Microlife BP B2 Basic User Manual

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Dear Customer,
This device was developed in collaboration with physicians and
clinical tests carried out prove its measurement accuracy to be of
a very high standard.*
If you have any questions, problems or want to order spare parts
please contact your local Microlife-Customer Service. Your dealer
or pharmacy will be able to give you the address of the Microlife
dealer in your country. Alternatively, visit the internet at
www.microlife.com where you will find a wealth of invaluable infor-
mation on our products.
Stay healthy – Microlife AG!
* This device uses the same measuring technology as the award
winning «BP 3BTO-A» model tested according to the British and
Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) protocol.
Table of contents
1. Using the device for the first time
Inserting the batteries
Setting the date and time
Selecting the correct cuff
2. Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
3. Taking a blood pressure measurement
Manual inflation
How not to store a reading
How do I evaluate my blood pressure
Appearance of the irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol
4. Data memory
Viewing the stored values
Clearing all values
5. Battery indicator and battery change
Low battery
Flat battery - replacement
Which batteries and which procedure?
Using rechargeable batteries
6. Using a mains adapter
7. Error messages
8. Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal
Device care
Cleaning the cuff
Accuracy test
Disposal
9. Guarantee
10. Technical specifications
1. Using the device for the first time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment 7 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 3. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 4.
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 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).
 Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 8 does
not fit.
 Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 9
into the cuff socket 5 as far as it will go.
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
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Pre-shaped cuffs are optionally available.
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Only use Microlife cuffs.

Microlife BP B2 Basic Specifications

General

Type	Automatic
Cuff size	22 - 42 cm
Control type	Buttons
Product color	White
Number of users	1 user(s)
Measuring method	Oscillometric
Memory registers	30
Pulse rate range	40 - 200
Speaking function	No
Placement supported	Upper arm
Units of measurement	mmHg
Mean arterial pressure	Yes
Display type	LCD
Battery type	AA
Battery voltage	1.5 V
Battery technology	Alkaline
Battery life (CIPA standard)	920 shots
Number of batteries supported	4
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Pressure accuracy	1 mmHg
Pressure measurement range	20 - 280 mmHg

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	90 mm
Width	131 mm
Height	60.5 mm
Weight	277 g