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RX-3 English Introduction The OMRON RX-3 measures your blood pressure and pulse simply and quickly from the wrist, without the use of an inflation bulb or stethoscope. The measurement values are stored in the memory of the OMRON RX-3. The OMRON RX-3 fits wrist circumferences from 13.5 to 19.5 cm.
23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 2 RX-3 English How to obtain meaningful blood pressure readings General Caution • The OMRON RX-3 is not suitable for measuring • Operating temperature between 10°C and 40°C. the frequency of cardiac pacemakers.
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23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 3 RX-3 English Overview A Display D On/Off button B Wrist Cuff E Battery Compartment C Memory Recall button...
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23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 4 RX-3 English Preparation Insert batteries 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries in the battery compartment. Caution ! Use two identical 1.5V alkaline batteries type AAA LR03! 3 Close the battery compartment.
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23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 5 RX-3 English Fit wrist cuff Caution ! Do not press On/Off button when the wrist cuff is not wrapped around the wrist! 1 Bare your wrist. 2 Put the monitor on the inner side of your wrist.
23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 6 RX-3 English Operation MEMORY mmHg DI A mmHg PULSE /min Control functions Measurement C Memory Recall button F Systolic blood pressure in mmHg. D On/Off button G Monitor blood pressure: flash - measurement takes place, light up - finish measurement.
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23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 7 RX-3 English Caution ! Allow an interval of at least three minutes between two successive measurements! MEMORY mmHg DI A mmHg PULSE /min 1 Sit comfortably at a table with your feet flat on the Caution ! The OMRON RX-3 should always be at floor and put your arm against the hard case.
23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 8 RX-3 English Read display MEMORY MEMORY mmHg mmHg DI A mmHg DI A mmHg PULSE PULSE /min /min 1 Read the values of blood pressure and pulse from the display. Note: Display shows alternately blood pressures and heartbeats.
23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 9 RX-3 English Memory Recall previous values K Memory position of latest and previous values. MEMORY MEMORY mmHg mmHg DI A DI A mmHg mmHg PULSE PULSE /min /min 1 Press Memory Recall button to turn on power. Note: Display shows alternately blood pressures and heartbeats.
23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 10 RX-3 English Erase memory MEMORY MEMORY mmHg mmHg DI A DI A mmHg mmHg PULSE /min PULSE /min 1 Press Memory Recall button to turn on power. 2 Press Memory Recall button and simultaneously On/Off button to erase memory.
Storage • Store the OMRON RX-3 in the hard case in a dry, closed place with a temperature between -20°C and 60°C. • Remove the batteries if you not intend to use the OMRON RX-3 for 3 months or more.
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23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 12 RX-3 English Maintenance and spare parts Replace batteries • Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth to clean the • Remove the battery out of the battery OMRON RX-3. compartment and insert two new identical 1.5V Caution ! Do not use petrol, thinners or similar alkaline batteries type AAA LR03 batteries.
23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 14 RX-3 English General information about blood pressure Blood circulation The blood circulation is responsible for supplying the body with oxygen. Blood pressure is the Systolic blood pressure pressure exerted on the arteries.
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23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 15 RX-3 English Health and blood pressure • Stress and emotional upset The incidence of hypertension increases with age. In • Excessive consumption of salt addition, a lack of exercise, excess body fat and high •...
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23020314 Manual RX-3 EN 01-16 13-03-2003 12:37 Pagina 16 RX-3 English Treatment of high blood pressure If your blood pressure reaches upper values of 140 - 160 mmHg and lower values of 90 - 95 mmHg in repeated measurements over several days, you...