Panasonic EW3152W EW3152 User Guide - Page 4
Precautions, Ensure, Reliable, Operation
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Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation 1. Do not drop the unit. Protect it from sudden jars or shocks. 2. Do not insert foreign objects into any openings. 3. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. 4. If the unit has been stored at temperatures below 0°C (32°F), leave it in a warm place for about 15 minutes before using it. Otherwise, the cuff may not inflate properly. 5. Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high humidity or dust. 6. When cleaning, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before cleaning. Also, do not plug in or unplug the AC adapter with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shock or fire. 7. Do not spill water on the main body or AC adapter. Doing so may cause electric shock, short-circuiting, or product damage. 8. Do not use the AC adapter if it is damaged or if it plugs into the AC outlet loosely. Doing so may result in electric shock or short-circuiting. 9. If the product does not operate properly or seems strange, stop use and unplug the AC adapter immediately, and request inspection and service. Failure to do so could result in the risk of an accident, electric shock, or fire. 10. When using the AC adapter, make sure it is fully inserted into the AC outlet. Failure to do so could result in electric shock or short-circuiting. 11. When the product is not in use, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Failure to do so could result in deterioration of the insulation due to dust or moisture, causing a leakage electricity fire. 12. When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the cord. Always grasp the AC adapter body and unplug it. Failure to do so could result in the risk of electric shock, short-circuiting, or fire. 13. Do not insert any object in the AC adapter or allow debris to collect on it. Doing so could result in the risk of electric shock, short-circuiting, or fire. 14. Do not scratch, damage, modify, forcibly bend, pull, or twist the AC adapter cord. In addition, do not place heavy objects on top of the cord or pinch it with objects. Do not wrap the cord around the main body and the AC adapter. Doing any of these things may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 15. Do not step on the AC adapter. Doing so may cause an accident or injury. 16. Do not use a voltage converter. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. 17. This AC adapter is designed for use only with Panasonic Blood Pressure Monitors, model EW3152. Use with other electrical devices may result in death or serious personal injury. 18. ALWAYS unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet before performing maintenance. 19. Do not let this product to be used by children. 20. Do not let this product to be used by people who cannot express their feelings, or who cannot operate the product by themselves. Such use may result in an accident or injury. 21. Use AC adapter only with electrical outlet of voltages marked on name plate. For use in the U.S.A., use AC adapter only with AC 120V electrical outlet. Use with electrical outlets at other voltages may results in the risk of fire, electric shock, or bums. 22. Do not allow any material to drape over the AC adapter. Doing so could result in the risk of fire. 23. Do not modify or attempt to repair the product or AC adapter by yourself. Doing so could result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 6 Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7* Classification Blood Pressure Categories Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) A (mmHg) Stage 2 Hypertension e.g.: SBP 165 DBP 105 100 Stage 1 Hypertension e.g.: SBP 150 90 DBP 95 Prehypertension e.g.: SBP 130 80 DBP 85 Normal e.g.: SBP 115 DBP 75 120 140 160 Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) (mmHg) If your systolic pressure falls in one category but your diastolic pressure in another, your level is classified in the higher of the two categories. * JNC 7: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure National Institute of Health (NIH) Publication; No. 03-5233, May 2003 IMPORTANT: • Do not be alarmed by temporarily high or low readings because fluctuations in a person's blood pressure are not uncommon. If possible, measure and record your blood pressure at the same time every day, and consult your physician if you have questions or concerns. • If abnormal variations in blood pressure are observed in measurement, please consult your physician. 7