Applying the Arm Cuff
Remove any constrictive clothing or
jewelry that may interfere with cuff
placement. Wrap the cuff snugly
around your left arm. Position the
cuff’s bottom edge approximately
0.5” ABOVE the elbow joint.
Position the air tubing over the
brachial artery (on the inside of
your arm). You should be able to
insert one nger between your arm
and cuff.
Automatic Digital
Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
Model # 01-553
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QUICK START GUIDE • ENGLISH
#93-2101 09/16
©2016 Veridian Healthcare
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THIS QUICK START GUIDE IS INTENDED
AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL. PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE
MANUAL PRIOR TO FIRST USE.
Before applying your blood pressure cuff, be sure you
have selected the appropriate size cuff:
Wide-Range Adult Cuff ts arm circumference
8.6”—16.5” (22—42 cm)
Additional cuffs are available for order on the included
order form or by calling 866-326-1313.
A 15 minute resting period is needed to stabilize the
body prior to taking a reading. No eating, drinking or
smoking while resting.
Please read the preceding portions of this manual prior to
taking your rst reading.
Reminder, it is important to avoid smoking, eating, taking
medication, alcohol consumption or physical activity 30
minutes prior to taking a reading.
1. Position the monitor on
a at, stable surface
with the digital display
in view. Insert the cuff
tubing connector into
the port on the left
side of your monitor.
Rest your elbow on a
solid surface with your
palm facing upward.
Elevate your arm so
that the cuff is at the same level
as your heart, Fig 1. Relax your left hand.
2. Press the POWER button to
turn the unit on; the display will
briey ash a self-test, Fig 2.
3. The cuff will automatically
inate; you will see the
numbers go up on the display
screen.
4. When the measurement is complete,
the cuff will automatically
deate, then your blood
pressure measurement and
pulse reading results will show
on the display screen at the
same time, Fig 3.
5. Consult the included Instruction
Manual for information on
interpreting your reading results.
6. Select POWER to turn the unit off and conserve
energy and battery life.
Please Note:
• You can stop the ination or deation process of the
cuff at any time by pressing the POWER button.
• Many factors such as genetics, age, sex, altitude,
physical activity, anxiety, muscular development,
certain medications or even the time of day can
inuence blood pressure.
• Blood pressure varies from moment to moment; even
readings taken after proper rest periods can vary.
Home blood pressure readings may vary as much as
10-20 points from ones taken at your doctor’s ofce.
• Variations in your individual readings should only be
interpreted by your physician or trained health care
professional.
• We encourage you to consult with your physician
to achieve the maximum benet from your blood
pressure monitor.
~ 0.5”
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