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6 Miscellaneous
GB
6.3
Disposal
6.4
Directives /
Norms
• Remove the batteries before cleaning the unit.
• Never use strong detergents or hard brushes.
• Clean the unit using a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild soapy
solution. Never use abrasive cleaning agents or alcohol.
• Do not allow any water to get into the unit. Do not use the unit again until
it is completely dry.
• Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not wish to use it for an
extended period of time, otherwise there is a risk of battery leakage.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, and protect it from dust and
moisture.
• Only inflate the cuff when it is in position around the upper arm.
• The unit is best kept in the storage box included in your purchase and should
preferably be stored in a clean dry place.
• Servicing and calibration (applies to commercial use):
The unit has been calibrated by the manufacturer for a period of two years’
use. In the case of commercial use, the unit must be serviced and recali-
brated at least once every two years. This calibration will be charged for and
can be carried out by an appropriate authority or an authorised service
centre - in accordance with the regulations for users of medical equipment.
This product must not be disposed together with the domestic waste.
All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices, regardless
of whether or not they contain toxic substances, at a municipal or commer-
cial collection point so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally
acceptable manner.
Please remove the batteries before disposing of the equipment. Do not dispo-
se of old batteries with your household waste, but dispose of them at a battery
collection station at a recycling site or in a shop.
Consult your municipal authority or your dealer for information about disposal.
This blood pressure monitor meets the requirements of the EU standard for
non-invasive blood pressure monitors. It is certified in accordance with EC
Guidelines and carries the CE symbol (conformity symbol) “CE 0297”. The
blood pressure monitor corresponds to European standards EN 1060-1/1995
and EN 1060-3/1997+A1:2005. The specifications of EU Guideline “93/42/EEC
of the Council Directive dated 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices” are
met and likewise those of EU Guideline 89/336/EEC.
Device classification: IIa, type B
Intended use:
This unit is suitable for non-invasive blood pressure measurement in adults
(i.e., suitable for external use).
6.2
Care and
maintenance
