Important Notes Regarding Your Blood Pressure Measurement; Care, Maintenance & Cleaning - Walgreens WGNBPW-915 Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR
BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
• It is suggested that you take your measurements at the same time
each day and use the same wrist for consistency.
• Users 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 product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias.
• This device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure
for pregnant women and 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
• Clean 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 a cleaner.
• Leaky batteries can damage the unit. Remove the batteries when
the unit will not be used for a long time.
• Follow local ordinances and recycling instructions regarding
disposal or recycling of the device and device components,
including batteries.
• If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to acclimate to room
temperature before use.
• This 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 on warranty page).
• Do not immerse the unit in water as this will result in damage to the
unit.
• Do not subject the monitor or cuff to extreme temperatures,
humidity, moisture, or direct sunlight. Protect from dust.
• Do not fold the cuff tightly.
• Do not disassemble the monitor or cuff. If in need of repair, refer to
the warranty section of this manual.
• Do not subject the monitor to extreme shocks
(do not drop on floor).
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