Service manual
mmHg
for every inch the cuff is above
heart level.
Patient Alarms Activate After Every Determination
This condition could be caused by narrow highllow alarm limits. Reset alarm
limits as required (see Set Alarm Limits Procedure, Section 5) and try
another determination.
35
mmHg
for every inch the cuff is below
heart level.
Monitor Displays Extremely Low Readings
This condition could be caused by using a cuff that is too large or by the
cuff being positioned above heart level. Use the proper size cuff or
reposition cuff at heart level. If the cuff cannot be positioned at heart level,
then compensate by adding 1.8
mmHg
for longer than 4 seconds.
Check to see if the cuff
return
hose attached to the front of the monitor is
kinked or otherwise blocked. If the alarm persists, it is an indication of a
hardware malfunction. Refer to qualified service personnel.
Monitor Will Not Power-On
This condition could be caused by a depleted battery. Check fuse. Attach
unit to AC power source. If problem persists, refer to qualified service
personnel.
Monitor Displays Extremely High Readings
This condition could be caused by using a cuff that is too small or by the
cuff being positioned below heart level. Use the proper size cuff or
reposition cuff at heart level. If the cuff cannot be positioned at heart level,
then compensate by subtracting 1.8
mmHg
for more than 3 minutes
without going below 50
mmHg
for a period longer
than 20 seconds during a determination with an adult/pediatric cuff
attached. The alarm can be cleared by pressing CANCEL or turning
power off and on.
5.
If sensed cuff pressure exceeds 50
mmHg
with a neonate
cuff attached.
4.
If the sensed cuff pressure exceeds 250
f
10
adult1
pediatric cuff attached.
3.
If the sensed cuff pressure exceeds 235,
mmHg
with an
+
45
mmHg
for more
than 20 seconds during the wait cycle.
2.
If the sensed cuff pressure exceeds 310,
1.
If the sensed cuff pressure remains higher than 20
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SECTION 5. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Excess Pressure Alarm (800)
The alarm is indicated by an alarm tone and a flashing 800 in the PULSE
display. The alarm can be cleared by pressing CANCEL or turning power off
and on.