Operation Manual

3BP A3 Plus
EN
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This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and pre-
eclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in preg-
nancy, you should measure again after 4 hours. If the
reading is still too high, consult your doctor or gynaecologist.
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
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.
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).
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Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available for better
fitting and comfort.
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Only use Microlife cuffs.
 Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 6 does not fit.
 Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 7
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
intended user: user 1 or user 2.
 User 1: slide the user switch 9 upwards to the user 1 icon.
 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-
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
low
 100  60 Consult your
doctor
1. blood pressure
optimum
100 - 130 60 - 80 Self-check
2. blood pressure
elevated
130 - 135 80 - 85 Self-check
3. blood pressure too
high
135 - 160 85 - 100 Seek medical
advice
4. blood pressure
dangerously high
160  100  Urgently seek
medical advice!
Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm
M 22 - 32 cm
M - L 22 - 42 cm
L - XL 32 - 52 cm