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To apply the cuff
A. Plug the end of the tubing on the cuff into the connector at the base of the monitor.
B. Remove any clothing that restricts the upper left arm. Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm. The rubber tube should point in the direction of your hand. The bottom edge of the cuff should be 0.8" ~ 1.2" (2~3 cm) above your elbow with the tube positioned over the middle of your arm.
C. Position the artery mark ( ) over the main artery (on the inside of your arm) in the upper arm.
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D. To have a secure fit, pull the end of the cuff towards you, wrap it over, then press it for closure. If the Index line falls within the OK range, indicated at the edge of the cuff, this cuff is suitable for your use. If the Index line falls out of the OK range, you may need a cuff with larger circumference.
This cuff fits arm sizes 9.2" - 18.2".
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E. Position your arm so that the cuff is aligned at heart level, as shown in the diagram.
Note: To locate the main artery, press two fingers approximately 1" (2cm) above the bend of your elbow on the inside of your left arm
