Omron Healthcare M3 - Manual (Page 29)

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5.Handling Errors and Problems
EN
5.2 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
The reading is
extremely low (or high).
Arm cuff not applied
correctly.
Apply the arm cuff
correctly.
Refer to section 3.2.
Movement or talking
during measurement.
Remain still and do not
talk during
measurement.
Refer to section 3.3.
Clothing is interfering
with the arm cuff.
Remove any clothing
interfering with the arm
cuff.
Refer to section 3.1.
Arm cuff pressure does
not rise.
Is the air jack securely
inserted into the main
unit?
Make sure that the air
jack is connected
securely.
Refer to section 3.2.
Air is leaking from the
arm cuff.
Replace the arm cuff
with a new one.
Refer to Chapter 7.
Arm cuff deflates too
soon.
The arm cuff is loose.
Apply the cuff correctly
so that it is firmly
wrapped around the
arm.
Refer to section 3.2.
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 section 3.4.
The unit loses power
during measurement.
The batteries are empty.
Replace the batteries
with new ones.
Nothing happens when
you press the buttons.
The batteries are empty.
Replace the batteries
with new ones.
The batteries have been
inserted incorrectly.
Insert the batteries with
the correct (+/ -) polarity.
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