Beurer BC 44 - Manual (Page 16)

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4. Prepare measurement
Inserting battery
• Remove the battery compartment lid on
the lower left side of the device.
• Insert two 1.5 V micro batteries (alka-
line, type LR03).
Make sure that the batteries are insert-
ed with the correct polarity, according
to the label on the battery compartment
lid. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Replace the battery cover carefully.
If the battery change
is continuously illuminated, meas-
urement 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 recyclable waste.
note: Batteries containing pollutant substances
are marked as follows: Pb = Battery contains
lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
Hg = Battery contains mercury.
5. Measuring blood pressure
Please ensure the device is at room temperature before
measuring.
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 wristbut should
not constrict it.
Important: The instrument should only be operated with the
original cuff.
Correct posture
• Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement.
Otherwise there may be divergences.
• You can perform the measurement ei-
ther sitting or lying down. To carry out
a blood pressure measurement, make
sure you are sitting comfortably with
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