Microlife BP3NQ1-4X User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Instruction Manual
Table of contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Features of your blood pressure monitor
1.2. Important information about self measurement
2. Important Information on Blood Pressure and its Measurement
2.1. How does high/low blood pressure arise?
2.2. Whi h values are normal?
2.3. What an be done if regular high/low values are obtained?
3. Components of your Blood Pressure Monitor
4. Using your Monitor for the First Time
4.1. Installing the batteries
4.2. Setting the date and time
4.3. Cuff tube onne tion
4.4. Cuff holder atta hment
4.5 Sele t the mode: Standard or Averaging Mode
4.6 Sele t the user
4.7 Mi rolife Averaging Mode
5. Measurement Procedure
5.1. Before measurement
5.2. Common sour es of error
5.3. Fitting the uff
5.4. Measuring pro edure
5.5. Irregular Heartbeat Dete tor
5.6. Traffi Light Indi ator
5.7. Memory - Displaying the last 120 measurements
5.8. Dis ontinuing a measurement
5.9. Setting the Medi ation Reminder
5.10. Battery Charge Indi ator
5.11. Using the AC Adapter
6. Software Functions
6.1. Installation and data transmission
7. Error Messages/Troubleshooting
8. Care and Maintenance
8.1. A ura y test
9. Warranty
10. Certifications
11. Technical Specifications
12. Contacts for Support

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1. Introduction
1.1. Features of your Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Your blood pressure monitor with Mi rolife Averaging Mode, Irregular Heartbeat
Dete tion, and PC Link Blood Pressure Analyzer Software is a fully automati digital
blood pressure measuring devi e for use by adults on the upper arm at home or in
your do tor’s/nurse’s offi e. It enables very fast and reliable measurement of systoli
and diastoli blood pressure as well as pulse through the os illometri method. This
devi e offers lini ally proven a ura y and has been designed to be user friendly.
Before using, please read this instru tion manual arefully and then keep it in a safe
pla e. Please onta t your do tor for further questions on the subje t of blood pres-
sure and its measurement.
Attention!
1.2. Important information about self-measurement
• Self-measurement means control, not diagnosis or treatment. Unusual values
must always be dis ussed with your do tor. Under no circumstances should
you alter the dosages of any drugs prescribed by your doctor.
•The pulse display is not suitable for he king the frequen y of heart pa emakers!
•In ases of irregular heartbeat, measurements made with this instrument should
only be evaluated after onsultation with your do tor.
Electromagnetic interference:
The devi e ontains sensitive ele troni omponents. Avoid strong ele tri al or ele -
tromagneti fields in the dire t vi inity of the devi e (e.g. mobile telephones,
mi rowave ovens). These an lead to temporary impairment of the measuring a ura y.
2. Important Information on Blood Pressure and its Measurement
2.1. How does high or low blood pressure arise?
Your level of blood pressure is determined in the ir ulatory enter of the brain and
adjusts to a variety of situations through feedba k from the nervous system. To adjust
blood pressure, the strength and speed of the heart (Pulse), as well as the width of
ir ulatory blood vessels is altered. Blood vessel width is ontrolled by fine mus les
in the blood vessel walls.
Your level of arterial blood pressure hanges periodi ally during heart a tivity: During
the “blood eje tion” (Systole) the value is highest (systoli blood pressure value). At
the end of the heart’s “rest period” (Diastole) pressure is lowest (diastoli blood pres-
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Blood pressure values must lie within ertain normal ranges in order to prevent par-
ti ular diseases.
2.2. Which values are normal?
Blood pressure is very high if your diastoli pressure is above 100 mmHg and/or
your systoli blood pressure is over 160 mmHg, while at rest. In this ase,
please onsult your physi ian immediately. Long-term values at this level endan-
ger your health due to ontinual damage to the blood vessels in your body.
If your systoli blood pressure values are between 140 mmHg and 159mmHg
and/or the diastoli blood pressure values between 90 mmHg and 99mmHg,
onsult your physi ian. Regular self- he ks are ne essary.
If you have blood pressure values that are too low, (i.e., systoli values under
105mmHg and/or diastoli values under 60 mmHg), onsult your physi ian.
Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular self- he k with your blood
pressure monitor is re ommended. You an dete t possible hanges in your val-
ues early and rea t appropriately.
