Further Information; Care And Maintenance, Recalibration - Microlife 3BU1-5 Manual De Instrucciones

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Other possible malfunctions and their elimination
If problems occur when using the device, the following points should be
checked and if necessary, the corresponding measures are to be taken:
Remedy
Malfunction
1.Check batteries for correct polarity and if batter-
The display remains blank when the
ies are in place.
instrument is switched on although
2.If the display is unusual, re-insert batteries or
the necessary insert correctly.
exchange them.
1.Check the positioning of the cuff.
The device frequently fails to measure the
2.Measure the blood pressure again in peace
blood pressure values, or the values
and quiet under observance of the details
measured are too low (too high).
made in Section 5.
1.Please read the following information and
Every measurement produces a different
listed in Section 5.2 "Common sources of
value
Repeat the measurement.
error
."
Please note: Blood pressure fluctuates
continually so successive measurements
will show some variability.
1.Record the daily development of the
Blood pressure values measured differ
measured by the doctor and consult your
from those values
doctor.
Please note: Individuals visiting their doctor
frequently experience anxiety which can
result in a higher reading at the doctor than
obtained at home under resting conditions

Further Information

Your level of blood pressure is subject to fluctuations even with
healthy people. Comparable measurements always require the same
conditions (Quiet conditions)! If, in spite of observing all these factors,
the fluctuations are larger than 15mmHg, and/or you hear irregular
pulse tones, please consult your doctor. For licensing, this device has
been subjected to strict clinical tests. The computer program used to
measure the blood pressure values was tested by experienced special-
ist physicians in Germany. The same computer program is used in
every individual device, and has also been clinically tested. The manu-
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facture of the devices takes place according to the terms of the
European standard for blood pressure measuring devices (see technical
data) under the supervision of the Technical Monitoring Association
Essen (RWTüV-Essen). You must consult Microlife if there are technical
problems with the blood pressure instrument. Never attempt to repair
the instrument yourself! Any unauthorised opening of the instrument
invalidates all warranty claims!

8. Care and maintenance, recalibration

a)Do not expose the device to either
extreme temperatures, humidity, dust or
direct sunlight.
b)The cuff contains a sensitive air-tight bub-
ble. Handle this carefully and avoid all
types of straining through twisting or
buckling.
c)Clean the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do
not use gasoline, thinners or similar sol-
.
vents. Spots on the cuff can be removed
carefully with a damp cloth and soap-
suds. The cuff must not be washed!
d) Do not drop the instrument or treat it
roughly in anyway. Avoid strong vibra-
tions.
e)Never open the device! Otherwise the
manufacturercalibration becomes invalid!
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