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Scale calibration verification
This procedure requires the use of a calibrated weight greater than 30 pounds (14kg) and less than 500
pounds (227kg). To verify the scale's calibration:
1.
Make sure that there is no weight on the scale.
2.
With the scale attached to the Genesis DM monitor, power up the monitor.
3.
From idle mode, press MANUAL to enter Manual Mode.
4.
Place a calibrated weight on the scale.
5.
Verify that the weight displayed is equal to the calibrated weight + 0.5 pounds.
6.
If this procedure fails, please contact Customer Service to schedule an RMA.
NIBP cuff calibration verification
RISK OF INJURY
Verifying calibration while the cuff is attached to a patient could cause bruising or other
DO NOT verify NIBP calibration while the cuff is attached to a patient.
To verify the NIBP cuff's calibration:
1.
Secure the blood pressure cuff to a rigid fixture about the size of an arm.
2.
Tee-in a standard, calibrated mercury or digital manometer with the NIBP cuff.
3.
Press START + YES to enter the monitor's Setup Mode.
4.
Scroll to Password menu and enter your password.
5.
Scroll to the Service Menu and press RETEST to enter the menu.
6.
Scroll to Calibration Verify, and press RETEST to enter the option.
Press START to begin the calibration verification. The NIBP pumps the pressure to 260 mmHg (+ 10
mmHg). Verify the monitor's displayed blood pressure numbers to the manometer reading. The
manometer reading should agree to within +/- 3 mmHg or +/- 2%, whichever is greater.
Press STOP to cancel the reading and release the pressure.
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