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Microlife BP A90

Microlife AG

Microlife Corporation.

Microlife USA, Inc.

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9F, 431, RuiGang Road, NeiHu

424 Skinner Blvd., Suite C

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9443 Widnau / Switzerland

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Guarantee Card BP A90

Name of Purchaser / Nom de l'acheteur / Nombre del comprador / Nome do comprador

/ Name des Käufers / Naam koper / Ф.И.О. покупателя /

Imię i nazwisko nabywcy /

Vásárló neve

/ Име на купувача /

Numele cumpărătorului

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Jméno kupujícího

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Meno zákazníka

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Serial Number / Numéro de série / Número de serie / Número de série / Serien-Nr. /

Serienummer / Серийный номер /

Numer seryjny

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Sorozatszám

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Сериен номер /

Număr de serie

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Výrobní číslo

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Výrobné číslo

/ Seri Numarası / Αριθμός σειράς /

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Date of Purchase / Date d'achat / Fecha de compra / Data da compra / Kaufdatum/

Datum van aankoop / Дата покупки /

Data zakupu

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Vásárlás dátuma

/ Дата на

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Data cumpărării

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Datum nákupu

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Dátum kúpy

/ Satın Alma Tarihi /

Ημερομηνία αγοράς / /

Specialist Dealer / Revendeur / Vendedor especializado / Revendedor autorizado /

Fachhändler / Specialist Dealer / Специализированный дилер /

Przedstawiciel

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Forgalmazó

/ Специалист дистрибутор /

Distribuitor de specialitate

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Specializovaný dealer

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Microlife BP A90

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ON/OFF Button

Dear Customer,

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Display

Your new Microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical

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Cuff Socket

instrument for taking measurements on the upper arm. It is simple to

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Battery Compartment

use, accurate and comes highly recommended for blood pressure

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Cuff

monitoring in your home. This instrument was developed in collabo-

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Cuff Connector

ration with physicians and clinical tests prove its measurement accu-

racy to be very high.*

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Please read through these instructions carefully so that you under-

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Systolic Value

stand all functions and safety information. We want you to be happy

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Diastolic Value

with your Microlife product. If you have any questions, problems or

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Pulse

want to order spare parts, please contact Microlife-Customer

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Pulse Rate

Service. Your dealer or pharmacy will be able to give you the address

AK

Battery Display

of the Microlife dealer in your country. Alternatively, visit the Internet

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at www.microlife.com where you will find a wealth of invaluable

information on our products.

Stay healthy – Microlife AG!

Read the instructions carefully before using this device.

* This instrument uses the same measuring technology as the award

winning «BP 3BTO-A» model tested according to the British Hyper-

Type BF applied part

tension Society (BHS) protocol.

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Table of Contents

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measurement

Measurement

• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

2. Using the Instrument for the First Time

•

Blood pressure

is the pressure of the blood flowing in the arteries

generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the

systolic

• Inserting the batteries

(upper) value and the

diastolic

(lower) value, are always measured.

• Selecting the correct cuff

•

The instrument also indicates the pulse rate (the number of times

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Instrument

the heart beats in a minute).

4. Data Memory

•

Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your

5. Battery Indicator and Battery change

health and must be treated by your doctor!

• Low battery

•

Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if you

• Flat battery – replacement

have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on

• Which batteries and which procedure?

single blood pressure readings.

• Using rechargeable batteries

•

Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary. This

6. Error Messages

will give your doctor a quick overview.

7. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal

•

There are many causes of excessively

high blood pressure

• Safety and protection

values

. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer treat-

• Instrument care

ment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation techniques,

• Accuracy test

weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.

• Disposal

•

Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of

8. Guarantee

any drugs prescribed by your doctor!

9. Technical Specifications /

Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)

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•

Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is

How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You should

Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance

therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi-

with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.

tions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least two measure-

Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation

ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.

•

It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succession

blood pressure

z 100 z 60 Consult your doctor

to produce significantly different results.

too low

•

Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in the

1. blood pressure

100 - 120 60 - 80 Self-check

pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as these situ-

optimum

ations are completely different.

2. blood pressure

120 - 130 80 - 85 Self-check

•

Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than just

normal

one single measurement.

3. blood pressure

130 - 140 85 - 90 Consult your doctor

•

Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two

slightly high

measurements.

4. blood pressure

140 - 160 90 - 100 Seek medical advice

•

If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure very

too high

closely as it can change drastically during this time!

5. blood pressure far

160 - 180 100 - 110 Seek medical advice

•

If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat, measurements taken

too high

with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation

with your doctor.

