Elta BM122 User Manual

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CORRECT BODY POSTURE DURING MEASUREMENT

To obtain as accurate a reading as possible, always remember to hold the sleeve at the same
height as the heart. If the sleeve is higher or lower than the heart this causes deviations from
your actual blood pressure.
Measuring blood pressure while sitting:
• Place your elbow on the table or other surface.
• The sleeve should be at the same height as your heart. If necessary, place a cushion or a

book underneath your lower arm. Keep your arm and the rest of your body in a relaxed
position.

• Any exertion on the body, such as drinking, eating, talking, making or receiving telephone

calls, etc., leads to incorrect measurements and should therefore be avoided.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SYMBOLS IN THE DISPLAY

Symbol in

Condition/ Cause

Corrective measures

the display

Brachial
Artery

ERROR

This symbol appears when an
accurate measurement is
impossible.

This icon appears when the
batteries are almost empty or have
been inserted incorrectly.

Replace all old batteries with
new ones. Always observe the
correct polarity (+ and -) of the
batteries while inserting them.

Repeat the measurement.
Make sure that the sleeve is
attached properly and your
body posture is accurate.

This symbol appears when the
pulse value is detected (blinking)
together with a sound.

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