4BP A130
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The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indi-
cates «blood pressure too high».
2. Using the Device for the First Time
Activating the fitted batteries
Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment 7.
Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button AT. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button AK.
2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button to
confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts
to flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.
Changing the language
You can change the language by using the following procedure:
1. While the device is switched off keep the ON/OFF button 1
pressed until you see the letters «LAn» on the LCD.
2. Now you can change the language by continuously pressing
the M-button AT:
1=German, 2=Turkish, 3=English, 4=Spanish, 5=French,
6=Russian.
3. Confirm the selection by pressing the ON/OFF button 1.
Adjusting the volume
Use the volume control 6 to adjust the volume of the speaker.
Selecting the correct cuff
Microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the
circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting in the
centre of the upper arm).
Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available.
Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 8 does
not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 9
into the cuff socket 4 as far as it will go.
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Device
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and relax.
3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid
constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do not
interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.
5. Always ensure that the correct cuff size is used (marking on the
cuff).
• Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
• Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2 cm above the elbow.
• The artery mark located on the cuff (ca. 3 cm long bar) must
lie over the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm.
• Support your arm so it is relaxed.
• Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
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.
8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and the
pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was not reached,
the device will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the heart symbol AS flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.
10.The result, comprising the systolic AM and the diastolic AN
blood pressure and the pulse rate AO is displayed and a long
beep is heard. At the same time, the blood pressure monitor will
announce the result. Note also the explanations on further
display symbols in this booklet.
11.When the device has finished measuring, remove the cuff.
12.Switch off the device. (The monitor does switch off automati-
cally after approx. 3 min.).
You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant
pressure sensation).
Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)
M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)
L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)
M - L 22 - 42 cm (8.75 - 16.5 inches)