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Product description
A Positioning system
B Confirmation system
C On/off button
D Select button
E Memory button («memo»)
F Cuff closure
G Release button
H Battery compartment
I Distance aid
Inserting batteries
• Use alkaline batteries, type LR 03 (AAA) (e.g. Duracell)
as supplied with this product (or rechargeable
batteries).
• Remove the battery compartment cover and insert
two batteries with correct polarity (see symbol in the
battery compartment (H)).
• New batteries (Duracell) will provide approximately
300 measurements.
• Only discard empty batteries. They should not be
disposed of in the household waste, but at appropriate
collection sites or at your dealer.
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Key rules for accurate blood pressure measurements
Correct handling is key for obtaining accurate measuring results!
• Always take readings at the same time of day, ideally in the morning, under the
same conditions.
• Do not measure within 30 minutes after smoking, coffee or tea consumption.
• Take off wristwatch and jewelry before fitting the appliance on the measuring
arm.
• Position the monitor 2 cm
below the palm line.
• While taking a measurement, sit down, relax, keep still, especially the hand and
fingers of the measuring arm, do not move or speak.
• Hold the appliance at heart level during the measurement.
• Wait approximately 3 minutes before repeating a measurement.
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