Microlife BP3NF1-2B User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Blood
Pressure
Monitor
Model BP3NF1-2B
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Professional Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction Manual
Table of contents
1. Safety Information
1.1. Explanation of symbols
1.2. Know Your Unit
2. Useful Information
2.1. Items supplied and packaging
2.2. What is blood pressure?
2.3. How is blood pressure measured?
2.4. Why should you take your blood pressure at home?
2.5. Blood pressure classification
2.6. Fluctuations in blood pressure
2.7.Influencing and evaluating readings
3. Gettin started
3.1. Inserting /removing batteries
3.2. Using a mains adaptor
3.3. Setting time and date
3.4. Setting the alarm
3.5. Setting up the user memory
3.6. Selecting the 3MAM measuring method
3.7. Switching beeps on/off
4. Operation
4.1. Fitting the cuff
4.2. Correct position for taking readings
4.3. Taking blood pressure readings
4.4. Troubleshooting
4.5. Switching off the unit
4.6. IOS & Android BT APPs instruction
5. Memory
5.1. Recording the results
5.2. Displaying stored results
5.3. Deleting a measurement
5.4. Deleting memory
6. Miscellaneous
6.1. Care and maintenance
6.2. Disposal
6.3. Guidelines / Standards
6.4. Technical specifications
6.5. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
7. Warranty
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1. Safety Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE!
Read the instruction manual carefully before using this device, especially the safety
instructions, and keep the instruction manual for future use.
Should you give this device to another person, it is vital that you also pass on these
instructions for use.
1.1. Explanation of symbols
This instruction manual belongs to this device.
It contains important information about starting up and operation. Read the
instruction manual thoroughly.
Non-observance of these instructions can result in serious injury or damage
to the device.
WARNING
These warning notes must be observed to prevent any injury to the user.
NOTE
These notes give you useful additional information on the installation or
operation.
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1.2. Know Your Unit
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[Product Description]
uUpper arm cuff with hose
vDisplay
wSTART button
xMEMO button
yBlood pressure indicator
UUSB Interface
VON/OFF switch
WTIMER button
XConnector for the hose
atSocket for mains adaptor
akUser memory 1 / 2
alTime / Date
amDisplay of systolic pressure
anDisplay of diastolic pressure
aoDisplay of pulse rate
apPulse symbol
aqMemory symbol
arUnit has detected an arrhythmia.
asBatteries low (Please replace batteries).
btAlarm symbol
bkSymbol for 3MAM mode
blCountdown symbol
bmBlood pressure bar display
bnBluetooth icon
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WARNING
Do not take any therapeutic measures based on your own measurements! Never
change the quantity of medication prescribed by your doctor!
Irregularity of pulse or arrhythmia can lead to difficulties in recording a correct
reading when measurements are taken using oscillometric blood pressure devices.
This device is elec tronically equipped to detect over 20 of the most commonly
occurring types of arrhythmia and movement artifacts and indicates this with a
symbol ar in the display.
If you should suffer from conditions such as arterial occlusive disease, please
consult your doctor before using the unit.
The unit may not be used to check the heart rate of patients with a pacemaker.
Pregnant patients should take their own personal state of health into consideration
and take all necessary precautions before using the unit. If in doubt, consult your
doctor.
Should you experience discomfort or other complaints during measurement, for
example pain in the upper arm, please take the following action: Press the START
button wto deflate the cuff immediately. Loosen the cuff and remove it from your
arm. Please contact either your dealer or Microlife directly.
Patients with a weak pulse wave should raise their arm and open and close their
hand around 10 times before taking a reading. This exercise optimizes the pulse
wave and the measuring process.
The unit is only to be used for the specific purpose described in this instruction
manual.
Any misuse will void the warranty.
On the rare occasion of a fault causing the cuff to remain fully inflated during
measurement, open the cuff immediately.
Do not use the unit near to equipment emitting a strong electric or magnetic field,
such as radios. This may impair the correct functioning of the unit.
This device is not designed to be used by persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental abilities, or by persons with insufficient experience
and/or knowledge, unless under observation by a person responsible for their safety,
or unless they have been instructed in the use of the device.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
If a fault occurs, do not try to repair the unit yourself. Attempts to do so will void the
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warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.
