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Problem Reason Solution
Readings from
repeated mea-
surements differ
considerably.
Blood pressure is a
fluctuating value.
For healthy adults,
deviations of 10 to
20 mmHg are possible.
none
Cuff is not properly fitted. Ensure that the appliance is fitted
as follows:
• on top of the slim side of the
forearm
• with the display on top
• with the battery compartment
facing the user’s body
• approx. 2 cm away from the thumb
root
Readings were not con-
sistently taken at heart
level.
For each measurement, proceed
exactly as shown and described
under «Measuring».
Talking, coughing,
laughing, moving etc.
when measuring will
influence the reading.
While measuring, relax, keep still,
do not move, or speak.
Prior to a mea-
surement, the
position sensor
does not work.
Position sensor is de-
activated.
Refer to the chapter «Posotion
Sensor» to activate the position
sensor.
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