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• Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly. The cuff tube
should not have any sharp kinks and keep it away from
sharp edges.
• If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to acclimate to
room temperature before use.
• Always store the unit in its storage pouch after use.
• This unit may not meet its performance specifications
if stored or used outside of the temperature and humid-
ity ranges (see section '10. Technical Specifications').
• No component of this blood pressure monitor can be
maintained by the user. Circuit diagrams, component part
lists, descriptions, calibration instructions, or other in-
formation, that will assist qualified service personnel to
repair parts that are designated as repairable, are avail-
able on request.
• Avoid storing the unit in high temperatures and direct
sunlight.
• To clean, moisten a soft cloth with Ethyl alcohol (75-90%),
squeeze it and wipe the inner side of the cuff (the side
touching the skin). Then allow the cuff to air dry.
• It is recommended to clean the cuff after the usage of
every 200 times.
• The cuff integrity is maintained after 1,000 open–close
cycles of the closure.
• Use the unit consistent with the instruction provided in
this manual.
Advice on use
• For consistency, always measure your blood pressure at
the same time each day.
• Always wait at least 5 minutes between measurements
to allow the blood circulation in your arm to return to nor-
mal. You may need to increase the wait time depending
on your individual physiological characteristics. Because
of normal physiologic changes and the many external
factors influencing blood pressure, it is unusual to obtain
identical blood pressure measurements, even when taken
a few minutes apart. Speak with your physician to de-
termine what is affecting your blood pressure and which
variation may be seen as normal in your case.
• When performing multiple measurements on an individ-
ual, wait five minutes between each measurement.
• Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of eat-
ing, drinking, smoking or exercising. You should not be
physically tired or exhausted while taking measurement.
• Repeat the measurement if you are unsure of the results.
• Measurements are for your information only – they are no
substitute for a medical examination. Discuss the meas-
urements with your doctor and never base any medic-
al decisions on them (e.g. medicines and their admin-
istration).
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns,
pregnant women or patients with pre-eclampsia. Con-
sult your doctor before using the blood pressure monitor
during pregnancy.
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