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• This device may have difficulty determining the
proper blood pressure for users with diabetes,
poor circulation of blood, kidney problems, or
for users who have suffered a stroke.
CARE, MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
1. Clean the blood pressure monitor body
and cuff carefully with a slightly damp, soft
cloth. Do not press. Do not wash cuff or use
chemical cleaner on it. Never use thinner,
alcohol or petrol (gasoline) as cleaner.
2. Leaky batteries can damage the unit.
Remove the batteries when the unit will not
be used for a long time.
3. If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to
acclimate to room temperature before use.
4. This blood pressure monitor is not field
serviceable. You should not use any tool
to open the device nor should you attempt
to adjust anything inside the device. If you
have any problems with this device, please
contact HoMedics Consumer Relations
(contact information on warranty page).
5. Do not immerse the unit in water as this will
result in damage to the unit.
6. Do not subject the monitor and cuff to
extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture,
and direct sunlight. Protect from dust.
7. Do not fold the cuff tightly.
8. Do not disassemble the monitor or cuff. If in
need of repair, refer to the warranty section
of this manual.
9. Do not subject the monitor to extreme
shocks (do not drop on floor).
10. Do not inflate the cuff unless wrapped
around wrist.
11. Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other
than your wrist.
12. Do not drop or insert any object into
any opening.
13. This monitor may not meet its
performance specifications if stored
or used outside of these temperature and
humidity ranges:
Storage Temperature
Temperature:
-4°F (-20°C) ~ 158°F (+70°C)
Relative Humidity:
less than 90% R.H.
Operating Environment
Temperature:
50°F (10°C) ~ 104°F (40°C)
Relative Humidity:
15% ~ 90% R.H.
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