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Premium Portable
Blood Pressure
Monitor
with Irregular Heartbeat Detection,
and Microlife Averaging Mode
Instruction Booklet for model# BP3MQ1
US Patent #’s 6,485,429 (Irregular Heartbeat Detector)
6,447,457 (Microlife Averaging Mode)
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Automatic Premium Portable Blood Pressure Monitor - Instruction Manual Table of contents 1. Introduction 1.1. Features of your blood pressure monitor 1.2. Important information about self measurement 2. Important information on blood pressure and its measurement 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 4. Using your monitor for the first time 4.1. Inserti
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1. Introduction 1.1.Features of your Microlife Premium Portable Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Your Microlife blood pressure monitor with Microlife Averaging Mode and Irregular Heartbeat Detection is a fully automatic digital blood pressure measuring device for use by adults on the upper arm at home or in your doctor’s/nurse’s office. It enables very fast and reliable measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as pulse by way of the oscillometric method. This device offers cl
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2.2. Which values are normal? Blood pressure is very high if your diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg and/or your systolic blood pressure is over 160 mmHg, while at rest. In this case, please con- sult your physician immediately. Long-term values at this level endanger your health due to continual damage to the blood vessels in you body. If your systolic blood pressure values are between 140 mmHg and 159mmHg and/or the diastolic blood pressure values between 90 mmHg and 99mmHg, consult your ph
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☞ Further information • If your values are mostly normal under resting conditions but exceptionally high under conditions of physical or psychological stress, it is possible that you are suffering from so-called “labile hypertension.” Consult your doctor. • Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate medical treatment. 2.3. What can be done if regular high or low values are obtained? a) Consult your doctor. b) Increased blood pressure values (various forms
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1 D) Your physical condition • After a medical examination, and with your doctor’s approval and direction, exercise. • 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 exercise routine. You must receive advice regarding the type and extent of exercise that is appropriate for you. 3. Components of your portable blood
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b) Upper arm cuffs: Type S101 for arm circumference 24–33.7 cm or 9.5” - 13.25” Type S102 for arm circumference 30.5 - 40.64 cm 12” - 16” Your monitor comes with a medium and a large sized cuff. Please Note: Arm circumference should be measured with a measuring tape in the middle of the relaxed upper arm. Do not force cuff connection into the opening. Make sure the cuff connection is not pushed into the AC adapter port. If the cuff is too small, call 1-800-568-4147 for further information. You
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4.2 Using an AC Adapter (Special accessory sold separately. This unit requires a special AC Adapter. Call 1-800-568-4147 to purchase AC Adapter Model #HMA-AC2) It is possible to operate this blood pressure monitor with an AC adapter. Once you receive your AC Adapter in the mail, make certain that you use an adapter that fulfills the legal requirements and electronic requirements in the U.S. (UL standard). a) Push the plug into the back side of the instrument. b) Push the AC adapter into a 110V
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scroll back so scroll slowly so you don’t miss the correct year. If you do pass the correct year the unit will scroll all the way to 2050, then start again at the year 2000. Once you select the correct year, press the Time/Date button to set it and move on to set the correct month. Then the Month will begin flashing. Again, use the M (Memory button) to select the correct month and press the Time/Date button to set it and move on to the day setting. After you set the month, the Day will begin f
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1. To set an alarm time, press the Time/Date button on the side of the unit (the instrument must have been switched off beforehand) and immediately afterwards the "M" (Memory button) and hold both down until the bell symbol appears in the bottom left of the display. Then release both buttons. The flashing "I" in the display indicates that the first alarm time can now be set. 2. Press the Time/Date button on the side of the unit to set the hours- the hours display flashes and pressing the "M" (M
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4.7. Microlife Averaging Mode In Microlife Averaging Mode, three measurements are auto- matically taken in succession and the result then automatical- ly analyzed and displayed. Because your blood pressure con- stantly fluctuates, a result determined in this way is more reli- able than one produced by a single measurement. The switch on the side of the blood pressure monitor (right AC Adapter Port* above the Time/Date button but below the AC Adapter con- nection port [AC Adapter sold separately
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5. Measurement Procedure Please note: You should always be seated before and during measurement. 5.1. Before measurement: • Avoid eating and smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before meas- urement. These factors influence the measurement result. Find time to relax by sitting in an armchair in a quiet atmosphere for about ten minutes before meas- urement. • Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm. • Always measure on the same arm (normally left). • Always compare mea
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5.3. Fitting the cuff a) Pass the end of the cuff through the flat metal ring so that a loop is formed. The Velcro™ closer must be facing outward. (Ignore this step if the cuff has already been prepared.) b) Place the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube is closer to your lower arm. c) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make 3 Left Arm / ”-1” 4 certain that the lower edge of the cuff lies approximately 3/4” to 1”(2 to 3cm) above the tube elbow and that the tube is closer to the inn
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Comment: If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also be placed on your right arm. However, all measurements should be made using the same arm. Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the Cuff on same conditions (Relax for several minutes before a reading). right arm 5.4. Measuring procedure After the cuff has been appropriately positioned on the arm and connected to the blood pressure monitor the measurement can begin: START/STOP Button a) Press the START/ST
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When the unit is set to the Averaging Mode setting, 3 separate measurements will take place in succession after which your result is calculated. There is a 15 second resting time in-between each measurement. A count down indicates the remaining time and a beep will sound 5 seconds before the 2nd and 3rd read- ings will begin. If one of the measurements causes an error message, it will be repeated one more time. If any additional error occurs, the measurements will be discontinued and an error co
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5.6. Memory – displaying the last 99 measurements At the end of a measurement, this monitor automatically stores each result with date and time. This unit stores 99 memories for each of 2 users. Viewing the stored values With the unit off, press the "M" button. The display first shows "A", then shows an aver- age of all measurements stored in the unit. Please note: measurements for each user are averaged and stored separately, be certain that you are viewing the meas- urements for the correct us
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5.8. Battery Charge Indicator Batteries almost discharged When the batteries are approximately 75% used the battery symbol will flash as soon as the instrument is switched on (if at least one of the batteries still has some charge). Although the instrument will con- tinue to measure reliably, you should obtain replacement batteries. Batteries discharged– replacements required When the batteries are discharged, the battery symbol will flash as soon as the instrument is switched on. You cannot ta
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6. Error Messages/Troubleshooting If an error occurs during a measurement, the measurement is discontinued and a corresponding error code is displayed. We recommend you switch the device off and take a new measurement making sure you allow time for relaxation. (example: error no. 1) Error No. Possible cause(s) / Solutions ERR 1 The tube may have loosened, or no pulse was detected. *Ensure cuff connections are tight with proper cuff placement. See section (5.3) ERR 2 Unnatural pressure impulses
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Other possible errors and their solutions If problems occur when using the device, the following points should be checked: Malfunction Remedy The display remains blank when the instrument • Check battery installation. is switched on although the batteries are in • If the display is unusual, remove the batteries place. and then exchange them for new ones. Check polarity. The pressure does not rise although the pump • Check the connection of the cuff tube and is running. connect properly. The
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7. Care and maintenance a) Do not expose the device to either extreme temperatures, humidity, dust or direct sun- light. b) The cuff contains a sensitive air-tight bubble. Handle this cuff carefully and avoid all types of stress through twisting or buckling. c) Clean the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use gas, thinners or similar solvents. Spots on the cuff can be removed carefully with a damp cloth and soapsuds. The cuff with bladder must not be washed in a dish- washer, clothes washer,
