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potentially occurring symptoms and the patient’s feedback.
Calling a doctor or an ambulance is advised if needed.
Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if
you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure.
Never rely
on single blood pressure readings.
Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
drugs or initiate a treatment without consulting your doctor.
Deviations
between measurements taken by your doctor or in
the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as
these situations are completely different.
The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
If you are
pregnant
, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.
Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised;
some parts are small enough to be swallowed. Be aware of
the risk of strangulation in case this device is supplied with
cables or tubes.
Device care
Clean the device only with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning the cuff
The cuff delivered with this device is washable.
1. Remove the cuff connector
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from the cuff tube
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and care-
fully pull the bladder through the opening at the edge of the cuff
cover.
2. Hand wash the cuff cover in soapsuds: not hotter than 30 °C.
3. Completely dry the cuff cover by linen drying.
4. Loop the cuff tube back through its opening and carefully place
the bladder flat in the cuff cover.
5. Reattach the cuff connector on the cuff tube.
The bladder must lay straight in the cuff cover, not folded.
Do not use fabric softener.
WARNING:
Do not wash the cuff in a washing machine or
dishwasher!
WARNING:
Do not dry the cuff cover in a tumble dryer!
WARNING:
Under no circumstances may you wash the
inner bladder!
Accuracy test
We recommend this device is tested for accuracy every 2 years or
after mechanical impact (e.g. being dropped). Please contact your
local Microlife-Service to arrange the test (see foreword).
Disposal
Batteries and electronic devices must be disposed of in
accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not with
domestic waste.
9. Guarantee
This device is covered by a
5 year guarantee
from the date of
purchase. During this guarantee period, at our discretion, Microlife
will repair or replace the defective product free of charge.
Opening or altering the device invalidates the guarantee.
The following items are excluded from the guarantee:
Transport costs and risks of transport.
Damage caused by incorrect application or non-compliance
with the instructions for use.
Damage caused by leaking batteries.
Damage caused by accident or misuse.
Packaging/storage material and instructions for use.
Regular checks and maintenance (calibration).
Accessories and wearing parts: Batteries, power adapter
(optional).
The cuff is covered by a functional guarantee (bladder tightness)
for 2 years.
Should guarantee service be required, please contact the dealer
from where the product was purchased, or your local Microlife
service. You may contact your local Microlife service through our
website:
www.microlife.com/support
Compensation is limited to the value of the product. The guarantee
will be granted if the complete product is returned with the original
invoice. Repair or replacement within guarantee does not prolong
or renew the guarantee period. The legal claims and rights of
consumers are not limited by this guarantee.
