OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
36 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ALARM AND WARNING CONDITIONS
Remarks and Appropriate
Actions
• This warning is only given
when the cuff is deflated
• If during the time that a cuff
is inflated, the PTS ii detects
minor leakage from the cuff,
hose, or connectors, this
warning is given.
• Touch the OK button to
clear the warning message
• Inspect the cuff, hose, and
connectors for damage.
Perform a leak test (Refer to
Leak Test under Section 2
Operating Instructions)
• The unit has detected high
pressure in the cuff. High
pressure is defined as
pressure that is +15 mmHg
above the pressure set-
point continuously for more
than 1 second
• Normally caused by
transient conditions such as
patient movement,
regulator overshoot, or
hose occlusion.
• Check lines and
connections. If this
condition persists without
apparent cause, the PTS ii
may require servicing
• Alarm will stop
automatically whenever the
unit can regulate the cuff to
within 15 mmHg of the
pressure set-point