
3BP A80 EN
2. Using the Device for the First Time
Activating the fitted batteries
Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment 7.
Selecting the correct cuff
Microlife offers 3 different cuff sizes: S, M and L. Select the cuff
size to match the circumference of your upper arms (measured by
close fitting in the centre of the upper arm). M is the correct size for
most people.
Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 8does
not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 9
into the cuff socket 4as far as it will go.
If you buy a spare Microlife cuff (size S, 17-22cm), please
remove the cuff connector from the cuff tube from the cuff
supplied with the original device and insert this cuff
connector into the tube of the spare cuff (only valid for cuff
size S).
Connecting the pump ball
Connect the pump ball AT to the device by firmly inserting the
connector AK into the pump ball socket 5.
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.
3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid
constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do not
interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.
5. Always ensure that the correct cuff size is used (marking on the
cuff).
Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
Make sure that the cuff is positioned 1-2 cm above the
elbow.
The artery mark on the cuff (ca. 3 cm long bar) must lie over
the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm.
Support your arm so it is relaxed.
Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
6. Switch on the device and wait until «0» appears in the display
and the arrow «» BT starts to flash.
7. Take the pump ball in your free hand (the arm you are not
measuring from) and pump up the cuff. Watch the pressure indi-
cation in the display and pump approx. 40 mmHg higher than
the expected systolic value (the upper value). If you have not
pumped enough, a flashing arrow «» BT will appear telling
you to pump higher.
8. After pumping, the measurement is taken automatically. Relax, do
not move and do not tense your arm muscles until the measure-
ment result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
9. During the measurement, the heart symbol AN flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
10.The result, comprising the systolic AQ and the diastolic AR
blood pressure and the pulse rate AS is displayed and a long
beep is heard. Note also the explanations on further display
symbols in this booklet.
11.When the measurement has finished, press the quick-acting
discharge valve
AL
in order to release any remaining air in the cuff.
Remove the cuff and pack it into the device as shown in
Fig.
II
.
12.Enter the result in the enclosed blood pressure pass and switch
off the device. (The monitor does switch off automatically after
approx. 1 min.).
You can interrupt the measurement at any time by pressing
the quick-acting discharge valve AL (e.g. if you feel uneasy
or notice an unpleasant pressure sensation).
4. Appearance of the Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol
This symbol AM indicates that an irregular heartbeat was detected.
In this case, the measured blood pressure may deviate from your
actual blood pressure values. It is recommended to repeat the
measurement.
Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)
M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)
L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)
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.