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• Please wait a few minutes between successive measure-
ments, otherwise the blood flow in the arm is interrupted for
too long and injuries could occur.
• The device contains small parts that could be swallowed by
children. Do not leave the device unattended with children.
• Store the device out of the reach of children.
• Do not take a blood pressure measurement on the same
side as a mastectomy with simultaneous removal of the axilla
lymph nodes.
• Discuss the measured values with your doctor. Do not assess
the measurement results yourself. Never change the dose
of medicines prescribed by your doctor.
• Before carrying out your self-measurement, please pay atten-
tion to the chapter "Important usage information" on page 38.

2. Important technical information

• The unit contains sensitive parts and must be protected from
extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity, shocks, dust
and direct sunlight.
• Do not knock or drop the device.
• The device is not waterproof. Never immerse it in water or
any other liquids. If liquid enters the device, this may result in
serious damage and may cause malfunctions.
• Do not apply pressure to the display. Do not place the device
with the display facing downwards.
• The unit must only be operated with the cuff and accessories
provided (see "Original spare parts and accessories" on page
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52). Using different cuffs or accessories can lead to incorrect
measurement results. The warranty will be invalidated if the
unit is damaged by third-party accessories!
• A consistently good power supply to the device is necessary
for fault-free blood pressure measurements.
- Only use long-life alkaline batteries (LR03).
- Always replace all batteries simultaneously during battery
replacement. Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries
of different types.
- You will require 2 x 1.5 V batteries. Rechargeable batteries
only have a voltage of 1.2 V and are therefore not suitable.
• Never simultaneously touch the device's live electrical parts
and the patient.
• If the device is not to be operated for an extended period of
time, please remove the batteries. In principle, all batteries
can leak.
• Do not remove batteries from the device when the device is
switched on.
• Using this device in the vicinity of mobile phones, microwaves
or other devices with strong electromagnetic fields can cause
malfunctions and inaccurate measurements. During use,
maintain a distance of at least 30 cm from such devices.
• Never open or modify the device or the cuff (except for re-
placing the batteries). If the unit has been opened, it must
be subjected to a metrological inspection by an authorised
institution.
• To avoid inaccurate readings, please adhere to the intended
operating and storage conditions. See "Technical data" on
page 51.
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