Safety, Care, Accuracy Test And Disposal; Safety And Protection; Device Care; Cleaning The Cuff - Microlife BP B2 Basic Manual

9. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal

Safety and protection

 Follow instructions for use. This document provides important
product operation and safety information regarding this device.
Please read this document thoroughly before using the device
and keep for future reference.
 This device may only be used for the purposes described in
these instructions. 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.
 Do not exchange or use any other kind of cuff or cuff connector
for measuring with this device.
 Only pump up the cuff once fitted.
 Do not use this device close to strong electromagnetic fields
such as mobile telephones or radio installations. Keep a
minimum distance of 3.3 m from such devices when using this
device.
 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 provided within the indi-
vidual sections of this instruction manual.
 The measurement results given by this device is not a diag-
nosis. It is not replacing the need for the consultation of a physi-
cian, especially if not matching the patient's symptoms. Do not
rely on the measurement result only, always consider other
potentially occurring symptoms and the patient's feedback.
Calling a doctor or an ambulance is advised if needed.
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 Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
 Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if
you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely
on single blood pressure readings.
 Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
drugs or initiate a treatment without consulting your
doctor.
 Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in
the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as
these situations are completely different.
 The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
 If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.
Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised;
some parts are small enough to be swallowed. Be aware of
the risk of strangulation in case this device is supplied with
cables or tubes.

Device care

Clean the device only with a soft, dry cloth.

Cleaning the cuff

The cuff delivered with this device is washable.
1. Remove the cuff connector 9 from the cuff tube AT and care-
fully pull the bladder through the opening at the edge of the cuff
cover.
2. Hand wash the cuff cover in soapsuds: not hotter than 30 °C.
3. Completely dry the cuff cover by linen drying.
4. Loop the cuff tube back through its opening and carefully place
the bladder flat in the cuff cover.
5. Reattach the cuff connector on the cuff tube.
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The bladder must lay straight in the cuff cover, not folded.
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Do not use fabric softener.
WARNING: Do not wash the cuff in a washing machine or
dishwasher!
WARNING: Do not dry the cuff cover in a tumble dryer!
WARNING: Under no circumstances may you wash the
inner bladder!