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A larger cuff for upper-arm circumferences of 35 to 44 cm
can be obtained from specialist retailers or from the service
address using order number 163.387.
Adopting the correct posture
• Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes. Oth-
erwise deviations can occur.
• You can take the measurement while sitting or lying. Make
sure that the cuff is at heart level.
• To take your blood pressure, make sure you are sitting com-
fortably with your arms and back leaning on something. Do
not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the ground.
• To avoid falsifying the measurement, it is important to remain
still during the measurement and not to speak.
Performing the blood pressure measurement
Measur
ement
As described above, attach the cuff and adopt the po-
sture in which you want to perform the measurement.
• Press the START/STOP button to start
the blood pressure monitor.
All display elements are briefly displayed.
The blood pressure monitor will begin the
measurement automatically after 3 se-
conds. The measurement is taken during
the inflation phase.
You can cancel the measurement at any time by
pressing the START/STOP button .
As soon as a pulse is found, the pulse symbol is
displayed.
• Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and
pulse readings are displayed. The resting
indicator display (see section 6) illumi-
nates in accordance with the positive or
negative classification.
• appears if the measurement could not
be performed properly (see section 10
“Error messages/troubleshooting”). Re-
peat the measurement.
• Now select the desired user memory by pressing the
M1 or M2 memory buttons. If you do not select a user
memory, the measurement is stored in the most re-
cently used user memory. The relevant or symbol
appears on the display.