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Operating instructions Instrucciones de Uso Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Monitor de presión arterial en brazo Model No./ Nº de Modelo EW-BU35 3English 1 Español S 1 Before operating this device, p...
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BEFORE USE BEFORE USE Panasonic Oscillometric Automatic Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Model EW-BU35 is a device intended to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult indivi...
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BEFORE USE Table of contents BEFORE USE Introduction ....................................................................... Basics of Blood Pressure .....................................................
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BEFORE USE Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Automatic Arm Blood Pressure Monitor EW-BU35. Measuring your own blood pressure is an important way of monitoring your health. High blood...
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BEFORE USE Try to take your blood pressure measurements at the same time and under the same 5. conditions every day. The ideal time to measure your blood pressure (to obtain your so-called “base ● blo...
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BEFORE USE Precautions to Ensure Safe, Reliable Operation Do not drop the unit. Protect it from sudden jars or shocks.1. Do not insert foreign objects into any openings.2. Do not attempt to disassembl...
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BEFORE USE Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7* Classification Blood Pressure Categories ia st ol ic lo od re ss ur (D BP (mm Hg) Stage 2 Hypertension e.g. SBP DBP Stage 1 Hype...
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BEFORE USE Parts identification Main unit Left side Right side English OFF/ON & START Display Cuff socket button Memory/Recall Clock button Battery cover button Graph switching Connector button (f...
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BEFORE USE Cuff Guide mark Direction mark Cuff plug Guide Scale Hook and loop fastener Includes Main unit Cuff Batteries AC adapter Pouch Operating instructions Quick guide Guarantee card En gl is Acc...
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BEFORE USE Display Battery icon Record mark 11 Pulse Notifies when running out of Displays when the measurement Shows the pulse battery can be recorded or when the recorded measurement is displayed Sy...
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BEFORE USE Inserting batteries Always use alkaline batteries. (4 AA-size LR6 alkaline batteries) * When replacing batteries, always use 4 fresh alkaline batteries of the same type from * the same manu...
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BEFORE USE Setting the time and date Set the date and time before selecting the OFF/ON & START button. * Be sure to set the date and time before taking the fi rst measurement after purchasing * th...
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BEFORE USE Wrapping the cuff The cuff can be used on either upper arm. This section shows an example of wrapping the cuff on the left arm. The difference in blood pressure between left and right arm m...
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HOW TO USE HOW TO USE Getting into the measurement position Sit quietly and relax while taking measurements. Take a measurement while sitting at a desk and positioning the cuff at heart level as shown...
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HOW TO USE Taking a reading (Measuring/Recording measurements) Please start taking a reading under the condition that the power is off. Start 1. Press . After the entire display has been lit, the cuff...
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HOW TO USE About each indicators To perform a correct measurement, this unit provides a movement detection function and an irregular pulse warning function. When the indicators appear, the correct mea...
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HOW TO USE Reading the blood pressure display If the measured values fall within the hypertension range, the reading displayed on screen flashes on and off to alert user. According to JNC 7 Classifica...
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HOW TO USE Recalling readings from memory When the unit is turned off, saved readings can be recalled. 1. Press . The latest record will be displayed. "Latest" 2. To display previous data, p...
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HOW TO USE Comparing with old measurements The data can be recalled after recording or when the power is off . Correct comparison cannot be done if the date/time is set incorrectly. * Comparison canno...
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HOW TO USE Comparing with old measurements (continued) All data (All, AM, PM) *This display shows the case of "PM". The recorded measurement (displayed ● as " ") can be compared wi...
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HOW TO USE Storage 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. 2. Unplug the plug from the main unit. 3. Close the hook and loop fastener of the cuff. 4. Fold the spare cuff material inside the cuff....
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APPENDIX APPENDIX Care and maintenance Do not apply excessive force to the instrument or drop the instrument. ● - Doing so may cause damage. Measurements may be affected if the device is used close to...
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APPENDIX Explanation of rating plate symbols Read the operating instructions carefully before use. Protection against electric shock Type BF applied part (Blood pressure monitor) Protection against el...
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APPENDIX Q&A Why are the blood pressure values measured at home different from those measured at the doctor’s office? Blood pressure varies 24 hours a day. In addition, it can change greatly depen...
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APPENDIX Q&A (continued) The indicator does not light when an arm is moved. The indicator is a function to notify you that your arm is bent or to indicate extra loads on the cuff. Therefore, it ma...
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Possible cause Systolic or diastolic blood pressure value The position of the cuff is higher or lower than your ● is high or low. heart when measuring. Cuf...
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APPENDIX FCC STATEMENT Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of t...
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For questions or assistance with your blood pressure monitor, call us at 1-800-338-0552. Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way 1H-1 Secaucus, NJ 07094 1-800-338-0552 (USA only) for ...