Microlife BP W1 Basic User manual

IB BP W1 Basic N-V9 1621
Revision Date: 2021-03-30
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BP W1 BasicGuarantee Card
Name of Purchaser / Inköparens namn / Ostajan nimi / Forhandlers
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Read the instructions carefully before using this device.
Intended use:
This oscillometric blood pressure monitor is intended for measuring
non-invasive blood pressure in people aged 12 years or older.
Dear Customer,
Your new Microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical device
for taking measurements on the wrist. It is simple to use, accurate and
comes highly recommended for blood pressure monitoring in your
home. This device was developed in collaboration with physicians and
clinical tests prove its measurement accuracy to be very high.*
If you have any questions, problems or want to order spare parts
please contact your local Microlife-Customer Service. Your dealer or
pharmacy will be able to give you the address of the Microlife dealer
in your country. Alternatively, visit the internet at www.microlife.com
where you will find a wealth of invaluable information on our products.
Stay healthy – Microlife AG!
* This device uses the same measuring algorithm as the award
winning BP W100 model tested according to the British and Irish
Hypertension Society (BIHS) protocol.
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1ON/OFF button
2Display
3Battery Compartment
4Cuff
5M-button (memory)
6Time Button
7Systolic Value
8Diastolic Value
9Pulse Rate
AT Date/Time
AK Traffic Light Indicator
AL Stored Value
AM Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol
AN Pulse Indicator
AO Battery Display
AP Arm Movement Indicator
AQ Cuff Check Indicator
AR LED Positioning Indicator

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Table of Contents
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measure-
ment
• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
2. Using the Device for the First Time
• Inserting the batteries
• Setting the date and time
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
4. Appearance of the Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol
5. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display
6. Data Memory
• Viewing the stored values
• Memory full
• Clearing all values
• How not to store a reading
7. Battery Indicator and Battery change
• Low battery
• Flat battery – replacement
• Which batteries and which procedure?
• Using rechargeable batteries
8. Error Messages
9. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
• Safety and protection
•Devicecare
• Cleaning the cuff
• Accuracy test
•Disposal
10. Guarantee
11. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)
Type BF applied part
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-
Measurement
 Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the arteries
generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the systolic
(upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are always measured.
The device indicates the pulse rate (the number of times the heart
beats in a minute).
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Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if you
have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on
single blood pressure readings.
There are several causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, weight loss
and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.
Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
drugs or initiate a treatment without consulting your doctor.
Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is
subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You should
therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi-
tions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least two readings
every time (in the morning and in the evening) and average the
measurements.
It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succession
to produce significantly different results.
Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in the
pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as these
situations are completely different.
 Several measurements provide much more reliable information
about your blood pressure than just one single measurement.
Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
If you suffer from a cardiac arrhythmia consult with your doctor
before using the device. See also chapter «Appearance of the
Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol» of this user manual.
The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency
of heart pacemakers!
If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.
A number of factors can affect the accuracy of measure-
ments taken on the wrist. In some cases, the result may
differ from the measurement taken on the upper arm. We
therefore advise you to compare these values with those
produced by the upper arm measurement and discuss them
with your doctor.

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How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation. Example:
a blood pressure value of 140/80 mmHg or a value of 130/90 mmHg
indicates «blood pressure too high».
2. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment 3 is at the top of the device. Insert the batteries
( 2 x 1.5 V, size AAA ), thereby observing the indicated polarity.
Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button 5. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 6.
2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button to
confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to
flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the measurement.
2. Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes. Keep
the feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the international Guidelines (ESH, ESC, JSH). Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
1. blood pressure
normal < 120 < 74 Self-check
2. blood pressure
optimum 120 - 129 74 - 79 Self-check
3. blood pressure
elevated 130 - 134 80 - 84 Self-check
4. blood pressure too
high 135 - 159 85 - 99 Seek medical advice
5. blood pressure
dangerously high ≥160 ≥100 Urgently seek medical advice!

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3. Always measure in a sitting position and on the same wrist. Use
the wrist which usually shows higher blood pressure values.
4. Remove any items of clothing and your watch, for example, so
that your wrist is free.
5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in the
pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.
6. Fit the cuff comfortably but not too tight. The cuff will cover a wrist
circumference of 13.5 - 21.5 cm (5.25 - 8.5 inches).
7. Press the ON/OFF button 1to start the measurement.
8. The LED Positioning Indicator AR is activated. Support your arm
in a relaxed position with the device at the same height as your
heart, move your arm until the LED light is at its brightest and
appears to be in the center of the indicator.
9. After 5 seconds, the cuff will pump up automatically. Relax, do not
move and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement
result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
10.When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and the
pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was not reached,
the device will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.
11.During the measurement, the pulse indicator AN flashes in the display.
12.The result, comprising the systolic 7and the diastolic 8blood
pressure and the pulse rate 9is displayed. Note also the expla-
nations on further display symbols in this booklet.
13.Remove and switch off the monitor and enter the result in the
enclosed blood pressure pass. (The monitor does switch off auto-
matically after approx. 1 min.).
You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant pres-
sure sensation).
4. Appearance of the Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol
This symbol AM indicates that an irregular heartbeat was detected. In
this case, the measuredblood pressure may deviate from your actual
blood pressure values. It is recommended to repeat the measure-
ment.
5. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display
The bars on the left-hand edge of the display AK show you the range
within which the indicated blood pressure value lies. Depending on
the height of the bar, the readout value is either within the optimum
(green), elevated (yellow), too high (orange) or dangerously high
Information for the doctor in case of repeated appearance of
the IHB symbol:
This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also
measures the pulse during blood pressure measurement and
indicates when the heart rate is irregular.

