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* If this or any other problem occurs repeatedly, please consult your doctor.
Error Description Potential cause and remedy
«Hi» Pulse or cuff pressure
too high
The pressure in the cuff is too high (over
300 mmHg) OR the pulse is too high
(over 200 beats per minute). Relax for 5
minutes and repeat the measurement*.
«LO» Pulse too low The pulse is too low (less than 40 beats
per minute). Repeat the measurement*.
Readings from repeated
measurements diff er
considerably.
Blood pressure is a
fl uctuating value.
For healthy adults, deviations
of 10 to 20 mmHg are
possible.
none
Cuff is not
properly fi tted.
Ensure that the monitor is
fi tted as follows:
- on the palm side of your wrist
- approx. 2 cm away from
palm line
Readings were not
consistently taken at heart
level.
For each measurement, hold the
monitor at heart level.
Talking, coughing, laughing,
moving etc. when measuring
will infl uence the reading.
While measuring, relax, keep still, do not
move or speak.
Error Description Potential cause and remedy
Batteries are low Insert new batteries
Batteries are dead Insert new batteries
«ERR 1» Signal too weak The pulse signals on the cuff are too weak.
Re-position the cuff and repeat the
measurement.*
«ERR 2» Error signal During the measurement, error signals were
detected by the cuff , caused for instance by
movement or muscle tension. Repeat the
measurement, keeping the arm still.
«ERR 3» No pressure in the cuff An adequate pressure cannot be generated
in the cuff . A leak may have occurred. Check
that the cuff is correctly connected and is
not too loose. Replace the batterries
if necessary. Repeat the measurement.
«ERR 5» Abnormal result The measuring signals are inaccurate and
no result can therefore be displayed. Read
through the checklist for performing
reliable measurements and then repeat the
measurement.*
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