6. blood pressure

180 y 110 y Urgently seek

dangerously high

medical advice!

•

The pulse display is not suitable for checking the

frequency of heart pacemakers!

The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation. Example:

a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indicates «blood

pressure too high».

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2. Using the Instrument for the First Time

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this

Inserting the batteries

Instrument

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The

Checklist for taking a reliable measurement

battery compartment 4 is at the back of the device. Insert the

1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the

batteries (4 x size AA 1,5 V), thereby observing the indicated polarity.

measurement.

Selecting the correct cuff

2.

Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and relax.

Microlife offers 3 different cuff sizes: S, M and L. Select the cuff size to

match the circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting

3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).

in the centre of the upper arm). M is the correct size for most people.

4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid

constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do not

Cuff size for circumference of upper arm

interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.

S 17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)

5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in

M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)

the pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.

L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)

• Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.

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Only use Microlife cuffs.

• Make sure that the cuff is 2 cm (0.75 inch) above your elbow

with the tube on the inside of your arm.

X

Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 5 does not fit.

• Support your arm so it is relaxed.

X

Connect the cuff to the instrument by inserting the cuff connector

• Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.

6 into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.

6. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.

7. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move

and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement

result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.

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8.

When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and the

5. Battery Indicator and Battery change

pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was not reached,

Low battery

the instrument will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.

When the batteries are approximately ¾ empty the battery symbol

9. During the measurement, the heart symbol AT flashes in the

AK will flash as soon as the instrument is switched on (partly filled

display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.

battery displayed). Although the instrument will continue to measure

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The result, comprising the systolic

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and the diastolic

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blood

reliably, you should obtain replacement batteries.

pressure and the pulse

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is displayed and longer beep is heard.

Flat battery – replacement

Note also the explanations on further displays in this booklet.

When the batteries are flat, the battery symbol AK will flash as soon

11. When the measurement has finished, remove the cuff.

as the instrument is switched on (flat battery displayed). You cannot

12. Switch off the instrument. (The monitor does switch off auto-

take any further measurements and must replace the batteries.

matically after approx. 1 min.).

1. Open the battery compartment 4 at the back of the instrument.

)

You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the

2. Replace the batteries – ensure correct polarity as shown by the

ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant pres-

symbols in the compartment.

sure sensation).

Which batteries and which procedure?

4. Data Memory

)

Use 4 new, long-life 1.5V, size AA batteries.

This instrument always stores the last result at the end of the

)

Do not use batteries beyond their date of expiry.

measurement. To recall the reading, press and hold the ON/OFF

)

Remove batteries if the instrument is not going to be used for

button 1 while the instrument is switched off. All display elements

a prolonged period.

are shown now. Release the button when the stored result with the

letter «M» is displayed.

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Using rechargeable batteries

Error Description Potential cause and remedy

You can also operate this instrument using rechargeable batteries.

«

ERR 2

» Error signal During the measurement, error signals were

)

Only use «NiMH» type reusable batteries.

detected by the cuff, caused for instance by

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Batteries must be removed and recharged when the flat

movement or muscle tension. Repeat the

battery symbol appears. They should not remain inside the

measurement, keeping your arm still.

instrument as they may become damaged (total discharged as

«

ERR 3

» No pressure

An adequate pressure cannot be generated

a result of low use of the instrument, even when switched off).

in the cuff

in the cuff. A leak may have occurred. Check

)

Always remove the rechargeable batteries if you do not intend

that the cuff is correctly connected and is

to use the instrument for a week or more.

not too loose. Replace the batteries if neces-

)

Batteries cannot be charged in the blood pressure monitor.

sary. Repeat the measurement.

Recharge batteries in an external charger and observe the

«

ERR 5

» Abnormal

The measuring signals are inaccurate and no

information regarding charging, care and durability.

result

result can therefore be displayed. Read

through the checklist for performing reliable

6. Error Messages

measurements and then repeat the

If an error occurs during the measurement, the measurement is inter-

measurement.*

rupted and an error message, e.g. «ERR 3», is displayed.

«

HI

» Pulse or cuff

The pressure in the cuff is too high (over

Error Description Potential cause and remedy

pressure too

300 mmHg) OR the pulse is too high (over

«

ERR 1

» Signal too

The pulse signals on the cuff are too weak.

high

200 beats per minute). Relax for 5 minutes

weak

Re-position the cuff and repeat the

and repeat the measurement.*

measurement.*

«

LO

» Pulse too low The pulse is too low (less than 40 beats per

minute). Repeat the measurement.*

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