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10 TAKING A MEASurEMENT
Note: Before taking a measurement, take 3 ~ 5 deep breaths and relax. In order to obtain
accurate measurement results, remain seated, keep your arm and hands still, and do not
talk during measurement.
fig. 10-1 fig. 10-2 fig. 10-3
1. Insert the tube plug into the air connector on the side of the main body of the device.
2. Pressbutton“O/|”;allsymbolswilldisplayfor2secondsas showninFig.10-1;youwillhear
twoshortbeeps;then“0”willdisplay.Theautomaticpumpwillthenbegin toinflatethecuff.
Generally the pressure will reach 190 mmHg as shown in Fig. 10-2 before star ting to deflate.
3. as the pump then stops inflating and begins to deflate, pressure will decrease gradually, as shown
in Fig. 10-3. during deflation the user’s blood pressure and pulse will be calculated.
fig. 10-4
4. When measurement calculation is complete you will hear a long beep, the remaining air in the cuff
will deflate quickly, and the blood pressure and pulse measurements will display. date and time
willdisplayalternatelyasshowninFig.10-4;atthe sametime,“M1”and“M2”willflashtoremind
the user to record the measurement.