If you are undergoing medi al treatment to ontrol your blood pressure, keep a
re ord of values along with time of day and date. Show these values to your
physi ian. Never use the results of your measurements to independently
alter the drug doses prescribed by your physician.
Which values are normal?
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure in adults have been
established by the U.S. 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 onditions but ex eptionally high
under onditions of physi al or psy hologi al stress, it is possible that you are
suffering from so- alled “labile hypertension.” Consult your do tor.
•Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg
require immediate medical treatment.
2.3. What can be done if regular high or low values are obtained?
a) Consult your do tor.
b) In reased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are asso iated
with onsiderable health risks over time. Arterial blood vessels in your body are
endangered due to onstri tion aused by deposits in the vessel walls
(Arterios lerosis). A defi ient supply of blood to important organs (heart, brain,
mus les) an result from arterios lerosis. Furthermore, the heart will be ome
stru turally damaged with in reased blood pressure values.
) There are many different auses of high blood pressure. We differentiate
between the ommon primary (essential) hypertension, and se ondary hyperten-
sion. The latter group an be as ribed to spe ifi organ malfun tions. Please on-
sult your do tor for information about the possible origins of your own in reased
blood pressure values.
d) There are measures whi h you an take to redu e and even prevent high blood
pressure. These measures must be permanent lifestyle hanges.
A) Eating habits
• Strive for a normal weight orresponding to your age. See your do tor for your
ideal weight.
• Avoid ex essive onsumption of ommon salt.
• Avoid fatty foods.
B) Previous illnesses
• Consistently follow all medi al instru tions for treating illness su h as:
• Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes)
• Fat metabolism disorder
• Gout
C) Habits
• Give up smoking ompletely.
• Drink only moderate amounts of al ohol.
• Restri t your affeine onsumption ( offee, tea, ho olate).

MAM- Mi rolife
Averaging Mode
Swit h
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D) Your physical condition
• After a medical examination, and with your doctor’s approval and
direction; exercise.
• Choose sports whi h require stamina and avoid those whi h require strength.
• Avoid rea hing the limit of your performan e.
• With previous illnesses and/or an age of over 40 years, please onsult
your do tor before beginning your exer ise routine. Speak with your do tor
regarding the type and extent of exer ise that is appropriate for you.
3. Components of your blood pressure monitor
a) Measuring unit
Cuff So ket
Time/Date
Button
START/STOP
Button
Memory Re all
Button
Hypertension
Indi ator
AC Adapter Port
Cuff Storage
USB Port
Ki kstand

b) Wide Range Cuff:
For arm ir umferen e 22 m - 42 m (8.7” - 16.5”)
If you ever need to buy a repla ement uff, use only
Mi rolife brand uffs. Call Mi rolife ustomer servi e at
1-800-568-4147 for information.
Please Note:
Arm ir umferen e should be measured with a measuring tape in the middle of the
relaxed upper arm. Do not for e uff onne tion into the opening. Make sure the uff
onne tion is not pushed into the AC adapter port. If the uff is too small, all 1-800-
568-4147 for further information. You may prefer to use one of our wrist type moni-
tors.
4. Using your Monitor for the First Time
4.1 Installing the batteries
Insert batteries immediately after unpa king the unit. The
battery ompartment is lo ated on the bottom of the devi e.
a) Remove over.
b) Insert the batteries (4 x size AA 1,5V),
observing the indi ated polarity.
) If a battery warning appears in the display,
the batteries are dis harged and must be
repla ed.
4.2 Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are a tivated, the year number
flashes in the display. You an advan e the year by
pressing the "M" button. To onfirm and then set the
month, press the time button.
2. You an now set the month using the “M” button. To
onfirm and then set the day, press the time button.
3. Please follow the instru tions above to set the day, hour
and minutes.
4. On e you have set the last minute and pressed the time
button, the date and time are set and the time is dis-
played.
5. If you want to hange the date and time, press and hold
the time button down for approx. 3 se onds until the
user i on starts to flash. Release and press the time
button on e more and the year will begin flashing. Now
you an enter the new values as des ribed above.
Memory
Button
Time/Date
Button
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4.3. Cuff tube connection
Insert the uff tube into the opening on
the side of the monitor indi ated by the
drawing of a uff.
4.4. Cuff holder attachment
Atta h the uff holder to the bottom of the
monitor by inserting the tabs into the slots provided.
