5
The pressure indicated by the gauge needle at the moment the pulsations disappear is referred to as the
“diastolic
or minimum pressure”
.
Diastole: minimum blood pressure level when the heart muscle is expanding and refilling with blood.
4)
Now completely open the release valve until air begins to come out of the armband. Blood pressure measurement
is now completed.
MAINTENANCE
1. Pump
How to clean:
the pump can be cleaned with a damp cloth. There is not need to sterilize it since the parts do not
come into direct contact with the patient’s body.
2.
Armbands
Cleaning
: After removing the plenum chamber, the liners can be wiped with a damp cloth, or you can wash them
with soap and cold water. If you use this second method, rinse the armbands with clean water and leave them to
air dry. Nylon armbands must not be ironed.
The plenum chamber and tubes can be wiped with a damp cotton cloth.
3.
Glass column
How to clean:
The column must be cleaned at regular intervals
(for example during the recommended maintenance
periods) using a specific brush to assure exact measurement results. After cleaning, the mercury can move freely
inside the column and quickly react to the pressure variations of the cuff.
Replacing:
Only qualified personnel, specialized in the maintenance of these devices, can replace the mercury
column.
Before replacing the glass column, the wall models must be disassembled carefully. Tilt the device carefully until
the mercury is no longer visible. Close the safety device to prevent the mercury from leaking out. Lift the sliding
element or the knurled screw (according to the model) that is on the upper end of the column and slide out the
column. Insert the cleaned column or a new one exactly in the upper and lower supports and make sure the red
part of the scale is in front and the “0” on the bottom.
During cleaning operations make sure the mercury does not touch the clothes. Mercury is a substance that must
recycled or disposed of as special waste.
Any material that has come into contact with the mercury must be put inside a container or plastic bag and
sealed before being disposed of. In any case it must never be disposed of in the environment where it can pollute
the water stratums and fields.
GIMA WARRANTY CONDITIONS
Congratulations for purchasing a GIMA product.
This product meets high qualitative standards both as regards the material and the production. The warranty is
valid for 12 months from the date of supply of GIMA.
During the period of validity of the warranty, GIMA will repair and/or replace free of charge all the defected parts
due to production reasons. Labor costs and personnel traveling expenses and packaging not included.
All components subject to wear are not included in the warranty.
The repair or replacement performed during the warranty period shall not extend the warranty.
The warranty is void in the following cases: repairs performed by unauthorized personnel or with non-original
spare parts, defects caused by negligence or incorrect use.
GIMA cannot be held responsible for malfunctioning on electronic devices or software due to outside agents such
as: voltage changes, electro-magnetic fields, radio interferences, etc.
The warranty is void if the above regulations are not observed and if the serial code (if available) has been
removed, cancelled or changed.
The defected products must be returned only to the dealer the product was purchased from. Products sent to
GIMA will be rejected.