Inserting Batteries - Braun BP4000 Handbuch

• To ensure accurate measuring results, carefully read the complete use instructions.
• This product is intended for household use only. Keep product and batteries away
from children.
• People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular constriction, arteriosclerosis in
extremities, diabetes or users of cardiac pacemakers should consult their doctor
before measuring their blood pressure themselves, since deviations in blood
pressure values may occur in such cases.
• 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
consultation with your doctor.
Product Description
1. LCD Display
2. Start/Stop Button
3. recall Memory Button «memo»
4. Set Button
5. Mode Button
6. Air Plug
7. Air Jack
8. Arm Cuff
9. (AA) 1.5v x 4 Alkaline Batteries

Inserting Batteries

• remove the battery compartment cover at the rear side of the unit and
insert ALKALinE batteries with correct polarity (see symbol in the
battery compartment). (Fig. 1)
• only discard empty batteries. They should not be disposed of
in the household waste, but at appropriate collection sites or
at your retailer.
Key Rules for Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement
• Always take readings at the same time of day, ideally in the morning, under
the same conditions.
• Do not measure within 30 minutes after smoking, coffee or tea consumption.
• Take off wrist watch and jewelry before fitting the cuff on the measuring arm.
• while taking a measurement sit down, relax, keep still, and do not move or speak.
• wrap the cuff snugly around your arm. The cuff must be at heart level.
• Do not vibrate the unit during measurement, or the proper measurement
will not be achieved.
• Perform measurement quietly in a relaxed position.
• Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
• Do not wrap the cuff over jacket or sweater sleeve or measurement
cannot be done.
• remove tight-fitting clothing from your left arm.
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Fig. 1