Important Technical Details - Visomat Handy Gebrauchsanweisung

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into account too. In case of doubt, please call a doctor or paramed-
ics to help.
• Discuss the measured values with your doctor. Do not assess the
measurement results yourself. Never change the dose of medi-
cines prescribed by your doctor.
• Before carrying out your self-measurement, please pay attention
to the chapter "Important usage information" on page 38.

2. Important technical details

• The unit contains sensitive parts and must be protected from ex-
treme temperature fluctuations, humidity, shocks, dust and direct
sunlight.
• Do not knock or drop the device. Avoid exposing the device to
strong vibrations.
• The unit must only be operated with the cuff and accessories pro-
vided. Using different cuffs or accessories can lead to incorrect
measurement results. The warranty will be invalidated if the unit
is damaged by third-party accessories!
• A consistently good power supply to the device is necessary for
fault-free blood pressure measurements.
– Only use long-life alkaline batteries (2 x 1.5 V, size AAA/LR03).
– Always replace all batteries simultaneously during battery re-
placement. Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of dif-
ferent types. Do not use batteries beyond the specified expiry
date.
• Using this device in the vicinity of mobile phones, microwaves or
other devices with strong electromagnetic fields can cause mal-
functions and inaccurate measurements.
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Safety instructions Safety instructions
• Never open or modify the device or the cuff (except for replacing
the batteries). If the unit has been opened, it must be subjected to
a metrological inspection by an authorised institution.
• The patient is the intended user. The device may only be used for
measurements, for changing the battery and for care as described
in the user manual. It may not be used for any other purposes than
those described in the user manual.
• To avoid inaccurate readings, please adhere to the intended oper-
ating and storage conditions. See "Technical data" on page 48.
• The inflating and measuring procedure can be interrupted by
pressing the Start/Stop button or by removing the cuff. The device
then stops the inflation procedure and deflates the cuff.
• Before use, check that the device is operating reliably and is in
proper condition. Do not use the device if it is damaged, as this can
lead to injuries or inaccurate measurements.
• If the device malfunctions or is faulty, please refer to the trouble-
shooting guide starting on page 47, or contact customer service
(see page 47).
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