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Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading
Proceed only after reading the previous sections of this manual.
Remember! Remain still; do not talk
during the measurement.
1. Position the monitor on a flat, stable
surface with the digital display in view.
Insert the cuff tubing connector into the
left side of the monitor,
Fig. 1 .
2. Rest your elbow on a solid surface with
your palm facing upward. Elevate your
arm so that the cuff is at the same level
as your heart,
Fig. 2 . Relax your left
hand.
3. Press the POWER Button to turn the unit
on. The unit will sound one long beep.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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6. The bottom edge of the cuff should be
positioned approximately one inch ABOVE
the elbow joint,
Fig. 3 .
7. Reaching underneath your left arm with your
right hand, pull the end of the cuff towards
your body to tighten the cuff,
Fig. 4 . Wrap and
secure the cuff making sure that the ( ) mark
remains as shown,
Fig. 2 .
8. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly
around your arm. You should be able to insert
one finger between your arm and the cuff.
NOTE: The cuff size is suitable for use when the vertical ‘index’ mark is
within the horizontal ‘OK’ range. A different sized cuff is needed if the
‘index’ mark is outside the ‘OK’ range.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4