantee card
Soft case
* Specications of the product or parts may be changed without prior notice.
Cu
Cu plug
Tube
Guide Scale
Direction Mark
Guide Mark
Hook and loop fastener
Pouch
(BU55) (BU35)
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Display
1 2 87
1211 13 149 10
3 4 5 6
1
Battery icon
Noties when running out of
battery
6
Date/Time/Memory
number
11
Month/Week mark
Displays separately when the
trend graph is on a monthly/
weekly basis
2Systolic blood
pressure
Displays measured or stored
value
7
Record mark
Displays when the measurement
can be recorded or when the
recorded measurement is
displayed
12
Pulse
Shows the pulse
3
Trend graph
Shows the value of blood
pressure in graphs.
8
Average mark
Displays when recalling the
average measurements
13
Irregular pulse detection
Displays if irregular pulse is
detected during measurement
4 AM mark/PM mark
Displays when recalling the
measurements of AM or PM
9 Pulse indicator
Displays pulse rhythm
14
Movement warning
Detects irregular arm
movements
5
User mark
Selection of users (BU55)
10
Diastolic blood
pressure
Displays measured or stored
value
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Inserting batteries
Always use alkaline batteries. (4 AA-size LR6 alkaline batteries)*
When replacing batteries, always use 4 fresh alkaline batteries of the same type from*
the same manufacturer, and replace them simultaneously.
If the product will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries.*
1.
Turn the main unit over and remove the
battery cover by sliding it in the direction
of the arrow while pressing lightly on .
2. Check the polarities of the batteries and
install them correctly.
3. Replace the battery cover and slide it
closed.
1
3
2
Replace batteries when :
The “low battery”
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indicator is displayed.
No display appears even
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if is pressed.
For Batteries
Batteries last for approx. 500 times, which is 3 times/day for 5 months (when using Panasonic alkaline
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batteries AA cell LR6). (Under the condition that the room temperature is 23°C, 170mmHg pressured, and the
length of upper arm is 30cm.)
If batteries other than alkaline batteries are used or batteries are used in a cold room, or measuring a person
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with high blood pressure, battery life may be dramatically shorter.
*Use alkaline batteries. (Panasonic Oxyride batteries can also be used.)
Be sure to replace batteries once a year to prevent battery leakage.
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CAUTION :
Always follow the cautions printed on the batteries.
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Check the polarities of the batteries and install
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them correctly.
Remove exhausted batteries promptly.
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If the product will not be used for a long time,
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remove the batteries.
Batteries should be used before their expiration date.
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Use after the expiration date may result in injury
or staining of the surrounding area due to
generation of heat, bursting, or leakage.
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3. Adjust the "month" --> "date" --> "hour" -->
"minutes" by repeating procedures in step
2.
4.
Press to complete the
settings.
This setting cannot be completed by
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pressing before adjusting
the "hour" and "month". Be sure to press
after adjusting the "hour"
and "month" to complete settings.
The set time will disappear after 5 seconds.
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To reset, perform the procedures in*
step 1. to 4.
1. Hold (for 3 seconds or longer).
"year (2011)" will ash.
2. Adjust the "year".
(1) Press to set the desired number.
(2) Press to complete the
setting.
Setting range for years is from 2011 to
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2050.
Setting the time and date
Please start setting the date and time under the condition that the power is o.*
Please be sure to set the date and time before taking the rst measurement after*
purchasing the blood pressure monitor or after changing the batteries.
During setting, if no button is pressed for 5 minutes or more, the clock will be*
displayed as "-:--", and the power will be o without saving any settings. It is also
possible to perform measurement and recording even under this circumstance.
However, the record will not include any time information.
Hold
"year"
"date"
mm/dd
"month"
"hour"
"minutes"
Adjust the ashing numbers
sequently Complete setting
Adjust numbers
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Wrapping the cu
1. Insert the plug into the socket all the way
in.
The cu can be used on either upper arm. This section shows an example of wrapping
the cu on the left arm.
The dierence in blood pressure between left and right arm may be around 10*
mmHg. Be sure to always use the same arm. It is recommended to use the arm with
the higher blood pressure.
2. Fit the cu to the upper arm.
Fit the preformed cu onto your upper arm
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with the direction mark at the inner side.
Wrap the cu on bare skin.
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3. Wrap the cu.
Align the tube pointing toward the middle
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nger.
Align the rotating part of the tube to the
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line extended from the middle nger.
Set apart 2 to 3 cm from the elbow joint.
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Wrap the cu with a gap of 1 or 2 ngers.
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Be careful that the cu is not too tight.
Press the hook and loop fastener down
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well to fasten the cu.
Points when wrapping
Be sure to always wrap on the same
position by using the guide.
(if your weight / arm circumference
The cu can be used on either upper arm.
<Example for wrapping on the right arm.>
3
2
1
2 to 3cm
hook and loop fastener
did not change
signicantly.)
Align the tube
pointing toward
the middle nger.
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HOW TO USE
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Sit quietly and relax while taking measurements.
Take a measurement while sitting at a desk and positioning the cu at heart level
as shown in the image below.
Dierences in height will cause dierences in measured blood pressure values.*
Getting into the measurement position
1. Place the elbow on the table or on
something similar.
2. Align the height of the cu to the heart.
3. Relax with your palm facing up.
HOW TO USE
In the following situations, measurements might be abnormally inuenced.
Within 1 hour after eating or drinking alcohol
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Immediately after drinking coee or tea, or smoking
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In a moving vehicle
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Immediately after exercising or taking a bath (Wait at least 20 minutes and take a
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measurement while staying quiet.)
In cold places (Take measurements at room temperatures around 20 °C.)
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When you need to urinate (Wait several minutes after urinating before taking
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measurements.)
Be sure to comply with the following points for accurate measurements. Not
following these points may make it impossible to obtain meaningful measurements:
Do not move your body, arm, or ngertips.
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Do not touch the main unit or the cu during measurement.
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Do not talk.
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Do not use devices emitting strong signals, such as cellular phones, near the main
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unit. The measurement may not be performed correctly due to the signal and this
may lead to malfunctions.
Use the same upper arm with the same posture at the same time every day.
We recommend three measurements a day.
First··· Upon Waking (Because, with almost no inuence from body
movements, the blood pressure is closest to that at night.)
Second··· Before Lunch (Because, with no inuence from the meal, it provides
blood pressure values close to the highest of the day.)
Third··· At Bedtime (So as to obtain data close to your average blood pressure
values during the day.)
This way, by taking measurements morning, noon and night, you can use the unit to
learn the patterns of and monitor your blood pressure.
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