TAKING A MEASUREMENT
3.The cuff starts to inflate. The unit automatically inflates to 170mmHg. The cuff needs to inflate 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your expected systolic pressure.
NOTES: • Do not apply more pressure than necessary.
•The monitor will not inflate above 299 mmHg.
•To stop the inflation or measurement, press the ON/OFF START button. The monitor will stop inflating, start deflating and will turn off.
If your systolic pressure is known to be higher, after the unit starts to inflate the cuff, press and hold the ON/OFF START button until the desired inflation value is reached.
For example: If your systolic pressure is known to be 180 mmHg, press and hold the ON/OFF START button until the inflation level is 210 to 220 mmHg.
4. Inflation stops automatically and the measurement is started.
As the cuff deflates, decreasing numbers appear on the display.
The Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes at every heartbeat.
5.When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely deflates. Your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed.
6. Press the ON/OFF START button to turn the monitor off.
NOTE: The monitor will automatically turn off after 5 minutes.
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