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BP B3 Basic
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Display
Read the instructions carefully before using this device.
Type BF applied part
Intended use:
This oscillometric blood pressure monitor is intended for measuring
non-invasive blood pressure in people aged 12 years or older.
It is clinically validated in patients with hypertension, hypotension,
diabetes, pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, atherosclerosis, end-stage
renal disease, obesity and the elderly.
Dear Customer,
This device was developed in collaboration with physicians and
clinical tests carried out prove its measurement accuracy to be of
a very high standard.*
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 technology as the award
winning «BP 3BTO-A» model tested according to the British and
Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) protocol.
Table of Contents
1. Using the Device for the First Time
• Inserting the batteries
• Setting the date and time
• Selecting the correct cuff
• Selecting standard or MAM mode
2. Checklist for Taking a Reliable Measurement
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
• Manual inflation
• How not to store a reading
• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
• Appearance of the Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol
4. Data Memory
• Viewing the stored values
• Clearing all values
5. Battery Indicator and Battery change
• Low battery
• Flat battery – replacement
Microlife BP B3 Basic
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ON/OFF button
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Display
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M-button (memory)
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MAM button
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Cuff Socket
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Mains Adapter Socket
7
Battery Compartment
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Cuff
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Cuff Connector
AT
Cuff Tube
AK
Date/Time
AL
Systolic Value
AM
Diastolic Value
AN
Pulse Rate
AO
MAM Mode
AP
Stored Value
AQ
Battery Display
AR
Cuff Fit Check
-A: Suboptimal Cuff Fit
-B: Arm Movement Indicator «
Err 2
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-C: Cuff Pressure Check «
Err 3
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AS
Cuff Signal Indicator «
Err 1
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BT
Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol
BK
MAM Interval Time
BL
Traffic Light Indicator
BM
Pulse Indicator
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