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The cuff should be placed on the
upper arm so that the lower edge
is 2 to 3 cm above the bend of the
elbow and above the artery. The
tube should be in line with the
centre of the palm.
Now place the free end of the cuff
snugly, but not too tightly, around
the arm, and fix it with the Velcro
fastener. The cuff should be fitted
tight enough to allow just two
fingers to fit beneath the cuff.
Insert the cuff tubing into the
socket for the cuff attachment.
Important: The instrument should only be operated with the
original cuff. The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference
of 22 to 30 cm. A larger cuff for upper arm circumferences
from 30 to 42 cm is available from retailers or the service
address under order no. 162.796.
Correct posture
• Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement.
Otherwise there may be divergences.
• You can perform the measurement either sitting or lying
down. Always make sure that the cuff is on a level with
your heart.
• To carry out a blood pressure measurement, make sure
you are sitting comfortably with your arms and back lean-
ing on something. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet
flat on the ground.
• In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still
during the measurement and not talk.
Measuring blood pressure
• Move the touch screen activation switch to the ON posi-
tion.
• Put on the cuff as described previously and assume the
position in which you want to carry out the measurement.
• Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the START/
STOP button. After the full-screen display, the most re-
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