TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING
Please read the preceding portions of this
manual prior to taking your first reading.
Reminder, it is important to avoid smoking,
eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption
or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a
reading.
1.
Position the monitor on a flat, stable surface
with the digital display in view. Be seated
with your feet flat on the floor and legs
uncrossed.
2.
After applying the cuff 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.
Press and release the POWER button to turn
4.
the unit on; the unit will briefly flash a self-test,
Fig 2.
5.
The cuff will automatically inflate; you will see
the numbers increase on the display screen
and feel the cuff inflate.
PROPER CUFF PLACEMENT ICON
After a few moments, the screen will show the OK Cuff symbol,
indicating that the cuff is applied properly. If this icon does not show,
the measurement will hault and the error E3 will show on the display. If
an error occurs, wait a few minutes, reapply the cuff and attempt a new
measurement.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2