Beurer BM 60: ENGLISH

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You can either use the blood pressure monitor with batteries

Notes on handling batteries

or with a mains part. Please note that data transfer and data

storage is only possible when your blood pressure monitor is

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If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush

supplied with power. As soon as the batteries are empty or

out the affected areas with water and seek medical assistance.

the mains part is disconnected from the power supply, the

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Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke

blood pressure monitor loses the date and time.

on batteries. Store

the batteries out of the reach of small

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Please do not touch the connection for the mains part during

children.

measurement.

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Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.

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Please do not touch the battery contacts.

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If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean

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To conserve the batteries, the monitor switches off automati-

the battery compartment with a dry cloth.

cally if no buttons are pressed for 3 minutes.

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Protect the batteries from excessive heat.

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The device is only intended for the purpose described in

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Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.

these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for

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Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.

damage resulting from improper or careless use.

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If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the bat-

Storage and Care

teries out of the battery compartment.

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Use identical or equivalent battery types only .

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The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision elec-

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Always replace all batteries at the same time.

tronic components. Accuracy of readings and the instru-

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Do not use rechargeable batteries.

ment’s service life depend on careful handling.

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Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.

– You should protect the device from impact, moisture, dirt,

major temperature fluctuations and direct exposure to the

Repair and disposal

sun’s rays.

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Batteries do not belong in domestic refuse. Used batteries

– Never drop the device.

should be disposed of at the collection points provided.

– Do not use near strong electromagnetic fields, i.e. keep it

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Never open the instrument. If these instructions are not

away from any radio systems and mobile phones.

heeded, the warranty will be null and void.

– Only ever use the cuffs provided with the monitor or origi-

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Never attempt to repair the instrument or adjust it yourself.

nal replacement cuffs. Otherwise erroneous results will be

We can no longer guarantee perfect functioning if you do.

recorded.

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Repairs may only be performed by Customer Service or

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Do not press any buttons until the cuff is in position.

authorized dealers. However, always check the batteries and

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If the instrument is not used for any length of time, we

replace them if necessary prior to making any complaint.

recommend removing the batteries.

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For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the

Icons in the display:

device in the household waste at the end of its useful

1 Memory

M1

M2

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life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or

2 WHO classification

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recycling point. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC

3 Cardiac arrhythmia

Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-

icon

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ment). If you have any questions, please contact the local

4 Resting indicator

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authorities responsible for waste disposal.

5 Date and time

6 Low battery indicator

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3. Unit description

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E

7 Pulse

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B

8 Systole/diastole

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A

9 Storage space

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10 Pulse Mark

4. Getting started

C

Inserting battery

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Remove the battery

cover from the back

of the monitor.

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Insert four AA 1.5 V

alkaline batteries.

making absolutely

G F H

sure that you insert

A Cuff

them with the correct

B Cuff connector

polarity as marked.

C Cuff connector port

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

D Mains part port (rear of device)

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Replace the battery cover carefully. Now you can set the

E Display

date and time.

F Start/stop button

If the low battery indicator

is flashing, then the batteries

G Memory button M1

are very low. It is still possible to take a measurement, but the

H Memory button M2

batteries should be replaced soon.

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If the battery change is continuously illuminated, meas-

Operation with the mains part

urement is no longer possible and you must replace all the bat-

You can also operate this device with a mains part.

teries. Once batteries have been removed from the device, the

When doing so, there must not be any batteries in the battery

time must be reset.

compartment. The mains part can be obtained from special-

The empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of

ist retailers or from the service address using order number

through specially designated collection boxes, recycling points

071.19.

or electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of

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To prevent possible damage to the device, the blood

the batteries.

pressure monitor must only be used with the mains part

The codes below are printed on batteries

described here.

containing harmful substances:

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Insert the mains part into the connection provided for this

Pb = Battery contains lead,

purpose on the right-hand side of the blood pressure moni-

Cd = Battery contains cadmium,

tor. The mains part must only be connected to the mains

Hg = Battery contains mercury.

voltage that is specified on the type plate.

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Then insert the mains plug of the mains part into the mains

Setting date and time

socket.

