Prepare Measurement; Measuring Blood Pressure - Beurer BC 44 Gebrauchsanweisung

5. Prepare measurement

Inserting battery
• Remove the battery compartment lid on
the lower left side of the device.
• Insert two 1.5 V micro batteries (alka-
line, type LR03).
• Make sure that the batteries are insert-
ed with the correct polarity, according
to the label on the battery compartment
lid. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Replace the battery cover carefully.
If the battery change
urement is no longer possible and you must replace all the
batteries.
Battery disposal
• The empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of
through specially designated collection boxes, recycling
points or electronics retailers. You are legally required to
dispose of the batteries.
• The codes below are printed on batteries
containing harmful substances:
Pb = Battery contains lead,
Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
Hg = Battery contains mercury
is continuously illuminated, meas-

6. Measuring blood pressure

Ensure the device is at room temperature before measur-
ing. The measurement can be performed on the left or right
wrist.
Positioning cuff
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• Expose your wrist. Ensure that the circulation of the arm
is not hindered by tight clothing or similar.
• Place the cuff on the inside of your wrist.
• Fasten the cuff with the hook and loop fastener so that
the upper edge of the monitor is positioned approx. 1 cm
below the ball of your thumb.
• The cuff has to be fitted tightly around the wristbut should
not constrict it.
Important: The instrument should only be operated with the
original cuff.
Blood pressure may vary between the right and left wrist,
which may mean that the measured blood pressure values
are different. Always perform the measurement on the same
wrist.
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