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4. Inflation stops automatically and the measurement is started.
As the cuff deflates, decreasing numbers appear on the display.  
The Heartbeat Symbol (     ) flashes at every heartbeat.   
5. When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff
completely deflates.  Your blood pressure and 
pulse rate are displayed.
6. Press the ON/OFF START Button
The monitor turns off.
NOTE: The monitor will automatically turn off after five minutes. 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS
If your systolic pressure is known to be more than 
220 mmHg, press and hold the ON/OFF START
button until the monitor inflates 30 to 40 mmHg
higher than your suspected systolic pressure.
NOTE: 
• Do not apply more pressure than necessary.
• The monitor will not inflate above 299 mmHg.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT
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