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Advice on use
• In order to ensure comparable values, always measure your blood pressure at the same time of day.
• Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes.
• If you want to perform several measurements on the same person, wait five minutes between each
measurement.
• Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes after eating, drinking, smoking or exercising.
• Repeat the measurement if you are unsure of the measured value.
• The measurements taken by you are for your information only – they are not a substitute for a medical
examination! Discuss the measurements with your doctor, and never base any medical decisions on
them (e.g. medicines and their administration)!
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, pregnant women or patients with preeclampsia.
We recommend consulting a doctor before using the blood pressure monitor during pregnancy.
• Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measurements or have a detrimental effect on measure-
ment accuracy. The same also applies to very low blood pressure, diabetes, circulatory disorders and
arrhythmias as well as chills or shaking.
• The blood pressure monitor must not be used in connection with a high-frequency surgical unit.
• Only use the device on people who have the specified upper arm measurement for the device.
• Please note that when inflating, the functions of the limb in question may be impaired.
• During the blood pressure measurement, blood circulation must not be stopped for an unnecessarily
long time. If the device malfunctions, remove the cuff from the arm.
• Avoid any mechanical restriction, compression or bending of the cuff line.
• Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or frequent measurements. The resulting restriction of the
blood flow may cause injury.
• Ensure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the arteries or veins are undergoing medical treat-
ment, e.g. intravascular access 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.
• You can either use the blood pressure monitor with batteries or with a mains part. Please note that data
transfer and data storage is only possible when your blood pressure monitor is supplied with power.
As soon as the batteries are empty or the mains part is disconnected from the power supply, the blood
pressure monitor loses the date and time.
• To conserve the batteries, the monitor switches off automatically if no buttons are pressed 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.
Storage and Care
• The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision electronic components. Accuracy of readings and
the instrument's service life depend on careful handling.
– You should protect the device from impact, moisture, dirt, major temperature fluctuations and direct
exposure to the sun's rays.
– Never drop the device.
– Do not use near strong electromagnetic fields, i.e. keep it away from any radio systems and mobile
phones.
– Only ever use the cuffs provided with the monitor or original replacement cuffs. Otherwise erroneous
results will be recorded.
• Do not press any buttons until the cuff is in position.
• If the instrument is not used for any length of time, we recommend removing the batteries.
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