BP3KN1-3B EN Microlife BP W70 BT (BP3KN1-3B) User Manual English 1 IB BP3KN1-3B V4920 EN
BP3KN1-3B EN Important Product and Safety Information Follow Instructions for Use. This document provides important product operation and safety information regarding this Blood Pressure Monitor. Please read this document thoroughly before using the device and keep for future reference. This blood pressure monitor is an automatic digital blood pressure measuring device for use by adults on the wrist at home.
BP3KN1-3B EN Open/modify this device; inaccuracy and/or harmful injury may result. Conduct many frequent measurements as this may result in harmful injury due to blood flow interference. Place the Cuff over a wound as this may cause further injury. Place and pressurize the Cuff over/near any present intravascular access or therapy, or arteriovenous shunt, as this may cause blood flow interference and result in harmful injury.
BP3KN1-3B EN DO NOT: Drop this device or expose it to strong vibrations; sensitive components may be affected resulting in inaccuracies and/or operational issues. Use the Blood Pressure Monitor outside of its specified operation temperature and humidity rating, or if stored outside of its specified storage temperature and humidity rating. Avoid storage in direct sunlight. Use this device in a moving vehicle; inaccurate measurements may result. Use third party accessories.
BP3KN1-3B EN encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
BP3KN1-3B EN Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Instruction Manual Table of contents 1. Introduction 1.1. Your automatic wrist blood pressure monitor 1.2. Inflation mode technology 2. How is blood pressure measured? 2.1. What is blood pressure, and why does it fluctuate? 2.2. Measurement guidelines 2.3. What can I do to change my blood pressure? 3. Components of your blood pressure monitor 4. How do I get started? 4.1. Inserting the batteries 4.2. Selecting standard or MAM mode 4.3.
BP3KN1-3B EN 1. Introduction 1.1. Your automatic wrist blood pressure monitor Thank you for purchasing a fully automatic wrist blood pressure monitor. Your monitor is designed to provide fast and reliable digital readings of your pulse, and systolic / diastolic blood pressure using the oscillometric method on your wrist. It offers clinically proven accuracy and has been designed to be user friendly.
BP3KN1-3B EN 2. How is blood pressure measured? 2.1. What is blood pressure, and why does it fluctuate? Your level of blood pressure is determined in the circulatory center of the brain and adjusts to a variety of situations through feedback from the nervous system. To adjust blood pressure, the strength and frequency of the heart (pulse), as well as the width of circulatory blood vessels is altered. Blood vessel width is affected by way of fine muscles in the blood vessel walls.
BP3KN1-3B EN Additional information • If your values are mostly normal under resting conditions but exceptionally high under conditions of physical or psychological stress, it is possible that you are suffering from so-called "labile hypertension." Consult your physician. 2.3. What can I do to change my blood pressure? a). Consult your physician. b). Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are associated with considerable health risks over time.
BP3KN1-3B EN 3. Components of your blood pressure monitor The illustration shows your blood pressure monitor, consisting of: 1. ON/OFF Button 2. Display 3. M-button (memory) 4. Time Button 5. Battery Compartment 6. Cuff 7. Systolic Value 8. Diastolic Value 9. Pulse Rate 10. Date/Time 11. Stored Value 12. Traffic Light Indicator 13. Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol 14. Cuff Signal Indicator «ERR 1» 15.
BP3KN1-3B EN 4. How do I get started? 4.1. Inserting the batteries After you have unpacked your device, insert the batteries. The battery compartment is located on the side of the device. a). Remove the battery cover. To open battery cover: Turn the monitor over, locate the pull on cover and use your finger tip to pull it towards you. To close battery cover: Align cover in the battery compartment at approximately a 15 degree angle, inserting the tabs into the holes found on the inside.