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First the year flashes. Using the M2 button, you can increase

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After using the blood pressure monitor, unplug the mains

the basic values to be set, using M1 you can decrease the

part from the mains socket first and then disconnect it from

values. Set the year and confirm the entry using the start/

the blood pressure monitor. As soon as you unplug the

stop button .

mains part, the blood pressure monitor loses the date and

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Now set the month using the M1 and M2 buttons.

time setting but the saved measurements are retained.

Confirm using the start/stop button .

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If you are using the blood pressure monitor with the mains

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Now set the day using the M1 and M2 buttons. Confirm

part, position the blood pressure monitor so that you can

using the start/stop button .

easily pull the mains plug from the socket at all times.

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Now you can set the time, which is displayed in 24-hour

mode. First set the hour, confirm using the start/stop button

and then set the minutes. After confirming with the start/

stop button , the device switches off automatically and the

time is displayed.

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5. Measuring blood pressure

Important: The instrument should only be operated with the

original cuff. The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of

Please ensure the device is at room temperature before meas-

22 to 32 cm.

uring.

A larger cuff for upper arm circumferences from 32 to 42 cm

5.1 Positioning cuff

is available from retailers or the service address under order

Fit the cuff round your bare left upper

no. 162.794.

arm. Blood circulation in the arm

5.2 Correct posture

should not be restricted by tight cloth-

ing or other objects.

The cuff should be placed on the

upper arm so that the lower edge is

2 to 3 cm above the bend of the elbow

and above the artery. The tube should

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Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement. Other-

be in line with the centre of the palm.

wise there may be divergences.

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You can perform the measurement either sitting or lying

Now place the free end of the cuff

down. Always make sure that the cuff is on a level with your

snugly, but not too tightly, around the

heart.

arm, and fix it with the Velcro fastener.

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To carry out a blood pressure measurement, make sure you

The cuff should be fitted tight enough

are sitting comfortably with your arms and back leaning on

to allow just two fingers to fit beneath

something. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the

the cuff.

ground.

Insert the cuff tubing into the socket

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In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still

for the cuff attachment.

during the measurement and not talk.

5.3 Measuring blood pressure

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Put on the cuff as described previously and assume the posi-

tion in which you want to carry out the measurement.

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Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the start/stop but-

ton .

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After the self test, during which all display elements are

briefly displayed, measurement begins. The pressure is

increased to 180 mmHg. If this pressure is insufficient, the

device automatically pumps an extra 30 mmHg.

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When the measurement has been taken, the remaining air

pressure dissipates very quickly. It displays pulse, systolic

and diastolic blood pressure as well as the resting indicator

(see Chapter 5.5).

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Now use the M1 and M2 memory buttons to select the

desired user memory. If you do not select a user memory, the

measurement is stored in the most recently used user mem-

ory. The relevant symbol

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or

by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use

of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be

ascertained through examination by your doctor. Repeat the

measurement if the flashing icon is displayed after the

measurement. Please note that you should rest for 5 minutes

between measurements and not talk or move during the meas-

urement. If the icon

appears often, please contact your

doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based on the test

results may be dangerous.

It is vital to follow your doctor’s instructions.

WHO classification:

appears in the display.

In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the World

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Using the start/stop button, switch off the blood pressure

Heath Organization and the latest findings, the measurements

monitor. The measurement is then stored in the selected user

can be classified and assessed according to the following

memory. If you forget to turn off the device, it will switch off

table.

automatically after approx. 3 minutes. In this case too, the

However, these standard values serve only as a general guide-

value is stored in the selected user memory.

line, as the individual blood pressure varies in different people

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You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing the

and different age groups etc.

start/stop button

. Wait at least 5 minutes before taking

It is important to consult your doctor regularly for advice. Your

another measurement!

doctor will tell you your individual values for normal blood pres-

5.4 Evaluating results

sure as well as the value above which your blood pressure is

Cardiac arrhythmia:

classified as dangerous.

