Important Usage Information; Inserting/Replacing Batteries, Battery Icon - Visomat Handy Gebrauchsanweisung

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3. Important usage information

The measurement results of automated blood pressure monitors can
be influenced by the measuring location, posture, previous exertion
and general physical condition. Please pay attention to the usage in-
formation in order to obtain accurate readings.
• Avoid eating, smoking or any form of exertion before measuring
blood pressure.
• Rest for at least 5 minutes before taking the measurement. De-
pending on the previous degree of exertion, you may even need to
rest for up to an hour.
• Clear the wrist from all clothing or watches/jewellery since this
may disturb the blood flow in the arm as it may impair the blood
pressure at the place of measurement.
• Do not move or talk during measuring.
• Breath slowly and deeply. Do not hold your breath.
• To attain comparable results, perform the measurement under
conditions that are as similar to each other as possible, e.g. always
at the same time of day in the same place.
• In order to exclude side differences and to obtain comparable
measurement results, it is important to always take the measure-
ment on the same arm. Ask your doctor which side it is advisable
for you to measure.
• Blood pressure is not a fixed value. It can go up or down by more
than 20-40 mmHg in patients within a few minutes.
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4. Inserting/replacing batteries, battery icon

• Insert the batteries provided into the
device. Open the battery compartment
cover on the left-hand side of the device
(Figure 1).
• Remove the old batteries from the de-
vice and insert the new ones. Please
ensure correct polarity (marking in bat-
tery compartment).
• Close the battery compartment again
by sliding the cover in the direction in-
dicated by the arrow until it clicks into
place (Figure 2).
If the "Empty battery " symbol appears
on the display, switch off the device and re-
place the batteries.
If the device will not be operated for more
than three months, remove the batteries.
Leaking battery fluid can damage the de-
vice. If leaked battery fluid comes into contact with eyes, rinse the af-
fected eye immediately with plenty of water. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Once the batteries have been replaced, the readings will still be stored
in the memory, but the date and time will need to be reset. To do this,
follow the steps below.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
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