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USING THE ARM CUFF
Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate
measurement.
This monitor comes with a universal size arm cuff
that fits arms 9"-17" (23cm-43cm).
This cuff
is
suitable for your use if the colored arrow
falls within the solid color line as shown below. If
the arrow falls outside of the solid color line, you
will need to contact HoMedics Consumer Relations
to purchase an XL arm cuff (17"-22", 43cm-56cm) at
1-800-466-3342.
Colored
Arrow
I
Solid Colored Line
1. If the cuff is not assembled, pass
the
end of the
cuff furthest away from the tubing through the metal
D-ring in order to form a loop. The smooth side without
5. Position cuff edge 0.8-1.2
inches
(2-3
cm) above elbow.
6. Center tube over middle of arm.
7. Pull the end of the cuff so that it tightens
~
evenly around your arm. Press the hook
.
and loop material together to secure.
Allow room for 2 fingers to fit between the
cuff and your arm. Please make sure the cuff does not slip
during measurement, and the arrow falls within the proper
fit range.
8. Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the
cuff is at the same height as your heart. Make
sure the tube is not kinked.
the felt material should be on the inside of the cuff loop.
Note:
End of cuff
D-ring
2. Plug the cuff tube into the left side of the unit.
Insert plug her_: _ _
..._
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-
.
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3.
Open the arm cuff so that your arm may be placed
through it.
4. Wrap the cuff on a bare arm or over thin clothing. Thick
clothing or a rolled-up sleeve will cause inaccurate blood
·
pressure measurements.
• This device should not be used when your arm is
wounded or injured.
• If it is not possible to fit the cuff on your left arm, it can also
be placed on your right arm. However, all measurements
should be made using the same arm.
• To use on the right arm, you must position the artery
symbol
"<I>
"over the main artery. Locate the main artery
by pressing with two fingers approximately 1" (2 cm)
above the bend of your elbow on the inside of your right
arm. Identify where the pulse can be felt the strongest.
This is your main artery.
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