Beurer BC 44 - Manual (Page 10)

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NOTICE:
Batteries can contain toxins that are harmful to the en- •
vironment. Always dispose of batteries in accordance
with applicable local regulations. Do not dispose of bat-
teries with normal household waste.
Always use the size and type of battery indicated. The
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use of other batteries will damage the device.
Never use different types of batteries, battery brands or
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batteries with different capacities. This may damage the
unit. You should preferably use alkaline batteries.
Never use rechargeable batteries. This may damage the
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unit.
Always replace all batteries at the same time and use
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batteries of the same type.
Replace weak batteries before they discharge com-
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pletely. When appears in the display please change
the batteries.
Leaking batteries may damage the device. If you do not
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intend to use the unit for longer periods, remove the
batteries from the battery compartment before plac-
ing the device in storage.
Note: To conserve the batteries, the monitor switches off
automatically if you do not press any buttons for 1 min-
ute.
• Remove the battery compartment
lid on the left lower side of the device.
• Insert or replace two AAA 1.5 V alkaline
batteries (Type LR03). Make absolutely
sure that you insert them with the cor-
rect polarity (+/-) according to the label
on the battery compartment lid. Do not
use other types of batteries.
• Replace the battery cover carefully.
If the ‘change battery’ icon is continuously illuminated,
measurement is no longer possible and you must replace
all the batteries.
5. Measuring blood pressure
WARNING:
Consult your physician before starting to measure your •
blood pressure.
Read and understand all instructions and warnings be-
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fore using this device.
Like any oscillometric blood pressure measurement de-
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vices, certain medical conditions can affect the mea-
surement accuracy, among others:
– disorder of the cardiac rhythm
– very low blood pressure
– patients in shock