Microlife XLSC, User Manual

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4. Applying the cuff
• Ensure clothing does not interfere with the
cuff. Remove any tight or bulky items which
might restrict the arm.
• Slide the cuff onto the arm, positioning it as
illustrated, so that the hose is closer to your
lower arm. Make certain that the lower edge
of the cuff lies approximately ½” (1 to 2 cm)
above the elbow and that the hose is closer to
the inner side of the arm.
IMPORTANT : The Artery Mark Indicator must
lie over the brachial artery. The artery is
located closer to the inside of the upper arm
(directly under the front of the armpit).
TIP: Align artery mark to pinky finger (NOT the
center of your arm).
• Tighten the cuff by pulling the end, and secure
the cuff by affixing the hook & loop material.
• Make sure the cuff is tightened correctly. It
should fit the arm snugly, and you should just
be able to slide two fingers between the arm
and the cuff.
• Once the cuff is in position and adjusted,
ensure the “Sizing Seam” marking falls within
the “Size Range” marking. If it does not, the
cuff may not be the correct size for your arm.
• Caution: Incorrect cuff sizing / application:
Incorrect sizing can cause your systolic blood
pressure measurement to swing up or down
by 10 mmHg. Similarly, a cuff that is applied
too loosely or too tightly will result in an inac-
curate reading.
Please contact customer service, or visit our
website, for help determining and obtaining
the correct sized cuff.
Artery
mark
Artery
½
”
12.6” - 20.5”