Instruction manual

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3 Please read carefully before use!
3.1 Recommended use
• The "Pressio W" is to be used in measuring pulse rate and blood pressure. To obtain
accurate values, the blood pressure monitor should be worn on the wrist under any clothing.
During the measurement, do not move and keep silent to ensure best accuracy. It is also
important that your pressure cuff is at the same height level as your heart.
• Avoid measuring blood pressure in 30 minutes after exercise, bathing, or returning
from outdoor.
• To switch off your “Pressio W” or stop any current action, please press “STA R T / S T O P ”
button. If users forget to switch off the device, it will turn off automatically after
two minutes idling.
3.2 Warnings
• Never make any change to your current medication on the basis of the results
you obtain. The assessment of results and decisions regarding subsequent treatment
can only be taken by the doctor.
• If you suffer from cardiac arrhythmias (irregular Heartbeats) or are pregnant you should
consult your doctor to check whether this method of measuring your own blood pressure
with the “Pressio W” is suitable for you.
• This unit is not suitable for use in cases of severe arteriosclerosis of the wrist,
advanced arterial occlusive disease or in conditions involving vascular spasm.
• If discomfort is experienced during a measurement, press the START/STOP key
to deflate the cuff immediately. Unfasten the cuff and remove the device.
Please contact your dealer.
• The unit should not be operated in the vicinity of an MRI scanner.
• The device is suitable for measuring pulse and blood pressure in adults only.
• The pulse display on the unit cannot be used for checking the heart rate of a cardiac pacemaker.
• The use of components not supplied with the equipment can lead to incorrect measurements
(except for batteries).
• On no account use the “Pressio W” when bathing or showering. Should moisture
penetrate the unit, the batteries must be removed immediately and further use
of the unit avoided. Contact your dealer.
4 Functional components
“Pressio W” Blood Pressure Monitor applies the Oscillometric method to measure human
systolic/diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate. All values are shown on the LCD monitor.
4.1 Device description
4.2 Description of LCD Display
“MEM” Butt o n
Storage Case
“ S E T ” B u tt o n
LCD Display
Wrist Cuff
“ STA RT / STO P ”
B u tt o n
B a ttery Cov e r
D a t e
Systolic Pr e s s u r e
Pulse Sy m b o l
Pulse Ra t e
Low Battery Sy m b o l
Memory Se t
Memory Sy m b o l
Average Measurement Sy m b o l
Inflation/Deflation Sy m b o l
Diastolic Pr e s s u r e
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