Protect the unit from moisture. Should moisture enter the unit, remove the batteries
and stop using it immediately. In this case, please contact either your dealer or
Micro ife directly. You can find details of how to contact us on the address page.
2. Useful Information
This blood pressure monitor is a fully automatic, digital blood pressure measuring
device for use by adults on the upper arm.
This monitor enables very fast and reliable measurement of your systolic and diastolic
blood pressure as well as pulse by way of the oscillometric method of measuring. This
device offers clinically proven accuracy and has been designed to be user friendly.
Before using it, please read through this instruction manual carefully and keep it in a
safe place. For further questions on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement,
please contact your doctor.
To ensure the best results and long-term satisfaction with your Micro ife 3NF1-2B
blood pressure monitor, we recommend that you read the following operating and
maintenance instructions carefully.
2.1. Items suppliedand packa in
Please check first of all that the device is complete and is not damaged in any way. In
case of doubt, do not use it and contact your dealer or your service centre.
The following parts are included:
1 Micro ife Blood pressure monitor 3NF1-2B
1 Preformed sleeve with air pipe
4 Batteries (AA type, LR 6) 1,5V
1 AC power adapter
1 Storage bag
1 USB cable
1 Blood pressure certificate
1 Instruction manual
The packaging can be reused or recycled. Please dispose properly of any packaging
material no longer required. If you notice any transport damage during unpacking,
please contact your dealer without delay.
WARNING
Please ensure that the polythene packing is kept away from the reach of children! Risk
of suffocation!
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2.2. What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure created in the blood vessels by each heart beat. When
the heart contracts (= systole) and pumps blood into the arteries, it brings about a rise
in pressure. The highest value is known as the systolic pressure and is the first value
to be measured. When the cardiac muscle relaxes to take in fresh blood, the pressure
in the arteries also falls. Once the arteries are relaxed, a second reading is taken – the
diastolic pressure.
2.3. How is blood pressure measured?
The 3NF1-2B is a blood pressure unit which is used to measure blood pressure at the
upper arm. The measurement is carried out by a microprocessor, which, via a pressure
sensor, measures the vibrations resulting from the inflation and deflation of the cuff
over the artery.
2.4. Why should you take your blood pressure at home?
Microlife has had many years of experience in the field of blood pressure measure-
ment. The high precision of Microlife devices has been confirmed by extensive clinical
tests, carried out according to strict international standards. One strong argument in
favour of taking blood pressure at home is the fact that the readings are taken in
familiar surroundings under relaxed conditions. The most important reading is the
socalled „baseline value“, the one taken before breakfast, directly after getting up in
the morning. As far as it is possible, you should always try to take your blood pressure
at the same time and under the same conditions each day.
This ensures comparable results and helps in detecting the first signs of high blood
pressure. If high blood pressure remains undetected, it increases the risk of further
cardiovascular diseases.
THEREFORE WE RECOMMEND:
Take a blood pressure reading daily and on a regular basis, even if you are experienc-
ing no apparent complaints.
2.5. Blood pressure classification
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (in adults) have been
established by the National Institutes of Health JNC7, 2003.
Category Systolic Diastolic
(mmHg) (mmHg)
Normal <120 and <80
Pre-Hypertension 120-139 or 80-89
Hypertension
Stage 1 Hypertension 140-159 or 90-99
Stage 2 Hypertension ≥160 or ≥100
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+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." Consult your doctor.
Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120 mmHg require
immediate medical treatment.
Hypertension risk indicator
The bars on the left-hand edge of the display 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 normal (green), borderline (yellow) or danger (orange, red)
range.
The classification is based on standards established by the National Institutes of
Health JNC7, 2003.
The traffic light bar illuminates according to your measurement.
If your measurement has only the green bar,
your measurement is "Normal," according
to NIH standards.
If your measurement shows the yellow bar, your measurement is "Pre-Hypertension."
If your measurement shows the orange bar, it is "Stage 1 Hypertension."
If your measurement shows the red bar, it is "Stage 2 Hypertension."
Ind cat on of a
"Normal" Blood
Pressure
Ind cat on of a "Pre-
Hypertens on" Blood
Pressure
Ind cat on of a "Stage 1
Hypertens on" Blood
Pressure
Ind cat on of a "Stage 2
Hypertens on" Blood
Pressure
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