Microlife CVS 271249 Instruction Manual page 16

Other possible situations and solutions
Situation
The display remains blank when the
unit is switched on although the
batteries are in place.
The device frequently fails to measure 1. Check the positioning of the cuff.
the blood pressure values, or the
values measured are too low or too
high.
Every measurement results in
different values, although the device
functions normally and expected values narrow range. Slight variations are
are displayed.
Blood pressure values differ from
those measured by your doctor.
Further Information
Your blood pressure is subject to fluctuations even in healthy people. Comparable
measurements always require the same conditions. (Quiet conditions)!
If you are carefully following the directions in this booklet and the fluctu-
ations in your readings are larger than 15mmHg, and/or you hear irregular
pulse tones on several occasions, please consult your doctor.
Your CVS blood pressure unit passed rigorous international standards set both in
the U.S. and in Europe. This device has been subjected to strict clinical tests in
Germany conducted by specialized physicians.
The manufacturing of your CVS blood pressure monitor is in accordance with the
European standard for blood pressure measuring devices (see technical data) under
the supervision of the Technical Monitoring Association Essen (RWTüV-Essen).
Consult CVS if your monitor seems to be defective. Never attempt to repair the
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Solution
1. Check batteries for correct polarity
and if necessary re-insert.
2. If the display functions erratically re-
insert batteries or exchange them.
2. Measure the blood pressure again
while resting in a quiet environment.
See 5.1 and 5.2
1. Your blood pressure
changes minute to minute within a
not abnormal.
1. Record your daily values and
consult your doctor.
Often measurements at the doctor's
office are high due to anxiety.