Inserting The Batteries - MPVTruma MicroDrop pf 900 Gebrauchsanweisung

1. INTRODUCTION
MicroDrop pf 900 Peak Flow Meter is a high quality
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medical device that measures your maximum possible
exhalation which is called «peak flow» (referred to in
medical terms as PEF - Peak Expiratory Flow).
Regular monitoring of your peak flow is extremely useful
for controlling diseases of the airways such as asthma or
chronic bronchitis. The measurements can be performed
on your own, because the MicroDrop
simple to use.
It is as suitable for children in the pre-school age as for
the elderly. Because the device has an automatic memory
of 240 data entries, you do not need to note the values
down; simply take the device with you the next time you
visit your doctor. The device can be connected to a com-
puter, and the values can be analysed by using the
MicroDrop ® pf analyser software program. Alternatively,
the values can be printed out with the small MicroDrop
Diagnostic Printer (both optional accessories). Read
through this instruction manual carefully before using
the device and then keep it in a safe place.
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2. YOUR PEAK FLOW METER
Illustration: MicroDrop
Battery
Compartment
Memory
Scroll
Mouth
Piece
3. PREPARATION FOR YOUR FIRST MEASUREMENT
Before your first use we recommend that you disinfect
the mouthpiece as explained in this manual.

3.1 Inserting the Batteries

1. Please open the Battery Compartment
from underneath and insert the two
batteries (1.5 V, size AAA).
2. Please watch the polarity as indicated
by the symbols in the compartment.
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Data
Compartment
Measuring
Tube
On/Off
Display
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