Using The Device For The First Time; Inserting The Batteries; Setting The Date And Time; Selecting The Correct Cuff - Microlife BP A3 Plus Mode D'emploi

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This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and
pre-eclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in
pregnancy, you should measure again after 4 hours. If the
reading is still too high, consult your doctor or gynecologist.
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in
accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH).
Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure too
 100
low
1. blood pressure
100 - 130 60 - 80
optimum
2. blood pressure
130 - 135 80 - 85
elevated
3. blood pressure too 135 - 160 85 - 100 Seek medical
high
4. blood pressure
160 
dangerously high
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a blood pressure value of 140/80 mmHg or a value of
130/90 mmHg indicates «blood pressure too high».

2. Using the Device for the First Time

Inserting the batteries

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment 4 is on the bottom of the device. Insert the
batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AA), thereby observing the indicated
polarity.

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.
BP A3 Plus
Consult your
 60
doctor
Self-check
Self-check
advice
Urgently seek
100 
medical advice!

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
M 22 - 32 cm
M - L 22 - 42 cm
L 32 - 42 cm
L - XL 32 - 52 cm
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Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available for better
fitting and comfort.
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Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 6 does
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not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 7
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into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.

Selecting the user

This device allows to store the results for 2 individual users.
Before each measurement, set the user switch 9 for the
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intended user: user 1 or user 2.
User 1: slide the user switch 9 upwards to the user 1 icon.
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User 2: slide the user switch 9 downwards to the user 2 icon.
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The first person to measure should select user 1.

Select the measuring mode: standard or MAM mode

This device enables you to select either standard (standard single
measurement) or MAM mode (automatic triple measurement). To
select standard mode, slide the MAM switch 8 on the side of the
device downwards to position «1» and to select MAM mode, slide
this switch upwards to position «3».

MAM mode (highly recommended)

• In MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in
succession and the result is then automatically analysed and
displayed. Because the blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a
result determined in this way is more reliable than one produced
by a single measurement.
• When you select the 3 measurements, the MAM-symbol BL
appears in the display.
• The bottom, right hand section of the display shows a 1, 2 or 3 to
indicate which of the 3 measurements is currently being taken.
• There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements
(15 seconds are adequate according to «Blood Pressure Moni-
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