Prepare Measurement; Measuring Blood Pressure - Beurer BC 31 Manual De Instrucciones

4. Prepare measurement

Inserting battery
• Remove the battery cover (left side of the unit).
• Insert two 1.5 V micro batteries (alkaline, type LR 03).
Make absolutely sure that you insert the batteries with
the correct polarity as marked. Do not use recharge-
able batteries.
• Replace the battery cover carefully.
If the "change battery" icon
ment 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. Dis-
pose of them via your specialist electrical supplier or
local collec ting point for recyclable waste.
Note: You will find these markings on bat-
teries containing harmful substances:
Pb = battery containing lead, Cd = bat-
tery containing cadmium, Hg = battery
containing mercury.
Setting date and time
It is vital to set date and time. Only in this way is it pos-
sible to save and subsequently retrieve your measured
values with the right date and time.
Time is shown in 24 hour format.
is displayed, measure-
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Note: If you hold down M, you can set the values faster.
• Press and M simultaneously. The month starts
flashing. Using the M button, set the month 1 to 12
and confirm with
• Set the day, hour and minute and confirm in each case
with .

5. Measuring blood pressure

Please ensure the device is at room temperature before
measuring.
Positioning cuff
• Bare your left wrist, making sure that the circulation in
the arm is not restricted by any clothes etc. that are
too tight. Position the cuff on the inside of your wrist.
• Fasten the cuff with the Velcro fastening so that the
upper edge of the monitor is positioned approx. 1 cm
below the ball of your thumb.
• The cuff has to be fitted tightly around the wristbut
should not constrict it.
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