- contamination and dust
- direct sunlight
- heat and cold
• The cuffs are sensitive and must be handled with care.
• Do not exchange or use any other kind of cuff or cuff connector
for measuring with this device.
• Only pump up the cuff once fitted.
• Do not use this device close to strong electromagnetic fields
such as mobile telephones or radio installations.
• Do not use this device if you think it is damaged or notice
anything unusual.
• Never open this device.
• If the device is not going to be used for a prolonged period the
batteries should be removed.
• Read the additional safety information provided within the indi-
vidual sections of this instruction manual.
Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised;
some parts are small enough to be swallowed.
Device care
Clean the device only with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning the cuff
Carefully remove spots on the cuff with a damp cloth and soapsuds.
WARNING: Do not wash the cuff in a washing machine or
dishwasher!
Accuracy test
We recommend this device is tested for accuracy every 2 years or
after mechanical impact (e.g. being dropped). Please contact your
local Microlife-Service to arrange the test (see foreword).
Disposal
Batteries and electronic devices must be disposed of in
accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not with
domestic waste.
12. Guarantee
This device is covered by a 5 year guarantee from the date of
purchase. The guarantee is valid only on presentation of the guar-
antee card completed by the dealer (see back) confirming date of
purchase or the receipt.
• Batteries and wearing parts are not included.
• Opening or altering the device invalidates the guarantee.
BP A3 PC
• The guarantee does not cover damage caused by improper
handling, discharged batteries, accidents or non-compliance
with the operating instructions.
• The cuff has a functional guarantee (bladder tightness) for 2 years.
Please contact your local Microlife-Service (see foreword).
13. Technical Specifications
Operating temperature: 10 - 40 °C / 50 - 104 °F
15 - 95 % relative maximum humidity
Storage temperature: -20 - +55 °C / -4 - +131 °F
15 - 95 % relative maximum humidity
Weight:
368 g (including batteries)
Dimensions:
143 x 85 x 58 mm
Measuring procedure: oscillometric, corresponding to Korotkoff
method: Phase I systolic, Phase V diastolic
Measurement range: 20 - 280 mmHg – blood pressure
40 - 200 beats per minute – pulse
Cuff pressure display
range:
0 - 299 mmHg
Resolution:
1 mmHg
Static accuracy:
pressure within ± 3 mmHg
Pulse accuracy:
± 5 % of the readout value
Voltage source:
4 x 1.5 V Batteries; size AA
Mains adapter DC 6V, 600 mA (optional)
Reference to
EN 1060-1 /-3 /-4; IEC 60601-1;
standards:
IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC)
This device complies with the requirements of the Medical Device
Directive 93/42/EEC.
Technical alterations reserved.
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