Panasonic EW3153W Instruction Manual - Page 17

3 Place the wireless display in front of your body where you can see it easily. • The main unit and the wireless display transmit/receive the measured values through infrared rays. (See page 18.) • Do not put your hand or any other objects in front of the wireless display. Differences in blood pressure values between the left and right arms may be around 10 mmHg. The blood pressure can be measured in either the left or right arm, but all measurements should be taken using the same arm for comparative consistency. Posture to obtain accurate measurements Stretch your back. Place the main unit in front of you on a table at heart height. Measure on bare skin. Put your elbow on the elbow rest. Put your palm up and relax. Place the wireless display where you can see it easily. Do not put your hand or any other objects in front of the wireless display. Cautions to obtain accurate measurements Sit quietly and relax while taking measurements. Do not lean forward with your body at an angle during measurements. Take measurements in the proper posture. Do not let your rolledup sleeve be inside the measuring section. Roll your sleeve far up your arm. Do not take measurements at the elbow. Place your elbow in the elbow rest. English 16