Page 2 - Table of Contents
1 English English Panasonic Oscillometric Diagnostec™ Automatic Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Model EW3153 is a device intended to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult individual by using a pressurized cuff on the arm. The device is not intended for use on infants an...
Page 4 - Introduction
3 English 4 English Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Automatic Arm Blood Pressure Monitor EW3153. Measuring your own blood pressure is an important way of monitoring your health. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major health problem which can be treated effectively once det...
Page 6 - Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation
5 English 6 English 30 minutes prior to taking your blood pressure. Blood pressure will be higher than usual: - when you are excited or tense - when you are taking a bath - during exercising or soon after exercising - when it is cold - within one hour after eating - after drinking coffee, tea or oth...
Page 8 - Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings
7 English 8 English Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7* Classification 90 100 80 160 140 120 Stage 2 Hypertension SBP 165DBP 105 Blood Pressure Categories e.g.: e.g.: e.g. : e.g.: Stage 1 Hypertension SBP 150DBP 95 Prehypertension SBP 130DBP 85 Normal SBP 115DBP 75 Systolic ...
Page 10 - Preparations Prior to Taking Measurements
9 English 10 English Preparations Prior to Taking Measurements To use this product, the power supplies are required for both the main unit and the wireless display. Main unit Power supply Exclusive AC adapter (EW31555) (included) or 4 AA-size Panasonic LR6 batteries Approximately 150 measurements ca...
Page 12 - When Using the Main Unit with Batteries
11 English 1 English When Using the Main Unit with Batteries *Always use alkaline batteries. (4 AA-size Panasonic LR6 alkaline batteries) When replacing batteries, always use 4 fresh alkaline batteries of the same type from the same manufacturer, and replace them simultaneously. 1. Turn the main uni...
Page 14 - Inserting the Batteries into the Wireless Display
13 English 14 English Inserting the Batteries into the Wireless Display *Always use alkaline batteries. (2 AA-size LR6 alkaline batteries) When replacing batteries, always use fresh alkaline batteries of the same type from the same manufacturer, and replace them simultaneously. 1. Turn the wireless ...
Page 16 - Taking a Reading
15 English 16 English Taking a Reading Advice: In general, blood pressure measurements are lower on the second attempt because you are calmer. For people who easily get tense, measuring twice each time is advised. When two measurements are taken, normally the smaller measurement is stored. When taki...
Page 26 - Storing and Calling up Blood Pressure Readings
5 English 6 English Storing and Calling up Blood Pressure Readings (continued) Calling up readings from memory Readings can be recalled after being saved without having to switch the unit on. (After approx. 2 seconds.) (After approx. 2 seconds.) (After approx. 2 seconds.) 1. Press the user selection...
Page 28 - Comparing AM and PM Average Systolic Blood Pressure
7 English 8 English Comparing AM and PM Average Systolic Blood Pressure Average AM and PM systolic blood pressure is displayed in order to allow you to compare readings from both time periods. Use of the AM and PM average systolic blood pressure comparison function can aid in the detection of a bloo...
Page 30 - Specifications
9 English 30 English Specifications Power source DC 6 V (Main unit: Four AA/LR6 size alkaline batteries) AC 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 systemMeasurement range Blood pressure:...
Page 32 - Care and Maintenance
31 English 3 English 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 whe...
Page 34 - Troubleshooting
33 English 34 English 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 mmH g was performed. Were ...
Page 36 - For questions or assistance with your blood pressure; Operating Instructions; Instrucciones de Uso; Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
No.1 EN, SP Printed in China © 008 Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Impreso en China For questions or assistance with your blood pressure monitor, call us at 1-800-338-0552. Panasonic Consumer Electronics CompanyDivision of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way...