Care, Maintenance & Cleaning - HoMedics Leader LDRBPA-040 Manual

• I t is suggested that you take your measurements
at the same time each day and use the same arm
for consistency.
• U sers 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 device may have difficulty determining the
proper blood pressure 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
1. C lean 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. If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to
acclimate to room temperature before use.
4. T his 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 can be found on the warranty
page).
5. D o not immerse the unit in water as this will result in
damage to the unit.
6. D o not subject the monitor and cuff to extreme
temperatures, humidity, moisture, and direct sunlight.
Protect from dust.
7. Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly.
8. D o not disassemble the monitor or cuff. If in need of
repair, refer to the warranty section of this manual.
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