Panasonic EW3109 Operating Instructions Manual page 20

Q & A /CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Q Why are the measured values different for the left and right wrist?
A.
It is said that differences in blood pressure
values between the left and right arms may be
around 10 mmHg.The blood pressure can be
measured in either the left or right arm, but all
measurements should be taken using the same
arm.
Care and maintenance
Do not apply excessive force to the instrument or drop the
instrument.
* Doing so may cause damage.
If the instrument 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.
e If the instrument is not allowed to warm up,it may not
pressurize.
Please keep it away from foreign bodies or erosive liquid.
*Doing so may result in damage.
If the instrument 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.
For storage,avoid high temperatures,high humidity,and
direct sunlight.
* Storage under such conditions may result in damage.
The pressure cuff cannot be washed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Display Status before error Cause and solution
Pressurization to more than | Were measurements taken
280 mmHg was performed. according to the proper
procedure and in the correct
Pressure decreased suddenly,
ture?
and the remeasure mark £ pos
appeared. c See pp-27 and 28.
Remeasure E mark | Measurement was taken to Ed oa cur
is displayed. 20 mmHg and then the ] See p.27
E————À—1 remeasure mark E appeared.
- The heart mark blinked Tube may not be
= only a few times or not connected sufficiently
at all. Check the tube
Pressurization doesn't occur | connection.
even after waiting several See p.27.
dozen seconds.
Symptom Possible cause
*Position of pressure cuff is low.
Systolic or diastolic blood *Pressure cuff is not wrapped correctly.
pressure value is high or *Position of pressure cuff is high.
low. * You moved or talked while measurements
were being taken.
See pp.27 and 28.
Blood pressure value is *Posture is different for each measurement.
abnormally high or low. See p.28.
Value is different from that | «Blood pressure varies in response to minute
measured by the doctor. changes in your mental state, such as your
reaction to a doctor's presence.
*Sit quietly for 4 to 5 minutes and then take
another measurement.
Measurement values
are different with each
measurement.
See p.28.
No display appears even
when the 开始 /结束 Start *Batteries are exhausted.
button is pressed. *Batteries are installed with the polarities
When the 开始 /结束 Star Wrong.
button was pressed,the See pp.24.and 25.
displaybecame lit and then
the display disappeared.
Do not repair it yourself.Please contact our
Damage of the main part designated service agency for electronic
sphygmomanometer to examine
and repair the device.
*The warranty of this product is only valid in the PRC.
(Not available in Hongkong, Macao and Taiwan for the time being.)
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