e.g. intravascular access or therapy, or an
arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
• Do not use if you have had a mastectomy.
• Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may
cause further injury.
• The wrist blood pressure monitor can only be
operated with batteries.
• As soon as the batteries are empty the blood
pressure monitor loses the date and time.
• To conserve batteries, the monitor switches off if
no buttons are pressed for three minutes.
• Use this device only as described in these
instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage resulting from improper or careless
use.
Instructions for storage and
maintenance
• This wrist blood pressure monitor consists of
precision electronic components. Measurement
accuracy and service life of the device depend
on careful handling:
– Protect the device from impacts, humidity, dirt,
marked temperature fluctuations and direct
sunlight.
– Do not drop the device.
– Do not use the device in the vicinity of strong
electromagnetic fields and keep it away from
radio systems or mobile telephones.
• Remove the batteries if not using the device for
a prolonged period.
Battery Handling and Usage
• Keep batteries away from children and pets.
Batteries may be harmful if swallowed. Should
a child or pet swallow a battery, seek medical
assistance immediately.
• Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
• Swallowing batteries can be extremely dangerous.
Keep batteries out of the reach of small children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
• Use alkaline batteries.
• Be sure to follow the correct polarity when
installing the batteries. Reversed batteries may
cause damage to the device.
• Do not mix different types of batteries together
(e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc or rechargeable
batteries) or old batteries with fresh ones. Always
replace batteries as a simultaneous set.
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