Aponorm BASIS PLUS BLUETOOTH User manual

Instructions for use
Upper arm BASIS PLUS BLUETOOTH®
Data evaluation via app
using your smartphone
Also suitable for:
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aponorm®Basis Plus Bluetooth®– Brief instructions
Unlock
START
STOP
Insert the batteries supplied
along with the monitor.
The cuff must come to sit
approx. 3 cm above your arm
bend. Extend your arm so that
the cuff is at the same height
as your heart.
Switch the monitor off. The
measurements are stored
automatically.
Connect the cuff.
Start the measurement by
pressing the Start/Stop
button.
You can lock the monitor by
pushing the switch upwards.
Unlock the monitor by pushing
the key lock on the side down.
Do not talk, move, eat drink or
smoke during the measure-
ment.
Relax for a few minutes
before each measurement.
The blood pressure values
measured appear on the
display.
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Important! This information must be adhered to in order to prevent damage to the device
and error messages being displayed.
Protect from moisture.
Read the instructions carefully
before using this monitor.
Switches, housing and accessories
1Start/Stop button
2Display
3Cuff connector
4Mains adapter connector
5Battery compartment
6Cuff
7Cuff connector
8Time button
9Memory button (M button)
10 “Back” button
11 “Forward” button
12 Lock switch
Display
13 Date/time
14 Systolic value
15 Diastolic value
16 Pulse rate
17 Battery indicator
18 Blood pressure traffic light
19 Stored value
20 Pulse rate measurement active
21 Cuff check indicator
22 Heart arrythmia warning symbol (PAD)
23 Motion alarm

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Dear Customer,
Your new aponorm®by microlife blood pressure
monitor is a reliable medical device for taking
blood pressure measurements on the upper arm. It
is simple to use, accurate and comes highly recom-
mended for blood pressure monitoring in your
home. This device was developed in collaboration
with physicians and clinical tests were carried out
prove its measurement accuracy to be of a very
high standard.*
Please read through these instructions carefully
so that you understand all functions and safety
information. We want you to be happy with your
aponorm®by microlife product. If you have any
questions, problems or want to order spare parts
please contact the aponorm®by microlife
Customer Service. Your dealer or pharmacy will
be able to give you the address of the aponorm®
by microlife dealer in your country. For more
detailed information on our products please refer
to www.aponorm.de.
Stay healthy – aponorm®by microlife!
* This device uses the same measuring technology as the
award winning “BP 3BTO-A” model tested according to the
British Hypertension Society (BHS) protocol.
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Table of Contents
1. Important Facts on Blood Pressure
and Self-Measurement 5
· How do I evaluate my blood pressure? 6
2. Using the Device for the First Time
· Inserting the batteries 6
· Setting the date and time 6
· Selecting the correct cuff 7
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
using this Monitor 7
· Not storing a reading 8
4. Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for
Early Detection 8
5. “Traffic Light” Indicator in the Display 9
6. Data Memory 9
· Viewing the stored readings 9
· Memory full 9
· Clearing all readings 10
7. Battery Indicator and Battery Change 10
· Low battery 10
· Flat batteries - replacement 10
· Which batteries and which procedure? 10
· Using rechargeable batteries 10
8. Data Transmission via Bluetooth®/
App Utilisation 11
9. Using a Mains Adapter 11
10. Error Messages 12
11. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal 13
· Safety and protection 13
· Device care 13
· Cleaning the cuff 13
· Accuracy test 14
· Disposal 14
12. Warranty 14
13. Technical Data 15
Warranty Card (see back cover)

