5
Operating The Gauge, Bulb & Valve
To become comfortable with the operation of the unit, follow this practice procedure:
1.
Wrap and secure the cuff around a solid circular object. We suggest using an item
such as a coffee can or large canned food item.
2.
With the trigger in the “out” or “pump” position, hold the gauge comfortably in
your hand and pump the inflation bulb several times until the pointer reaches 180
mmHg.
5.
Push your index finger upward to return trigger to the “out” or “pump” position.
You are now ready for your next measurement.
Repeat this procedure until you are comfortable using the bulb and trigger.
3.
Watch the dial face of the
gauge and deflate the cuff
by pressing lightly on the
trigger until tension is felt.
The deflation rate will
increase dramatically as
trigger is depressed beyond
the “tension point”. Concen-
trate on keeping the defla-
tion rate at 2 to 4 mmHg per
second.
4.
When the pointer reaches
40 mmHg, depress the trig-
ger to the “dump” position.
This allows complete defla-
tion of cuff.
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