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

4. Prepare measurement

Inserting battery
• Remove the battery
cover (left side of the
unit).
• Insert two 1.5 V AAA
(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.
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 dis-
pose 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.
is displayed, measurement is
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
• 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

Ensure the device is at room temperature before measuring.
The measurement can be performed on the left or right wrist.
Positioning cuff
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• Bare your 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.
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button.
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