Data Transmission; General Precautions - Omron HEM-7156T Instruction Manual

• DO NOT fold or kink the air tube while taking a measurement. This
may cause an injury by interrupting blood flow.
• To unplug the air plug, pull on the plastic air plug at the base of the
tube, not the tube itself.
• ONLY use the AC adapter, arm cuff, batteries and accessories
specified for this monitor. Use of unsupported AC adapters, arm cuffs
and batteries may damage and/or may be hazardous to this monitor.
• ONLY use the approved arm cuff for this monitor. Use of other arm
cuffs may result in incorrect readings.
• Inflating to a higher pressure than necessary may result in bruising of
the arm where the cuff is applied. NOTE: refer to "If your systolic
pressure is more than 210 mmHg" in section 9 of instruction manual
for additional information.

Data Transmission

• DO NOT replace batteries or unplug the AC adapter while your
readings are being transferred to your smart device. This may result
in incorrect operation of this monitor and failure to transfer your
blood pressure data.
AC Adapter (optional accessory) Handling and Usage
• Fully insert the AC adapter into the outlet.
• When unplugging the AC adapter from the outlet, be sure to safely
pull from the AC adapter. DO NOT pull from the AC adapter cable.
• When handling the AC adapter cable:
DO NOT damage it. / DO NOT break it. / DO NOT tamper with it.
DO NOT pinch it. / DO NOT forcibly bend or pull it. / DO NOT twist it.
DO NOT use it if it is gathered in a bundle.
DO NOT place it under heavy objects.
• Wipe any dust off of the AC adapter.
• Unplug the AC adapter when not in use.
• Unplug the AC adapter before cleaning this monitor.
Battery Handling and Usage
• DO NOT insert batteries with their polarities incorrectly aligned.
• ONLY use 4 "AA" alkaline or manganese batteries with this monitor.
DO NOT use other types of batteries. DO NOT use new and used
batteries together. DO NOT use different brands of batteries together.
• Remove batteries if this monitor will not be used for a long period of
time.
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• If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty
of clean water. Consult with your physician immediately.
• If battery fluid should get on your skin, wash your skin immediately
with plenty of clean, lukewarm water. If irritation, injury or pain
persists, consult with your physician.
• DO NOT use batteries after their expiration date.
• Periodically check batteries to ensure they are in good working
condition.

2.3 General Precautions

• When you take a measurement on the right arm, we recommend that
the air tube should be at the side of your elbow. Be careful not to rest
your arm on the air tube.
• Blood pressure may differ between the right and left arm, and may
result in a different measurement value. Always use the same arm for
measurements. If the values between both arms differ substantially,
check with your physician on which arm to use for your
measurements.
• When using an optional AC adapter, make sure not to place your
monitor in a location where it is difficult to plug and unplug the AC
adapter.
• To stop a measurement, press the [START/STOP] button while taking
a measurement.
Battery Handling and Usage
• Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with
local regulations.
• The supplied batteries may have a shorter life span than new
batteries.