Operation Manual

aponorm
®
Basis Control
6

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
gynaecologist.
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in
adults in accordance with the international Guideli-
nes (ESH, AHA, JSH). Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommenda-
tion
Blood
pressure
too low
 100  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
danger-
ously
high
160
 100 
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 mmHg indicates «blood pres-
sure too high».
2. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert
the batteries. The battery compartment
5
is on the
bottom of the device. Insert the batteries (4 x size
AA 1.5 V), 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
9
. To confirm
and then set the month, press the time button
8
.
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.