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If the measured values fall within the hypertension range, the reading
displayed on screen flashes on and off to alert user.

According to JNC 7 Classification, values consistently in excess of 140 mmHg
(Sys.) and/or 90 mmHg (Dia.) are considered to constitute high blood pressure.

(mmHg)

90

80

120 140 (mmHg)

Hypertension
(Stage 1, Stage 2)

Diastolic

Systolic

Prehypertension

Normal

• Blood pressure readings will flash for approx. 6 seconds when in the high

blood pressure range (Fig. 7). 

Systolic blood pressure: 140 mmHg and over
Diastolic blood pressure:

90 mmHg and over

(Only when measurement is complete)

An 

will appear on the display to indicate that measure-

ment was unsuccessful and should be performed again
(Fig. 8).
Before performing another measurement, always press the
On/Off and Start button to turn off the unit and make sure to
allow a rest period of 4 to 5 minutes before starting again. 

Please consult your doctor without delay if the blood
pressure indicator repeatedly draws attention to elevated
blood pressure values.

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Relax during measurements.

1. Press the On/Off and Start button (Fig. 6-a).

• All displays on the unit will light up for approx. 2

seconds (Fig. 6-b).

• The cuff will begin to inflate automatically.

Changing inflation speeds and operating sounds
occur during inflation and are a normal part of the
measurements that are being performed at this time. 

2. With fingers lightly clenched to form a fist, position your

free hand beneath the arm of the wrist being measured.

• Once your pulse rate is detected, the 

mark will flash

on the display (Fig. 6-c).

3. Blood pressure values together with pulse rate are

displayed when the measurement is complete (Fig. 6-d).

• The air in the pressure cuff is released automatically.
• Displayed readings will flash (for approx. 6 seconds)

when in the high blood pressure range. 

• The 

mark will flash on the screen to indicate that

readings may be recorded.
(See page 15 for information on how to record blood
pressure readings.)

• The displayed pulse rate indicates the number of

heartbeats per minute as calculated from the number
of heartbeats recorded during the measurement. 

4. Press the On/Off and Start button to switch off the unit

(Fig. 6-e). 

• If you wish to make another measurement, switch off and

wait for 4 to 5 minutes before performing another one.

• If you forget to switch the unit off, it will do so

automatically after approx. 5 minutes.

Fig. 6-a

Fig. 6-b

Fig. 6-c

Fig. 6-d

Fig. 6-e

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