15 TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM | CHECK POINT | REMEDY |
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No display when button “O/I” | The batteries need to be replaced | Replace the batteries with new ones |
is pressed | Battery polarities are incorrectly positioned | Install the batteries in correct position |
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| The battery contacts are corroded | Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth |
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Inflation stops then starts | See <TAKING A MEASUREMENT/Automatic Inflation> | See <TAKING A MEASUREMENT/Automatic Inflation> |
again | Did you talk or move your arm (or hand) during | Keep quiet and still during the measurement |
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The reading is extremely low | Ensure the cuff is positioned at the same level | Ensure your posture is correct |
or high | as the heart |
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| Is the cuff wrapped correctly? | Ensure the cuff is wrapped correctly |
| Did you strain your arm (or hand) during | Relax during measurement |
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| Did you talk or move your arm (or hand) during | Keep quiet and still during the measurement |
| measurement? |
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Pulse rate is too low or too | Did you talk or move your arm (or hand) during | Keep quiet and still during the measurement |
high | measurement? |
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| Did you take your measurement right after | Take measurement again after resting for at least 5 |
| exercise? | minutes |
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The batteries wear out too | Faulty batteries used | Suggestion: Use alkaline batteries of known |
quickly |
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