Microlife BP A80 Manual page 7

9. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
Safety and protection
 This device may only be used for the purposes described in this
instruction. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage
caused by incorrect application.
 This device comprises sensitive components and must be
treated with caution. Observe the storage and operating condi-
tions described in the «Technical Specifications» section.
 Protect it from:
- water and moisture
- extreme temperatures
- impact and dropping
- contamination and dust
- direct sunlight
- heat and cold
 The cuffs are sensitive and must be handled with care.
 Only pump up the cuff once fitted.
 Do not use this device close to strong electromagnetic fields
such as mobile telephones or radio installations.
 Do not use this device if you think it is damaged or notice
anything unusual.
 Never open this device.
 If the device is not going to be used for a prolonged period the
batteries should be removed.
 Read the additional safety information in the individual sections
of this instructions.
Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised;
some parts are small enough to be swallowed.
Device care
Clean the device only with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning the cuff
You can machine wash the cuff cover at 30°C (do not iron!).
WARNING: Under no circumstances, however, may you
wash the inner bladder! Always remove the sensitive
bladder from the sleeve before washing and replace it care-
fully again afterwards.
Accuracy test
We recommend this device is tested for accuracy every 2 years or
after mechanical impact (e.g. being dropped). Please contact
Microlife-Service to arrange the test (see foreword).
BP A80
Disposal
Batteries and electronic devices must be disposed of in
accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not with
domestic waste.
10. Guarantee
This device is covered by a 5 year guarantee from the date of
purchase. The guarantee is valid only on presentation of the guar-
antee card completed by the dealer (see back) confirming date of
purchase or the receipt.
 Batteries, cuff and wearing parts are not included.
 Opening or altering the device invalidates the guarantee.
 The guarantee does not cover damage caused by improper
handling, discharged batteries, accidents or non-compliance
with the operating instructions.
Please contact Microlife-Service (see foreword).
11. Technical Specifications
Operating temperature: 10 - 40 °C / 50 - 104 °F
15 - 95 % relative maximum humidity
Storage temperature: -20 - +55 °C / -4 - +131 °F
15 - 95 % relative maximum humidity
Weight: 610 g (including batteries)
Dimensions: 151 x 115 x 88 mm
Measuring procedure: oscillometric, corresponding to Korot-
koff method: Phase I systolic, Phase V
diastolic
Measurement range: 20 - 280 mmHg – blood pressure
40 - 200 beats per minute – pulse
Cuff pressure display
range: 0 - 299 mmHg
Resolution: 1 mmHg
Static accuracy: pressure within ± 3 mmHg
Pulse accuracy: ± 5 % of the readout value
Voltage source: 4 x 1.5 V Batteries; size AA
Reference to EN 1060-1 /-3 /-4; IEC 60601-1;
standards: IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC)
This device complies with the requirements of the Medical Device
Directive 93/42/EEC.
Technical alterations reserved.
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