CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your new blood pressure unit has been carefully checked to ensure reliability and accuracy prior to shipment and use. As with any sensitive instrument subjected to repeated use, the manufacturer recommends your blood pressure gauge be checked annually by a medical professional for proper calibration. The unit is properly calibrated when the needle rests at zero.
To keep your blood pressure monitor in the best condition and protect
the unit from damage follow the directions listed below:
Avoid washing or moistening the cuff. Never immerse any of the parts in water.
Store the monitor in a safe and dry location. Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly.
Avoid subjecting the instrument to strong shocks, such as dropping the gauge on the floor or hitting the surface of the stethoscope. When the cuff is fully deflated, the needle stays within the zero indicator on the gauge. If the needle points outside of the zero indicator the gauge gives inaccurate readings. Return the unit to the manufacturer for calibration.
Use the unit consistent with the instruction provided in this manual. Use only authorized parts and accessories.
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