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CARE, MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
1.Do not disconnect the tubing or remove the microphone from the arm cuff.
2.Clean the blood pressure monitor body and cuff carefully with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Do not press. Do not wash cuff or use chemical cleaner on it. Never use thinner, alcohol or petrol (gaso- line) as cleaner.
3.Leaky batteries can damage the unit. Remove the batteries when the unit will not be used for a long time.
4.If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to acclimate to room temperature before use.
5.This blood pressure monitor is not field service- able. You should not use any tool to open the device nor should you attempt to adjust anything inside the device. If you have any problems with this device, please contact HoMedics Consumer Relations (contact information can be found on the warranty page).
6.Do not immerse the unit in water as this will result in damage to the unit.
7.Do not subject the monitor and cuff to extreme tem- peratures, humidity, moisture, and direct sunlight. Protect from dust.
8.Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly.
9.Do not disassemble the monitor or cuff. If in need of repair, refer to the warranty section of this manual.
10.Do not subject the monitor to extreme shocks (do not drop on floor).
11.Do not inflate the cuff unless wrapped around arm.
12.Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
13.Do not drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
14.This monitor may not meet its performance specifications if stored or used outside of these temperature and humidity ranges:
• Storage Environment | • Operating Environment |
Temperature: | Temperature: |
14°F~140°F | 50°F~104°F (10°C ~40°C) |
Humidity: | Humidity: |
10~90% RH max. | 40~85% RH max. |
27 | 28 |