Microlife BP3MY1-1P, Instruction Manual

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5.3. Fitting the cuff
a) Remove all objects and jewelry (e.g., wrist-
watch) from the wrist in use. This is
normally the left wrist. Put the cuff over the
wrist with the monitor face on the inside of
the wrist.
b) The distance between the cuff and the hand
should be approx. 10 mm (½").
c) Secure the cuff with the hook and loop fas-
tener so that it lies comfortably and not too
tight. No space should remain between the
cuff and the wrist.
d) Support the arm with a small cushion, or the
case, so that the cuff rests at about the same
height as the heart. Remain still for 5 minutes
before beginning the measurement.
5.4. Measuring procedure
After the cuff has been appropriately
positioned the measurement can begin. Remain
still during your measurement, do not flex muscles.
a) Remain seated quietly for 5 minutes before
you begin the measurement.
b) Press the ON/OFF button to begin. After
pressing the ON/OFF button you will hear a
series of short beeps and the pump begins to
inflate the cuff. On the display, the increasing
cuff pressure is continually shown.
c) After reaching the proper inflation pressure,
the pump stops and the pressure slowly falls.
The cuff pressure is displayed during the
0.5 - 1.0 cm
(¼” - ½”)
Pulse Detected -
Unit measuring