1. Declaration of guarantee
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Dear Customer,
with this blood pressure gauge you have chosen a quality product from ERKA.
We are delighted that you have shown your confidence in ERKA. quality and we
thank you.
ERKA. instruments meet the valid European standard DIN EN 1060 and are in
accordance with Annex V, Section 3, of the Directive 93/42 EEC dated june 14,
1993. This is certified by the CE-mark on the scale of the instrument. Each blood
pressure gauge has a serial number and is registered accordingly.
The instrument is guaranteed against any material defects which may occur. The
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Please ensure that the card is stamped by your dealer.
2. Description of instrument
ERKA. aneroids work according to the auscultatory measuring method Riva Rocci /
Korotkoff.
The necessary pressure in the cuff is created by the inflation bulb. The cuff is
inflated by a few pumpings. The air release valve is sensitively adjustable and
ensures a controlled pressure reduction during the measuring.
The reading scale has a measuring range from 0 - 300 mmHg with a graduation of 2
mmHg. The measuring accuracy over the total measuring range is ± 3 mmHg.
After calibration and a 100 % final control each manometer is sealed against
unauthorised opening.
3. Preparations for measuring
Important! Use the correct cuff-size!
As standard the instrument is supplied with an adult cuff size 13 x 55 cm. This cuff
is suitable for upper arms with a circumference of 29 - 40 cm. For a larger or smaller
circumference the corresponding special sized cuffs should be used. (Please see
chapter 5.)
Fixing the cuff
(general hint)
The cuff must be completely vented before being fixed. It should be tightly fixed to
the left upper arm approx. 2 cm above the elbow joint. The center mark (triangle on
the cuff) must lie on the position of the arteria brachialis.
The arm should be positioned so that the upper part of the cuff is level with the aorta
valve.
Fixing the cuff of home-care instruments
(special hint)
The inflator tubes must point towards the hand. The microphone part of the
stethoscope which is integrated in the cuff must be placed on the arteria. The free
end of the cuff must be drawn through the metal bow and afterwards be closed by
pressing it onto the velcro closure. After that the stethoscope has to be connected
to the microphone part. With this model it is the microphone part and not the center
mark which is placed on the arteria brachialis !
