Beurer BC 20: 6. Applying the blood pressure computer 5. Setting date/time 7. Measuring blood pressure

Once the batteries have been removed from the device,

6. Applying the blood pressure computer

the date and time must be set again. The saved meas-

•

Apply the blood pressure computer to the inside of

urements are lost.

the left wrist.

They are considered to be toxic waste and, as such,

•

Ensure that the wrist is unclothed.

should be disposed of in special containers, toxic waste

•

Close the cuff with the Velcro

collection points or brought to electrical goods dealers.

fastener, so that the top

You are legally obliged to dispose of the batteries.

margin of the computer is

Note: You will find these markings on batteries

about 10 mm below the ball

containing harmful substances: Pb = battery

of the thumb (see illustration).

containing lead, Cd = battery containing cad-

•

The cuff must be placed tightly around the wrist but

mium, Hg = battery containing mercury.

must not constrict.

5. Setting date/time

7. Measuring blood pressure

The date/time setting is necessary, so that you can save

•

Sit in a relaxed position.

your readings correctly with the date and time and call

•

Ensure that your arm is supported

them up again later.

and bend it so that it is at the level

To set the date and time, proceed as follows:

of your heart (see illustration).

•

After inserting the batteries, press the Start /Stop

•

Before measurement allow an

button



. The year display will start to flash. Use

adequate relaxation time of

the memory button M



to set the year and confirm

3 – 5 minutes.

using the Start /Stop button



.

•

Now press the Start /Stop button



to start the meas-

•

Then set the month, day, hour and minutes and con-

urement.

firm each setting with the Start /Stop button



.

•

Following the display check, during which all num-

bers light up, the cuff automatically pumps up to

180 mmHg.

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