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b) Cuff: optional
Type M
, for arm circumference 22–32 cm or
Type L
, for arm circumference 32–42 cm
(available as special accessory)
4.
Putting the blood-pressure monitor into operation
4.1. Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the
batteries. The battery compartment is located on the
underside of the device (see illustration).
a)
Remove cover as illustrated
b)
Insert the batteries (4 x size AA 1,5 V), thereby
observing the indicated polarity.
c)
If the battery warning appears in the display, the bat-
teries are empty and must be replaced by new ones.
Attention!
•
After the battery warning appears, the device is
blocked until the batteries have been replaced.
•
Please use «AA» Long-Life or Alkaline 1.5 V Batteries.
The use of 1.2 V Accumulators is not recommended.
•
If the blood-pressure monitor is left unused for long
periods, please remove the batteries from the device.
Functional check:
Hold on the O/I button down to test all the display
elements. When functioning correctly all segments must
appear.
4.2. Tube connection
•
Cuff
AC-1 (1-tube cuff + T-connector):
Set up (or check) the tube connections between cuff,
instrument and pump ball as shown in the diagram.
AC-1
c)
There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood pressure. We differentiate between
the common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can be
ascribed to specific organic malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about the possible
origins of your own increased blood pressure values.
d)
There are measures which you can take, not only for reducing a medically established high blood
pressure, but also for prevention. These measures are part of your general way of life:
A) Eating habits
•
Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age. Reduce overweight!
•
Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
•
Avoid fatty foods.
B) Previous illnesses
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Follow consistently any medical instructions for treating previous illness such as:
• Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus)
• Fat metabolism disorder
• Gout
C) Habits
•
Give up smoking completely
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Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol
•
Restrict your caffeine consumption (Coffee)
D) Physical constitution
•
After a preliminary medical examination, do regular sport.
•
Choose sports which require stamina and avoid those which require strength.
•
Avoid reaching the limit of your performance.
•
With previous illnesses and/or an age of over 40 years, please consult your doctor before beginning
your sporting activities. He will advise you regarding the type and extent of types of sport that are
possible for you.
3.
The various components of the blood-pressure monitor
The illustration shows the blood-pressure monitor BP 3BTO-H, consisting of:
a) Measuring unit
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O/I
Memory button
Cuff connection
LCD-display
