Inserting Batteries; Applying The Arm Cuff; Taking A Measurement - Braun ExactFit 1 Bedienungsanleitung

Inserting batteries

Use alkaline batteries, type AA 1.5V
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as supplied with this product.
Remove the battery compartment cover
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and insert four batteries with correct
polarity (see symbol in the battery
compartment).
Batteries should not be disposed of in
the household waste, but at appropriate collection sites or at
your retailer.
Key rules for accurate blood pressure measurement
Always take readings at the same time of day, under the same conditions.
Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of smoking, drinking
co ee or tea or any form of exertion. These factors will in uence the
measurement.
Ensure at least 5 minutes of quiet rest before measurements. If possible, it
is recommended to rest 10 minutes before taking the measurement. Try
to always use the same resting time before taking a measurement.
Always measure on the same arm. The left arm is recommended. Do not
move or speak. Sit comfortably, keep your legs uncrossed and feet at on
the oor, back and arm supported.
Place the cu in direct contact with the skin. Do not wrap the cu over a
jacket, sweater or shirt.
If you want to take multiple measurements, wait approximately
3 minutes before repeating a measurement.

Applying the arm cuff

Pile side material
Smooth
cloth
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
1. Plug the air hose into the connector (Fig. 1).
2. The cu is located correctly when the velcro is on the outside of the
cu and the metal ring does not touch the skin (Fig. 2).
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Left arm
2-3 cm
Velcro
Metal ring
Fig. 3
3. Put your arm through the cu loop. The bottom of the cu should be
approximately 2-3 cm above elbow (Fig. 3). The tube should lie over
the brachial artery on the inside of the arm (Fig. 4).
Artery mark
Main arteries
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
4. Pull the cu so that the top and bottom edges are tightened around
your arm.
5. When the cu is positioned properly, press the Velcro rmly against
the pile side of the cu .
6. This cu is suitable for use if the arrow heads fall within the stripe
pattern on the other side of the cu when the cu is tightened
around your arm (Fig. 5).
7. Sit on a chair and place your arm on the table so that the cu is at the
same level as your heart (Fig. 6).

Taking a measurement

8. Sit on a chair with your feet at on the oor.
9. Wrap the cu snugly around your arm
(see "Applying the arm cu " section above,
Fig. 3-6).
10. Do not move the unit during measurement,
or the proper measurement will not be
achieved.
11. Press power button to begin. The measurement starts
automatically. While measurement is in progress, do not move or
speak.
Note: If necessary to interrupt a measurement, press the power
button at any time. The device immediately cancels the
measurement, lowers cu pressure and automatically turns o .
12. The cu will rst in ate and then de ate. At the end of the
measurement there are 2 nal beep sounds and the reading is
displayed:
Upper (systolic) value
Lower (diastolic) value
Pulse
13. Press the power button to turn the product o . Otherwise the
Fig. 6
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