This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia disor-

ders during measurement and if necessary indicates the meas-

urement with the icon

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This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi-

tion where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of defects

in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The

symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or exces-

sively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things,

Range of blood pressure values

Systolic (in mmHg) Diastole (in mmHg)

Measure

Grade 3: Severe hypertension >=180 >=110 Seek medical advice

Grade 2: Moderate hypertension 160 –179 100 –109 Seek medical advice

Grade 1: Mild hypertension 140 –159 90 – 99 Have it checked regularly by doctor

High-normal 130 –139 85 – 89 Have it checked regularly by doctor

Normal 120 –129 80 – 84 Check it yourself

Optimal <120 <80 Check it yourself

Source: WHO, 1999

The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate

: haemodynamic stability

the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded. If

Measurement of the systolic and diastolic pressure is increased

the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two differ-

when the circulatory system is sufficiently at rest and is a very

ent WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the “high-normal” range and

reliable indicator of resting blood pressure. However, if the cir-

diastolic pressure in the “normal” range) the graphic WHO clas-

culatory system is not sufficiently at rest (haemodynamic insta-

sification on the unit indicates the higher range (“high-normal”

bility), the symbol

is displayed.

in the example described).

In this case, the measurement should be repeated after a

5.5 Resting indicator measurement (using HSD diagnostics)

period of physical and mental rest. The blood pressure meas-

urement must be taken when the patient is physically and men-

The most frequent error made when measuring blood pressure

tally rested, as it will be the basis for a diagnosis and regulation

is taking the measurement when not at rest (haemodynamic

of the patient’s medical treatment.

stability), which means that both the systolic and the diastolic

blood pressures are incorrect in this case. During blood pres-

: lack of haemodynamic stability

sure measurement, the device automatically determines

It is very probable that the measurement of systolic and dias-

whether the circulatory system is sufficiently at rest or not.

tolic blood pressure has not been carried out at rest and has

If there is no indication that the circulatory system is not suf-

therefore distorted the measurement.

ficiently at rest,

(haemodynamic stability) is displayed and

Repeat the measurement after a rest and relaxation period of at

the measurement can be recorded as a reliable resting blood

least 5 minutes. Go to a sufficiently calm and comfortable spot

pressure value.

and remain there calmly; close your eyes, breathe deeply and

evenly and try to relax.

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If the following measurement shows a lack of stability again,

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If you press the memory buttons again, further individual

repeat the measurement after another period of rest. In case of

measurements appear with WHO, cardiac arrythmia and

further unstable measurements, identify these measurements

HSD. These individual values are numbered from 1 to 60. The

as they were taken when the circulatory system had not be suf-

time and date are alternately displayed after 2.5 seconds.

ficiently rested.

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If there are 60 individual values in the memory at the same

In this case, inner unrest of the nervous system could be the

time, the oldest value is deleted in order to make room for

cause, which cannot be cured by brief periods of rest. Devel-

the new value.

oping cardiac arrhythmia can also prevent stable blood pres-

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Use the start/stop button to turn off the device, or it will

sure measurements.

turn off automatically after approx. 30 seconds.

A lack of resting blood pressure can have various causes, such

Tip: You can also use the 2 user memories to separately store

as physical or mental strain or distraction and speaking or expe-

measurements – e.g. mornings and evenings.

riencing heart rhythmic disturbance during the measurement.

Deleting saved values

In an overwhelming number of cases, the HSD diagnosis will

You can delete saved values individually or else you can delete

give a very good guide as to whether the circulatory system is

all of them.

rested when taking the measurement. Certain patients suffering

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To delete individual values, first select the stored value

from cardiac arrhythmia or chronic mental conditions can remain

you wish to delete and keep memory button M1 or M2

haemodynamically unstable in the long-term, something which

depressed. The display starts blinking. Keep holding the but-

persists even after repeated periods of rest. The precision of the

ton depressed until the display has completely cleared.

results of the resting blood pressure is reduced in these users.

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To delete an entire user memory, you have to select the

Like any medical measurement method, the precision of the HSD

appropriate user memory. The average is displayed and indi-

diagnosis is limited and can lead to incorrect results in some

cated with . Hold the memory button M1 or M2 depressed

cases. The blood pressure measurements taken when the circu-

until the display starts blinking and keep the button

latory system was at rest represent particularly reliable results.

depressed until the display completely clears.

6. Calling up stored values

7. Cleaning and storing the instrument

You can call up values from the 2 user memories and display the

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Clean your device and cuff carefully only with a slightly mois-

averages.

tened cloth.

