Using The Device For The First Time; Inserting The Batteries; Setting The Date And Time; Selecting The Correct Cuff - Microlife BP B2 Standard Instructions Manual

 Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in
the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as
these situations are completely different.
 Several measurements provide much more reliable informa-
tion about your blood pressure than just one single measure-
ment.
 Leave a small break of 5 minutes between two measurements.
 If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see
Section «Appearance of the irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol»),
measurements taken with this device should be evaluated with
your doctor.
 The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
 If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.
 A number of factors can affect the accuracy of
measurements taken on the wrist. In some cases, the
result may differ from the measurement taken on the upper
arm. We therefore advise you to compare these values with
those produced by the upper arm measurement and
discuss them with your doctor.

2. Using the device for the first time

Inserting the batteries

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment 7 is on the bottom of the device. Insert the
batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AAA), 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 3. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 4.
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 for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to
flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.
Microlife BP B2 Standard

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
M 22 - 32 cm
M - L 22 - 42 cm
 Pre-shaped cuffs are optionally available.
 Only use Microlife cuffs.

This device is not compatible with other Microlife cuff sizes
except M and M-L.
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 8 does
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not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 9
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into the cuff socket 5 as far as it will go.

3. Checklist for taking a reliable measurement

Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the

measurement.
Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes.
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Keep the feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.
Always measure on the same arm (normally left). It is recom-

mended that doctors perform double arm measurements on a
patients first visit in order to determine which arm to measure in
the future. The arm with the higher blood pressure should be
measured.
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.
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 1-2 cm above the
elbow.
 The artery mark on the cuff 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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