Using The Device For The First Time; Inserting The Batteries; Setting The Date And Time; Selecting The Correct Cuff - Microlife BP B1 Classic Manual

 If you suffer from a cardiac arrhythmia consult with your doctor
before using the device. See also chapter «Appearance of the
irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol» of this user manual.
 The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!

2. Using the device for the first time

Inserting the batteries

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment 6 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.

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 7 does

not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 8

into the cuff socket 5 as far as it will go.
Microlife BP B1 Classic

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.

Keep your 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.

4. Taking a blood pressure measurement

1. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
2. 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.
3. The cuff fit check AQ on the display indicates that the cuff is
perfectly placed. If the icon AQ-A appears, the cuff is fitted
suboptimally, but it is still ok to measure.
4. 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.
5. During the measurement, the pulse indicator AP flashes in the
display.
6. The result, comprising the systolic AT and the diastolic AK blood
pressure and the pulse rate AL are displayed. Note also the
explanations on further display symbols in this booklet.
7. When the device has finished measuring, remove the cuff.
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