HoMedics BPA-945 Manual page 13

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 cleaner.
• Make sure the cuff is completely dry before using.
• 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 can be found in
the Warranty section).
• 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 and tubing 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).
• DO NOT inflate the cuff unless wrapped around arm .
• DO NOT wrap the cuff around body parts other than your
arm.
• DO NOT drop or insert any object into any opening or
hose.
• To avoid accidental strangulation keep this product away
from children. Do not drape tube around neck.
• This monitor may not meet its performance specifications if
stored or used outside of these temperature and humidity
ranges:
Storage/Transportation
Environment
T em peratu re: -13°F ~ 158°F
{-25°C~ 70°C)
Humidity: less than 93% RH
Operating
Environment
Temperature: 41 °F~104°F {5°C ~40°C)
Humidity: 15% ~ 93% RH
Atmospheric Pressure: 700hPa-1060hPa