Beurer BM 85: Notes on batteries Instructions for repairs and disposal Instructions for storage and maintenance

Notes on batteries Instructions for repairs and disposal Instructions for storage and maintenance: Beurer BM 85

Avoid any mechanical restriction, compression or bending of

Do not use the device in the vicinity of strong electromag-

the cuff line.

netic fields and keep it away from radio systems or mobile

Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or frequent meas-

telephones.

urements. The resulting restriction of the blood flow may

Only use the cuff included with the delivery or original

cause injury.

replacement parts. Otherwise incorrect measurements will

Make sure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the

be recorded.

arteries or veins are undergoing medical treatment, e.g. in-

Do not press the buttons before the cuff is placed on the arm.

travascular access or intravascular or therapy, or an arterio-

Notes on batteries

venous (AV) shunt.

Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a mas-

Swallowing batteries can be extremely dangerous. Keep the

tectomy.

batteries and products out of the reach of small children. If a

Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause further

battery has been swallowed, seek medical attention immedi-

injury.

ately.

Please note that data transfer and data storage is only pos-

Batteries must not be taken apart, thrown into an open fire or

sible when your blood pressure monitor is supplied with

short circuited.

power. As soon as the battery is empty, the blood pressure

monitor loses the date and time setting.

The codes below are printed on batteries

To conserve the battery, the blood pressure monitor switches

containing harmful substances:

off automatically if you do not press any buttons for 3 minutes.

Pb: battery contains lead,

The device is only intended for the purpose described in

Cd: battery contains cadmium,

these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for

Hg: battery contains mercury.

damage resulting from improper or careless use.

Instructions for repairs and disposal

Instructions for storage and maintenance

Do not repair or adjust the device yourself. Proper operation

The blood pressure monitor is made from precision and elec-

can no longer be guaranteed in this case.

tronic components. The accuracy of the measurements and

Repairs must only be carried out by Customer Services or

service life of the device depend on its careful handling:

authorised suppliers.

Protect the device from impacts, humidity, dirt, marked

Do not open the device, except during disposal. In this case,

temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight.

remove the installed battery. Failure to comply will invalidate

Do not drop the device.

the warranty.

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