Microlife BP 3BM1-3, microlife BP 3AQ1 Instruction Manual
microlife BP 3BM1-3
Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction Manual
IB BP3BM1-3 for AP EN 3209
BP 3BM1-3
Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction Manual
Table of contents
1. Introduction ........................... 2.
1.1. Features of BP 3BM1-3
1.2.
Important information about self-measurement
2. Important information on the subject of blood pressure
and its measurement ........................... 3
2.1.
How does high/low blood pressure arise?
2.2. Which values are normal?
2.3. What can be done, if regular high/low values are obtained?
3. Components of your blood pressure monitor ........................... 6
4. Using your blood pressure monitor ........................... 7
4.1.
Inserting batteries
4.2. Using an AC adapter (optional accessory)
4.3. Cuff connection
4.4. Setting time and date
5. Carrying out a measurement ........................... 9
5.1. Before
measurement
5.2. Common sources of error
5.3. Fitting the cuff
5.4. Measuring procedure
5.5 Pulse Arrhythmia Detection
5.6. Discontinuing a measurement
5.7. Memory-storage and recall of the measurements
5.8. Delete memory
6. Error messages/malfunctions ..........................13
7. Care and maintenance, recalibration ..........................15
8. Guarantee ..........................16
9. International standards ..........................16
10. Technical specifications ..........................17
11. www.microlife.com ..........................17
12. Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) and Answers ..........................18
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2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION OF BLOOD
PRESSURE AND ITS MEASUREMENT
2.1 How does high/low blood pressure arise?
Your blood pressure level is determined in the circulatory center of your brain. Your nervous
system allows your body to adapt or alter blood pressure in response to different situations.
Your body alters your pulse and the width of blood vessels through changes in muscles in the
walls of blood vessels.
Your blood pressure reading is highest when your heart pumps or ejects blood. This stage is
called your Systolic Blood Pressure.
Your blood pressure is lowest when the heart rests.
(in-between beats) This is called your Diastolic Blood
Pressure.
It is critical to maintain blood pressure values within a
"normal" range(s) in order to prevent particular diseases.
2.2 Which values are normal?
• Blood pressure is too high if, the diastolic pressure is above 90mmHg and/or the systolic
blood pressure is over 140mmHg at rest. If you obtain readings in this range, consult your
doctor immediately. High blood pressure values over time damage blood vessels, vital
organs such as the kidney and even your heart.
• When blood-pressure values are too low, i.e. systolic values under 100mmHg and/or diastolic values under 60mmHg, consult your doctor.
• Even with normal blood-pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood-pressure
monitor is recommended. In this way you can detect possible changes in your values
early and react appropriately.
• If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure, please keep a
record of the level of your blood pressure by carrying out regular self-measurements at
specific times of the day. Show these values to your doctor. Never use the results of
your measurements to alter drug doses by yourself without consulting your doctor.
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Previous illnesses
Consistently follow any medical instructions for treating
previous illness such as:
• Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes)
• Fat metabolism disorder
• Gout
Habits
• Eliminate smoking
• Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol
• Restrict your caffeine consumption (Coffee, tea, chocolate, etc.)
Physical conditioning
• After a preliminary medical examination, exercise regularly.
• Choose sports which require endurance 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 exercise routine. Your
physician will help you develop an exercise routine that is appropriate for you.
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Date/Time
Systolic Value
Diastolic Value
Battery Indication
Pulse
Stored Value
Cuff jacket socket
AC/DC Power socket
4. USING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
4.1 Battery Indicated and battery change
Insert batteries immediately after unpacking the device. Battery compartment is located on
the bottom of the device (see illustration).
a) Remove cover as illustrated.
b) Insert the batteries (4 x size AA 1,5V), observing the indicated polarity.
c) Low battery indication
When the batteries are almost flat, the battery symbol will flash as
soon as the device is switched on (partly filled battery displayed). Although
the device will continue to measure reliably, you should prepare to replace
batteries.
d) Batteries flat- replacement
When the batteries are flat, the battery symbol will flash as soon as the device is
switched on (flat battery displayed). You cannot take any further measurements and must
replace the batteries.
1. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the device by pushing inwards at the
two arrows and pulling out the battery compartment cover.
2. Replace the batteries - ensure correct polarity as shown by the symbols in the compartment.
• Do not use batteries beyond their date of expiry.
• Please use 'AA' Long-Life or Alkaline 1.5V Batteries.
• If your blood pressure monitor is left unused for long periods, please remove batteries
from the device.
Functional check
Hold on the memory button down to test all the display symbols.
When functioning correctly all symbols must appear.
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