Panasonic EW3122 - Manual (Page 15)

CARING FOR THE DEVICE
Please do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the device.
This may cause fire or cause the device to maifunction. it may aiso iead to
injury.
Please do not fold the pressure cuff back against itself.
Always use the pressure cuff on your upper arm and nowhere else.
• Either of these actions may cause the device to malfunction.
Do not apply excessive force on the device.
Do not drop the device.
Measurements may be impaired if the device is used close to televisions,
microwave ovens. X-ray equipment or other devices with strong electrical
fields.
Please measure your blood pressure at a sufficient distance from such
devices or switch them off.
The cuff may lose some of its elasticity at temperatures below 0°C. If the
device is exposed to such extreme temperatures, it is a good idea to leave it
until it warms up to room temperature before taking the next measurement.
As a basic principle, the device should not be exposed to extreme
conditions (cold, heat, humidity, dust).
Do not allow dust or other foreign objects to enter the device as this may
cause it to malfunction.
Cleaning the device
• Do not use anything other than a cloth with warm water and a little soapy
to wipe the device.
• Do not use thinners, benzene, or alcohol on the device as this may cause
discoloration and cracks.
• Cuff can not be washed.
Storage
• Avoid exposing the device to high temperatures, high humidity and direct
sunlight as this can cause the device to malfunction.
Long-term storage
• Remove the batteries before storing the device for long periods of time.
Failure to do so may result in the batteries leaking, which may cause the
device to malfunction.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Display
Remeasure mark
E Is displayed.
Symptom
Systolic or diaslollo Hood pressure
high or low.
t^lue Is dierent from let measured
bylhedodor.
Measurement values are diflerent
StaitfStopbuttonlsi
When the SMSIop button w
Borly movement Indicator lamp blinks
during measurement
Even though the atm was not moved,
the body movement Indicator lamp
blinks.
Instrument Is bmken.
Status before error Cause and solution
Pressurization to more than
280mmMg was performed.
Pressure decreased suddenly
and the remeasure mark E
appeared._________________
Measurement was taken to
20mmHg and then the
remeasure mark E appeared.
The heart mark Sf blinked only a
few times or not at all.
Pressurization doesn't occur even
after waiting several dozen seconds.
Were measurements
taken arxontlng to the
proper procedure and in
the correct posture?
______ See pp. 12 and 13.
Was the
pressurization cutf
wrapped properly?
Seep. 12.
Tube may not be
connected
suthcientiy. Check
the tube connection.
Seep. 12.
Possible cause
Pressure taf Is not wrapped correctly.
You moved or talked while measurements were being taken.
___________________________See pp. 12 and 13.
I Posture Is diflerent for each measumment
Saep.13.
lies in response tominulediangesinyourmental
Sit quietly for 4 Ip 5 minutes and then lake another measurement.
Seep. 13.
Seep. 9.
• Armwasmoved.
Seep. 15.
Thebodymovementindicalorlampmayrespondwhenihearm
Seep. 13.
Take it to the stor% where it was
purchased for testing and repairs.
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