Panasonic Ew 3111 Operating Instructions

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Before operating this device, please read these instructions completely and save this
manual for future use.
Antes de usar este dispositivo, lea completamente estas instrucciones y guarde...

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Introduction
1Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Upper Arm Blood Pressure
Monitor EW3111. Designed for easy, one-touch operation, this monitor
incorporates Precise Logic™ technology to provide reliable measurements.
Measuring your own blood pressure is an important way of monitoring your
health. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major health problem which
can be treated effectively once detected. Measuring your blood pressure
between doctor visits on a regular basis in the comfort of your...

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Important Instructions Before Use
1.Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. Blood pressure
measurements should only be interpreted by a health professional who
is familiar with your medical history.
2. If you are taking medication, consult with your physician to determine
the most appropriate time to measure your blood pressure. NEVER
change a prescribed medication without first consulting with your
physician.
3. Blood pressure can vary based on many factors, including age, gender,
weight...

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Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation
1. Do not drop the unit. Protect it from sudden jars or shocks.
2. Do not insert foreign objects into any openings.
3. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
4. Do not crush the pressure cuff.
5. If the unit has been stored at temperatures below 0°C, leave it in a warm
place for about 15 minutes before using it. Otherwise, the cuff may not
inflate properly.
6. Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high humidity or dust.
IMPORTANT:
•WHO does not...

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(mmHg)
90
85
80
120 130 140
(mmHg)
Orange LED Colors
Yellow
GreenHypertensive
(Low / Moderate / Severe) Diastolic
Systolic Blood Pressure
Indicator
Normal High
Normal
Optimal
P/min.
14 0
13 0
90
85
M1M2
Alarm function signals high blood pressure
Blood pressure measurements for both systolic and diastolic readings are
determined and indicated via a three-color LED system as being within
normal or hypertensive ranges based on definitions and classification of
blood pressure levels by the World Health...

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Fitting the Blood Pressure Monitor
1. Attaching the cuff to the upper
arm.
•Make sure the cuff is wrapped so
that it is in contact with the skin.
Measurements may be taken
from either the left or right 
arm. However, please take
measurements using the same
arm each time, because there
is said to be a blood pressure
difference of approx. 10 mmHg
between the left and right. 
2. Fasten firmly, but not too tight.
•Optimally, there should be enough
room to insert one finger between
the cuff and arm....

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Measuring your blood pressure
1.Press the ON/OFF/Start Button to
turn on the unit.
The LCD display will show 888 and
then switch to 0. The cuff is auto-
matically inflated.
2. The blood pressure measurement is
indicated along with the pulse rate
(number of beats per minute). The
air in the cuff is released automatically
when the measurement is complete.
3. Press the power switch to turn off the unit. If you forget to do so, the unit
switches off automatically approx. 5 minutes after a measurement....

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Calling up readings from memory
Readings may be recalled once they have been
stored in the memory without having to
pressing the ON/OFF/Start Button.
1.Push the Memory/Recall Button number of the user
whose data you want to call up, M1 for example.
‹Averaged values for all recorded measurements
are displayed ›
•M1 Ais displayed at the bottom of the screen.
•When, for example, 21 readings have been
recorded, the average values of 21 readings will
be displayed. (When there are no readings or only
one...

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Troubleshooting
The “E” blinks 
on the displayDisplay Status before error
Pressurization to above
300 mmHgwas
performed. 
(Re-pressurization was
performed several times.)
Pressure decreased
suddenly and “E”
appeared in the display.
The measurement
process was performed
until 20 mmHgwas
reached and then “E”
appeared in the display.
Pressurization to above
180 mmHgwas not
performed.Check points
Check whether measure-
ments are being taken
correctly and whether the
user is assuming the
correct...

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Specifications
Method of measurement:
Display:
Measuring range:
Measurement accuracy:
Power source:
Operating environment:
Storage environment:
Upper arm circumference
measurement range:
Dimensions (H#W#D):
Weight:Oscillometric System with Precise Logic™
Digital LCD
Blood pressure: 20 – 300 mmHg
Pulse rate: 30 – 160 pulse/min.
Blood pressure: ±4 mmHg
Pulse rate: ±5 %
Four 1.5-volt (R6/AA) batteries
10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
30% to 85% RH
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
10% to 95% RH
20 to 40 cm...