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Table of Contents
Indications for Use ....................................................................................................5
Notes on Safety in Instructions for Use ......................................................................6
Declaration of Conformity .........................................................................................6
1. The Peak Flow Meter AM3 ......................................................................7
1.1 Display symbols ...........................................................................................9
2. General Handling ....................................................................................10
2.1 Turning the Device ON ...............................................................................10
2.2 Turning the Device OFF ..............................................................................10
3. Performing Assessments and Transferring Data ..................................10
4. Lung Function Measurements with the AM3 .......................................14
4.1 Preparing for the Measurement .................................................................14
4.2 How to Perform Measurements with the AM3 ...........................................15
4.3 Validity of PEF Measurements ....................................................................17
4.4 Performing Scheduled Sessions ..................................................................17
4.5 Interrupting a Scheduled Session ...............................................................18
4.6 Performing Unscheduled/Optional Measurements ......................................18
5. Power Management ...............................................................................19
6. Memory Capacity ....................................................................................20
7. Error Checklist .........................................................................................21
8. Cleaning ...................................................................................................22
8.1 Cleaning of Sensor ....................................................................................22
8.2 Checking the Sensor ..................................................................................22
8.3 Disposal of Sensor and Mouthpiece ..........................................................23
8.4 Cleaning of Housing ..................................................................................23
9. Safety Precautions AM3 .........................................................................24
9.1 Safety Precautions for Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries .........................30
9.2 Safety Precautions for Wireless Communication .........................................31
10. Technical Data .........................................................................................36
Index .................................................................................................................38