Troubleshooting - Omron IntelliSense IW2 Instruction Manual

Symptom
No display appears
when the START/STOP
button is pressed.
Cannot measure or
readings are too high.
The blood pressure is
different each time. The
reading is extremely
low (or high).
Cause
Batteries are flat.
Batteries were inserted
incorrectly.
Are you holding the
wrist cuff at heart level?
Is the cuff wrapped
snugly around the wrist?
Are your arms and
shoulders tense?
Have you been talking
or moving your hands
during measurement?
Blood pressure readings constantly vary with time
of measurement and psychological condition. Take
deep breaths to relax before taking a
measurement.
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Troubleshooting

Correction
Replace with new
batteries.
Insert the batteries with
the correct [+] [-]
polarity.
Measure while in the
correct posture.
Wrap the cuff correctly.
Relax and try taking the
measurement again.
Keep still and do not talk
during measurement.