Inserting/Replacing Batteries - Braun ActivScan 9 Mode D'emploi

Intended use of the Braun ActivScan
ActivScan 9 is a blood pressure monitor that has been developed for accurate, comfortable
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and intuitive blood pressure measurements from the upper arm.
What you should know about blood pressure
Blood pressure constantly changes throughout the day. It rises sharply in the early morning and
declines during the late morning. Blood pressure rises again in the afternoon and finally drops
to a low level at night. It may also vary over a short period of time. Therefore readings from
successive measurements may fluctuate.
This device will display your blood pressure reading referring to two values: systolic and diastolic.
The systolic blood pressure (the upper number) indicates how much pressure your blood is
exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats. The diastolic blood pressure (the lower
number) indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls while the
heart is resting between beats. The pulse value is also displayed after each measurement.
The ESH (European Society of Hypertension) and WHO (World Health Organisation) have set up
the following standard blood pressure values when measured with a resting pulse at home:
Too Normal
Blood pressure
low values
(mmHg)
SYS = systole
below 100 up to 134
(upper value)
DIA = diastole
below 60 up to 84
(lower value)
For every measurement displayed
on the screen, the associated colour
(from green to red) will indicate
the corresponding blood pressure
level. You can use this classification
Green >
daily to help you understand your
blood pressure. If you are really
Yellow >
concerned by the classification, you
should consult your doctor as soon
Orange >
as possible.
Red >
The guidance levels set by the
World Health Organisation are also
available directly on the ActivScan™ 9
blood pressure monitor. If you wish
to consult the colour-coded chart on your device, select the Information tab
Safety information and important precautions
To ensure accurate measuring results, read the complete instructions for use carefully.
People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular constriction, arteriosclerosis in the extremities,
diabetes or users of cardiac pacemakers should consult their doctor before measuring their blood
pressure themselves. Deviations in blood pressure values may occur in such cases.
If your blood pressure reading is in the severe hypertension range with values of 180 mmHg
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mild moderate severe
hypertension hypertension hypertension
135-159 160-179 ≥180
85-99 100-109 ≥110
SYS DIA
(mmHg)
and
< 135 < 85
or
135-159 85-99
or
160-179 100-109
or
180+ 110+
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systolic and above, and/or 110 mmHg diastolic and above, and you find you have one or two
readings in this range – please see your doctor straight away.
If you are under medical treatment or taking any medication, please consult your doctor first.
The use of this blood pressure monitor is not intended as a substitute for a consultation with
your doctor.
Key rules for accurate blood pressure measurement
Always take readings at the same time of day, under the same conditions.
Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of smoking, drinking coffee or tea or any form
of exertion. These factors will influence the measurement.
Always measure on the same arm. The left arm is recommended.
Place the cuff in direct contact with the skin. Do not wrap the cuff over a jacket, sweater or shirt.
If you want to take multiple measurements, wait approximately 3 minutes before repeating
a measurement.
Product description
Home button (touch-sensitive)
A
Navigation dial
B
Enter button (centre of navigation dial)
C
Heart measurement button (touch-sensitive)
D
Battery compartment cover
E
Air hose
F
Connector
G
Display
H
On/Off button
I
Cuff
J
(mmHg)

Inserting/replacing batteries

• Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it horizontally to the
left. Insert the four batteries supplied with this product, with polarity
as indicated in the battery compartment. When replacing batteries,
use alkaline batteries exclusively, type AA/LR6, 1.5V.
• New batteries will provide approximately 350 measurements.
• When replacing batteries, all readings saved in memory are preserved
but date and time must be set again.
The basics
On/Off button: located at the top of the device.
Home button: When home is available this icon will be lit. Simply touch or tap this button takes you back
to the home screen menu.
Navigation dial: turn this control to the left or right to go through the different functions of your device
and press in the centre (Enter button) to select or confirm a choice.
Heart measurement button: When lit, touch or tap this button will start a measurement.
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