Beurer BM 26: ENGLISH

4. Prepare measurement

Proceed as follows to set the date and time:

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Confirm twice using the SET button.

Inserting battery

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Use the + or - buttons to first set the month 1–12, and then

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Remove the battery cover from the

confirm using the SET button.

back of the monitor.

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Set the day/hour/minute and confirm each using the SET

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Insert four AA 1.5 V alkaline batter-

button.

ies. Making absolutely sure that you

insert them with the correct polarity

Press the button to exit the settings mode.

as marked. Never use rechargeable

4 x AA (LR06) 1,5

5. Measuring blood pressure

bat teries.

Positioning cuff

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Replace the battery cover carefully.

Fit the cuff round your bare left

If 4 warning tones have been sounded and the symbol

upper arm. Blood circulation in the

appears simultaneously on the display, it is no longer possible

arm should not be restricted by tight

to perform a measurement and all batteries must be replaced.

clothing or other objects.

Once the batteries have been removed from the device, the

time must be set again. Used batteries should not be disposed

The cuff should be placed on the

of in normal household waste. Dispose of them via your elec-

upper arm so that the lower edge is 2

tronics retailer or your local recycling point.

to 3 cm above the bend of the elbow

You are legally obligated to do so.

and above the artery. The tube should

Note: Batteries containing pollutant substances

be in line with the centre of the palm.

are marked as follows: Pb = Battery contains lead,

Now place the free end of the cuff

Cd = Battery contains cadmium, Hg = Battery

snugly, but not too tightly, around the

contains mercury.

arm, and fix it with the Velcro

Setting date and time

fastener. The cuff should be fitted

tight enough to allow just two fingers

You should set the date and time without fail. Otherwise, you

to fit beneath the cuff.

will not be able to save your measured values correctly with

Insert the cuff tubing into the socket

a date and time and to access them again later. The time is

for the cuff attachment.

shown in 12-hour format i.e. the time from 13:00 is displayed

as 01:00 PM.

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Important: The instrument should only be operated with the

Measuring blood pressure

original cuff. The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of

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Put on the cuff as described previously and assume the posi-

22 to 35 cm.

tion in which you want to carry out the measurement.

A larger cuff for upper arm circumferences from 30 to 42 cm is

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Start the measurement by holding the button . After check-

available from retailers or the service address under order no.

ing the display, during which all numbers light up, the cuff

162.973.

pumps up automatically. Whilst the cuff is pumping up, the

device already calculates measurements for estimating the

Correct posture

necessary pump pressure.

If this pressure is insufficient, the device automatically

pumps more pressure.

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Then the pressure in the cuff is slowly released and the pulse

is measured.

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When the measurement has been completed, the remain ing

air pressure is released very quickly. The pulse, the systolic

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Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement. Other-

and the diastolic blood pressure are displayed.

wise there may be divergences.

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Measuring can be cancelled at any time by pressing the but-

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You can perform the measurement either sitting or lying down.

ton .

Always make sure that the cuff is on a level with your heart.

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If a higher pump pressure is always required, you can bypass

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To carry out a blood pressure measurement, make sure you

the additional pumping process by holding the M+ button

are sitting comfortably with your arms and back leaning on

shortly after the pumping process starts until the desired cuff

something. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the

pressure is reached. This should be approx. 30 mmHg above

ground.

the systolic value.

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In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still

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The Err icon appears if it has not been possible to perform

during the measurement and not talk.

the measurement properly. Observe the section in these in-

Select memory

structions on error messages/troubleshooting and repeat the

measurement.

Press the SET button. Select the desired storage space by

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The device switches off automatically after 3 minutes.

pressing the -/+ function buttons. You have 4 memories with

30 spaces each to store the measurements of 4 different peo-

Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement!

ple separately or to separate measurements taken in the morn-

ing and at night. Confirm your selection with the button

.

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Evaluating results

ing the measurement. If the icon appears often, please

Cardiac arrhythmia:

contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based

on the test results may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your

This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia

doctor’s instructions.

disorders during measurement and if necessary indicates the

measurement with the flashing icon

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WHO classification:

This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi-

In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the World

tion where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of defects

Health Organization and the latest findings, the measurements

in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The

can be classified and assessed according to the following

symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or exces-

table.

sively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things, by

However, these standard values serve only as a general guide-

heart disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use of

line, as the individual blood pressure varies in different people

stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be as-

and different age groups etc.

certained through examination by your doctor.

It is important to consult your doctor regularly for advice. Your

Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon is displayed

doctor will tell you your individual values for normal blood pres-

after the measurement. Please note that you should rest for

sure as well as the value above which your blood pressure is

5 minutes between measurements and not talk or move dur-

classified as dangerous.

