Melissa 630-015 manual Troubleshooting, Storage, Cleaning

Error

Cause

Solution

The display shows

1. The pressure in the cuff is

1. Take a new reading and make sure the

“RETEST”

cuff is inflated to 30 mmHg above the

not 30 mmHg higher than the

expected blood pressure.

expected blood pressure.

2. The user must remain completely still and

2. The user moved the arm or the

not move the arm or the appliance during

appliance during measurement.

measurement.

3. The pressure drops fast due to

3. Check for leakage in the circuit.

leakage in the circuit.

The pressure only

The hose is incorrectly fitted.

Fit the hose correctly.

rises slowly during

inflation.

The display shows

the battery symbol

The batteries are almost dead.

Replace the batteries.

or the display is

Check that the batteries are fitted the right

blank.

way round.

Unusual readings

1. The cuff has not been tightened

1. Tighten the cuff and position it as

sufficiently or has been

described in the section “Fitting the cuff

positioned incorrectly.

on the arm”.

2. The user moves or speaks

2. The user must remain still and avoid

during measurement.

speaking during measurement.

3. The user is too nervous or

3. The user must try to relax and take 2-3

tense during measurement.

deep breaths.

4. The user is not in the correct

4. The user must lie down or sit as described

lying or sitting position.

in “Measuring the blood pressure”.

5. The user pauses during

5. Inflate the cuff as described in “Measuring

inflation or uses the appliance

the blood pressure”.

incorrectly.

6. Check result by performing one or more

6. The user may have a heart

new measurements. Talk to your doctor if

problem.

you consistently have abnormal readings.