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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING
Getting Started
1. Position the monitor on a
fl
at, stable surface with the
digital display in view.
2. Insert the cuff tubing connector into the port on the left
side of your monitor.
3. 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 1. Relax your left hand.
4. Press the
START/STOP
button to turn the unit on; the
unit will brie
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y
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ash a self-test, Fig 2. A voice tone will
indicate when the unit is ready for testing.
NOTE:
Unit will not fuction if residual air from previous
testing is present in cuff. The LCD may
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ash until pressure
is stabilized.
5. The cuff will automatically in
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ate to approximately
180mmHg; you will see the numbers go up on the
display screen and the heart icon may
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ash, Fig 3.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Please read the preceding portions of this
manual prior to taking your
fi
rst reading.
Reminder, it is important to avoid smoking,
eating, taking medication, alcohol
consumption or physical activity 30 minutes
prior to taking a reading.
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