Lumiscope 1133 - Manual (Page 7)

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3. accurate measurement of blood pressure may be difficult in people with serious arteriosclerosis,
weak pulse, or in patients with irregular heart rates. Please consult a qualified physician to
interpret your blood pressure readings.
4. keep quiet and relax during measurement. To obtain accurate readings, wait one hour after a
meal or smoking before taking a measurement.
5. Wait at least 5 minutes before taking the next measurement. Patients with atherosclerosis or
diabetes require longer intervals (10-15 minutes), since vessel elasticity may have decreased in
these pathologies.
6. This device is supplied with a standard cuff which accommodates arm sizes of 9-14 inch
circumference.
Note: DO NOT use a cuff other than the original cuff contained in this kit.
5 BATTErY INSTALLATION
1. open the battery cover and install four alkaline aa batteries in the battery compartment as
indicated. Check polarity and ensure the batteries are correctly positioned;
2. Close the battery compartment cover.
• Replace the batteries when the battery replacement indicator “
” displays or when the device
does not turn on when button “O/|” is pressed;
• Use only alkaline AA batteries, do not use rechargeable batteries;
• Use only same-age, same-type batteries together. Replace all batteries simultaneously;
• If the device is to be unused for long time, take out the batteries and store in a dry environment;
• Do not leave uncharged batteries in the device.