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Press the M1 or M2 memory buttons. Firstly, the average of

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The frequency of cleaning depends on the contamination

all values stored in this user memory will be displayed. This

level of the device. Clean the blood pressure device and cuff

is denoted by the letter in the display.

as soon as any dirt appears on the device.

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Do not use detergents or solvents.

Display accuracy Systolic ± 3 mmHg, diastolic ± 3 mmHg,

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On no account must you immerse the computer in water,

pulse ± 5 % of the value shown

otherwise liquid can enter it and cause demage.

Measurement

Max. permissible standard deviation

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When storing the device, make sure that no heavy objects

inaccuracy

according to clinical testing:

are placed on top of it. Remove the batteries. The cuff tube

systolic 8 mmHg /diastolic 8 mmHg

should not have any sharp kinks.

Memory 2 x 60 memory spaces

8. Rectifying faults

Dimensions L 101 mm x W 130 mm x H 54 mm

E

rror messages can occur when

Weight Approx. 387 g (without batteries)

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you move or talk during the measurement ( , ),

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the cuff tube is not properly inserted ( ),

Cuff size 22 to 32 cm

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when changing the batteries, the start/stop button was

Permissible operating

+10 °C to + 40 °C, ≤ 85 % relative

pressed,

conditions

air humidity (non-condensing),

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inflation takes longer than 20 seconds ( ),

700 –1060 hPa ambient pressure

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the inflation pressure is higher than 300 mmHg ( ).

Permissible storage

- 5 °C to + 50 °C, ≤ 85 % relative air

In the above cases, you must repeat the measurement. Make

and transport con-

humidity

sure that the cuff tube is properly inserted and that you do

ditions

not move or talk. Re-insert the batteries if necessary, or else

Power supply

4 x 1,5 V

AA batteries

replace them.

Battery life For approx. 300 measurements,

depending on the blood pressure level

9. Specifications

and/or pump pressure

Model no. BM 60

Accessories Instruction for use, 4 x 1.5 V AA batter-

Measurement

Oscillometric, non-invasive blood pres-

ies, storage pouch

method

sure measurement on the upper arm

Classification Internal supply, IPX0, no AP or APG,

Measurement range Cuff pressure 0 – 300 mmHg,

continuous operation, application part

systolic 50 – 250 mmHg,

type BF (cuff), CLASS II (when using a

diastolic 40 –180 mmHg,

mains part)

Pulse 40 –160 beats/minute

Maximum surface

Device: 44,1 °C

temperature

Mains part: 47,2 °C

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Technical information is subject to change without notification

10. Mains part

to allow for updates.

Model no. FW 7575M/EU/6/06

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This unit is in line with European Standard EN 60601-1-2

Input 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz

and is subject to particular precautions with regard to elec-

Output 6 V DC, 600 mA, only in connection with

tromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Please note that portable

beurer blood pressure monitor.

and mobile HF communication systems may interfere with

Supplier Friwo Gerätebau GmbH

this unit. More details can be requested from the stated Cus-

tomer Service address or found at the end of the instructions

Protection This device is double insulated and pro-

for use.

tected against short circuit and over-

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This device is in line with the EU Medical Devices Directive

load by a primary thermal fuse.

93/42/EC, the “Medizinproduktegesetz” (German Medical

Make sure to take the batteries out

Devices Act) and the standards EN1060-1 (non-inva-

of the compartment before using the

sive sphygmomanometers, Part 1: General requirements),

mains part.

EN1060-3 (non-invasive sphygmomanometers, Part 3: Sup-

Polarity of the the DC voltage connec-

plementary requirements for electro-mechanical blood pres-

tion

sure measuring systems) and IEC80601-2-30 (Medical elec-

Double insulated / equipment class 2

trical equipment – Part 2 – 30: Particular requirements for the

safety and essential performance of automated non-invasive

Enclosures and

Equipment enclosed to protect against

blood pressure monitors).

Protective Covers

contact with live parts, and with parts

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The accuracy of this blood pressure monitor has been care-

which can become live (finger, pin,

fully checked and developed with regard to a long useful life.

hook test).

If using the device for commercial medical purposes, it must

The operator shall not contact the

be regularly tested for accuracy by appropriate means. Pre-

patient and the output plug of AC mains

cise instructions for checking accuracy may be requested

part simultaneously.

from the service address.

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