Important Notes Regarding Your Blood Pressure Measurement; Care, Maintenance & Cleaning - HoMedics BPW-201 Instruction Book

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR
BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
• Take your reading in a comfortable environment
as measurements can be affected by hot or cold
temperatures. Take your blood pressure at normal body
temperature.
• Do not move or talk during measurement as this can
elevate readings.
• Do not move or cross legs during measurement. Keep
feet flat on floor.
• Do not touch cuff or monitor during measurement
procedure.
• 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.
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• This product is not suitable for people with
arrhythmias.
• T his 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.
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. Follow local ordinances and recycling instructions
regarding disposal or recycling of the device and
device components, including batteries.
4. If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to acclimate
to room temperature before use.
5. 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).
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