Lumiscope 1103 Manual

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9 TAKING A MEASUREMENT

Note: Before taking a measurement, take 3 ~ 5 deep breaths and relax. In order to obtain

accurate measurement results, remain seated, keep your arm and hands still, and do not

talk during measurement.

Fig. 9-1 Fig. 9-2 Fig. 9-3

1. Insert the tube plug into the air connector on the side of the main body of the device.

2. Pressbutton“O/|”;allsymbolswilldisplayfor2secondsasshowninFig.9-1;youwillheartwo

shortbeeps;then“0”willdisplaywithanupwardarrowflashingasshowninFig.9-2,prompting

the user to pump the inflation bulb to inflate the cuff.

If the cuff is already inflated, a downward arrow will display as shown in Fig. 9-3. In this case,

press the rapid deflation valve to deflate the cuff before proceeding.

 Afterexcessairhasbeendeflatedfromthecuffwiththerapiddeflationvalve,“0”willdisplaywith

an upward arrow flashing as shown in Fig. 9-2, prompting the user to inflate the cuff using the

inflation bulb.

3. If you know the user’s typical systolic pressure, pump the inflation valve until a value of

~ 40 mmHg higher than the typical systolic pressure measurement is reached. If you do not

know the user’s typical systolic pressure, initially inflate the unit to 180 mmHg. If the pressure is