Prepare Measurement; Measuring Blood Pressure - Beurer medical BC 32 Mode D'emploi

4. Prepare measurement

Inserting battery
• Remove the battery
cover (left side of the
unit).
• Insert two 1.5 V micro
batteries (alkaline, type LR 03). Make absolutely sure that
you insert the batteries with the correct polarity as marked.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Replace the battery cover carefully.
If the 'change battery' icon
no longer possible and you must replace all the batteries.
The empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of
through specially designated collection boxes, recycling points
or electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of
the batteries.
The codes below are printed on batteries containing
harmful substances: Pb = Battery contains lead,
Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
Hg = Battery contains mercury.
Setting date and time
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.
Proceed as follows to set the date and time:
• Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the
• 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
is displayed, measurement is
button.
• 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
• Bare your left wrist, making sure that the circulation in the
arm is not restricted by any clothes etc. that are too tight.
Position the cuff on the inside of your wrist.
• Fasten the cuff with the Velcro fastening so that the upper
edge of the monitor is positioned approx. 1 cm below the
ball of your thumb.
• The cuff has to be fitted tightly around the wrist but should
not constrict it.
Correct posture
• Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement. Other­
wise there may be divergences.
• You can perform the measurement
while sitting or lying. To carry out a
blood pressure measurement, make
sure you are sitting comfortably with
your arms and back leaning on some­
thing. Do not cross your legs. Place
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