Fitting The Cuff - Microlife BP3AQ1-1 Instruction Manual

5.3. Fitting the cuff

a) Pass the end of the cuff through the flat metal ring
so that a loop is formed. The hook and loop materi-
al must be facing outward. (Ignore this step if the
cuff has already been prepared.)
b) Slide left arm through cuff so that the tube is clos-
er to your lower arm.
c) Align the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make cer-
tain that the lower edge of the cuff, lies approxi-
mately ½" (1 to 2 cm) above the elbow and that the
tube is closer to the inner side of the arm.
Important: The white arrow on the edge of the
cuff (Artery Mark) must lie over the artery which
runs down the inner side of the arm.
TIP: Align artery mark to pinky finger.
d) Tighten the cuff by pulling the end and close the
cuff by affixing the hook and loop material.
e) There should be little free space between the arm
and the cuff. You should be able to fit 2 fingers
between your arm and the cuff. Clothing must not
restrict the arm. Any piece of clothing which does
must be removed. Cuffs that don't fit properly
result in false measurement values. Measure your
arm circumference if you are not sure of proper fit.
f) Lay your arm on a table so the cuff is at the same
height as your heart. Make sure the tube is not
kinked.
g) Remain seated quietly for 5 minutes before you
begin the measurement.
14
9.5" - 13.25"
½
"