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CARE, MAINTENANCE, & CLEANING
• 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
(gasoline) as cleaner.
• Leaky batteries can damage the unit. Remove the batteries when
the unit will not be used for a long time.
• Follow local ordinances and recycling instructions regarding
disposal or recycling of the device and device components,
including batteries.
• If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to acclimate to room
temperature before use.
• This blood pressure monitor is not field serviceable. 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 on warranty page).
• DO NOT immerse the unit in water as this will result in damage to
the unit.
• DO NOT subject the monitor or cuff to extreme temperatures,
humidity, moisture, or direct sunlight. Protect from dust.
• DO NOT fold the cuff tightly.
• DO NOT disassemble the monitor or cuff. If in need of repair, refer
to the Warranty section of this manual.
• DO NOT subject the monitor to extreme shock (do not drop
on floor).