Applying The Arm Cuff; Inserting Batteries - Braun ExactFit BP4900 Instruction Manual

• To ensure accurate measuring results, carefully read the complete use instructions.
• This product is intended for household use only. Keep product and batteries away
from children.
• People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular constriction, arteriosclerosis in
extremities, diabetes or users of cardiac pacemakers should consult their doctor
before measuring their blood pressure themselves, since deviations in blood pressure
values may occur in such cases.
• 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 consultation
with your doctor.
Product Description
1. Start/Stop Button
M
2. Memory Button
3. Average Button
4. Set Button
5. Mode Button
6. Battery Compartment Cover
7. Hose Port
8. Connector
9. Hose
10. Arm Cuff
11. 4x AA Alkaline Batteries (1,5V)
12. LCD Display

Inserting Batteries

• Remove the battery compartment cover at the bottom of the unit
and insert 4 AA LR6 ALKALINE batteries with correct polarity (see
symbol in the battery compartment).
• Note: Always re-set Date and Time after replacing new batteries to
make sure the measurement results are stored with correct date
and time.
• Only discard empty batteries. They should not be
disposed of in the household waste, but at appropriate
collection sites or at your retailer.
Key Rules for Accurate Blood Pressure
Measurement
• Always take readings at the same time of day, ideally in the morning and evening,
under the same conditions.
• Do not measure within 30 minutes after smoking or consuming coffee or tea.
• Take off wrist watch and jewelry before fitting the cuff on the measuring arm.
• While taking a measurement, sit down, relax, keep still, and do not move or speak.
• Wrap the cuff snugly around your arm. The cuff must be at heart level.
• Do not vibrate the unit during measurement, or the proper measurement will not
be achieved.
• Perform measurement quietly in a relaxed position.
• Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

• Do not wrap the cuff over jacket or sweater sleeve or measurement cannot be done.
• Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left arm.
• Do not in any way twist the arm cuff.
• Do not inflate the monitor's cuff when it is not wrapped around the arm.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or change any parts of the monitor including the cuff.
• Do not drop the product or put it through strong impact.
• The device is not supposed to be used if your arm has any wound or injury.

Applying the Arm Cuff

1. Slide the end of arm cuff furthest from the tube through the metal ring to a loop. The
smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuff.
Pile Side Material
Velcro
Smooth
Cloth
Metal Ring
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
2. If the cuff is located correctly, the Velcro will be on the outside of the cuff and the metal ring
will not touch the skin. (Fig. 4)
3. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately
(2~3 cm) above elbow. The tube should lie over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm.
(Fig. 5)
OK OK
Fig. 7
4. Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are tightened around your arm. (Fig. 6)
5. When the cuff is positioned properly, press the Velcro firmly against the pile side of the cuff.
6. This cuff is suitable for use if the <<INDEX>> mark falls within the <<OK RANGE>> marked
by two arrows when the cuff is tightened around your arm. (Fig. 7)
7. Sit on a chair and place your arm on the table so that the cuff is at the same level as your
heart. (Fig. 8)
LEFT ARM
Main
Arteries
Fig. 6
Fig. 8