User manual KOMPERNASS BALANCE KH 8097 BLOOD PRESSURE METER

[. . . ] · Blood pressure is heavily influenced by time of day, physical exertion and other factors. Diseases of the cardio-vascular system can result in erroneous measurements, as can very low blood pressure, circulatory disorder, arrhythmia, and other pre-existing conditions (for example, diabetes mellitus). · Especially in such cases you should not rely on the measurement values determined by yourself!· Under no circumstances should you abstain from having your blood pressure measured by a doctor in cases of known ailment, although the values shown by this appliance are without defect! 5 This blood pressure meter contains precision components and electronics. [. . . ] Fitting the appliance Use the appliance only on persons whose wrist 'fits' the pressure sleeve. The sleeve must be attached lightly and closed firmly with the Velcro fastener. The sleeve is appropriate to a wrist perimeter of 135m-195mm. - the wrist is too thin, it may not be possible to pump up the pressure sleeve sufficiently, and in this case an exact measurement is not possible. - the wrist is too thick, it may not be possible to fasten the pressure sleeve firmly enough and, in this case also, it is not possible to obtain an exact measurement. Caution: Do not use the appliance if you have any injuries or lesions to the wrist. These could be aggravated by pressure when the sleeve is pumped up. A measurement of blood pressure can only be meaningful if the blood circulation has settled. You should take a seat and relax for 3 - 5 minutes before taking a measurement. 10 Notice: Before taking the first measurement, remove the protective foil from the display. Place the appliance on the inside of the left wrist, as illustrated. Close the Velcro fastener firmly - but only sufficiently to ensure the sleeve is lying evenly. 11 8. Measuring blood pressure DATE TIME SYS. mmHg DIA. mmHg PULSE /MIN. · » ¿ ´ ¶ M MODE SET MEM START /STOP It is important to avoid moving the appliance in any way while a measurement is being taken. The arm should be supported on a firm surface and held still. Position the arm such that the appliance is at the same level as the heart. This is roughly a hand's breadth above the bottom of the rib cage. ´ Now press the button START / STOP . ¶ Press the button SET , to programme the desired memory block (no. 1 to no. 3). ´ Press the button START / STOP again. All elements in the display appear shortly, then the desired memory block. 12 The measurement process starts with the pumping up of the sleeve. ´ To break off the measurement process press the button START / STOP again. During measurement, air is gradually released from the sleeve. If the measurement fails at this point, the appliance may pump some more air into the sleeve. [. . . ] Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. If you wish to dispose of the appliance at a later time, take it to a recycling centre for electronic equipment. Notice: Empty batteries must not be disposed of in the ordinary household garbage (poisonous heavy metals). Dispose of these at a battery collection point or at your dealer. 17 12. [. . . ]