American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) Diagnostix 972 Assembly User Manual
Diagnostix, How to assemble
DIAGNOSTIX
™
972
• Assembly Instructions
• Schematics
• Parts List
MAINTENANCE
1.
With base
on its
side connect
upright outer
sleeve to
base using
large (6mm)
allen nut
and lock
washer as
shown. Tighten
with
large (6mm)
allen key
provided. Note:
Tighten
hex nut
securely by
applying as
much force
to allen
key as
possible.
2.
Turn
base upright
and slide
stainless steel
inner tube
inside outer
sleeve with
open
end up.
3.
Loosen (3mm)
allen nut
on collar
of cuf
f
storage basket
with small
(3mm) allen
key
provided. Place
cuff storage
basket atop
stainless steel
inner tu
be
mak
ing
su
re
the
tub
e g
oes
co
mpl
ete
ly
inside collar
and
tighten allen
nut with
key.
4.
Attach the
main unit
to the
cuff storage
basket and
secure with
large (6mm)
allen
nut and
washers as
shown.
5.
Adjust height
of mercury
unit by
loosening adjusting
screw and
raising or
lowering inner
tube until
mercury
column is
at desired
height. Tighten
adjusting screw
by hand.
6.
Carefully remove
red connector
cap
covering reservoir
connector at
rear of
unit. Attach
the coiled
tubing to
reservoir
connector on
the back
of main
unit. (Note
the coiled
tubing may
be dif
ficult to
connect - moisten
with soapy
water if
necessary). Connect
coiled tubing
to
inflation system.
Refer to
booklet entitled
DIAGNOSTIX 972
™
MERCURIAL BLOOD
PRESSURE INSTRUMENT
for
instructions on
operating the
unit.
To Lock Mercury Within the Reservoir: Tilt the entire unit back
45° towards the reservoir to permit mercury to flow out of
cartridge tube and into reservoir. When cartridge tube is
completely emptied of ALL mercury (and while it is still tilted
45°), move locking lever to the right “OFF”. Mercury should be
locked within the reservoir during maintenance or transport. To
release mercury, move lever to “ON” position. If necessary, tilt
unit towards tube to allow mercury to flow out of reservoir.
Lift on the spring loaded EZ-Tube
™
mechanism
located at the top of the instrument. Tilt
instrument forward to free tube. If necessary
use a small flathead screwdriver to help
dislodge the top of the tube. To replace tube,
lift EZ-Tube
™
mechanism and insert base of
tube into main unit, being sure graduation
marks face out. Next, position top of tube and
release EZ-Tube
™
mechanism.
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HOW TO
ASSEMBLE
1
2
3
4
Included T
ools
Tighten
hardware as
securely as
possible. (Note:
To
prevent
loosening, hardware
must be
tightened securely
and
periodically checked).
Slide inner
tube inside
outer tube.
Attach main
unit to
cuff
storage basket.
Insert pole
to bottom
of cuff
basket and
tighten allen
bolt on
side of
the cuff
storage basket
with small
allen key
.
6mm
3mm
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