Microlife BP 3AX1 User manual

IB BP 3AX1 V3 3111
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Read the instructions carefully before using this device.
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Microlife BP 3AX1
Wrist Watch Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction Manual (1-18)
Прибор для измерения артериального
давления и частоты пульса на запястье
Pуководство по пользованию (19-34)
Прилад для вимірювання артеріального
тиску на зап’ясті
Інструкція для користувачів (35-50)
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Wrist Watch Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction Manual
Important Safety Instructions
Read the instructions carefully before using this device.
Type BF applied part
Batteries and electronic instruments must be disposed of in accordance with the locally
applicable regulations, not with domestic waste.
Ensure that children do not use the instrument unsupervised;
some parts are small enough to be swallowed.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
1.2. Important Information about Self-Measurement
2. Important information on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement
2.1. How does high/low blood pressure arise?
2.2. Which values are normal?
2.3. What can be done, if regular increased/low values are obtained?
2.4. MAM technology (Microlife Average Mode)
3. The various components of the blood pressure monitor
4. Putting the blood pressure monitor into operation
4.1. Inserting the batteries
4.2. Initial Setup
4.3. Setting Alarm Times
4.4. Sleep Mode
5. Carrying out a measurement
5.1. Before the measurement
5.2. Common sources of error
5.3. Fitting the Cuff
5.4. Measurement Mode Selection
5.5. Measurement Procedure
5.6. Discontinuing a measurement
6. Memory handling and user setting
6.1. Viewing Measurements Saved in Memory
6.2. Setting the User
6.3. Clearing the Memory
7. Adjusting the Display Contrast
8. Error messages / malfunctions
9. Care and maintenance, recalibration
10. Guarantee
11. Technical Specifications
12. www.microlife.com
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1. Introduction
1.1. Features
The blood pressure monitor is a fully automatic, digital blood pressure measuring device for use on
the wrist. This enables very fast and reliable measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressures
as well as the pulse frequency by way of the oscillometric measuring method. The device offers a
very high and clinically tested measurement accuracy and has been designed to provide a maximum
of user-friendliness.
Before using, please read through this instruction manual carefully and then keep it in a safe place. For
further questions on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement, please contact your doctor.
Attention!
1.2. Important information about self-measurement
• Donotforget:self-measurementmeanscontrol,notdiagnosisortreatment.Unusualvaluesmust
always be discussed with your doctor. Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
any drugs prescribed by your doctor.
• Thepulsedisplayisnotsuitableforcheckingthefrequencyofheartpacemakers!
• Incasesofcardiacirregularity(Arrhythmia),measurementsmadewiththisinstrumentshould
only be evaluated after consultation with the doctor.
• Clinicaltrialshaveshownthatwristmeasurementscanreachsimilaraccuracytoupperarm
measurements. However, some individuals may get a different result between both methods.
Therefore, we generally recommend to compare the readings of this device to data obtained by
your doctor. If there is a difference, always consider the variance into your final reading.
Electromagnetic interference
The device contains sensitive electronic components. Therefore, avoid strong electrical or
electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave cookers).
These can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.
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2. Important information on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement
2.1. How does high/low blood pressure arise?
The level of blood pressure is determined in a part of the brain, the so-called circulatory centre, and
adapted to the respective situation by way of feedback via the nervous system. To adjust the blood
pressure, the strength and frequency of the heart (Pulse), as well as the width of circulatory blood
vessels is altered. The latter is effected by way of fine muscles in the blood-vessel walls.
Thelevelofarterialbloodpressurechangesperiodicallyduringtheheartactivity:Duringthe«blood
ejection»(Systole)thevalueismaximal(systolicbloodpressurevalue),attheendoftheheart’s«rest
period» (Diastole) minimal (diastolic blood pressure value).
The blood pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to prevent particular diseases.
2.2. Which values are normal?
Blood pressure is too high if at rest, the diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg and/or the systolic
blood pressure is over 140 mmHg. In this case, please consult your doctor immediately. Long-term
values at this level endanger your health due to the associated advancing damage to the blood
vessels in your body.
With blood pressure values that are too low, i.e. systolic values under 100 mmHg and/or diastolic val-
ues under 60 mmHg, likewise, please consult 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.
If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure, please keep a record of
the level of your blood pressure by carrying out regular self-measurements at specific times of the
day. Show these values to your doctor. Never use the results of your measurements to alter
independently the drug doses prescribed by your doctor.
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Tableforclassifyingbloodpressurevalues(unitsmmHG)accordingtoWorldHealthOrganization:
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendations
blood pressure blood pressure
Hypotension lower than 100 lower than 60 Check with your doctor
Normal range between 100 and 140 between 60 and 90 Self-check
Mild hypertension between 140 and 160 between 90 and 100 Consult your doctor
Moderate hypertension between 160 and 180 between 100 and 110 Consult your doctor
Severe hypertension higher than 180 higher than 110 Consult your doctor
urgently
☞Further information
• Ifyourvaluesaremostlystandard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».Pleaseconsultyourdoctorifyoususpectthatthismightbethecase.
• Correctlymeasureddiastolicbloodpressurevaluesabove120mmHgrequireimmediate
medical treatment.
2.3. What can be done, if regular increased/low values are obtained?
a) Please consult your doctor.
b) Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are associated long- and
medium term with considerable risks to health. This concerns 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 continuously increased blood pressure values, the heart
will become structurally damaged.
c) There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood pressure. We differentiate
between the 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.
d) There are measures which you can take, not only for reducing a medically established high blood
pressure,butalsoforprevention.Thesemeasuresarepartofyourgeneralwayoflife:
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A) Eating habits
• Striveforanormalweightcorrespondingtoyourage.Reduceoverweight!
• Avoidexcessiveconsumptionofcommonsalt.
• Avoidfattyfoods.
B) Previous illnesses
Followconsistentlyanymedicalinstructionsfortreatingpreviousillnesssuchas:
• Diabetes(Diabetesmellitus)
• Fatmetabolismdisorder
• Gout
C) Habits
• Giveupsmokingcompletely
• Drinkonlymoderateamountsofalcohol
• Restrictyourcaffeineconsumption(Coffee)
D) Physical constitution
• Afterapreliminarymedicalexamination,doregularsport.
• Choosesportswhichrequirestaminaandavoidthosewhichrequirestrength.
• Avoidreachingthelimitofyourperformance.
• Withpreviousillnessesand/oranageofover40years,pleaseconsultyourdoctorbefore
beginning your sporting activities. He will advise you regarding the type and extent of types of
sport that are possible for you.
2.4. MAM technology (Microlife Average Mode)
• «MAMtechnology»isanewtypeofconceptforoptimumreliabilityinself-measurementof
blood pressure.
• Anadvancedmeasurementaccuracyisachievedbytheautomaticanalysisofthreesuccessive
measurements.
• Thenewsystemprovidesreliablevaluesforthedoctorandcanbeusedasthebasisforreliable
diagnostics and medication therapy for high blood pressure.
A) Why MAM?
• Humanbloodpressureisnotstable
• Scatteringofdevices 6

