Panasonic Ew 3153 Instructions Manual

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	Specifications
Power sourceDC 6 V (Main unit: Four AA/LR6 size alkaline 
batteries)
A C 10  V 60 Hz (when using AC adapter)
DC 3  V (Wireless display: Two AA/LR6 size 
alkaline batteries)
Display Digital LCD
Method of measurement Oscillometric system
Measurement range Blood pressure:
  0 mmHg to 80 mmHg
Pulse r
ate: 30 to 160 beats per minute
Accuracy Blood pressure:
  Within ±3 mmHg
Pulse 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 –
 0 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F), 
10% to 95% RH
Measurable arm 
circumference Approx. 7¾ to 13⅜ (

0 cm to 34 cm)
Weight Main unit:
  Approx. 1550 g (54.7 oz.) (not 
including batteries)
Wireless displa y: Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz.) (not 
including batteries)
Dimensions Main unit: 11⅛ × 6⅝ × 11⅛ (
8.3 cm × 
16.9 cm × 8.1 cm)
Wireless display: 5¾ × 3¼ × 
 ⅝ (14.6  cm × 
8.4 cm × 6.8 cm)
Protection against 
electric shock Internally powered equipment, Type BF 
applied part
AC adapter
Input AC 10 V 60 Hz
Output DC 6
  V .0 A
	Q	&	A
Q Why	are	the	blood	pressure	values	measured	at	home	different	
from	those	measured	at	the	doctor’s	office?
A Blood pressure v
 aries in a 4-hour period.
In addition, it can vary greatly depending on the weather, your 
mental state, amount of exercise, etc.
In particular, there is the phenomenon of “White uniform 
hypertension” at doctor’s offices, where the blood pressure 
measured in a doctor’s office is higher because of stress or anxiety.
In

	addition, 	if	the	blood	pressure	measured	at	home	is	
sometimes	higher	and	sometimes	lower	than	the	blood	
pressure	measured	at	the	doctor’s	office, 	the	following	can	be	
considered. 	Please	pay	attention	to	these	points	when	taking	
measurements.
1

  Measuring posture was poor.
Did you take measurements while leaning forward with your body 
at an angle?
  Measurements w

ere 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  or 3 deep breaths and relax, 
so that your blood pressure stabilizes.
Q Wh
y	do	the	main	unit	and	the	wireless	display	operate	together	 even	when	they	are	separated?
A The main unit and the wireless display communicate using infrared  rays. Infrared rays are transmitted from the transmitter on the side 
panel of the main unit, and reflected on your body and then received 
on the bottom of the front panel of the wireless display.
Q The
 		mark	does	not	light	when	an	arm	is	moved.
A The 
 mark is a function to notify you that your arm is bent or to 
indicate extra loads on the pressure cuff.
Therefore, it may not indicate motion (bending an arm slightly, etc.).
If you are concerned about the result, retry the measurement.
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	Q	&	A	(continued)
Q Since
 	the		mark	was	displayed, 	I	retried	the	measurement	
by	setting	my	arm	on	the	unit	properly. 	But	the	indicated	value	
is	still	higher	than	usual.
A The 
 mark is just a guide for the proper measurement method. 
(See page 0.)
If you correct your posture when the 
 mark is displayed but the 
measured value is still higher or lower than usual, retry the 
measurement.
The following causes are suspected. Did you measure properly (in proper posture)? 
Measure as indicated on pages