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(red) range. The classification corresponds to the 4 ranges in the
table as defined by the international guidelines (ESH, ESC, JSH), as
described in «Section 1.».
6. Data Memory
At the end of each measurement, this device automatically stores the
result, including date and time.
Viewing the stored values
Press the M-button 5 briefly, when the device is switched off. The
display first shows « M » AL and then a value, e.g. « M 17 ». This means
that there are 17 values in the memory. The device then switches to the
last stored result.
Pressing the M-button again displays the previous value. Pressing the M-
button repeatedly enables you to move from one stored value to another.
Memory full
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Pay attention that the maximum memory capacity of 60 memo-
ries is not exceeded.
When the 60 memory is full, the oldest
value is automatically overwritten with the 61st value.
Values should be evaluated by a doctor before the memory
capacity is reached – otherwise data will be lost.
Clearing all values
If you are sure that you want to permanently remove all stored
values, hold down the M-button (the device must have been switched
off beforehand) until «CL» appears and then release the button. To
permanently clear the memory, press the M-button while «CL» is
flashing. Individual values cannot be cleared.
How not to store a reading
As soon as the reading is displayed press and hold the ON/OFF
button 1until «M» AL is flashing. Confirm to delete the reading by
pressing the M-button 5.
7. Battery Indicator and Battery change
Low battery
When the batteries are approximately ¾ empty the battery symbolAO
will flash as soon as the device is switched on (partly filled battery
displayed). Although the device will continue to measure reliably, you
should obtain replacement batteries.
Flat battery – replacement
When the batteries are flat, the battery symbol AO will flash as soon
as the device is switched on (flat battery displayed). You cannot take
any further measurements and must replace the batteries.
1. Open the battery compartment 3by pulling off the cap.
2. Replace the batteries – ensure correct polarity as shown by the
symbols in the compartment.
3. To set date and time, follow the procedure described in «Section 2.».
The memory retains all values although date and time must be
reset – the year number therefore flashes automatically after
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Which batteries and which procedure?
Use 2 new, long-life 1.5 V, size AAA alkaline batteries.
Do not use batteries beyond their date of expiry.
Remove batteries if the device is not going to be used for a
prolonged period.
Using rechargeable batteries
You can also operate this device using rechargeable batteries.
Only use «NiMH» type reusable batteries.
Batteries must be removed and recharged when the flat
battery symbol appears. They should not remain inside the
device as they may become damaged (total discharge as a
result of low use of the device, even when switched off).
Always remove the rechargeable batteries if you do not intend
to use the device for a week or more.
Batteries cannot be charged in the blood pressure monitor.
Recharge batteries in an external charger and observe the
information regarding charging, care and durability.
8. Error Messages
If an error occurs during the measurement, the measurement is inter-
rupted and an error message, e.g. «ERR 3», is displayed. * Please immediately consult your doctor, if this or any other problem
occurs repeatedly.
If you think the results are unusual, please read through the
information in «Section 1.» carefully.
Error Description Potential cause and remedy
« ERR 1 » Signal too
weak
The pulse signals on the cuff are too weak. Re-
position the cuff and repeat the measurement.*
« ERR 2 »
AP
Error signal During the measurement, error signals were
detected by the cuff, caused for instance by
movement or muscle tension. Repeat the
measurement, keeping your arm still.
«
ERR 3 »
AQ
No pres-
sure in the
cuff
An adequate pressure cannot be generated
in the cuff. A leak may have occurred. Check
that the cuff is correctly connected and is not
too loose. Replace the batteries if necessary.
Repeat the measurement.
«
ERR 5 » Abnormal
result
The measuring signals are inaccurate and no
result can therefore be displayed. Read through
the checklist for performing reliable measure-
ments and then repeat the measurement.*
« HI » Pulse or cuff
pressuretoo
high
The pressure in the cuff is too high (over
299 mmHg) OR the pulse is too high (over
200 beats per minute). Relax for 5 minutes
and repeat the measurement.*
« LO » Pulse too
low The pulse is too low (less than 40 beats per minute). Repeat the measurement.*
Error Description Potential cause and remedy

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9. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
Safety and protection
Follow instructions for use. This document provides important
product operation and safety information regarding this device.
Please read this document thoroughly before using the device and
keep for future reference.
This device may only be used for the purposes described in these
instructions. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage
caused by incorrect application.
This device comprises sensitive components and must be treated
with caution. Observe the storage and operating conditions
described in the «Technical Specifications» section.
Protect it from:
- water and moisture
- extreme temperatures
- impact and dropping
- contamination and dust
- direct sunlight
- heat and cold
The cuffs are sensitive and must be handled with care.
Only pump up the cuff once fitted.
Do not use this device close to strong electromagnetic fields such
as mobile telephones or radio installations. Keep a minimum
distance of 3.3 m from such devices when using this device.
Do not use this device if you think it is damaged or notice anything
unusual.
Never open this device.
If the device is not going to be used for a prolonged period the
batteries should be removed.
 Read the additional safety information provided within the individual
sections of this instruction manual.
The measurement results given by this device is not a diagnosis.
It is not replacing the need for the consultation of a physician,
especially if not matching the patient’s symptoms. Do not rely on
the measurement result only, always consider other potentially
occurring symptoms and the patient’s feedback. Calling a doctor
or an ambulance is advised if needed.
Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised; some
parts are small enough to be swallowed. Be aware of the risk of
strangulation in case this device is supplied with cables or tubes.
Device care
Clean the device only with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning the cuff
Carefully remove any marks on the cuff with a damp cloth and mild
detergent.