B) Key advantages
Reductionof:
• Devicescattering
• Insufficientrestpriortomeasurement
• Movementartefacts
• Cuffpositioninginfluences
C) Medical benefits
• Improvedaccuracy
• Reliablepatientself-measurementdataforthedoctor
• Safehypertensiondiagnostic
• Reliabletherapycontrol
D) Measurement sequence
• Withthefullmeasurementcycles,thetotalmeasurementtimeremainslessthan3minutes,
compared to a single measurement time of 1 and a half minutes.
• Singleresultsarenotdisplayed.
• Duetothe«DataAnalysis»result,a4thmeasurementmaybeapplied.
3. The various components of the blood pressure monitor
Theillustrationshowsthebloodpressuremonitor,consistingof:
Wristcuff:WC112–21cm, for wrist circumference of 12 to 21 cm.
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Selection Buttons
OK Button
Cuff
Display
Battery Cover
ON/OFF Button

4. Putting the blood pressure monitor into operation
4.1. Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries.
1. Remove the cover as illustrated (A).
2. Lay the plastic strip (B) inside the battery compartment,
and insert 2 x size AAA 1.5V batteries (C), observing the
indicated polarity according to the markings on the cuff (D).
Attention!
• After the battery warning appears, the device is blocked
until the batteries have been replaced.
• If the battery warning appears in the display, the batteries
are empty and must be replaced by new ones.
•  Use«AAA»Long-LifeorAlkaline1.5VBatteries.Theuseof
rechargeable batteries is not recommended.
• If the blood pressure monitor is left unused for long periods,
remove the batteries from the device.
4.2. Initial Setup
When the batteries are installed, the display shows the
language selection screen.
Press ▲or ▼to select the display language. Press OK to
confirm the selection. The default language is English.
The device prompts you to set the time and date. The year blinks
highlighting the first field to change.
Press ▲or ▼to change the year. Press OK to confirm the
date. The month, day, hour, and minute are all consecutively
highlighted. Press ▲or ▼to change these fields and press OK
to confirm. You are then prompted to set the alarms.
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LANGUAGE
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