Microlife Aponorm Basis Control User manual

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BASIS
Oberarm
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Unlock
START
STOP
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Legen Sie die mitgelieferten
Batterien ein.
Legen Sie die Manschette so
an, dass sie ca. 3 cm oberhalb
der Armbeuge sitzt. Lagern
Sie den Arm ausgestreckt, so
dass die Manschette sich in
Brusthöhe befindet.
Schalten Sie das Gerät aus.
Messungen werden automa-
tisch gespeichert.
Schließen Sie die Manschette
an.
Starten Sie die Messung mit
einem Druck auf Start/Stopp.
Sie können das Gerät wieder
verriegeln, in dem Sie den
Schalter nach oben schieben.
Entriegeln Sie das Gerät,
indem Sie den Schalter an der
Seite nach unten schieben.
Während der Messung, weder
sprechen, bewegen, essen,
trinken oder rauchen.
Vor jeder Messung sollten Sie
einige Minuten entspannen.
Nach der Messung erscheinen
auf dem Display die gemesse-
nen Blutdruckwerte.
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9
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10
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8
Lock

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1 START/STOPButton
2Display
3 CuffSocket
4Mains Adapter Socket
5 BatteryCompartment
6 Cuff
7 CuffConnector
8Time Button
9M-Button (Memory)
10 - «Backward» Button
11 + «Forward» Button
12 Lock Switch
Display
13 Date/Time
14 Systolic Value
15 Diastolic Value
16  PulseRate
17 Battery Display
18 Traffic Light Display
19 Stored Value
20 Pulse Indicator
21  CuffCheckIndicator
22 Arm Movement Indicator
DearCustomer,
Your new aponorm®by microlife blood pressure monitor is a
reliable medical device for taking measurements on the upper
arm. It is simple to use, accurate and comes highly recommen-
ded for blood pressure monitoring in your home. This device was
developed in collaboration with physicians and clinical tests
carried out proving its measurement accuracy to be of a very
high standard.*
Please read through these instructions carefully so that you un-
derstand 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
aponorm®bymicrolife-CustomerService.Yourdealerorphar-
macy will be able to give you the address of the aponorm®by
microlife dealer in your country. Alternatively, visit the internet
at www.aponorm.de where you will find a wealth of invaluable
information on our products.
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.
Type BF applied part
Readtheinstructionscarefully
before using this device.

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Table of Contents
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and
Self-Measurement
 •HowdoIevaluatemybloodpressure?
2. Using the Device for the First Time
 •Insertingthebatteries
 •Settingthedateandtime
 •Selectingthecorrectcuff
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using
this Device
 •Hownottostoreareading
4. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display
5. Data Memory
 •Viewingthestoredvalues
 •Memoryfull
 •Clearingallvalues
6. Battery Indicator and Battery change
 •Lowbattery
 •Flatbattery–replacement
 •Whichbatteriesandwhichprocedure?
 •Usingrechargeablebatteries
7. Using a Mains Adapter
8. Error Messages
9. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
 •Safetyandprotection
 •Devicecare
 •Cleaningthecuff
 •Accuracytest
 •Disposal
10. Guarantee
11. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card
1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and
Self-Measurement
• Blood pressuresthepressureofthebloodowinginthe
arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values,
the systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value,
are always measured.
• Thedevice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 single blood pressure readings.
• 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 pressure.
• 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uctuationsasthedayprogresses.You
should therefore take your measurements in the same
quietconditionsandwhenyoufeelrelaxed! Take at
least two readings every time (in the morning and in the
evening) and average the measurements.
• Itisquitenormalfortwomeasurementstakeninquick 
succession to produce significantly different results.
•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
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• Ifyousufferfromanirregular heartbeat, measurements
taken with this device should be evaluated with your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
 frequencyofheartpacemakers!
• Ifyouarepregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
very closely as it can change drastically during this time!
This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and
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 gynaeco-
logist.
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 mmHg.
2. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries.
The battery compartment 5is on the bottom of the device.
Insert the batteries (4 x size AAA 1,5 V), thereby observing
the indicated polarity. Switch the Lock Switch 12 to «unlock»
position.
Setting the date and time
1. Afterthenewbatteriesaretted,theyearnumberashesin
the display. You can set the year by pressing either the «+»
11 or the «-» 10 button. To confirm and then set the month,
press the time button 8.
2. Press the «+» 11 or the «-» 10 button to set the month.
Press the time button 8to 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ash.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 arms (measured
by close fitting in the centre of the upper arm).
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».
Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm
M 22 - 32 cm
M - L 22 - 42 cm
L - XL 32 - 52 cm
Range
blood pressure
too low
1. blood pressure
optimum
2. blood pressure
elevated
3. blood pressure
too high
4. blood pressure
dangerously
high
Systolic
100
100 - 130
130 - 135
135 - 160
160 
Diastolic
60
60 - 80
80 - 85
85 - 100
100 
Recommendation
Consultyourdoctor
Self-check
Self-check
Seek medical advice
Urgently seek
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Only use aponorm®by microlife cuffs.
Connect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 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 recommended that doctors perform double arm measu-
rements 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-tting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at.
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 
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.
• Ensurethatthecuffisatthesameheightasyourheart.
6. Slide the lock switch 12 down 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 device will automatically pump some more
air into the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the pulse indicator 20 ashesin
the display.
10. The result, comprising the systolic 14 and the diastolic 15
blood pressure and the pulse rate 16 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
automatically after approx. 1 min.).
How not to store a reading
PresstheSTART/STOPbutton 1while the reading is being
displayed. Keep the button pressed until «M» 19 isashingand
thenreleaseit.ConrmbypressingtheM-button 9again.
You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
START/STOPbutton(e.g.ifyoufeeluneasyoran
unpleasant pressure sensation).
4. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display
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show you the range within which the indicated blood pressure
value lies. Depending on the height of the bar, the readout value
is either within the optimum (green), elevated (yellow), too high
(orange) or dangerously high (red) range. The classification corre-
sponds to the 4 ranges in the table as defined by the internatio-
nalguidelines(ESH,AHA,JSH),asdescribedin«Section1.».

