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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 infor-
mation 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
2. Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
3. Taking a blood pressure measurement
How do I evaluate my blood pressure
Appearance of the irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol
5. Battery indicator and battery change
Which batteries and which procedure?
8. Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal
1. Using the device for the first time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment
7
is on the bottom of the device. Insert the
batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AA), thereby observing the indicated
polarity.
Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button
3
. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button
4
.
2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button to
confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to
flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.
Selecting the correct cuff
Microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the
circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting in the
centre of the upper arm).
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff
8
does
not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector
9
into the cuff socket
5
as far as it will go.
2. Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes.
Keep your feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.
Always measure on the same arm
(normally left). It is recom-
mended that doctors perform double arm measurements on a
patients first visit in order to determine which arm to measure in
Cuff size
for circumference of upper arm
S
17 - 22 cm
M
22 - 32 cm
M - L
22 - 42 cm
L
32 - 42 cm
L - XL
32 - 52 cm
Pre-shaped cuffs are optionally available.
Only use Microlife cuffs.
Summary of Contents for BPB2 Basic
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