LifeSource UA-853 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Probable Cause	Corrective Action
Nothing appears in the	Batteries are drained.	Replace all batteries with new
display, after I press the		ones. Alkaline batteries recom-
START button.		mended.
	Battery terminals are not in the	Reinstall the batteries with nega-
	correct position.	tive and positive terminals match-
		ing those indicated in the battery
		compartment.
The cuff does not	Battery voltage is too low. Low	Replace all batteries with new
	battery symbol blinks. [If the	ones. Alkaline batteries recom-
inflate.
	batteries are drained completely,	mended.
	the mark does not appear.]
The unit does not	The cuff is not fastened prop-	Fasten the cuff correctly.
	erly.
measure. Readings are
too high or too low.
	You moved your arm or body	Make sure you remain very still
	during the measurement.	and quiet during the measurement.
	The cuff position is not correct.	Sit comfortably and still. Make
		sure the cuff is at the same level as
		your heart.
	You are using the wrong size	See Pg. E-5 "Selecting the Correct
	cuff.	Cuff."
	Taking too many readings on	Relax five minutes before each
	the same arm in a short period	measurement.
	of time.
The value is different	The healthcare professional may	See Pg. E-18 "Answers to Why
from that measured	be using a different sized cuff.	Your Readings Are Different
at a clinic or doctor’s		Between Home and the Doctor’s
office.		Office."
	Your measurements may be	See Pg. E-17 "Why Measure Blood
	elevated by white coat hyperten-	Pressure at Home."
	sion

NOTE: If the actions described above do not solve the problem, call 1-888-726- 9966. Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.

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