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BP A2 Basic

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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 

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 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

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. To 

confirm and then set the month, press the time button

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.

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).



Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available for better 

fitting and comfort.

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Only use Microlife cuffs.

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Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 

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 does 

not fit.

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Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 

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into the cuff socket 

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 as far as it will go.

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this 

Device

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). 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.

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 correct cuff size is used (marking on the 

cuff).

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Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.

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Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2 cm above the elbow.

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The 

artery mark

 located on the cuff (ca. 3 cm long bar) must 

lie over the artery which runs down the inner side of the 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 

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 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 device will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.

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

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 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

32 - 42 cm

L - XL

32 - 52 cm