Beurer BC 32 - Manual (Page 15)

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4. Prepare measurement
Inserting battery
• Remove the battery
cover (left side of the
unit).
• Insert two 1.5 V micro
batteries (alkaline, type LR 03). Make absolutely sure that
you insert the batteries with the correct polarity as marked.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Replace the battery cover carefully.
If the ’change battery’ icon
is displayed, measurement is
no longer possible and you must replace all the batteries. Used
batteries do not belong in the household waste. You are legally
obliged to dispose of the batteries. Dispose of them via your
specialist electrical supplier or local collec ting point for recy-
clable waste.
Note: You will find these markings on batteries
containing harmful substances: Pb = battery
containing lead, Cd = battery containing cad-
mium, Hg = battery containing mercury.
Setting date and time
It is vital to set the date and time. This is the only way that
measurements can be saved and recalled with the correct date
and time.
Proceed as follows to set the date and time:
• Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the button.
• Press the function key for over 5 seconds
• The month starts flashing. Using the + function key, set the
month 1 to 12 and confirm with the function key
• Set the day, hour and minute and confirm in each case with
the function key .
• Confirm your selection with the function key .
5. Measuring blood pressure
Positioning cuff
• Bare your left wrist, making sure that the circulation in the
arm is not restricted by any clothes etc. that are too tight.
Position the cuff on the inside of your wrist.
• Fasten the cuff with the Velcro fastening so that the upper
edge of the monitor is positioned approx. 1 cm below the
ball of your thumb.
• The cuff has to be fitted tightly around the wrist but should
not constrict it.
Correct posture
• Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement. Other-
wise there may be divergences.
• You can perform the measurement
while sitting or lying. To carry out a
blood pressure measurement, make
sure you are sitting comfortably with
your arms and back leaning on some-
thing. Do not cross your legs. Place
Pb Cd Hg