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• Proper cuff size is important for accurate measurements. Only use the device on adults who
have the right upper arm circumference for this unit. See “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION”
for suitable arm circumferences.
• Electromagnetic interference: Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the
direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile phones, microwave ovens) while it is in operation,
a inaccurate measurements may result. To prevent such interference, use the unit at a sufficient
distance from such devices or turn the disturbances off.
• Batteries should not be charged or reactivated by any other means. The batteries may explode.
• Take extra precaution to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a risk of ignition or
explosion.
• In case battery fluid leaks and come into contact with your eyes or skin, do not rub and
immediately rinse with plenty of clean water and seek medical advice.
• Do not use the equipment where flammable gas (e.g. anaesthetics gas, oxygen or hydrogen) or
flammable liquid (e.g. alcohol) are present.
• Do not use any cuffs and accessories other than those explicitly recommended by the
manufacturer for use with this product. Cuffs and accessories not approved for use with this
device may cause damage to your health and to the product.
• The tubing presents a strangulation hazard. Keep this product away from children and those
who require close supervision, e.g. people with mental disorders.
• Do not drape tube around neck. This presents a strangulation hazard.
• This device should not be used when your arm has been wounded/ injured or when a catheter
has been inserted. Such use may result in injury.
• Remove any kind of arm jewellery or the like before taking a measurement.
This could cause bruises.
• Do not place the arm cuff over heavy clothing (e.g. a jacket or sweater sleeve) as the blood
pressure monitor will not be able to take a proper measurement and there is an elevated
danger of acquiring hematoma or skin marks during the course of the measurement.
• In case the cuff does not stop inflating, interrupt the measurement by pressing the ON/OFF
button and open the cuff at once.
• In case battery fluid leaks, do not touch the battery fluid. Avoid skin contact
(e.g. put on protective gloves) and clean the battery compartment with dry cloth.
• Do not disassemble the device, it may cause damage to yourself and to the product. If you
cannot fix the problem using the “TROUBLESHOOTING” instructions, request service from
your dealer.
• When applying the cuff, make sure there are no wrinkles in the cuff as this could cause bruises.
• Blood pressure measurements can lead to temporary marks on the skin at the site of the cuff
placement. This is especially the case in high repetition rates, in hypertonic patients and in
patients with weak heart rates, In rare cases a mark may persist for couple of days.
Please contact your physician about these specific risks of cuff pressure in your specific case.
• Do not exert any kind of pressure on the hose during measurement, e.g. laying your arms or any
other object on the hose. This could cause incorrect measurements.
CAUTION