BP3KN1-3B EN all 3 measurements are taken. • Do not remove the cuff between measurements. • If one of the individual measurements was questionable, an additional measurement is automatically taken. 4.3. Selecting Heart Level Indicator Keeping the wrist at the same height level as heart during measurement is one of the most important facts to use a wrist blood pressure monitor. Incorrect wrist position might lead to an inaccurate result.
BP3KN1-3B EN • If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time button down for approx. 3 seconds to enter setting menu. Press time button twice to skip MAM mode/ Heart Level Indicator setting until the year number starts to flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above. 4.5. Setting the user This device allows to store the results for 2 individual users. • Select the intended user (user 1 or user 2) by pressing the time button.
BP3KN1-3B EN accumulated blood to flow away. 5.3. Taking a measurement • Select standard (single measurement) or MAM mode (automatic double measurement): see details in chapter 4.2 • Press the ON/OFF button to start the measurement. • After Heart Level Indicator checked (see details in chapter 4.3), 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.
BP3KN1-3B EN at an early stage. 6. Data Memory This model is designed for two users and can store up to 99 blood pressure readings for each user. Select either user 1 or 2 by pressing the time button. Viewing the stored values Press the M-button briefly, when the device is switched off. The display first shows «M» and «A», which stands for the average of the last 3 measurements in memory. Pressing the M-button again displays the previous value.
BP3KN1-3B EN 7. Battery change indicator Low battery When the batteries are approximately ¾ empty the battery symbol will flash as soon as the device is switched on (partly filled battery displayed). Although the device will continue to measure reliably, you should obtain replacement batteries. Flat battery – replacement When the batteries are flat, the battery symbol will flash as soon as the device is switched on (flat battery displayed).
BP3KN1-3B EN 8. Bluetooth® functions and application (App) This device can be used in conjunction with a smartphone running the «Microlife Connected Health+» App. The Bluetooth® connection is automatically active after the measurement has been completed. Please download the “Microlife Connected Health+” App from Apple’s App Store® or Google Play® before pairing your devices. If you have any issues with your setup, please contact customer service toll free: 1-800-568-4147 for additional support.
EN BP3KN1-3B Error Description Potential cause and remedy «ERR 1» Signal too Weak The pulse signals on the cuff are too weak. Reposition the cuff and repeat the measurement.* «ERR 2» Error signal During the measurement, error signals were detected by the cuff, caused for instance by movement or muscle tension. Repeat the measurement, keeping your arm still. «ERR 3» No pressure in the cuff An adequate pressure cannot be generated in the cuff. A leak may have occurred.
EN BP3KN1-3B Problem with Bluetooth® connection If any problem occurs with the Bluetooth® connection, the Bluetooth® icon blinks rapidly for approximately 10 seconds. To solve the problem, please visit www.microlife.com/connect. * Please immediately consult your doctor, if this or any other problem occurs repeatedly. If you think the results are unusual, please read through the information in «Section 5.» carefully.
BP3KN1-3B EN Please read this document thoroughly before using the device and keep for future reference. This device may only be used for the purposes described in these instructions. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect application. This device comprises sensitive components and must be treated with caution. Observe the storage and operating conditions described in the «Technical Specifications» section.
BP3KN1-3B EN Carefully remove any marks on the cuff with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Accuracy test We recommend this device is tested for accuracy every 2 years or after mechanical impact (e.g. being dropped). Please contact your local Microlife-Service to arrange the test (see foreword). 11. Guarantee Limited 1 year warranty: Your Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor is warrantied for 1 year by the manufacturer, against manufacturer defects for the original purchaser only, from date of purchase.
EN BP3KN1-3B 12. Technical specifications Operating conditions: ………10 - 40 °C / 50 - 104 °F 15 - 90 % relative maximum humidity Storage conditions: …………-20 - +55 °C / -4 - +131 °F 15 - 90 % relative maximum humidity Weight: …………………………120 +/-5 g (including batteries) Dimensions: ……………………82 x 64 x 13.9 mm Cuff size: ………………………13.5 – 23cm (5.25 – 9.
