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1. Familiarization
You can measure your blood pressure quickly and easily with the blood pressure wrist computer, save the
readings – and display the progress and average of the readings. The computer is used for non-invasive
measurement and monitoring of your arterial blood pressure levels.
The computer complies with the requirements of the European Directive for Medical Products, the
German Medical Product Act as well as the European standards EN1060-1 (Non-invasive blood pressure
measuring devices Part 1: General requirements) EN1060-3 (Non-invasive blood pressure measuring
devices Part 3: Supplementary requirements for electromechanical blood pressure measuring systems).
Regular checks on measuring accuracy are necessary according to the "Directive for users of medical
products" when the computer is used for industrial or commercial purposes. For private use also, we
recommend that you have the measuring accuracy checked by the manufacturer at 2-yearly intervals.
Keep these operating instructions available for further use and also make them available to other users.
• Always measure your blood pressure at the same time of day in order to ensure comparability of the
readings
• Relax for about 3 – 5 minutes before every measurement!
• Wait 5 minutes between successive measurements!
• The measurements you make yourself are only for your information – they are no substitute for a
medical examination! Discuss your readings with your doctor and on no account make your own
medical decisions (e.g. drugs and their dosages)!
• The wrist measurement will be less accurate if an arm suffers from restricted blood circulation resulting from
chronic or acute vascular diseases (including vasoconstrictions). In this case, use a sphygmomanometer for
measurements on the upper arm (e.g. the DC 55 from Beurer).
• Measuring errors can occur in diseases of the cardiovascular system, as well as with very low blood
pressure, irregular blood circulation and arrhythmia and also in the case of other symptoms.
The blood pressure computer consists of precision-made electronic components. The measuring
accuracy and life of the computer depend on the care with which it is treated:
- Protect the computer from shocks and be careful not to drop it,
- Protect it against moisture, dirt, wide fluctuations in temperature and the direct rays of the sun,
- Do not use it in areas where there are strong electromagnetic fields, i.e. keep it away from
transmitters and mobile phones
• Do not press buttons without the cuff fitted.
• Use the computer only on persons for whose wrist size the computer is intended
• If the computer is not used for a lengthy period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries.
• Keep the batteries out of reach of children. Batteries do not belong in domestic waste.
• Dispose of batteries at the appropriate collection points.
• Do not open the computer. Failure to comply invalidates the warranty. You must not adjust or repair the
computer yourself or its correct function will no longer be guaranteed.
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Caution – For Your Safety!
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