Important Notes Regarding Your Blood Pressure Measurement; Care, Maintenance & Cleaning - Walgreens WGNBPW-920 Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR
BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
• It is suggested that you take your measurements at
the same time each day and use the same wrist for
consistency.
• Users should wait a minimum of 5 minutes before taking
additional measurements. More time may be necessary
depending upon your physiology.
• The measurement results that users receive are for
reference only. If users have any blood pressure
concerns, please consult a physician.
• Once inflation reaches 300 mmHg, the unit will deflate
automatically for safety reasons.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias.
• This device may have difficulty determining the proper
blood pressure for pregnant women and for users with
irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation of blood,
kidney problems, or for users who have suffered a
stroke.
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CARE, MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
• 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.
• Leaky batteries can damage the unit. Remove the
batteries when the unit will not be used for a long
time.
• Follow local ordinances and recycling instructions
reguarding disposal or recycling of the device and
device components, including batteries.
• If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to
acclimate to room temperature before use.
• 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).
• Do not immerse the unit in water as this will result in
damage to the unit.
• Do not subject the monitor or cuff to extreme
temperatures, humidity, moisture, or direct
sunlight. Protect from dust.
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