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CORRECT USE OF THE SLEEVE

1. Find the brachial artery (Arteria Brachialis) of your left arm, which is

located 25 mm above the elbow. Test where your pulse is strongest.

2. Now, place the sleeve around your left upper arm. The hook and

loop adhesive fabric must face outwards and the tube should be

directed towards the hand. The whole arm should be uncovered.

There must not be any pressure on veins from clothing, jewellery,

etc., as this can alter the measurement. Also, do not place the

sleeve over clothing.

3. Place the sleeve so that it is positioned about 2 - 3 cm above the

crease of the elbow. The tube must be in line with the hand, as if the

tube were dividing the hand down the middle. Close the sleeve so

that it surrounds the upper arm firmly. Check that the hook and loop

adhesive fabric is securely fastened.

4. The person whose blood pressure is being taken should now be

sitting on a chair with the left elbow supported on a table.

The tube must not be bent or twisted!

Brachial

Artery

2-3cm

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CORRECT BODY POSTURE DURING MEASUREMENT

To obtain as accurate a reading as possible, always remember to hold the sleeve at the same

height as the heart. If the sleeve is higher or lower than the heart this causes deviations from

your actual blood pressure.

Measuring blood pressure while sitting:

•  Place your elbow on the table or other surface.

•  The sleeve should be at the same height as your heart. If necessary, place a cushion or a

book underneath your lower arm. Keep your arm and the rest of your body in a relaxed

position.

•  Any exertion on the body, such as drinking, eating, talking, making or receiving telephone

calls, etc., leads to incorrect measurements and should therefore be avoided.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SYMBOLS IN THE DISPLAY

Symbol in

Condition/ Cause

Corrective measures

the display

Brachial

Artery

ERROR

This symbol appears when an

accurate measurement is

impossible.

This icon appears when the

batteries are almost empty or have

been inserted incorrectly.

Replace all old batteries with

new ones. Always observe the

correct polarity (+ and -) of the

batteries while inserting them.

Repeat the measurement.

Make sure that the sleeve is

attached properly and your

body posture is accurate.

This symbol appears when the

pulse value is detected (blinking)

together with a sound. 

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEASUREMENT

• Inserting the batteries:

Remove the cover of the battery compartment. Observe the

correct polarity while inserting the batteries. At first all

symbols will appear on the LCD display for 3 seconds, then

the date 1 (month) – 1 (day) and the time 12:00.

•  Set the date and the time

Press the button 

MODE

and the month indicator will flash.

Set the month with the button 

SET

.

Press the button 

MODE

again and the day indicator will flash.

Set the day with the button 

SET

.

Press the button 

MODE

again and the hour indicator will flash. 

Set the hour (in 12-hour format, for the afternoon and night time a small “P” will appear under

the hour indicator) with the button ı.

Press the button 

MODE

again and the minute indicator will flash.

Set the minute with the button 

SET

.

Press the button 

MODE

once again to return to the time and date indicator. 

The device is now ready to operate.

• Steps to measure the blood pressure:

a) Secure the sleeve around your left upper arm (see chapter 

Correct Use of the Sleeve

).

b) Sit on a chair and assume an upright body position (see chapter 

Correct Body Posture 

During Measurement).

c)

Select with the button 

SET

the desired number where you would like to save the 

measurement. Press the button 

START/STOP

to start the appliance. The pumping 

process starts automatically. The pressure is raised automatically to 160 mmHg.

If there is a tendency of high blood pressure, the air pressure will automatically be raised 

to the required level. 

The inflation process can be stopped at any time by pressing 

the START/STOP button

.

There should not be more than 2 measurements within a short

period of time as this could alter the measured data.

d)  After inflation, the air will escape slowly during the measurement process. The heart 

symbol for the pulse will appear on the display.

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e) When the blood pressure measurement has been taken, the systolic, diastolic and pulse 

values will be shown for 1 minute in the display and the data will automatically disappear 

after this time. During the display time, the appliance can be switched off by pressing the 

START/STOP

button.

f)

If no button is pressed for 1 minute and no function is used during this time, the energy 

saving function will switch the appliance off automatically.

• To save, check and delete the measured data:

a.

Save data:

After each blood pressure measurement, the systolic, diastolic, and pulse data of the 

respective measurement will be saved automatically. 

The available database can store up to 99 measurements.

If the number of measurements exceeds 99, the oldest measurement will be deleted 

automatically.

b.

Check data:

By pressing the 

MEMORY

button, the database can be selected and, simultaneously, the 

number of full memory spaces will be shown in the upper edge of the LCD display.

If no memory space is taken, NONE is indicated.

Press 

MEMORY

button to check the 

most recent measurement.

Systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse value, time, and date are shown. 

Press 

MEMORY

button again to check the other measurement values, sorted by save order.

To return to normal display, press 

START/STOP

button.

c.

Delete data:

Delete all data:

Remove batteries from the battery compartment and reinsert them. All data will be deleted. 

Press 

MEMORY

button, to check if the data has been deleted. If done correctly, no data 

will be shown in each database.

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• Changing the batteries:

If           appears in the display or the display is dark, the batteries are dead. Replace the

batteries. Until they are replaced, no further blood pressure measurements are possible.

