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• The device contains small parts that could be swallowed by
children. The air hose poses a strangulation hazard. Do not
leave the device unattended with children.
• Do not take a blood pressure measurement on the same
side as a mastectomy with simultaneous removal of the axilla
lymph nodes.
• The readings measured using this device do not provide a di-
agnosis. They are no substitute for visiting a doctor. Do not
rely solely on the result obtained; always take the patient's
other symptoms into account too. In case of doubt, please
call a doctor or paramedics to help.
• Discuss the measured values with your doctor. Do not assess
the measurement results yourself. Never change the dose
of medicines prescribed by your doctor.
• Before carrying out your self-measurement, please pay atten-
tion to the chapter "Important usage information" on page 41.

2. Important technical information

• The unit contains sensitive parts and must be protected from
extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity, shocks, dust
and direct sunlight. See the storage and operating conditions
in "Technical data" on page 55.
• Do not knock or drop the device.
• The device is not waterproof. Never immerse it in water or
any other liquids. If liquid enters the device, this may result in
serious damage and may cause malfunctions.
• The unit must only be operated with the cuff and accessories
provided (see "Original spare parts and accessories" on page
56). Using different cuffs or accessories can lead to incorrect
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measurement results. The warranty will be invalidated if the
unit is damaged by third-party accessories!
• A consistently good power supply to the device is necessary
for fault-free blood pressure measurements.
- Only use long-life alkaline batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AA/LR6).
- Always replace all batteries simultaneously during battery
replacement. Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries
of different types. Do not use batteries beyond the specified
expiry date.
- When using the device with a mains adapter, please only
use the visomat mains adapter, which has been specially
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tested for medical devices.
• Never simultaneously touch the device's live electrical parts
and the patient.
• If the device is not to be operated for an extended period of
time, please remove the batteries. In principle, all batteries
can leak.
• Do not remove batteries from the device or separate it from
the mains adapter when the device is switched on.
• Using this device in the vicinity of mobile phones, microwaves
or other devices with strong electromagnetic fields can cause
malfunctions and inaccurate measurements. During use,
maintain a distance of at least 3.30 m from such devices.
• Never open or modify the device or the cuff (except for re-
placing the batteries). If the unit has been opened, it must
be subjected to a metrological inspection by an authorised
institution.
• To avoid inaccurate readings, please adhere to the intended
operating and storage conditions. See "Technical data" on
page 55.
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