Troubleshooting - Medline MDS4001 Manual Del Usuario

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE
Batteries are drained
Nothing appears in
the display, after
START/STOP button
Batteries are inserted incorrectly
is pressed
Tube connector is not fully inserted into device
Tube connector is broken
Cuff hose is compressed or restricted
Cuff does not inflate
Cuff is not fastened properly
Battery voltage is too low
Cuff is not fastened properly
Body and arm are not positioned properly
Blood pressure
Movement or talking during measurement
readings are too
high or too low
Repeated measurement on same arm within
short time period
Possible factors: time of day, emotional state,
Blood pressure
daily activities or exercise, smoking, drinking
readings are
alcohol or caffeine, eating, certain medications
variable
(see pg. 6)
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CORRECTION
Replace the batteries with new ones
Reinstall the batteries with positive and negative terminals in
correct position (see pg. 14)
Firmly insert connector into air socket on left side of device
Call product support
Make sure hose remains straight and unkinked during measurement
Reposition the cuff correctly (see pg. 16)
Replace all batteries with new ones
Reposition the cuff correctly (see pg. 16)
Reposition your body and arm correctly (see pg. 10)
Remain seated, and please refrain from moving or talking during
measurement
Wait 5 to 10 minutes between measurements
Take measurement at same time each day, and under the same
conditions