Beurer BM 60: Notes on handling batteries Storage and Care Repair and disposal
Notes on handling batteries Storage and Care Repair and disposal: Beurer BM 60
Table of contents
- 2. Important information Signs and symbols 1. Getting to know your instrument
- Advice on use
- Notes on handling batteries Storage and Care Repair and disposal
- Icons in the display: 3. Unit description 4. Getting started
- Operation with the mains part Setting date and time
- 5. Measuring blood pressure 5.1 Positioning cuff 5.2 Correct posture 5.3 Measuring blood pressure
- WHO classification: 5.4 Evaluating results Cardiac arrhythmia:
- Range of blood pressure values : haemodynamic stability : lack of haemodynamic stability
- Deleting saved values 6. Calling up stored values 7. Cleaning and storing the instrument
- 8. Rectifying faults 9. Specifications
- 10. Mains part
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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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