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5. Data Memory
This device automatically stores up to 99 measurement values.
Viewing the stored values
Press the M-button 9briey,whenthedeviceisswitchedon.
The display first shows «M» 19 and then an average value. The
device then switches to the last stored value.
Press the M-button again to exit the memory mode. Pressing the
«+» 11 or the «-» 10 button repeatedly enables you to move from
one stored value to another.
Memory full
Pay attention that the maximum memory capacity of 99
memories is not exceeded. When the 99 memory
is full, the oldest value is automatically overwritten
with the 100th value. Values should be evaluated by a
doctor before the memory capacity is reached –
otherwise data will be lost.
Clearing all values
If you are sure that you want to permanently remove all stored
values, hold down the M-button 9until «CL» appears and then
release the button.
Press the M-button while «CL»isashingtopermanentlyclear
all values.
Cancel deletion:pressSTART/STOPbutton 1while
«CL»isashing.
Individual values cannot be cleared.
6. Battery Indicator and Battery change
Low battery
When the batteries are approximately ¾ empty the battery
symbol 17 willashassoonasthedeviceisswitchedon(partly
filled battery displayed). Although the device will continue to
measure reliably, you should obtain replacement batteries.
Flat battery – replacement
Whenthebatteriesareat,thebatterysymbol17 willashas
soonasthedeviceisswitchedon(atbatterydisplayed).You
cannot take any further measurements and must replace the
batteries.
1. Open the battery compartment 5on the bottom of the
device.
2. Replacethebatteries–ensurecorrectpolarityasshownby
the symbols in the compartment.
3. To set date and time, follow the procedure described in
«Section 2.».
The memory retains all values although date and time
mustbereset–theyearnumberthereforeashes
automatically after the batteries are replaced.
Which batteries and which procedure?
Use 4 new, long-life 1.5 V, size AAA batteries.
Do not use batteries beyond their date of expiry.
 Removebatteriesifthedeviceisnotgoingtobeusedfor
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Using rechargeable batteries
You can also operate this device using rechargeable batteries.
Only use «NiMH» type reusable batteries.
 Batteriesmustberemovedandrechargedwhentheat
battery symbol appears. They should not remain inside the
device as they may become damaged (total discharge as a
result of low use of the device, even when switched off).
Always remove the rechargeable batteries if you do not
intend to use the device for a week or more.
Batteries cannot be charged in the blood pressure monitor.
Rechargebatteriesinanexternalchargerandobservethe
information regarding charging, care and durability.
7. Using a Mains Adapter
You can operate this device using the aponorm®by microlife
mainsadapter(DC6V,600mA).
Only use the aponorm®by microlife mains adapter
available as an original accessory appropriate for your
supply voltage.
Ensure that neither the mains adapter or the cable are
damaged.
1. Plug the adapter cable into the mains adapter socket 4in
the blood pressure monitor.
2. Plug the adapter plug into the wall socket.
When the mains adapter is connected, no battery current is
consumed.
8. Error Messages
If an error occurs during the measurement, the measurement is
interrupted and an error message, e.g. «ERR 3», is displayed.
* Please consult your doctor, if this or any other problem occurs
repeatedly.
If you think the results are unusual, please read through
the information in «Section 1.» carefully.
Error
«ERR 1»
«ERR 2»
«ERR 3»
«ERR 5»
«HI»
«LO»
Description
Signal too
weak
Error signal
No pressure
in the cuff
Abnormal
result
Pulse or cuff
pressure too
high
Pulse too
low
Potential cause and remedy
The pulse signals on the cuff are too
weak.Re-positionthecuffandrepeat
the measurement.*
During the measurement, error signals
were detected by the cuff, caused for
instance by movement or muscle
tension.Repeatthemeasurement,
keeping your arm still.
An adequate pressure cannot be gene-
rated in the cuff. A leak may have
occurred.Checkthatthecuffiscor-
rectly connected and is not too loose.
Replacethebatteriesifnecessary.
Repeatthemeasurement.
The measuring signals are inaccurate
and no result can therefore be dis-
played.Readthroughthechecklistfor
performing reliable measurements and
then repeat the measurement.*
The pressure in the cuff is too high
(over300mmHg)ORthepulseistoo
high (over 200 beats per minute).
Relaxfor5minutesandrepeatthe
measurement.*
The pulse is too low (less than 40
beatsperminute).Repeatthemeasu-
rement.*

