Microlife BP 3AD1-A User manual

microlife BP 3AD1-A
Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction Manual

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Automatic Blood Pressure
Monitor Instruction Manual
Table of contents
Introduction
1.1. Features
1.2. Important information
1.3. About blood pressure
1.4. Normal blood pressure values
Getting started
2.1. About the BP3AD1-A
2.2. About the LCD screen
2.3. Inserting the batteries
2.4. Storing the cuff
Using the device
3.1. Setting the date and time
3.2. Before measuring
3.3. Common sources of errors
3.4. Fitting the cuff
3.5. Measuring your blood pressure
3.6. Viewing previously recorded values
Appendix
4.1. Guarantee
4.2. International standards
4.3. Technical specifications
4.4. Error messages/malfunctions
4.5. Additional information
4.6. Electromagnetic interference
4.7. Care, maintenance, and recalibration
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Frequently asked Question(FAQ) and their Answers
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Attention!
Attention!
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
● Thank you for purchasing the Microlife BP3AD1 upper arm blood pressure monitor. Designed
for convenient and easy operation, this device provides a simple, yet accurate method to
measure your blood pressure.
● Your blood pressure is an important parameter that can be used to monitor your health. High
blood pressure (hypertension) is a serious health problem that is frequently found in the
modern world. This device enables you to monitor your blood pressure regularly, and maintain
a record of your blood pressure measurements. You can then use this record to help your
physician diagnose and prevent any health problems in the future.
Features
● The BP3AD1 is a fully automatic, digital, upper arm blood pressure measuring device with a
unique fuzzy logic technology and. It can store up to 30 blood pressure readings.
● It provides fast and reliable measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as
heart rate using the oscillometric measurement method.
● This device is easy to use and has been proven in clinical studies to provide excellent
accuracy. Before using the BP3AD1, read this instruction manual carefully and keep it in a
safe place.
Important information
● Refer to the following sections to learn about important safety instructions and how to take
care of the product.
●Safety information
•Self-measurement means control, not diagnosis or treatment. Your values must always be
discussed with your doctor or a physician who is familiar with your family history.
•If you are undergoing medical treatment and receiving
medication, consult your doctor to determine the most
appropriate time to measure your blood pressure. Never
alter the dosages of any medication without direction
from your doctor.
•Your blood pressure depends on several factors, such as age, gender, weight, and physical
condition. It also depends on the environment and your state of mind at the time of
measurement. In general, your blood pressure is lower when you are asleep and higher
when you are active. Your blood pressure may be higher when recorded at a hospital or a
clinic and may be lower when measured in the relaxing comfort of your home. Due to these
variations, we recommend that you record your blood pressure regularly at home as well as
at your doctor’s clinic.
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•Try to record your blood pressure regularly at the same time of the day and under the same
conditions. This will help your physician detect any extreme variations in your blood pressure
and thus treat you accordingly. The ideal time to measure your blood pressure is in the
morning just after you wake up before breakfast and any physical activity, and in the absence
of the urge to urinate. If this is not possible, try to take the measurements later in the
morning, before you start any physical activity. Relax for a few minutes before you record
your blood pressure.
•Your blood pressure increases or decreases under the following circumstances.
Blood pressure is higher than normal:
—when you are excited, nervous, or tense
—while taking a bath
—during and after exercise or strenuous physical activity
—when it is cold
—within one hour after meals
—after drinking tea, coffee, or other caffeinated drinks
—after smoking tobacco
—when your bladder is full
•Blood pressure is lower than normal:
—after consuming alcohol
—after taking a bath
•Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to those obtained
by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method, within the limits
prescribed by the American National Standard.
This device is validated against Korotkoff phase I and V for Systolic and Diastolic pressure.
•The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers.
•If you have been diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, vascular
constriction, liver disorders, or diabetes, have a cardiac pacemaker, or are pregnant,
measurements made with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with
your doctor.
• This product has been designed for adult usage frome 12 years on Consult with a
doctor before using it for children. Do not use this product on infants or toddlers.
•This device is not suitable for continuous monitoring of blood pressure during medical
emergencies, surgery, or similar situations.
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•Take care while handling the batteries in the device. Incorrect usage may cause battery fluid
leakage. To prevent such accidents, refer to the following instructions:
—Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
—Turn off power after use. Remove and store the batteries if you are not planning to use
the device for an extended period of time.
—Do not mix different types, brands, or sizes of batteries. This may cause damage to the
product.
—Do not mix old and new batteries.
—Remove batteries and dispose of them according to the proper regulations in your area.
—Do not disassemble batteries or expose them to heat or fire.
—Do not short-circuit the batteries.
—Do not recharge the batteries.
● Care of the device
For prolonged life of your blood pressure monitor, note the
following instructions:
•Do not drop or bang the unit. Prevent sudden jerks, jars, or
shocks to the device to prevent damage.
•Do not insert any foreign objects in any device openings or
vents.
•Do not disassemble the unit.
•If the unit has been stored at very low or freezing
temperatures, allow to reach room temperature before using
it.
•Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high humidity, or in
places with a lot of dust.
•Clean the device with a soft dry cloth. Do not use
gasoline, thinner or similar solvents. Carefully remove
spots on the cuff with a damp cloth and soap. Do not
wash the cuff.
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About blood pressure
● Your blood pressure level is determined in the
circulatory center of your brain. Your nervous
system allows your body to adapt or alter blood
pressure in response to different situations. Your
body alters your pulse or heart rate and the width
of blood vessels through changes in muscles in the
walls of blood vessels.
Your blood pressure reading is highest when your
heart pumps or ejects blood. This stage is called your Systolic blood pressure.
Your blood pressure is lowest when the heart rests (in-between beats). This is called your
Diastolic blood pressure.
● It is critical to maintain blood pressure values within a “normal” range in order to prevent
cardiovascular diseases. Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension)
have associated long- and medium-term health risks. These risks concern the arterial blood
vessels of your body, which are endangered due to constriction caused by deposits in the
vessel walls (arteriosclerosis). A deficient supply of blood to important organs (heart, brain,
muscles) can be the result. Furthermore, with long-term increased blood pressure values,
the heart will become structurally damaged.
There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood pressure. We differentiate
between common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter
group can be ascribed to specific organic malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for
information about the possible origins of your own increased blood pressure values.
Normal blood pressure values
● Blood pressure is too high when, at rest, the diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg or the
systolic blood pressure is over 140 mmHg.
● If you obtain readings in this range, consult your doctor immediately. High blood pressure
values over time can damage blood vessels, vital organs such as the kidney, and your heart.
● Should the systolic blood pressure values lie between 140 mmHg and 160 mmHg or the
diastolic blood pressure values lie between 90 mmHg and 95 mmHg, likewise, consult your
doctor. Regular self-checks will be necessary.
● With blood pressure values that are too low (i.e., systolic values under 105 mmHg or
diastolic values under 60 mmHg), consult with your doctor.
● Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood pressure
monitor is recommended. In this way you can detect possible changes in your values early
and react appropriately.
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Optimal
Normal
High normal
• Stage1:Mild
Hypertension • Stage2:Moderate
• Stage3:Severe
lsolated systolic hypertension
Systolic blood pressure
<120
<130
130~139
140~159
160~179
>180
>140
Diastolic blood pressure
<80
<85
85~89
90~99
100~109
>110
<90
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Refer to the following table for classifying blood pressure values (units: mmHg) according to
the World Health Organization:
Further information
●If your values are mostly "normal” under resting conditions but exceptionally high
under conditions of physical or psychological stress, it is possible that you are
suffering from so-called ”labile hypertension”. In any case, please discuss the values
with your doctor.
● Correctly measured diastolic blood-pressure values above 120mmHg require
immediate medical treatment.
GETTING ST
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About the BP3AD1
This section describes the various components of the BP3AD1.
Main unit

