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Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi - User Manual User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi

Table 18. No Cuff Inflation

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Connections between device and cuff
loose

Check all connections (do not overtighten).

Table 19. Cuff Pops Off

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Inappropriate cuff size

See “Blood Pressure Cuff Selection” on page 33.
If cuff continues to pop off, notify biomedical department or Welch Allyn
Technical Support.

Cuff not applied securely

Smooth hook and loop securely before inflating cuff.

Cuff applied inside out

Re-apply cuff. Verify that the Welch Allyn label is facing away from arm.

Table 20. Cuff Deflating Too Slowly

Possible Cause

Corrective Action and Explanation

Patient movement

Have patient sit still.
Do not have arm tight against chest wall, as respiration may affect speed
and accuracy of blood pressure measurement.

Arrhythmia

Check for regularity of heart rate (palpate pulse or check device).

Moderate to severe heart rate irregularities may make blood pressure
difficult to measure accurately.

Small leak in pneumatic system

Check cuff tubing and pressure hose for leaks.

Table 21. Temperature Malfunction

Possible Cause

Corrective Action and Explanation

Error code displayed

Probe is broken, replace it.
Consult Service Manual.
Notify biomedical department or Welch Allyn Technical Support.

Low temperature readings

Place probe in the most posterior sublingual pocket when in Oral Mode.
Verify the thermometer is in the correct mode.

No temperature displayed

Place the temperature probe in holder prior to taking another temperature.
Check the temperature probe connection to Spot LXi, see “SureTemp Plus”
on page 25
(SureTemp Plus models only).
Check and clean both the Braun and SPOT LXi housing charging contacts
See “Braun ThermoScan PRO 4000 Thermometer” on page 60 and “Braun
ThermoScan PRO 4000” on page 62
for further cleaning information.

Loss of tissue contact

The probe has lost contact with the patient’s tissue. Once you achieve
proper contact Spot LXi continues the temperature measurement. It is
recommended that you take a new temperature reading.

Ambient temperature exceeds lower or
upper measurement range limit

Bring the device into the proper ambient temperature.

Ambient temperature range limit is 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C).