 15–17.
Measured immediately after smoking.
Measured when irritated or emotional.
Measured in cold environments
For persons who have a physical constitution with less fluctuation 
in the pulse rate.
If you are concerned about the results, retry the measurement after 
sta
 ying quiet for 4 to 5 minutes.
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•
•
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•
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  ...  Bef
 ore Lunch (Because it provides blood pressure values 
close to the highest of the day.)
Third  ....... 
At Bedtime (So as to obtain data close to y
 our 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. Use of the AM and PM average systolic blood pressure comparison 
function can aid in the detection of a blood pressure pattern known 
as “early morning surge” in which blood pressure rises rapidly in 
the mor
 ning. (See page 7.)
•
	Care	and	Maintenance
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the unit.
Doing so may cause fire or cause the unit to malfunction. It may also 
lead to injury.
Do not apply excessive force to the unit or drop the unit. Doing so may cause damage.
Do not insert dust or foreign objects into the unit. Doing so may result in damage.
If the unit is stored at temperatures below the freezing point, do not use it 
immediately. 
Leave it in a warm place for at least an hour 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 f
 or a long time (30 days or more), be sure 
to remove the batteries. Otherwise, the batteries may leak and damage the unit.
The pressure cuff cannot be washed.
For storage, avoid high temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight. Shortage under such conditions may result in damage.
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	Q	&	A	(continued)
Q Since
 	the		mark	was	displayed, 	I	retried	the	measurement	
by	setting	my	arm	on	the	unit	properly. 	But	the	indicated	value	
is	still	higher	than	usual.
A The 
 mark is just a guide for the proper measurement method. 
(See page 0.)
If you correct your posture when the 
 mark is displayed but the 
measured value is still higher or lower than usual, retry the 
measurement.
The following causes are suspected. Did you measure properly (in proper posture)? 
Measure as indicated on pages

 15–17.
Measured immediately after smoking.
Measured when irritated or emotional.
Measured in cold environments
For persons who have a physical constitution with less fluctuation 
in the pulse rate.
If you are concerned about the results, retry the measurement after 
sta
 ying 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  ...  Bef
 ore Lunch (Because it provides blood pressure values 
close to the highest of the day.)
Third  ....... 
At Bedtime (So as to obtain data close to y
 our 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. Use of the AM and PM average systolic blood pressure comparison 
function can aid in the detection of a blood pressure pattern known 
as “early morning surge” in which blood pressure rises rapidly in 
the mor
 ning. (See page 7.)
•
	Care	and	Maintenance
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the unit.
Doing so may cause fire or cause the unit to malfunction. It may also 
lead to injury.
Do not apply excessive force to the unit or drop the unit. Doing so may cause damage.
Do not insert dust or foreign objects into the unit. Doing so may result in damage.
If the unit is stored at temperatures below the freezing point, do not use it 
immediately. 
Leave it in a warm place for at least an hour 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 f
 or a long time (30 days or more), be sure 
to remove the batteries. Otherwise, the batteries may leak and damage the unit.
The pressure cuff cannot be washed.
For storage, avoid high temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight. Shortage under such conditions may result in damage.
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	Troubleshooting
Display Status	before	error Cause	and	solution
  
is displayed. The indication disappears in 
the middle of the operation. 
(the  or  mark is 
displayed.) Batteries are exhausted.
(See pages
 11–13.)
  
is displayed. Pressurization to more than 


80 mmHg was performed. Were measurements taken 
according to the proper 
procedure and in the 
correct posture?
(See pages

 15–18.)
The  mark flashes for 
 minutes or longer.
Pressure decreased 
suddenly. Be sure your arm is 
properly inserted into the 
main unit.
(See pages

 15–18.)
The heart mark 
 blinked 
only a few times or not at all.
Cuff does not inflate.
Your arm or body moved. Has the unit detected 
movement?
(See page

 0.)
  
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 
main unit.
You moved or talked during measurements.  
(See pages

 15–18.)
•
•
•
Value is different from 
that measured by the 
doctor. Blood pressure varies in response to minute 
changes in your mental state, such as your 
reaction to a doctor’s presence.
Sit quietly f

or 4 to 5 minutes and then take 
another measurement. (See pages 15–18, 
30–31.)
•
•
Measurement values are 
different with each 
measurement.
Symptom Possible	cause
Pressure cuff comes off. Press the ring portion on the outside of the 
pressure cuff into the main unit.  
(See page

 3.)
•
Indications on the 
wireless display do not 
change during operation. The wireless display is improperly 
positioned.
Your hand or another object is in front of the 
wireless displa
 y. (See page 18.)
•
•
No display appears even 
when the On/Off and 
Start button is pressed. Batteries are installed with the polarities 
wrong.

