Beurer BC 21 Mode D'emploi page 23

• Only use the device on people who have the speci-
fied wrist measurement for the device.
• Please note that when inflating, the functions of the
limb in question may be impaired.
• During the blood pressure measurement, the blood
circulation must not be stopped for an unnecessar-
ily long time. If the device malfunctions remove the
cuff from the arm.
• Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or fre-
quent measurements. The resulting restriction of
the blood flow may cause injury.
• Make sure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in
which the arteries or veins are undergoing medical
treatment, e.g. intravascular access or intravascu-
lar or therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV) shunt.
• Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone
a mastectomy.
• Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may
cause further injury.
• Place the cuff on your wrist only. Do not place the
cuff on other parts of the body.
• The blood pressure monitor can only be operated
with batteries.
• To conserve the batteries, the blood pressure mon-
itor switches off automatically if you do not press
any buttons for one minute.
• The device is only intended for the purpose
described in these instructions for use. The man-
ufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from
improper or careless use.
Instructions for storage and maintenance
• The blood pressure monitor is made from preci-
sion and electronic components. The accuracy of
the measured values and service life of the device
depend on its careful handling:
– Protect the device from impacts, humidity, dirt,
marked temperature fluctuations and direct sun-
light.
– Do not drop the device.
– Do not use the device in the vicinity of strong
electromagnetic fields and keep it away from
radio systems or mobile telephones.
• We recommend that the batteries be removed if
the device will not be used for a prolonged period
of time.
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