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as the day progresses. You should therefore
take your measurements in the same quiet
conditions and when you feel relaxed!
Take at least two measurements per day (one
in the morning and one in the evening).
• It is quite normal for two measurements taken
in quick succession to produce significantly
different results. Therefore we recommend to
use the MAM technology.
• Deviations between measurements taken by
your doctor or in the pharmacy and those taken
at home are quite normal, as these situations
are completely different.
• Several measurements provide much more
reliable information about your blood pressure
than just one single measurement.
• Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds
between two measurements.
• If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat
(arrhythmia, see “Chapter 4.”), measurements
taken with this device should be evaluated with
your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for
checking the frequency of heart pace-
makers!
• If you are pregnant, you should monitor your
blood pressure very closely as it can change
drastically during this time!
1. Important Facts about Blood Pres-
sure and Self-Measurement
• Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood
flowing in the arteries generated by the pump-
ing of the heart. Two values, the systolic
(upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value,
are always measured.
• The monitor also indicates the pulse rate (the
number of times the heart beats in a minute).
• Permanently high blood pressure values
can damage your health and must be
treated by your doctor!
• Always discuss your values with your doctor
and tell him/her if you have noticed anything
unusual or feel unsure. Never rely on the
blood pressure readings alone.
• There are several causes of excessively high
blood pressure values. Your doctor will explain
them in more detail and offer treatment where
appropriate. Besides medication, weight loss
and exercise can also lower your blood pres-
sure.
• Under no circumstances should you alter
the dosages of any drugs prescribed by
your doctor!
• Depending on physical exertion and condition,
blood pressure is subject to wide fluctuations

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)This blood pressure monitor is specially test-
ed for use in pregnancy and for preeclampsia.
When you detect unusual high readings in
pregnancy, you should measure again after 4
hours. If the reading is still too high, consult
your doctor or gynaecologist.
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
Table for classifying home blood pressure values
in adults in accordance with the international
guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH). Data in mm Hg.
Range Systolic Dias-
tolic
Recommenda-
tion
Blood
pressure
too low
z100 z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
far too
high
160 y100 y
Urgently seek
medical advice!
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 mm Hg says
“blood pressure too high”.
2. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
First switch the Lock Switch 12 to the “Unlock”
position. Then insert the batteries. The battery
compartment 5is at the bottom of the device.
Insert the batteries (4 x size AAA 1.5 V), observing
the indicated polarity (+/-).
Setting of time and date
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year
flashes in the display. Set the year by either
pressing “+” 11 or “-” 10 . Press the time button
(NR) for confirmation and for changing to the
month setting mode.
2. Set the month by either pressing “+” 11 or
“-” 10 . Press the time button 8in order to
confirm and then set the date.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the date,
hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the
time button 8, the date and time are set, and
the time is displayed.

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If you want to change the date and time again,
press and hold the time button down for approx.
3 seconds until the year starts to flash. Now you
can enter the new values as described above.
Selecting the correct cuff
aponorm®by microlife offers different cuff sizes.
Select the cuff size to match the circumference
of your upper arm (measured close fitting in the
centre of the upper arm).
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
)Use only aponorm®by microlife cuffs!
`Connect the stuff to the monitor by inserting
the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff
connector 7into the cuff socket 3as far as it
will go.
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measure-
ment using this Monitor
Check list 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) and when seated. It is recommended that
doctors perform double arm measurements on
a patient’s first visit in order to determine which
arm to measure in the future. It is the arm with
the higher blood pressure which should always
be measured.
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper
arm. To avoid constriction, shirt sleeves should
not be rolled up. Sleeves 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).
· Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
· Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2 cm
above the arm bend.
· The artery mark located on the cuff (approx.
3 cm long bar) must lie over the artery which
runs down the inner side of the arm.

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Not storing a reading
Press the Start/Stop button 1while the measur-
ing result is displayed. Keep the button pressed
until the M button 19 starts flashing. The release
the button for a short time and confirm by again
shortly pressing the M button. 9
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You can stop the measurement at any time
by pressing the Start/Stop button 1(e.g. if
you feel uneasy or an unpleasant pressure
sensation).
4. Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for Early
Detection
The appearance of the heart arrhythmia
symbol 22 indicates that certain pulse irregu-
larities were detected during the measurement.
The result may deviate from your normal blood
pressure – repeat the measurement. In most
cases, this is no cause for concern. However, if the
symbol appears on a regular basis (e.g. several
times a week with measurements taken daily) we
advise you to tell your doctor. Please show your
doctor the following explanation:
· Support your arm so it is relaxed.
· Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as
your heart.
6. Switch the Lock Switch 12 to the “Unlock”
position. Press the Start/Stop button 1to 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
instrument will automatically pump some more
air to the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the heart icon for
pulse measurement 20 is flashing.
10. The result, comprising the systolic 14 and the
diastolic 15 blood pressure and the pulse
rate 16 is displayed. Note also the explana-
tions on further displays in this booklet.
11. When the device has finished measuring,
remove the cuff.
12. Switch off the monitor (the display will switch
off automatically after approx. 1 minute).