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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.

Selecting the user

This device allows to store the results for 2 individual users.

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Before each measurement

, set the user switch 

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 for the 

intended user: user 1 or user 2.

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User 1: slide the user switch 

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 upwards to the user 1 icon.

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User 2: slide the user switch 

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 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 AFIB/MAM mode

This device enables you to select either standard (standard single 

measurement) or AFIB/MAM mode (automatic triple measure-

ment). To select standard mode, slide the AFIB/MAM switch 

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 on 

the side of the device downwards to position «1» and to select 

AFIB/MAM mode, slide this switch upwards to position «3».

AFIB/MAM mode (highly recommended)

In AFIB/MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in 

succession and the result is then automatically analysed and 

displayed. Because blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a result 

determined in this way is more reliable than one produced by a single 

measurement. AFIB detection is only activated in AFIB/MAM mode.

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When you select the 3 measurements, the MAM-symbol 

BP

appears in the display.

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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.

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There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements 

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

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

down indicates the remaining time.

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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.

4. 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.

•

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.

•

Support your arm so it is relaxed.

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

6. Slide the lock switch 

AN

 down to the «unlock» position. Press 

the START/STOP button 

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 to start measuring.

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.

9. During the measurement, the pulse indicator 

BM

 flashes in the 

display.

10.The result, comprising the systolic 

AQ

 and the diastolic 

AR

blood pressure and the pulse rate 

AS

 is displayed. Note also the 

explanations on further display symbols in this booklet.

11.When the device has finished measuring, remove the cuff.

12.Switch off the device. (The monitor does switch off automati-

cally after approx. 1 min.).

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