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3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this 

Instrument

4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for 

early Detection 

The symbol 

AM

 indicates that pulse irregularities were detected 

during the measurement. Therefore, the result may deviate from your 

normal blood pressure – repeat the measurement. In most cases, this 

is no cause for concern. We advise you to tell your doctor if the symbol 

appears on a regular basis (e.g. several times a week with measure-

ments taken daily). Show your doctor the following explanation:

5. Traffic Light Indication in the Display

The bars on the left-hand edge of the traffic light display 

BM

 show 

you the range within which the indicated blood pressure value lies. 

Depending on the height of the bar, the readout value is either 

within the normal (green), borderline (yellow) or danger (red) 

range. The classification corresponds to the 6 ranges in the Table 

as defined by the WHO, as described in «Section 1.».

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There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements 

(15 seconds is adequate according to «Blood Pressure Moni-

toring, 2001, 6:145-147» for oscillometric instruments). A count 

down indicates the remaining time and a beep will sound 

5 seconds before the 2nd and 3rd readings will begin.

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The individual results are not displayed. Your blood pressure 

will only be displayed after all 3 measurements are taken.

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Do not remove the cuff between measurements.

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If one of the individual measurements was questionable, a 

fourth one is automatically taken.

Checklist for taking a reliable measurement

1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the 

measurement.

2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and 

relax.

3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
4. 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.

5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown 

in the pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.

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Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.

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Make sure that the cuff is 2 cm (0.75 inch) above your 

elbow with the tube on the inside of your arm.

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Support your arm so it is relaxed.

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Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.

6. Press the ON/OFF button 

1

 to start the measurement.

7. 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.

8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops 

and the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was 

not reached, the instrument will automatically pump some 

more air into the cuff.

9. During the measurement, the heart symbol 

AN

 flashes in the 

display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.

10. The result, comprising the systolic 

AQ

 and the diastolic 

AR

 blood 

pressure and the pulse 

AS

 is displayed and longer beep is heard. 

Note also the explanations on further displays in this booklet.

11. When the measurement has finished, remove the cuff and 

pack it into the instrument as shown in 

Fig. II

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12. Enter the result in the enclosed blood pressure pass and 

switch off the instrument. (The monitor does switch off auto-

matically after approx. 1 min.).

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You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the 

ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant 

pressure sensation). 

Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the 

Arrhythmia indicator

This instrument is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that 

also analyses pulse frequency during measurement. The instru-

ment is clinically tested.
The arrhythmia symbol is displayed after the measurement, if pulse 

irregularities occur during measurement. If the symbol appears 

more frequently (e.g. several times per week on measurements 

performed daily) we recommend the patient to seek medical advice.
The instrument does not replace a cardiac examination, but 

serves to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.