Hitachi BVA-2007 - Manual (Page 15)

14 Accuracy/Special Conditions/Battery Installation
Healthy Living monitors have been clinically tested against a scientific
device called a sphygmomanometer, considered the gold standard in blood
pressure measurement. All Healthy Living monitors have performed equiv-
alent to measurements taken with this scientific device and are within the
accuracy limits prescribed by the American National Standard for Electronic
or Automated Sphygmomanometers. Healthy Living monitors have been
clinically tested and have met all the requirements to achieve AAMI
(Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) certification.
Special Conditions
Accuracy
Using the 4 AA Alkaline batteries included, locate the
detachable battery pack on the back of the monitor. Remove
the battery pack and insert the batteries, making sure the
polarities (+/-) are correct. Put the feet of battery pack into
the holes on back case and snap the battery pack back into
place.
When the display screen shows “ ” it is time to replace
with 4 new AA batteries.
Battery Installation
All Healthy Living BPMs are safe and accurate to use with pulse irregular-
ities. However, as a safeguard, we recommend that if you have arrhythmias
such as atrial or ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation or any
other special conditions you should check with your physician before using
your Healthy Living BPM.
* To make the batteries last longer, you may want to remove them if you are
not using your monitor for an extended period of time.
* If the unit is used daily, please change the alkaline batteries every 2 months
for better results.