Inserting Batteries - Braun ExactFit 5 Connect Bedienungsanleitung

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Intended use of Braun ExactFit™ 5 Connect
Braun upper arm blood pressure monitor has been developed for accurate and comfortable blood
pressure measurements. The measuring accuracy of Braun's upper arm blood pressure monitor was
tested at the time of manufacture and was proven by clinical research in accordance with ESH. This
device has not been tested for and hence is not intended for neonatal and infant subjects, pregnant,
including pre-eclamptic users.
What you should know about blood pressure
Blood pressure constantly changes throughout the day. It rises sharply in the early morning and
declines during the late morning. Blood pressure rises again in the afternoon and finally drops to
a low level at night. Also, it may vary in a short period of time. Therefore, readings from successive
measurements can fluctuate.
This device will display your blood pressure reading referring to two values: systolic and diastolic.
The systolic blood pressure (the upper number) indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting
against your artery walls when the heart beats. The diastolic blood pressure (the lower number)
indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls while the heart is resting
between beats. The pulse value is also displayed after each measurement.
Blood pressure measured in a doctor's office only provides a momentary value. Repeated
measurements at home better reflect one's actual blood pressure values under everyday conditions.
Moreover, many people have a different blood pressure when they measure at home because they
tend to be more relaxed than when in the doctor's office. Regular blood pressure measurements taken
at home can provide your doctor with valuable information on your normal blood pressure values
under actual «everyday» conditions.
The ESH (European Society of Hypertension) and WHO (World Health Organisation) have set up the
following standard blood pressure values when measured with a resting pulse at home:
Grade 1
Blood pressure
Normal values mild
(mmHg)
hypertension
SYS = systole
up to 134 135-159
(upper value)
DIA = diastole
up to 84 85-99
(lower value)
Safety information and important precautions
To ensure accurate measuring results, read the complete instructions for use carefully.
People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular constriction, arteriosclerosis in the extremities,
diabetes or users of cardiac pacemakers should consult their doctor before measuring their blood
pressure themselves. Deviations in blood pressure values may occur in such cases.
If your blood pressure reading is in the severe hypertension range with values of 180 mmHg systolic
and above, and/or 110 mmHg diastolic and above; and you find you have one or two readings in this
range - please see your doctor straight away.
If you are under medical treatment or taking any medication, please consult your doctor first.
The use of this blood pressure monitor is not intended as a substitute for a consultation with your
doctor.
Avoid compression or restriction of the connection tubing. Continuous cuff pressure due to the
connection tubing kinking can affect blood flow and cause possible injury to the user.
It is not recommended to use this device on the arm of the same side of the body on which the user
had a mastectomy.
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Grade 2 Grade 3
moderate severe
hypertension hypertension
160-179 ≥180
100-109 ≥110
Measuring blood pressure too frequently can cause injury to the user due to blood flow interference.
It is not recommended to apply the cuff to a limb on which there is intravascular access or on which
an arterio-venous (A-V) shunt is present. This can cause temporary interference of blood flow and
potential injury to the user.
DO NOT apply the cuff over a wound as this can cause further injury.
It is not recommended to use the device while simultaneously using other medical electrical (ME)
equipment on the same limb.
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 coffee or tea or any form of
exertion. These factors will influence 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 flat on the floor, back and arm supported.
Place the cuff in direct contact with the skin. Do not wrap the cuff over a jacket, sweater or shirt.
If you want to take multiple measurements, wait approximately 5 minutes before repeating a
measurement.
Product description
(See page 2-3)
1. Start button
M
2. Memory button
3. Date / time adjust button
4. Set button
5. Average button
6. User A / B switch
7. LCD display
8. Hose port
9. Connector
10. Arm cuff (supplied with 2 cuffs)
11. Air hose
12. Battery compartment cover (4 X 1.5V type AA (LR6) batteries)

Inserting batteries

(See Fig. 2)
• Remove the battery compartment cover at the bottom of the unit and insert
4 AA LR6 alkaline batteries with correct polarity (see symbol in the battery
compartment).
• Note: always re-set date and time after replacing new batteries to make sure
the measurement results are stored with correct date and time.
Only discard empty batteries.
They should not be disposed of in the household waste, but at
appropriate collection sites or at your retailer.
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Fig. 2
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