4.5. Select the Measuring Mode: Standard or
Microlife Averaging Mode
This instrument enables you to sele t either standard (single
measurement) or Mi rolife Averaging Mode (automati triple
measurement). To sele t standard mode, push the swit h on
the side of the instrument downward to Position "1“ and to
sele t Averaging mode, upwards to Position “3”. If you sele t
1 then only one measurement will be taken. If you sele t 3,
the unit will inflate and deflate three times resulting in one
final average measurement.
4.6. Select the User
This blood pressure monitor is designed to store 120 meas-
urements for ea h of two users. In addition, there is a guest
mode in whi h results are not stored. Before taking a meas-
urement, be ertain that the orre t user has been sele ted.
a) With the unit off, press and release the TIME button to
y le through users (“1,”2,”or guest mode).
b) Press the START button to make your sele tion.
4.6. Microlife Averaging Mode Technology
• In Mi rolife Averaging Mode, three measurements are auto mati ally taken in su -
ession and the result then automati ally analyzed and displayed. Be ause your
blood pressure onstantly flu tuates, a result determined in this way is more reliable
than one produ ed by a single measurement.
• After pressing the Start/Stop button the sele ted Mi rolife Averaging Mode
appears in the display as the symbol.
• The bottom, right hand se tion of the display shows a 1, 2 or 3 to indi ate whi h of
the 3 measurements is urrently being taken.
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Guest Mode

5. Measurement Procedure
Please note: You should always be seated before and during measurement.
5.1. Before measurement:
• Avoid eating and smoking as well as all forms of exertion dire tly before
measurement. These fa tors influen e the measurement result. Find time to
relax by sitting in an arm hair in a quiet atmosphere for about ten minutes
before taking a measurement.
• Remove any garment that fits losely to your upper arm.
• Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
• Always ompare measurements taken at the same time of day, sin e blood
pressure hanges during the ourse of the day, as mu h as 20-40 mmHg.
5.2. Common sources of error:
Note: Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the
same conditions! Conditions should always be quiet.
• All efforts by the user to support the arm an in rease blood pressure. Make
sure you are in a omfortable, relaxed position and do not flex any of the
mus les in the measurement arm during the measurement. Use a ushion for
support if ne essary.
• If the arm artery lies onsiderably lower or higher than the heart, an erro-
neously high or low blood pressure will be measured! Ea h 15 m (6 in h) dif-
feren e in height between your heart and the uff results in a measurement
error of 10 mmHg!
• Cuffs that are too narrow or too short result in false measurement values.
Sele ting the orre t uff is extremely important. Cuff size is dependent upon
the ir umferen e of the arm (measured in the enter). The permissible range
is printed on the uff. If this is not suitable for your use, please all 1-800-
568-4147.
Note: Only use clinically approved Microlife cuffs!
•
A loose uff or a sideways protruding air po ket auses false measurement values.
• With repeated measurements, blood a umulates in the arm, whi h an lead
to false results. Conse utive blood pressure measurements should be repeat-
ed after a 1 minute pause or after your arm has been held up in order to allow
the a umulated blood to flow away.
If you de ide to take your Averaging Mode measurement again, be sure to
wait at least one minute beforehand.
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5.3. Fitting the Cuff
a) The uff is pre-formed for easier use.
Remove tight or bulky lothing from your
upper arm.
b) Wrap the uff around your upper left
arm. The rubber tube should be on the
inside of your arm extending downward
to your hand. Make ertain the uff lies
approximately 1/2” to 3/4” (1 to 2 m)
above the elbow.
Important! The red strip on the edge of
the uff (Artery Mark) must lie over the
artery whi h runs down the inner side of
the arm.
TIP: Align red artery mark to pinky finger.
) To se ure the uff, wrap it around your
arm and press the vel ro together.
d) There should be little free spa e
between the arm and the uff. You
should able to fit 2 fingers between your
arm and the uff. Clothing must not
restri t the arm. Any pie e of lothing
whi h does, must be removed. Cuffs
that don’t fit properly result in false
measurement values. Measure your arm
ir umferen e if you are not sure of
proper fit.
e) Lay your arm on a table (palm upward)
so the uff is at the same height as your
heart. Make sure the tube is not kinked.
f) Remain seated quietly for at least two
minutes before you begin the measure-
ment.
½”-¾”
8.7” - 16.5”