4. SETTING UP YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
4.1 Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, insert the batteries. The battery
compartment is located on the back side of the device (see illustration).
a) Remove cover from the bottom plate, as illustrated.
b) Insert the batteries (4 x size AA ). Always use AA long life batteries
or alkaline 1.5v batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
c) If a battery warning appears in the display, the batteries are discharged
and must be replaced.
Attention!
• After the battery warning appears, the device will not operate until the batteries have been replaced.
• If the blood pressure monitor will be left unused for long periods, remove the batteries from the device.
Functional check: Hold the ON/OFF (START) button down to test all the display elements.
When functioning correctly all segments must appear.
4.2. Using an AC/DC power adapter (special accessory)
It is possible to operate this blood pressure instrument with an AC/DC adapter. (output 6 V DC / 600 mA
with DIN plug). Make certain that you use an adapter which fulfills the legal requirements and electronic
requirements in the U.S. (UL standard)
a) Insert the plug into the left socket on the left side of
the instrument, as shown in the diagram.
b) Plug the AC adapter into a 110 V
power socket (U.S. or Canada).
c) Test that power is available by
pressing the ON/OFF button.
Note:
• No power is taken from the batteries while the AC/DC adapter is connected to the instrument.
• If the power is interrupted during a measurement (e.g. by removal of the adapter from the wall socket),
the instrument must be reset by removing the plug from the instrument.
• Consult ADC
®
if you have questions
relating to the AC/DC adapter.
Warning:
• Use only ADC
®
or ADC
®
approved adaptors on your
blood pressure unit. ADC
®
is not responsible for
damages caused by the use of non-ADC
®
adaptors.
Using a non-ADC
®
adaptor voids the warranty on your
digital blood pressure unit.
4.3. Tube connection
Insert the cuff tube into the right socket
on the left side of the instrument,
as shown in the diagram.
Right Opening
Left Opening
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5.5. Discontinuing a measurement
If it is necessary to interrupt a blood pressure
measurement for any reason (e.g the patient feels
unwell), the START button can be pressed at any time.
The device then immediately lowers the cuff pressure
automatically.
5.6. Memory – displaying the last 14 measurements
The measured results are stored in the instrument until a new
measurement is carried out or the batteries are removed. With the
unit OFF, press and hold the MEMORY button for at least
3-seconds. The screen will show the last reading along with time and date.
The MR symbol is displayed in the lower left. Release the button.The last
reading will be displayed for 3 more seconds. Each time you press the
memory button an earlier measurement will be displayed along with time and date.
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Further information
Measurements should not occur soon after each other, since
the results will be inaccurate. Wait 5 minutes in a relaxed position,
sitting or lying down, before you repeat a measurement.
6. ERROR MESSAGES/TROUBLESHOOTING
If an error occurs during a measurement, the measurement is
discontinued and a corresponding error code is displayed.
(example: Err 1)
Error No.
Possible cause(s) / Solutions
Err 1
The systolic pressure was not determined. The tube
may have loosened, or no pulse was detected.
*Ensure cuff connections are tight with
proper cuff placement. See Section 5.3.
Err 2
Unnatural pressure impulses.
The arm was moved during the measurement.
Repeat measurement keeping arm still.
MR
MR
Last
reading
14 readings
in memory
14
TIME 9:17
