A&D Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor TM-2655P - Manual (Page 15)

4. OPERATION
1. Turn on the POWER switch located on the rear panel.
When the POWER switch is turned on, all of the display
symbols will appear for several seconds. Then;
(TM-2655) “0” (zero) appears in the SYSTOLIC pressure
display, indicating that the device is ready for
measurement.
(TM-2655P) The human sensor functions for three
minutes. When it does not detect a person, “ .
“ (dot) appears in the SYSTOLIC pressure
display, indicating that the device is ready for
measurement.
Fig.6 POWER switch and
SYSTOLIC display (TM-2566)
2. Take off your jacket.
If you wear a thick jacket, take it off for a better measurement.
Note
Wearing a thick jacket may cause a faint pulse, and result in a
measurement error.
3. Adjust the height of the chair and table.
Adjust the height of the chair and table so that the arm
insertion section is at your heart level.
4. Insert your arm into the arm insertion section.
Note Fig.7 Proper posture
Be sure to insert your arm to the shoulder.
5. Press the START/STOP switch to start measurement.
6. The cuff will be pressurized automatically up to the
predetermined pressure. Refer to “7-2 Description of the
Functions” for details.
7. When pressurization is complete, the automatic exhaust
mechanism will gradually reduce the pressure in the cuff. Just
relax and remain still.
Fig.8 Measuring procedure
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