Change all batteries with battery type R6/LR6/AA.

Only use top quality identical batteries. Do not use new and expired batteries simultaneously. If

the batteries have leaked, remove them from the battery compartment using a cloth and

dispose them according to regulations. Wipe battery compartment and other compartments

carefully with a cloth. Be sure not to come in direct contact with the battery acid..

Batteries do not belong in your household waste.

MAINTENANCE

• To clean the casing, use a dry cloth moistened with water or a mild cleaning agent, and wipe

the unit using a dry cloth. If the sleeve is soiled and needs to be cleaned, use a dry or slightly

damp cloth only.

•  Do not use any spray cleansers or strong cleaning agents.

•  If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries

(expired batteries can damage the unit).

STORAGE

• Always store the appliance in its tray after use.

• Protect the measuring unit and its accessories from direct sunlight, high temperatures,

humidity, and dust.

• Do not subject the unit to extremely low (below -20°C) or high (over 50 °C) temperatures.

• Do not fold the sleeve.

PREVENTION OF MALFUNCTIONING

• Do not twist the sleeve.

• Do not pump air into the sleeve unless it is wound around the arm.

• Do not try to disassemble the unit or to change the components of the appliance or sleeve. 

• Do not drop the measuring unit or allow it to suffer any heavy impact.

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TAKE NOTE

•

Caution: 

The sleeve size only covers a size range of 24 to 32 cm in diameter and is only to

be used by adults.

• Do not use the measuring unit if your arm is injured.

• If the measuring appliance should continue inflating, open the sleeve immediately or press

the 

START/STOP

button.

• By pressing 

START/STOP

during inflation, the inflation process is stopped and the air is

immediately released from the sleeve.

• Should by any means pain occur during the measurement, stop immediately by pushing the

START/STOP

button or by opening the sleeve.

TECHNICAL DATA

Measuring procedure 

Oscillometrical

Measurement range 

Pressure 0 ~ 300 mmHg, Pulse 40 ~ 199 beats per minute

Measurement accuracy 

Pressure +/- 3mmHg, Pulse max. +/- 5%

Inflation 

Electric rolling pump

Deflation Magnetic 

valve

Display 

Systole, Diastole, pulse value, year/date/time, memory database

Memory Database 

with 99 memory spaces

Automatic switch off 

1 minute after last pressing of any button

Weight 

Approx. 265g with batteries

Sleeve size 

Arm diameter of about 24 to 32 cm

Operating temperature range  +10°C to +40°C, <85% relative humidity

Storage temperature range

-20°C to +70°C, <85% relative humidity

Power supply 

6V DC 4 x 1,5 V R6/LR6/AA alkaline batteries

Battery life 

300 measurements (2 per day)

Measures 

80 x 120 x 40 mm

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INSTRUCTIONS ON ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Do not dispose of this product in the usual household garbage at the end of its life

cycle; hand it over at a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

appliances. The symbol on the product, the instructions for use or the packing will

inform about the methods for disposal. 

The materials are recyclable as mentioned in its marking. By recycling, material recycling or other

forms of re-utilization of old appliances, you are making an important contribution to protect our

environment. 

Please inquire at the community administration for the authorized disposal location.

GUARANTEE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

Before delivery our devices are subjected to rigorous quality control. If, despite all care, damage

has occurred during production or transportation, please return the device to your dealer. In

addition to statutory legal rights, the purchaser has an option to claim under the terms of the

following guarantee:

For the purchased device we provide 2 years guarantee, commencing from the day of sale. During

this period we will remedy all defects free of charge, which can be demonstrably attributed to

material or manufacturing defects, by repair or exchange.

Defects which arise due to improper handling of the device and malfunctions due to interventions

and repairs by third parties or the fitting of non-original parts, are not covered by this guarantee.

BM122/0708

ELTA GmbH

Carl-Zeiss-Str. 8

D- 63322 Rödermark/

Ober-Roden, Germany

0197

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NOTE

This blood pressure measuring device conforms to European regulations and carries the CE-

Symbol “CE 0197”.

The quality of this device has been proven and conforms to the requirements of the European

Community regulation 93/42/EEC (EN IEC 60601-1 – general safety requirements, EN IEC

60601-1-2:2001 – electromagnetic compatibility; requirements and screening processes) from

July 14, 1993 according to medical appliance’s and service standards as follows:

EN 1060-1:

Non-invasive blood pressure device – general requirements

EN 1060-3:

Non-invasive blood pressure device – additional requirements for electromagnetic

blood pressure appliances.

EN 1060-4:

Non-invasive blood pressure device – screening process to determine the 

measurement accuracy of automatic non-invasive blood pressure appliances.

Classifications:

• Device with internal power supply

• BF-type device

• IPXO

• Device is not suitable for use near inflammable anaesthetics mixtures with air or 

oxygen or nitrogen.

• Continuous operation with short term charging

Manufacturer:

HEALTH ø LIFE Co., Ltd.

9F, No. 186, Jian Yi Road, Chung Ho City 235, Taipei, Taiwan

Authorized Representative in the European Community:

Innovative business promotion GmbH Botzstr. 6  07743 Jena, Germany

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