Microlife BP A2 Easy, Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Explanation of symbols
2. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measure-
ment
• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
3. Using the Device for the First Time
• Inserting the batteries
• Selecting the correct cuff
4. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Device
5. Appearance of the Pulse Arrhythmia Indicator for early
Detection
6. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display
7. Data Memory
8. Battery Indicator and Battery change
• Low battery
• Flat battery – replacement
• Which batteries and which procedure?
• Using rechargeable batteries
9. Using a Mains Adapter
10. Error Messages
11. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
• Safety and protection
• Device care
• Cleaning the cuff
• Accuracy test
• Disposal
12. Guarantee
13. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card
1. Explanation of symbols
Batteries and electronic devices must be disposed of in
accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not with
domestic waste.
Read the instructions carefully before using this device.
Type BF applied part
2. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-
Measurement
•
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the arteries
generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the systolic
(upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are always measured.
•
The device indicates the pulse rate (the number of times the
heart beats in a minute).
•
Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
•
Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if
you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely
on single blood pressure readings.
•
There are several causes of excessively high blood pressure
values . Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, weight loss
and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.
•
Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
any drugs prescribed by your doctor!
•
Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is
subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You should
Keep dry
Conformity mark
Type approval of measuring device
Eurasian Conformity mark
Serial number
Reference number
Manufacturer
Class II equipment
Operating
Operating temperature restriction
10 - 40 °C
Storage
Storage temperature restriction
-20 - +55 °C
CE Marking of Conformity