Connecting The Cuff To The Monitor; Applying The Cuff - Gima 32921 Manual De Instrucciones

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c. You can turn off the monitor by pressing "START" button when the minute is
blinking, then the time and date is confirmed.
d. The monitor will turn off automatically after 1 minute of no operation, with the
time and date unchanged.
e. Once you change the batteries, you should readjust the time and date.

3. Connecting the cuff to the monitor

Insert the cuff tubing connector into the socket in the left side of the monitor.
Make certain that the connector is completely inserted to avoid air leakage dur-
ing blood pressure measurements.
Avoid compression or restriction of the connection tubing during measure-
ment which may cause inflation error, or harmful injury due to continuous
cuff pressure

4. Applying the cuff

a. Pulling the cuff end through the medal loop (the cuff
is packaged like this already), turn it outward (away
from your body) and tighten it and close the Velcro
fastener.
b. Place the cuff around a bare arm 1-2cm above the
elbow joint.
c. If you place the cuff around left arm,position the air
tube in the middle of your arm in line with your mid-
dle finger.
If you place the cuff around right arm, apply the cuff
so that the air tube is at the side of your elbow.
d. While seated, place palm upside in front of you on
a flat surface such as a desk or table. Position the
air tube in the middle of your arm in line with your
middle finger.
e. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly around
your arm. You should be able to insert one finger
between your arm and the cuff.
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