American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) ADC Proper Maintenance - Manual

JUST IN CASE . . .
ADC GUIDELINES
for the Proper
Maintenance,
Handling, Cleanup,
and
Transportation
of
Mercurial Blood
Pressure Devices
PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE RESOLUTION
Air Bubble in • Insufficient amount • Add mercury by following the instructions
cartridge tube of mercury in this manual
during inflation • Air trapped in • To remove trapped air, tap reservoir while
reservoir system is inflated
Blood Pressure • Excessive deflation • Be sure to deflate the inflation system at
Reading seems High rate the recommended rate of 2-3mmHg/sec
• Air flow blockage • Change top cap filter
• Clean or replace mercury
Blood Pressure • Mercury level low • Add mercury
Reading seems Low
Dirty cartridge tube • Mercury has oxidized • Clean tube in accordance with enclosed
leaving a silver gray instructions
residue
Mercury bouncing in • Filters need • Change top cap filter
tube during inflation replacements
or deflation
Mercury drops • Leak at seals • Make sure cartridge tube is securely seated
appear outside the • Replace silicone gaskets at top and bottom
top or bottom of the of tube
cartridge tube
Mercury rises or • Air flow blockage • Change top cap filter
falls slowly • Clean tube in accordance with enclosed
instructions
Mercury separates in • Excessive deflation • Be sure to deflate the inflation system at
tube during deflation rate the recommended rate of 2-3mmHg/sec
• Trapped air • To remove trapped air, tap reservoir while
system is inflated
IB p/n: 9353B-00 - rev 4
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Consult this manual for basic service
and maintenance procedures mentioned
in this troubleshooting guide.
If any of the problems persist, contact
ADC’s Customer Service Department
Toll-Free at 1-800-ADC-2670.