About LCD screen
● The LCD screen displays the systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements along with
your heart rate. It also displays previously recorded measurements, the date and time, when
the appropriate button is pressed.
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Item Function
1. LCD screen
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Insert the four AA batteries here.
2.
Battery compartment
Time button
Arm cuff connector
Press to set or view current date and
time or to change the user.
Connect the upper arm cuff here and
place the cuff around your arm to
measure your blood pressure.
3.
Your recorded blood pressure, heart
rate and time are displayed here.
Connect to adapter.
4.
Memory button Press to view the previously recorded
data.
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Start/Stop button Press to start or stop recording your
blood pressure.
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Time (or date)
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Diastolic blood
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Pulse rate
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Inserting the batteries
Follow these steps to insert the four AA batteries in the
device.
a) Open the battery compartment cover in the direction
shown.
b) Insert the four AA batteries with the correct polarity as
indicated.
c) Replace the battery compartment cover.
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Storing the cuff
The cuff used for measuring blood pressure is a delicate component of the device and should
be stored carefully when not in use. The BP3AD1 is designed such that the cuff can be stored
along with the blood pressure monitor. Follow these steps to store the blood pressure cuff.
a) Roll up the upper arm cuff along with the inflating tube.
b) Push the folded cuff in the crook at the back of the BP3AD1 to store it safely.
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