Err Indicators / Troubleshooting - Labtron 847 Manual

Err Indicators / Troubleshooting

Error Indicators
Error indicator Possible sources of errors
Indication: Cuff pressure reaches 330
Cause:
Correction: Make sure that the bladder lays
Indication: Display "Err", cuff pressure
Cause:
Correction: Press START button to mea-
Indication: Could not obtain pulse rate.
Cause:
Correction: Reapply cuff and measure
Batteries are exhausted. Replace with
four new alkaline "AA" batteries.
mmHg.
Twisted bladder inside of the
cuff.
flat within the cuff.
releases and "0" pressure
display.
Excessive arm movement or
talking during measurement.
sure again while keeping still.
Cuff was loosely applied,
extremely weak pulse or
arrhythmia.
again.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Nothing Make sure that the batteries are installed
appears in in the proper direction. (Polarity matches
display to the indications in the battery case.)
No Check that the cuff is positioned properly.
measurement
Go over the measurement procedure
occurs
again.
Blood Check if the wrist is positioned properly.
pressure
Rest your arm on a table so that the cuff
readings are
is level with your heart during
too high or
measurement.
low
Remain seated during the entire
measurement period.
Refrain from hand and body movements
during measurement.
Blood Your blood pressure can fluctuate
pressure considerably through out the day. All of
readings are the following factors can influence your
variable blood pressure:
¡@ Emotional state
¡@ Daily activities or exercise
¡@ Smoking
¡@ Drinking alcoholic beverages
¡@ Eating
¡@ Taking certain medications
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