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c) There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood pressure. We differentiate between the b) Cuff:
common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can be ascribed Type ACMNP-1, for arm circumference 22–32 cm
to specific organic malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about the possible origins of
your own increased blood pressure values.
d) There are measures which you can take, not only for reducing a medically established high blood
pressure, but also for prevention. These measures are part of your general way of life:
A) Eating habits
• Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age. Reduce overweight! 4. Putting the blood-pressure monitor into operation
• Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
• Avoid fatty foods. 4.1.Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the
B) Previous illnesses batteries. The battery compartment is located on the
• Follow consistently any medical instructions for treating previous illness such as: underside of the device (see illustration).
• Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus)
• Fat metabolism disorder a) Remove cover as illustrated
• Gout
b) Insert the batteries (2 x size AAA 1,5 V), thereby
C) Habits observing the indicated polarity.
• Give up smoking completely
• Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol c) If the battery warning appears in the display, the
• Restrict your caffeine consumption (Coffee) batteries are empty and must be replaced by new ones.
D) Physical constitution Attention!
• After a preliminary medical examination, do regular sport. • After the battery warning appears, the device is blocked
• Choose sports which require stamina and avoid those which require strength. until the batteries have been replaced.
• Avoid reaching the limit of your performance. • Please use «AAA» Long-Life or Alkaline 1.5 V Batteries.
• With previous illnesses and/or an age of over 40 years, please consult your doctor before beginning your The use of 1.2 V Accumulators is not recommended.
sporting activities. He will advise you regarding the type and extent of types of sport that are possible for • If the blood-pressure monitor is left unused for long
you. periods, please remove the batteries from the device.
Functional check:
3. The various components of the blood-pressure monitor Hold on the O/I button down to test all the display elements.
When functioning correctly all segments must appear.
The illustration shows the blood-pressure monitor BP 3AS1-2, consisting of:
4.2.Tube connection
a) Measuring unit • Cuff ACMNP-1 (1-tube cuff + T-connector): Set up the
tube connections between cuff, and instrument as
LCD-display O/I shown in the diagram.
Memory button
Handle
Bulb 5. Carrying out a measurement
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