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3. Using the Unit
3.3
Taking a Reading
Notes:
• To cancel a measurement, press the START/STOP button to
turn the unit off and to release the air in the arm cuff.
• Remain still while taking a measurement.
1.
Press the START/STOP button.
The cuff will start to inflate automatically.
Dual Check System
Press the START/STOP button, then the Dual Check System
lamp lights and the unit starts detecting a device error. If the
unit is accurate and functioning correctly, the Dual Check
System lamp remains lit during the measurement. If an error is
detected, the Dual Check System lamp flashes and “Er” will
appear on the display.
START
INFLATE
DEFLATE
END
COMPLETE
Cuff Wrapping Guide
If your systolic pressure is more than
220 mmHg
After the cuff starts to inflate, press and hold the
START/STOP button until the monitor inflates 30 to 40
mmHg higher than your expected systolic pressure.
Notes:
• The monitor will not inflate above 299 mmHg.
• Do not apply more pressure than necessary.
Dual
Check
System
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