How Do I Evaluate My Blood Pressure; Using The Device For The First Time; Activating The Fitted Batteries; Setting The Date And Time - Microlife BP A130 Mode D'emploi

How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure too low  100
1. blood pressure 100 - 120 60 - 80
optimum
2. blood pressure normal 120 - 130 80 - 85
3. blood pressure slightly 130 - 140 85 - 90
high
4. blood pressure too 140 - 160 90 - 100
high
5. blood pressure far too 160 - 180 100 - 110 Seek medical
high
6. blood pressure 180 
dangerously high
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:
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Self-check
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advice
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medical advice!
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=English, 2=Russian, 3=German, 4=French, 5=Spanish, 6=Polish.
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).
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)
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Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available.
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Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact 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.
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