Operation Manual

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4. Prepare measurement
Inserting battery
• Remove the battery cover from
the back of the monitor.
• Insert four AAA 1.5 V alkaline
batteries. Making absolutely
sure that you insert them with
the correct polarity as marked.
Never use rechargeable batter-
ies.
• Replace the battery cover carefully
If the battery change “ ” is continuously illuminated,
measurement is no longer possible and you must replace
all the batteries. Once batteries have been removed from
the device, the time must be reset.
Used batteries do not belong in the household waste. You
are legally obliged to dispose of the batteries. Dispose of
them via your specialist electrical supplier or local collecting
point for recyclable waste
Note: Batteries containing pollutant substanc-
es are marked as follows: Pb = Battery con-
tains lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
Hg = Battery contains mercury.
Setting date, time and language
It is vital to set the date and time. This is the only way that
measurements can be saved and recalled with the correct
date and time. The time is shown in 24 hour format.
Proceed as follows to set the date and time:
• Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the “ ” but-
ton.
• Press the function key for over 5 seconds “ ”.
• The month starts flashing. Using the “+” function key, set
the month 1 to 12 and confirm with the function key “
”.
• Set the day, hour and minute and confirm in each case
with the function key “
”.
• Confirm your selection with the function key “ ”.
5. Measuring blood pressure
Positioning cuff
Fit the cuff round your bare left up-
per arm. Blood circulation in the arm
should not be restricted by tight
clothing or other objects.
The cuff should be placed on the
upper arm so that the lower edge
is 2 to 3 cm above the bend of the
elbow and above the artery. The
tube should be in line with the
centre of the palm. Now place the
free end of the cuff snugly, but not
4 x AAA (LR03) 1,5 V