HoMedics Salter Instructions And Guarantee - page 5
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INSTALLING AND REPLACING THE BATTERIES
Battery powered mode: 6VDC 4*AA alkaline batteries
1. Slide off the battery cover.
2. Install the batteries by matching the correct polarity, as shown.
3. Close the battery door.
CAUTION
• In order to get the best effect and protect you monitor,please use the right battery which
complies with CE safety standard.
Replace the batteries under following circumstances:
•
displays on the LCD
• The LCD display dims
• When powering on the monitor, the LCD doesn’t light up.
CAUTION
• Remove batteries if the device is not likely to be used for some time.
• The old battery is harmful to the environment, so please dispose of according to the
guidlines on page 2.
• Remove the old battery from the device and follow your local recycling guidelines.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
SETTING DATE, TIME AND MEASUREMENT UNIT
1. When the monitor is OFF, press and hold button to enter Time Setting Mode.
2. The [YEAR] numeral will start blinking. Press button to change the numeral. Each press will increase the numeral by
one in a cycling manner.
3. Press button again to confirm [YEAR]. Then the numeral representing [MONTH] blinks.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to confirm [MONTH] and [DAY].
5. Repeat step 2 and 3 to confirm [HOUR] and [MINUTE].
Hour Format: 24-Hour.
6. Repeat step 2 and 3 to confirm the measurement unit.
7. After confirming the measurement unit, the LCD will display “
dOnE” and the monitor will shut off.
TIE THE CUFF
1. Tie the cuff on your upper arm, position the tube off-center toward the inner side of arm in line with the little finger.
2. The cuff should be snug but not too tight. You should be able to insert one finger between the cuff and your arm.
3. Sit comfortably with your tested arm resting on a flat surface.
4. Correct Posture for Patients with Hypertension, especially for Hypertension patient:
- Bare your arm before applying the cuff.
- Sit comfortably with legs uncrossed, feet flat on the floor, back and arm supported. The centre of the cuff should be
maintained at the same level as the heart.
• Rest for 5 minutes before measuring.
• Wait at least 3 minutes between measurements. This allows your blood circulation to recover.
• For a meaningful comparison, try to measure under similar conditions. For example, take daily measurements at
approximately the same time, on the same arm, or as directed by a physician.