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11. Table for classification of blood pressure values (unit of measurement mmHg) for
adults:
Range
Systolic blood pressure
Diastolic blood pressure
Action
Hypotonia
lower than 105
lower than 60
Check with your doctor
Normal range
between 105 and 140
between 60 and 90
Self check
Borderline hypertonia
between 140 and 160
between 90 and 95
Check with doctor
Mild hypertonia
higher than 160
between 95 and 105
Consult your doctor
Moderately severe hypertonia higher than 160
between 105 and 115
Consult your doctor
Severe hypertonia
higher than 160
higher than 115
Consult your doctor
12. Warranty:
• The warranty period covers 12 months and commences from the time the computer is handed over
• This must be clearly supported by an invoice or other documents
• The warranty covers deficiencies occurring during the warranty period which are demonstrably due to
material or manufacturing nonconformities
• The warranty does not cover improper use, deficiencies due to noncompliance with the operating
instructions or intervention by third parties
• In the event that a complaint is not genuine, we shall be entitled to make an appropriate charge for each
collection to cover testing and dispatch of the device
• Please send the device together with a stamped warranty card or the purchase receipt to our service
point. Receipts submitted later cannot be accepted
13. Technical data:
Type:
BC 42
Measuring method:
non-invasive, oscillometric blood pressure measurement at the
wrist
For wrist circumferences of 12.5 – 20.5 cm
Display range:
0 – 300 mmHg
Measuring range:
systolic: 50 – 250 mmgH / diastolic: 40 – 180 mmHg / pulse:
40 – 160/min
Accuracy of the pressure reading:
systolic ± 3 mmHg / diastolic: ± 3 mmHg / pulse: ± 5% of the
displayed value
Measuring uncertainty:
(max. permissible standard deviation according to clinical
testing in accordance with DIN 58130):
systolic: 8 mmHg / diastolic: 8 mmHg
Power supply:
2 x 1.5 V Micro (Alkaline Type LR 03)
Classification:
Application part Type B
Ambient conditions:
10 – 40 °C max. 85% atmospheric humidity
Storage/transport:
-5 °C – 50 °C max. 85% atmospheric humidity
Key to symbols:
Application part Type B
Important! Read the operating instructions
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