Technical Alarm - Description; Cleaning And Storing The Device And Cuff; Technical Details - Beurer BM 44 Mode D'emploi

• systolic or diastolic pressure was outside the measure-
ment range ("Hi" or "Lo" appears on the display)
• the cuff is fastened too tightly or loosely (
pears on the display)
• the pump pressure is higher than 300 mmHg (
pears on the display)
• pumping up takes longer than 160 seconds (
on the display)
• there is a system or device error (
appears on the display)
• the batteries are almost empty
In the above cases, you must repeat the measurement. Make
sure that the cuff tube is properly inserted and that you do
not move or talk. Re-insert the batteries if necessary, or else
replace them.
Technical alarm – description
Should the recorded blood pressure (systolic or diastolic) lie
outside the limits specified in the section "Technical specifica-
tions", the technical alarm will appear on the display indicating
either "Hi" or "Lo". In such cases, you should seek medical as-
sistance and check the accuracy of your procedure.
The limit values for the technical alarm are factory set and can-
not be adjusted or deactivated. These alarm limit values are
accorded second priority under the standard IEC 60601-1-8.
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The technical alarm is a non-locking alarm and must not be
reset. The signal shown on the display will disappear automati-
cally after about 8 seconds.

8. Cleaning and storing the device and cuff

• Clean the device and cuff carefully using a slightly damp
cloth only.
• Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
• Under no circumstances hold the device and cuff under
water, as this can cause liquid to enter and damage the
device and cuff.
• If you store the device and cuff, do not place heavy ob-
jects on the device and cuff. Remove the batteries. The
cuff line should not be bent sharply.

9. Technical details

Model no. BM 44
Measurement Oscillometric, non-invasive blood pres-
method sure measurement on the upper arm
Measurement Cuff pressure 0 – 300 mmHg,
range systolic 60 – 260 mmHg,
diastolic 40 –199 mmHg,
Pulse 40 –180 beats/minute
Display accuracy Systolic ± 3 mmHg,
diastolic ± 3 mmHg,
pulse ± 5 % of the value shown