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3. Using the Unit
3.2 How to Sit Correctly
To take a measurement, you need to be 
relaxed and comfortably seated, under 
comfortable room temperature. No bathing, 
drinking alcohol or caffeine, smoking, 
exercising or eating 30 minutes before taking 
a measurement.
• Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
• Sit upright with your back straight.
• The cuff should be at the same level as your 
heart.
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