visomat comfort II, Instruction Manual

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GB-35
english
Display unit operation C
3. Inflating the cuff
Press the Start/Stop-button. The machine
will carry out a function test, and all dis-
play elements will be visible.
The display shows “0” and the cuff will
be pumped up automatically to about 180
mmHg. If the pressure in the cuff is too
low, the machine will continue to pump it
up in steps of 30 mmHg at a time.
Inflation of the cuff and measuring can
be stopped at any time by pressing the
Start/Stop-button again.
To manually control pressurization, hold
down the power button immediately after
the start of inflation and release it when
the pressure reaches the level 30 mmHg
higher than the expected maximum
systolic pressure. If the pressure value has
exceeded 180 mmHg the inflation will stop
Attention: Do not inflate the cuff if it is
not fitted to your arm.
when the key is released. Pressure can be
increased to approximately 300 mmHg.