TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Probable cause | Corrective action | |
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Nothing appears in | Batteries are drained. | Replace all batteries with new ones. | |
the display, even |
| Alkaline batteries recommended. | |
when the power is |
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Battery terminals are not | Reinstall the batteries with negative | ||
turned on. | |||
in the correct position. | and positive terminals matching | ||
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| those indicated in the battery | |
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The cuff does not | Battery voltage is too low. | Replace all batteries with new ones. | |
inflate. | Low battery symbol | Alkaline batteries recommended. | |
| blinks. [If the batteries are |
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| drained completely, the |
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| mark does not appear.] |
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The unit does not | The cuff is not fastened | Fasten the cuff correctly. | |
measure. Readings | properly. |
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are too high or too |
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You moved your arm or | Make sure you remain very still and | ||
low. | |||
body during the | quiet during the measurement. | ||
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| measurement. |
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| The cuff position is not | Sit comfortably and still. Make sure | |
| correct. | the cuff is at the same level as your | |
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| heart. | |
| Taking too many readings | Relax five minutes before each | |
| on the same arm in a | measurement. | |
| short period of time. |
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The value is | The healthcare profes- | See Pg. | |
different from that | sional may be using a | Readings Are Different Between | |
measured at a clinic | different sized cuff. | Home and the Doctor’s Office." | |
or doctor’s office. |
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Your measurements may | See Pg. | ||
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| be elevated by white coat | Pressure at Home." | |
| hypertension. |
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NOTE: If the actions described above do not solve the problem, call
LifeSource Health Line |