Sanitas SBC 15, Instructions For Use Manual, Page: 21 / 80

• Make sure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in
which the arteries or veins are undergoing medical
treatment, e.g. intravascular access or intravascular or
therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
• Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a
mastectomy.
• Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause
further injury.
• Place the cuff on your wrist only. Do not place the cuff
on other parts of the body.
• The blood pressure monitor can only be operated with
batteries.
• To conserve the batteries, the blood pressure monitor
switches off automatically if you do not press any but-
tons for one minute.
• The device is only intended for the purpose described in
these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage resulting from improper or careless use.
Instructions for storage and maintenance
• The blood pressure monitor is made from preci-
sion and electronic components. The accuracy of the
measured values and service life of the device depend
on its careful handling:
– Protect the device from impacts, humidity, dirt,
marked temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight.
– Do not drop the device.
– Do not use the device in the vicinity of strong elec-
tromagnetic fields and keep it away from radio sys-
tems or mobile telephones.
• We recommend that the batteries be removed if the
device will not be used for a prolonged period of time.
Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery
fluid, rinse the affected areas with water and seek
medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and
choke on batteries. Store the batteries out of the reach
of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and
clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect batteries from excessive heat.
•
Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a relatively long
period, take the batteries out of the battery compart-
ment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries!
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
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