Owner's Manual
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
PERFORMING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE TEST
Before Measurement
Avoid caffeine, tea, alcohol and tobacco for at least 30 minutes before
measurement.
Wait 30 minutes after exercising or bathing before measurement.
Sit or lie down for at least 10 minutes before measurement.
Do not measure when feeling anxious or tense.
Take a 5-10 minute break between measurements. This break can be
longer if necessary, depending on your physical condition
Keep the records for your doctor as reference.
Blood pressure naturally varies between each arm. Always measure your
blood pressure on the same arm.
Apply the Cuff Properly
1. Stretch your left (right) arm in front of you with your palm facing up. Slide and
place the cuff onto your arm, the arrow should point toward the upper arm.
2. Wrap and tighten the cuff above your elbow. The red line on the edge of the
cuff should be approximately 0.8ʺ to 1.2ʺ (2 cm to 3 cm) above your elbow.