Contents 3 - GENERAL REMARKS 5 - PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE 8 - IDENTIFICATIONS OF PARTS 10 - LOADING THE BATTERIES 11 - REMOVING THE BATTERIES 12 - MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 17 - TIPS FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS 18 - CALLING UP THE DATA STORED IN MEMORY 20 - KEY TO DISPLAY ICONS 21 - ABOUT “BLOOD PRESSURE”...
GENERAL REMARKS General remarks on blood pressure and blood pressure measurement To defl ate the cuff quickly, press the “START/STOP” switch. The attached cuff is suitable for arm circumferences of 22-32 cm. When attaching the cuff, adjust the position of the cuff so that the blue marker is located in the center of your arm and the hem of the cuff is 1 to 2 cm above your elbow.
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GENERAL REMARKS DO NOT measure blood pressure when the cuff has been on your arm for a few minutes or more. During this time, your arm will have built up a higher blood pressure and you will not get valid reading. 10.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE Precautions for use If you suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure or other circulatory disease, consult your physician before using the monitor. If the cuff pressure feels abnormal or you experience any other irregularity while using the cuff, reduce the pressure immediately by pressing the “START/STOP”...
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE 15. Be sure to use this unit only for measuring blood pressure. DO NOT use it for any other purpose. 16. DO NOT use this unit on infants. 17. Blood pressure measurement may not be possible for anyone with common arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial fi...
The blood pressure measuring device is generally recommended to have the monitor inspected every two years to ensure correct functioning and accuracy. Please contact a distributor. Name : CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO.,LTD. Address : 6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo 188-8511, Japan...
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Component names <Main Unit> Display* MEMORY Switch Air hose socket START/STOP Switch a Stand-by *See page 9 for the display icons. Battery cover - Eng 8 -...
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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS <Cuff> Air hose Blue marker Metal hoop Air hose connector <Display> Battery icon Systolic blood pressure display Diastolic blood pressure display Memory icon Pulse display Body Movement Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Indicator* Indicator* * See page 15 for the Body Movement Indicator and Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Indicator.
LOADING THE BATTERIES (Batteries supplied with the unit should be loaded in compartment before you use the blood pressure monitor.) Open the cover of battery compartment. Pressing the hook down, pull the cover toward you to open. 4 “AA” batteries Hook Battery compartment...
LOADING THE BATTERIES Close the battery cover. Fitting the lugs of the cover at the mating recesses of the battery compartment body, push the hook to close the cover. Fit the lugs (projections) at the recesses. REMOVING THE BATTERIES • When the icon is displayed, or nothing appears in the display, replace the old batteries with four new ones.
MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE ATTACHING THE CUFF Unroll the cuff and thread the end through the metal hoop so that the side with the Velcro patch is on the outside. Metal hoop Put the cuff around your arm so that the blue marker comes to the palm side.
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MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Pull the end of the cuff outwards so that the cuff is snug around your arm and then secure the end to the Velcro. Place your arm on a table or the like, so that the center of the cuff comes to the height of your heart.
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MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Air hose socket Plug the air hose connector into the main unit. • Plug the air hose connector fi rmly into the air hose socket on the main unit, as illustrated. Air hose connector Place the cuff at the height of the heart. Press the START/STOP switch (the blue switch).
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MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE is displayed soon after pressurization is complete, and measurement begins automatically. * If the unit judges that pressurization is insuffi cient, it automatically repressurizes. blinks each time a pulse is detected, and the pressure value is displayed on the diastolic blood pressure display.
MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Finishing measurement. • Press the “START/STOP” switch to turn the monitor off. * When you want to stop measurement, press the “START/STOP” switch. The cuff is defl ated and measurement stops. START/STOP Switch [Manual pressurization] • If your systolic blood pressure is expected to exceed 200mmHg, use Manual Pressurization when taking a measurement.
TIPS FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS Your blood pressure varies according to your posture, the time of day and a range of other factors. Ideally, you should measure your blood pressure in the same posture at the same time every day. ■...
CALLING UP THE DATA STORED IN MEMORY • 90 measurement results can be stored in the memory. • Except for the case where the unit is engaged in measurement, press “MEMORY” switch to call up the values (measurement results) stored in memory to the display.
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CALLING UP THE DATA STORED IN MEMORY • Press the “MEMORY” switch again. The memory number “1” and the last set of data stored appear on the display. (The memory number and pulse are alternately displayed.) • Press the “MEMORY” switch again. The memory number “2”...
KEY TO DISPLAY ICONS Icon displayed Condition/Cause See page 15. See page 15. Measurement is under way. Blinking Pulse detected. “Er” is displayed when the pulse value is below 40 or above 181. If any of the following marks is displayed, take the specifi ed action, then repeat the operation.
ABOUT “BLOOD PRESSURE” What is blood pressure? The heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout your body. Blood is pumped from the heart at a constant pressure into arteries. This pressure is called the arterial blood pressure and represents, in general terms, your blood pressure. Blood pressure is indicated by several kinds of pressures, including the systolic pressure that occurs when the heart pumps blood, and the diastolic pressure that occurs when blood returns to the heart.
BLOOD PRESSURE Q&A Why is the blood pressure measured at home different from that measured by the physician or at a hospital? Your blood pressure may vary due to exercise, the ambient temperature or your mental state. When you have a physician or nurse measure your blood pressure, the pressure value is likely to be 10 to 20 mmHg higher than usual due to anxiety and/or stress.
BEFORE REQUESTING REPAIRS OR TESTING Make sure to check the following before sending your blood pressure monitor away to be tested or repaired. Problem Checks Response Display stays blank when Check whether the Replace all the batteries you press the “START/ batteries are dead.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number: CH-453 Measurement system: Oscillometric method Measurement Localization Upper Arm Cuff: Soft cuff Arm circumference range: 22.0 to 32.0 cm Pressure 0 to 280 mmHg Measurement range: Pulse 40 to 180 pulse/min Pressure ±3 mmHg Accuracy: Pulse ±5% of reading Pressure 3 digits Pulse...
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CITIZEN is a registered trademark of Citizen Holdings Co., Japan. CITIZEN es una marca registrada de Citizen Holdings Co., Japón. Design and Specification are subject to change without notice.
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