Compliance With Standards - Philips DL8760/15 Manual

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- Common arrhythmias (such as atrial or

ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation)

and peripheral artery disease / arteriosclerosis

can affect the performance (accuracy) of this

blood pressure monitor. Please consult your

doctor how to best use this blood pressure

monitor if you suffer from any of these

conditions.

- Only use this device for its intended purpose as

described in this user manual.

- Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-

diagnosis. This device allows you to monitor

your blood pressure. Do not begin or end

medical treatment based on the measurement

results. Always consult your doctor for

treatment advice.

- Do not take any therapeutic measures on the

basis of a self-measurement. Never change

prescribed medication without consulting your

doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any

questions about your blood pressure.

- If you are taking medication, consult your

physician to determine the most appropriate

time to measure your blood pressure.

- This device is not intended for use on

extremities other than the arm or for functions

other than obtaining a blood pressure

measurement.

- If the cuff pressure exceeds 40kPa (300mmHg),

the unit will deflate automatically. If the cuff

does not deflate when pressures exceeds

40kPa (300mmHg), detach the cuff from the

arm and press the 'on' button to stop inflation.

- Do not attach the cuff on the same arm on

which other monitoring medical electrical

equipment is attached simultaneously, because

this could cause temporary loss of function of

those simultaneously-used monitoring medical

electrical equipment.

- Never attach the cuff on injured skin, an injured

arm or an arm under medical treatment as this

can cause further injury.

- Do not use the device in case of existing

polyester or nylon material allergies.

- This device is not washable. Never immerse the

device in water and do not rinse it under the

tap.

- This device is not suitable for continuous

monitoring during medical emergencies or

operations.

- This device cannot be used with HF (High

Frequency) surgical equipment at the same

time.

- Never use compressed air, scouring pads,

abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids

such as petrol or acetone to clean the device.

- Do not use the adapter in or near wall sockets

that contain or have contained an electric air

freshener to prevent irreparable damage to the

adapter.

- If the battery can no longer be recharged or

when the device does not function properly

anymore (see 'Specifications'), please contact

the Philips Consumer Care center in your

country.

- Keep the device away from fire and heat

sources, as the battery can overheat, causing

fire or bursting. The battery could explode

causing injury or death.

- After charging, remove the small plug from the

device and remove the adapter from the wall

socket.

- The equipment is not AP/APG equipment and

is not suitable for use in the presence of a

flammable anesthetic mixture with air, with

oxygen or nitrous oxide.

- To avoid measurement errors, do not use the

device near strong electrical or magnetic fields,

for example magnets, radio transmitters,

microwave ovens.

- To avoid measurement errors, do not use the

device near a strong electromagnetic field

radiated interference signal or electrical fast

transient/burst signal.

- Use this device under the right environmental

conditions as indicated in this user manual. If

not, this could affect the performance, lifetime

of the device and measurement results.

- Use a soft cloth to clean the whole unit. Do not

use any abrasive or volatile cleaners.

- Only use the DC charger supplied (model: AC

power adapter KH0601000EW) to charge the

device.

- The device does not need to be calibrated for

two years of normal use. After two years the

measurements may become less accurate.

- If you have any problems with this device, such

as setting up, malfunction, maintaining or using,

please contact Philips Consumer Care.

- Do not open, disassemble or repair the device

yourself. Modification of the device voids your

warranty.

- Report to Philips Consumer Care if any

unexpected operation or events occur.

- Dispose of accessories, detachable parts, and

the ME equipment according to the local

guidelines.

- Do not attempt to replace your blood pressure

monitor's battery. It is built-in and not

changeable.

- Avoid charging your blood pressure monitor in

extremely high or low temperatures (see

'Specifications').

- Do not clean the blood pressure monitor when

it is being charged. Always unplug the charger

first before cleaning the blood pressure

monitor.