Operating instructions
3. Using the Unit
3. Using the Unit
3.1How to Sit Correctly When Taking a Measurement
Correct posture during measurement is necessary to get accurate results.
Notes:
•Measurements should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in a relaxed, seated position. Make sure that the room is not too hot or too cold.
•Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
•Do not move or talk during measurement.
| Remove tight fitting clothing |
Correct | from your upper arm, and any |
Posture | thick clothing such as a sweater. |
Do not place the cuff over thick | |
| clothes and do not roll up your |
| sleeve if it is too tight. |
Sit upright |
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with your |
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back |
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straight. | Place the center of |
| the arm cuff so that it |
| is at the same height |
| as your heart. |
| Place the unit so that it is close to you. |
| Table |
The gap between the | Place your |
chair and the top of the | elbow here. |
table should be |
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between 25cm to 30cm. |
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