Microlife BP3GU1-8X, Instruction Manual

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5.3. Using the cuff
a) The cuff is pre-formed for easier use.
Remove tight or bulky clothing from your
upper arm.
b) Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm.
The rubber tube should be on the inside of
your arm extending downward to your hand.
Make certain the cuff lies approximately
1/2” (1 to 2 cm) above the elbow.
IMPORTANT: The red strip on the edge of
the cuff (Artery Mark) must lie over the artery
which runs down the inner side of the arm.
TIP: Align red artery mark to pinky finger.
c) To secure the cuff, wrap it around your arm
and press the hook and loop material togeth-
er.
d) There should be little free space between
the arm and the cuff. You should be able to
fit 2 fingers between your arm and the cuff.
Clothing must not restrict the arm. Any piece
of clothing which does must be removed.
Cuffs that don’t fit properly result in false
measurement values. Measure your arm
circumference if you are not sure of proper
fit.
e) Lay your arm on a table so the cuff is at the
same height as your heart. Make sure the
tube is not kinked.
f) Remain seated quietly for 5 minutes before
you begin the measurement.
Comment
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it
can also be placed on your right arm. However, all
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8.7” - 18.1”