Cannot measure or
readings are too low
or too high.
Has the arm cuff
been inflated
sufficiently?
Inflate the cuff so that it
is 30 to 40 mmHg above
your previous
measurement result.
Refer to page 21.
Replace the arm cuff
with a new one.
Air is leaking from
the arm cuff.
The reading is
extremely low (or
high).
Arm cuff not applied
correctly.
Apply the arm cuff
correctly.
Refer to page 15.
Movement or talking
during measurement.
Remain still and do not
talk during
measurement.
Refer to page 17.
Clothing is
interfering with the
arm cuff.
Remove any clothing
interfering with the arm
cuff. Refer to page 13.
Arm cuff pressure
does not rise.
Is the air plug
securely inserted into
the main unit?
Make sure that the air
plug is connected
securely.
Refer to page 15.
The arm cuff is
loose.
Apply the cuff correctly
so that it is firmly
wrapped around the
arm. Refer to page 15.
Arm cuff deflates too
soon.
REMEDY
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