Device care
Cleanthedeviceonlywithasoft,drycloth.
Cleaning the cuff
Carefullyremovespotsonthecuffwithadampclothand
soapsuds.
WARNING: Do not wash the cuff in a washing machine
or dishwasher!
Accuracy test
We recommend this device is tested for accuracy every 2 years
or after mechanical impact (e.g. being dropped). Please contact
aponorm®by microlife-Service to arrange the test (see
foreword).
Disposal
Batteries and electronic devices must be disposed of in
accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not
with domestic waste.
10. Guarantee
This device is covered by a 5 year guarantee from the date of
purchase. The guarantee is valid only on presentation of the
guarantee card completed by the dealer (see back) confirming
date of purchase or the receipt.
• Batteriesandwearingpartsarenotincluded.
• Openingoralteringthedeviceinvalidatestheguarantee.
• Theguaranteedoesnotcoverdamagecausedbyimproper
handling, discharged batteries, accidents or non-compliance
with the operating instructions.
• Thecuffisincludedforthefunctionalguaranteeonly
(tightness) for 2 years.
Please contact aponorm®by microlife-Service (see foreword).
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9. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal
Safety and protection
• Thisdevicemayonlybeusedforthepurposesdescribed
in this instruction. The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage caused by incorrect application.
• Thisdevicecomprisessensitivecomponentsandmustbe
treated with caution. Observe the storage and operating con-
ditions described in the «Technical Specifications» section.
• Protectitfrom:
water and moisture
impact and dropping
contamination and dust
direct sunlight
heat and cold
• Thecuffsaresensitiveandmustbehandledwithcare.
• Onlypumpupthecuffoncetted.
• Donotusethisdeviceclosetostrongelectromagnetic
fields such as mobile telephones or radio installations.
• Donotusethisdeviceifyouthinkitisdamagedornotice
anything unusual.
• Neveropenthisdevice.
• Ifthedeviceisnotgoingtobeusedforaprolongedperiod
the batteries should be removed.
• Readtheadditionalsafetyinformationintheindividual 
sections of this instructions.
Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised;
some parts are small enough to be swallowed.

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11. Technical Specifications
Operating temperature: 10-40°C/50-104°F
15 - 95 % relative maximum humidity
Storage temperature: -20-+55°C/-4-+131°F
15 - 95 % relative maximum humidity
Weight: 354 g (including batteries)
Dimensions: 160 x 80 x 32 mm
Measuring procedure: oscillometric, corresponding to
Korotkoff method: Phase I systolic,
Phase V diastolic
Measurement range: 20 - 280 mmHg – blood pressure
40 - 200 beats per minute – pulse
Cuff pressure display 0 - 299 mmHg
range:
Resolution: 1 mmHg
Static accuracy: pressure within ± 3 mmHg
Pulse accuracy: ± 5 % of the readout value
Voltage source: • 4x1.5VBatteries;sizeAAA
   • MainsadapterDC6V,600mA
(optional)
Reference to EN1060-1/-3/-4;IEC60601-1;
standards: IEC60601-1-2(EMC)
This device complies with the requirements of the Medical
DeviceDirective93/42/EEC.
Technical alterations reserved.

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Name of Purchaser / Nom de l‘acheteur / Nombre del comprador / Nome do comprador /
Name des Käufers / Naam koper
/ Ф.И.О.покупателя /Imięinazwiskonabywcy/
Vásárlóneve/ / Numelecumpărătorului/Jménokupujícího/
Menozákazníka/AlıcınınAdı/
Serial Number / Numéro de série / Número de serie / Número de série / Serien-Nr. /
Seriennummer /Серийныйномер / Numer seryjny / Sorozatszám / /
Numărdeserie /Výrobnéčíslo/SeriNumarası/
Date of Purchase / Date d‘achat / Fecha de compra / Data da compra / Kaufdatum /
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Garantiekarte
Ihre Sicherheit: die aponorm®by microlife Garantie.
Ihr neues Blutdruckmessgerät ist ein medizinisches Präzisionsgerät der Spitzenklasse.
Dafür verbürgen wir uns mit unserem guten Namen und unserer
5-Jahres-Garantie.
Die genauen Garantie-Bedingungen finden Sie auf Seite 9 der Gebrauchsanweisung.

Vertrieb durch:
WEPA Apothekenbedarf
GmbH & Co KG
Am Fichtenstrauch 6-10
56204 Hillscheid
www.aponorm.de
www.wepa-dieapothekenmarke.de
Hersteller:
Microlife AG
Espenstraße 139
CH-9443 Widnau
www.microlife.ch
Hilfspositionsnummer 21.28.01.2104
Bestell-Nr. 46928
02391246