Prepare Measurement; Measuring Blood Pressure - Beurer BM 44 Gebrauchsanleitung

4. Prepare measurement

Inserting battery
• Remove the battery cover
from the back of the monitor.
• Insert four AA 1.5 V alkaline
batteries. making absolutely
sure that you insert them
with the correct polarity as
marked. Never use recharge-
able batteries.
• Replace the battery cover carefully.
If the battery change
urement is no longer possible and you must replace all the
batteries.
Used batteries do not belong in the household waste. You are
legally obliged to dispose of the batteries. Dispose of them
via your specialist electrical supplier or local collec ting point
for recyclable waste.
Note: Batteries containing pollutant substances
are marked as follows: Pb = Battery contains
lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
Hg = Battery contains mercury.
Mains operation
You can also operate this device with a mains adapter. No
batteries should be in the battery compartment for this. The
is continuously illuminated, meas-
mains adapter is available from retailers or from the service
address under order no. 071.19. The blood pressure moni-
tor should only be used with the mains adapters specified
here. The mains adapter should only be connected to the
mains voltage indicated on the rating plate.

5. Measuring blood pressure

Please ensure the device is at room temperature before
measuring.
Positioning cuff
Fit the cuff round your bare left
upper arm. Blood circulation in the
arm should not be restricted by
tight clothing or other objects.
The cuff should be placed on the
upper arm so that the lower edge is
2 to 3 cm above the bend of the
elbow and above the artery. The
tube should be in line with the
centre of the palm.
Now place the free end of the
cuff snugly, but not too tightly,
around the arm, and fix it with the
Velcro fastener. The cuff should be
fitted tight enough to allow just two
fingers to fit beneath the cuff.
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