✓TROUBLESHOOTING
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Nothing appears in | Batteries are drained. | Replace all batteries with new | ||||||
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when the power is |
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Battery terminals are | Reinstall the batteries with | |||||||
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not in the correct | negative and positive terminals | |||||||
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The cuff does not | Battery voltage is too | Replace all batteries with new | ||||||
inflate. | low. LOW BATTERY | ones. | ||||||
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| completely, the mark does |
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The unit does not | The cuff is not fastened | Fasten the cuff correctly. | ||||||
measure. | properly. |
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Readings are too | You moved your arm or | Make sure you remain very still | ||||||
high or too low. | body during the | and quiet during the | ||||||
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| measurement. | measurement. | |||||
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| The cuff position is not | Sit comfortably and still. Make | |||||
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| sure the cuff is at the same level | |||
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| as your heart. | |
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| You are using the wrong | See Pg. | |||||
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| size cuff. |
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| Correct Cuff.” | |||
Other | The value is different | See Pg. | ||||||
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NOTE: If the actions described above do not solve the problem, contact A&D Medical or Auto Control Medical at the numbers listed at the bottom of these pages. Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.
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| SPECIFICATIONS | ✓ |
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Model | ||
Type | . . . .Oscillometric | |
Display | . . . .Digital character height | |
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . .Pressure (16.0 mm)/ | |
| pulse (10.0 mm) | |
Memory | . . . .displayed simultaneously | |
. . . .30 readings per person for two | ||
Measurement range . . . . | persons | |
. . . .Pressure: 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg | ||
| Pulse: 40 pulses to 200 pulses | |
Accuracy | per minute | |
. . . .Pressure: +3 mmHg or +2%, | ||
| whichever is greater | |
Pressurization | Pulse: +5% | |
. . . .Automatic, using micropump | ||
Depressurization | . . . .Automatic constant speed | |
Power source | . . . .4 type “AA” (1.5 volt) alkaline | |
| batteries (not included) or | |
Battery life | AC Adapter (A&D Model TB:181) | |
. . . .Approximately 6 months with | ||
Operating environment | one daily measurement | |
. . . .50ºF to 104ºF (10ºC to 40ºC) | ||
Storage environment . | Less than 85% relative humidity | |
. . . .14ºF to 140ºF | ||
Dimensions | Less than 95% relative humidity | |
. . . .Length: 4.3” (110 mm) | ||
| Width: 5.8” (147 mm) | |
Weight | Height: 2.5” (64 mm) | |
. . . .10.6 oz. (300 g) without batteries |
Blood pressure measurements determined by the
In Canada | ✓ |