TROUBLESHOOTING
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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. | ||
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The pressure only | The hose is incorrectly fitted. | Fit the hose correctly. | |
rises slowly during |
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inflation. |
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The display shows |
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the battery symbol | The batteries are almost dead. | Replace the batteries. | |
or the display is | Check that the batteries are fitted the right | ||
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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 | ||
| 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. | ||
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STORAGE
Store the appliance in the accompanying storage pouch (12) when not in use.
•Store in a dry, cool place.
•Do not place heavy objects on top of the appliance.
•Remove the batteries if the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged period.
•Do not stretch, twist or bend the air hoses or the cuff.
CLEANING
When cleaning the appliance, you should pay attention to the following points:
•Do not submerge the appliance in water, and do not let water enter the appliance.
•Clean the appliance and the cuff by wiping them with a damp cloth. A little detergent can be added to the water if the appliance and the cuff are heavily soiled.
•Do not use a scouring pad, steel wool or any form of strong solvents or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance, as they may damage the outside surfaces of the appliance.
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