Check before Use
Before conducting safety checks, be sure to implement the items in the "Device Maintenance" and "Accessory Care" sections. (page 24)
Before turning on the power
Before turning on the power, check for the following
External appearance
■The device or accessories are not deformed due to falling or other impact.
■The device is not dirty.
■The device is not wet.
AC adapter
■The AC adapter is firmly connected to the connector on the device.
■There are no heavy objects lying on the AC adapter cable.
■The AC adapter cable is not damaged
When turning on the power
When turning on the power, check the following
Display/lamp
■When the [START/STOP] button is pressed to turn on the power, the screen below appears and the alarm lamp lights.
The alarm lamp is lit up.
After turning on the power
After turning on the power, check for the following
External appearance
■There is no smoke or odor coming from the device.
■The device is not making any unusual noises.
Buttons
■Press each button and check that it works.
■Make sure that a suitable OMRON GS CUFF is attached (one that fits the circumference of the patient's arm).
■The cuff tube is firmly connected.
■The person checking the cuff should wrap the cuff around arm, perform cuff measurement and check to see that blood pressure is in the vicinity of normal measurements.
■While measurement is in progress, bend the relevant arm and move body to halt discharge and during this halt check that cuff pressure does not drop.
Maintenance
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