Care, Maintenance & Cleaning - HoMedics HEALTH PLUS BPS-FD1 Manual

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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 Health Plus Consumer
Relations (contact information can be found on the
warranty page).
5. Do not immerse the unit in water as this will result
in damage to the unit.
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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 and tubing 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 arm.
11. Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other
than your arm.
12. Do not drop or insert any object into any opening
or hose.
13. This monitor may not meet its performance
specifications if stored or used outside of these
temperature and humidity ranges:
• Storage Environment • Operating Environment
Temperature:
14°F~140°F (-10°C~60°C)
Humidity:
10~90% RH max.
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Temperature:
50°F~104°F (10°C ~40°C)
Humidity:
40~85% RH max.