Measuring Blood Pressure; Correct Posture - Beurer medical BC 44 Mode D'emploi

4. Prepare measurement
Inserting battery
• Remove the battery compartment lid on
the lower left side of the device.
• Insert two 1.5 V micro batteries (alka­
line, type LR03).
Make sure that the batteries are insert­
ed with the correct polarity, according
to the label on the battery compartment
lid. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Replace the battery cover carefully.
If the battery change
urement is no longer possible and you must replace all the
batteries.
Battery disposal
• 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
is continuously illuminated, meas­

5. Measuring blood pressure

Please ensure the device is at room temperature before
measuring.
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 wristbut should
not constrict it.
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Important: The instrument should only be operated with the
original cuff.

Correct posture

• Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each
measurement. Otherwise there may be
divergences.
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