HoMedics WGNBPA-960BT User Manual - Page 11

­3. O pen the arm cuff so that your arm may be placed through it. 4. R emove tight fitting clothing from your upper left arm so that the cuff can be wrapped around your exposed arm. 5. Position cuff edge ¾ -1¼ inches (2-3 cm) above elbow. 6. Center tube over middle of arm. 7. P ull the end of the cuff so that it tightens evenly around your arm. Press the hook and loop material together to secure. Allow room for 2 fingers to fit between the cuff and your arm. 8. L ay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the cuff is at the same height as your heart. Make sure the tube is not kinked. 19 Note: • This device should not be used when your arm is injured or wounded. • If it is not possible to fit the cuff on your left arm, it can also be placed on your right arm. However, all measurements should be made using the same arm. • To use on the right arm, you must position the artery symbol " " over the main artery. Locate the main artery by pressing with two fingers approximately 1" (2 cm) above the bend of your elbow on the inside of your right arm. Identify where the pulse can be felt the strongest. This is your main artery. Main Artery 20