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5.2
Troubleshooting
Problem
The reading is
extremely low (or high).
Arm cuff pressure does
not rise.
Arm cuff deflates too
soon.
Cannot measure or
readings are too low or
too high.
The unit loses power
during measurement.
Nothing happens when
you press the buttons.
Cause
Arm cuff not applied
correctly.
Movement or talking
during measurement.
Clothing is interfering
with the arm cuff.
Is the air jack securely
inserted into the main
unit?
Air is leaking from the
arm cuff.
The arm cuff is loose.
Has the arm cuff been
inflated sufficiently?
The batteries are empty.
The batteries are empty.
The batteries have been
inserted incorrectly.
5.Handling Errors and Problems
Remedy
Apply the arm cuff
correctly.
Refer to section 3.2.
Remain still and do not
talk during
measurement.
Refer to section 3.3.
Remove any clothing
interfering with the arm
cuff.
Refer to section 3.1.
Make sure that the air
jack is connected
securely.
Refer to section 3.2.
Replace the arm cuff
with a new one.
Refer to Chapter 7.
Apply the cuff correctly
so that it is firmly
wrapped around the
arm.
Refer to section 3.2.
Inflate the cuff so that it
is 30 to 40 mmHg above
your previous
measurement result.
Refer to section 3.4.
Replace the batteries
with new ones.
Replace the batteries
with new ones.
Insert the batteries with
the correct (+/ -) polarity.
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