 (See pages 11–13.)
•
Batteries are exhausted.  
(See pages

 11–13.)
•
The 
 mark 
flashes when readings 
are being taken. There was a significant fluctuation in pulse 
when readings were being taken.  
(See page
 1.)
•
The 
 mark flashes 
when readings are being 
taken. Your arm or body moved.  
(See page
 0.)
•
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, 0.)
•
Varying sounds and 
pressurization speeds 
occur during inflation of 
the cuff. Changes in operating sounds and 
pressurization speeds are normal and occur 
due to the fact that measurements are 
being made as the cuff is being inflated.
•
The wireless display is 
lost. Take it to the store where it was purchased 
for testing and repairs.
Instrument is broken.
If
 	the	unit	still	appears	to	provide	unusual	or	erroneous	readings, 	
consult	your	physician. 	If	the	unit	does	not	appear	to	be	functioning	
properly, 	contact	Panasonic	at	1-800-338-0552.
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	Troubleshooting
Display Status	before	error Cause	and	solution
  
is displayed. The indication disappears in 
the middle of the operation. 
(the  or  mark is 
displayed.) Batteries are exhausted.
(See pages
 11–13.)
  
is displayed. Pressurization to more than 


80 mmHg was performed. Were measurements taken 
according to the proper 
procedure and in the 
correct posture?
(See pages

 15–18.)
The  mark flashes for 
 minutes or longer.
Pressure decreased 
suddenly. Be sure your arm is 
properly inserted into the 
main unit.
(See pages

 15–18.)
The heart mark 
 blinked 
only a few times or not at all.
Cuff does not inflate.
Your arm or body moved. Has the unit detected 
movement?
(See page

 0.)
  
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 
main unit.
You moved or talked during measurements.  
(See pages

 15–18.)
•
•
•
Value is different from 
that measured by the 
doctor. Blood pressure varies in response to minute 
changes in your mental state, such as your 
reaction to a doctor’s presence.
Sit quietly f

or 4 to 5 minutes and then take 
another measurement. (See pages 15–18, 
30–31.)
•
•
Measurement values are 
different with each 
measurement.
Symptom Possible	cause
Pressure cuff comes off. Press the ring portion on the outside of the 
pressure cuff into the main unit.  
(See page

 3.)
•
Indications on the 
wireless display do not 
change during operation. The wireless display is improperly 
positioned.
Your hand or another object is in front of the 
wireless displa
 y. (See page 18.)
•
•
No display appears even 
when the On/Off and 
Start button is pressed. Batteries are installed with the polarities 
wrong.

 (See pages 11–13.)
•
Batteries are exhausted.  
(See pages

 11–13.)
•
The 
 mark 
flashes when readings 
are being taken. There was a significant fluctuation in pulse 
when readings were being taken.  
(See page
 1.)
•
The 
 mark flashes 
when readings are being 
taken. Your arm or body moved.  
(See page
 0.)
•
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, 0.)
•
Varying sounds and 
pressurization speeds 
occur during inflation of 
the cuff. Changes in operating sounds and 
pressurization speeds are normal and occur 
due to the fact that measurements are 
being made as the cuff is being inflated.
•
The wireless display is 
lost. Take it to the store where it was purchased 
for testing and repairs.
Instrument is broken.
If
 	the	unit	still	appears	to	provide	unusual	or	erroneous	readings, 	
consult	your	physician. 	If	the	unit	does	not	appear	to	be	functioning	
properly, 	contact	Panasonic	at	1-800-338-0552.
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monitor,	call	us	at	1-800-338-0552. 	
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Before operating this device, please read these instructions completely and 
save this manual for future use.
Antes de utilizar este dispositivo, lea completamente estas instrucciones y 
conserve este manual para futura referencia.
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