HoMedics BPS-060 Manual page 11

1. With the cuff wrapped around your arm, press the START/
STOP button. Do not inflate the cuff unless it is wrapped
around your arm. All digits will light up to check the display
functions. The checking procedure will be completed after
about 3 seconds. The (
and then the display will show a "00". The monitor is
"Ready to Measure" at this point.
2. Using the hand of the arm that does not have the cuff on
it (this will be your right hand if wearing the cuff on your
left arm), squeeze the inflation bulb and continue pumping
until the pressure reading on the display reaches 140
mmHg. The cuff will then begin slowly deflating as part of
the measurement process.
If the pressure in the cuff is not enough, an upward arrow
( ) will appear, directing you to continue pumping. It is
recommended that you pump until the downward arrow
( ) appears.
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) arrow will appear momentarily
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3. When the measurement is completed, the cuff will
deflate entirely. Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and
pulse will be shown simultaneously on the LCD screen.
The measurement is then automatically stored into
memory.
Note:
1. This monitor automatically turns off approximately 1
minute after last operation. You may also press the
START/STOP button to turn the unit off.
2. To interrupt the measurement, you may press the
START/STOP button (recommended), "MEM", or
Date/Time Set buttons. The cuff will deflate
immediately after a button is pressed.
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