Applying The Arm Cuff; Inserting Batteries - Braun ExactFit 5 Bedienungsanleitung

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.
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 3 minutes before repeating a
measurement.
Product description
(See page 1-2, Fig. 1)
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. 2-3)
• 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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Choosing the right cuff
For accurate measurement, it is important to choose the correct size cuff which best fits your upper
arm. Choose the cuff size according to your arm circumference and make sure the bottom of the cuff is
2~3cm above your elbow.
• Small/Medium Cuff = 22~32cm arm circumference
• Large/XLarge Cuff = 32~42cm arm circumference

Applying the arm cuff

1. Slide the end of arm cuff furthest from the tube through the metal ring to a loop.
Fig. 4
2. Plug the air hose into the connector (Fig. 4).
3. If the cuff is located correctly, the velcro will be on the outside of the cuff and the metal ring will
4. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately (2~3 cm)
Fig. 7
5. Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are tightened around your arm (Fig. 7).
6. When the cuff is positioned properly, press the Velcro firmly against the pile side of the cuff.
Fig. 2
7. This cuff is suitable for use if the <<index>> mark falls within the <<ok range>> marked by two
8. Sit on a chair and place your arm on the table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart
Fig. 3
The smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuff.
Pile side material
Velcro
Smooth
cloth
Metal ring
Fig. 5
not touch the skin (Fig. 5).
above elbow. The tube should lie over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm (Fig. 6).
OK
OK
Fig. 8
arrows when the cuff is tightened around your arm (Fig. 8).
(Fig. 9).
Left arm
Main
arteries
Fig. 6
Fig. 9
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