Important Notes Regarding Your Blood Pressure Measurement; Care, Maintenance & Cleaning - HoMedics BPA-260-CBL Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR BLOOD
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
• Take your reading in a comfortable environment as
measurements can be affected by hot or cold temperatures.
Take your blood pressure at normal body temperature.
• Do not move or talk during measurement as this can
elevate readings.
• Follow local ordinances and recycling instructions
regarding disposal of the device and device components,
including batteries.
• Do not move or cross legs during measurement. Keep feet
flat on floor.
• Do not touch cuff or monitor during measurement
procedure.
• It is suggested that you take your measurements at
the same time each day and use the same arm for
consistency.
• Users should wait a minimum of 5 minutes before taking
additional measurements. More time may be necessary
depending upon your physiology.
• The measurement results that users receive are for
reference only. If users have any blood pressure
concerns, please consult a physician.
• Once inflation reaches 300 mmHg, the unit will deflate
automatically for safety reasons.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias.
• This device may have difficulty determining the proper
blood pressure for pregnant women and for users with
diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems, or
for users who have suffered a stroke.
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CARE, MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
• Clean the blood pressure monitor body and cuff carefully
with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Do not press. Do not wash
cuff or use chemical cleaner on it. Never use thinner,
alcohol or petrol (gasoline) as cleaner.
• Leaky batteries can damage the unit. Remove the batteries
when the unit will not be used for a long time.
• If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to acclimate to
room temperature before use.
• This blood pressure monitor is not field serviceable. You
should not use any tool to open the device nor should you
attempt to adjust anything inside the device. If you have
any problems with this device, please contact HoMedics
Consumer Relations (contact information can be found on
the warranty page).
• Do not immerse the unit in water as this will result in
damage to the unit.
• Do not subject the monitor and cuff to extreme
temperatures, humidity, moisture, and direct sunlight.
Protect from dust.
• Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly.
• Do not disassemble the monitor or cuff. If in need of repair,
refer to the warranty section of this manual.
• Do not subject the monitor to extreme shocks (do not drop
on floor).
• Do not inflate the cuff unless wrapped around your arm.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
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