Important Notes Regarding Your Blood Pressure Measurement; Recalibration Service; Care, Maintenance & Cleaning - HoMedics BPS-420 Instruction Manual

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 arm 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 doctor.
• 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 users
with diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems, or for users who have
suffered a stroke.

RECALIBRATION SERVICE

All digital blood pressure monitors require recalibration in order to
ensure continued accuracy.
This monitor does not require recalibration for 2 years under normal usage
conditions (approximately 3 times per day), at which time your monitor will
display " ". The unit should also be recalibrated if the monitor sustains damage
due to blunt force (such as dropping) or exposure to fluids or extreme hot or cold
temperature changes.
Please fill in date of first use
(Recalibration is recommended after 2 years.)
To recalibrate your blood pressure monitor, please contact HoMedics Customer
Service on Tel: + 44 (0) 1732 378557 or Email: cservice@homedics.co.uk
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CARE, MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
1. Do not disconnect the tubing or remove the inflation bulb from the arm cuff.
2. 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.
3. Leaky batteries can damage the unit. Remove the batteries when the unit will
not be used for a long time.
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 service-able. 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
Customer Service (contact information can be found on the guarantee page).
6. Do not immerse the unit in water as this will result in damage to the unit.
7. Do not subject the monitor and cuff to extreme temperatures, humidity,
moisture, and direct sunlight. Protect from dust.
8. Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly.
9. Do not disassemble the monitor or cuff. If in need of repair, refer to the warranty
section of this manual.
10. Do not subject the monitor to extreme shocks (do not drop on floor).
11. Do not inflate the cuff unless wrapped around arm.
12. Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
13. Do not drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
14. This monitor may not meet its performance specifications if stored or used
outside of these temperature and humidity ranges:
• Storage Environment
Temperature:
-10°C~60°C (14°F~140°F)
Humidity:
10~90% RH max.
• Operating Environment
Temperature:
10°C ~40°C (50°F~104°F)
Humidity:
40~85% RH max.
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