User's Manual

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TO APPLY ARM CUFF
1. Pass the end of the cuff furthest from the tubing through the metal ring to form a loop. The smooth cloth should
be the inside of the cuff loop.
2. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 2 – 3 cm above the
elbow. The white artery mark on the cuff should lie over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm. The tube
should run down the centre of arm and even with the middle finger. Do not place the arm cuff over heavy
clothing (e.g. jacket or sweater sleeve) as the blood pressure monitor will not be able to take proper
measurement. Blood circulation in the arm should not be restricted by tight clothing or other objects.
3. Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are fitted evenly around your arm.
4. When the cuff is positioned correctly, press the sewn hook material firmly against the pile side of the cuff.
5. Make sure the cuff fits snugly around your arm. The cuff should make good contact with your skin.
6. If the cuff is assembled correctly, the sewn hook material will be on the outside of the cuff loop and the metal
ring will not touch your skin.
7. Insert the cuff tubing into the socket on the left side of the unit. Make sure it is inserted firmly in the main unit
that there are no kinks in the cuff tubing.
2-3 cm