Range of blood pressure values

Systolic (in mmHg)

Diastolic (in mmHg)

Measure

Grade 3: Severe hypertension > = 180 > = 110 Seek medical advice

Grade 2: Moderate hypertension 160 – 179 100 – 109 Seek medical advice

Grade 1: Mild hypertension 140 – 159 90 – 99 Have it checked regularly by doctor

High-normal 130 – 139 85 – 89 Have it checked regularly by doctor

Normal 120 – 129 80 – 84 Check it yourself

Optimal < 120 < 80 Check it yourself

Source: WHO, 1999

The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate

diastolic pressure in the normal range) the graphic WHO clas-

the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded.

sification on the unit indicates the higher range (high-normal in

If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two dif-

the example described).

ferent WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-normal range and

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6. Saving, retrieving and deleting results

8. Error messages / troubleshooting

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The results of each successful measurement are stored

In case of faults, the Err message appears in the display.

together with date and time. With more than 30 items of

Error messages can occur when

measured data, the earliest items of data measured are lost.

1. inflation pressure is higher than 300 mmHg,

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Use the SET button and then the -/+ buttons to select the

2. blood pressure is unusually high or low,

desired user memory and confirm using the button . Press-

3. you move or talk during the measurement.

ing the M+ button displays the average value AVG of the 3

In the above cases, you must repeat the measurement. Make

most recent measurements stored in the user memory. By

sure that the cuff tube is properly inserted and that you do

pressing the + button, the most recent measurements are

not move or talk. Re-insert the batteries if necessary, or else

displayed; by pressing the - button, the oldest are displayed.

replace them.

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The average value AVG can only be displayed if there are 3

saved values in the respective user memory.

9. Specifications

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To clear the memory, you must first select a user memory.

Model no. BM 26

Hold the SET button pressed for approx. 3 seconds. All the

Measurement

Oscillometric, non-invasive blood pres-

values in the current user memory are deleted after 3 brief

method

sure measurement on the upper arm

beeps are output.

Measurement range Cuff pressure 0 – 300 mmHg,

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If you wish to change the user memory, see “Select memory”.

systolic 60 – 280 mmHg,

7. Cleaning and storing the instrument

diastolic 30 – 200 mmHg,

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Clean your device and cuff carefully only with a slightly mois-

Pulse 30 – 180 beats/minute

tened cloth.

Display accuracy Systolic ± 3 mmHg, diastolic ± 3 mmHg,

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Do not use detergents or solvents.

pulse ± 5 % of the value shown

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On no account must you immerse the computer in water,

Measurement

Max. permissible standard deviation

otherwise liquid can enter it and cause demage.

inaccuracy

according to clinical testing:

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When storing the device, make sure that no heavy objects

systolic 8 mmHg /diastolic 8 mmHg

are placed on top of it. Remove the batteries. The cuff tube

Memory 4 x 30 memory spaces

should not have any sharp kinks.

Dimensions L 155 mm x W 110 mm x H 70 mm

Weight Approx. 395 g (without batteries)

Cuff size 22 to 35 cm

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equipment – Part 2 – 30: Particular requirements for the safety

Permissible operating

+10 °C to +40 °C, ≤ 85 % relative air

and essential performance of automated non

-invasive blood

conditions

humidity (non-condensing)

pressure monitors).

Permissible storage

- 20 °C to + 55 °C, ≤ 85 % relative air hu-

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The accuracy of this blood pressure monitor has been care-

conditions

midity, 800 –1060 hPa ambient pressure

fully checked and developed with regard to a long useful

Power supply

4 x 1,5 V

AA alkaline batteries.

life. If using the device for commercial medical purposes, it

Battery life For approx. 180 measurements,

must be regularly tested for accuracy by appropriate means.

depending on the blood pressure level

Precise instructions for checking accuracy may be requested

and/or pump pressure

from the service address.

Accessories Instruction for use, 4 x 1.5 V AA alkaline

batteries., storage pouch

Classification Internal supply, IPX0, no AP or APG,

continuous operation, type BF applied

part

Technical information is subject to change without notification

to allow for updates.

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This unit is in line with European Standard EN 60601-1-2 and

is subject to particular precautions with regard to electromag-

netic compatibility (EMC). Please note that portable and mobile

HF communication systems may interfere with this unit. More

details can be requested from the stated Customer Service ad-

dress or found at the end of the instructions for use.

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This device is in line with the EU Medical Devices Directive

93/42/EC, the “Medizinproduktegesetz” (German Medical De-

vices Act) and the standards EN1060-1 (non-invasive sphyg-

momanometers, Part 1: General requirements), EN1060-3

(non-invasive sphygmomanometers, Part 3: Supplemen-

tary requirements for electro-mechanical blood pressure

measuring systems) and IEC80601-2-30 (Medical electrical

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