Temperature probe connection – Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual User Manual

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by fitting the pressure hose on to the connector as shown. Be sure that the pressure hose is
completely inserted over the connector and into the recess, and that the fit is snug.

2. Join the other end of the blood pressure hose to the pneumatic tubing which is attached to the

cuff. Twist the connectors together until finger-tight. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Temperature Probe Connection

The Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor is available with two probes; one for oral/axillary temperatures
(blue), and one for rectal temperatures (red). The rectal probe is an accessory item and must be
ordered separately.

To install the temperature probe, press down on the tab on top of the connector and insert the con-
nector into the temperature probe connector port on the side of the Monitor until the connector
clicks into place. The temperature connector port on the Monitor is clearly labeled "TEMP." The
probe connector can only be inserted one way, with the tab on top. The temperature probe should
be inserted into the probe holder on the side of the Monitor.

Attaching pressure hose to
connector on monitor.

Should removal of the tempera-
ture probe be necessary, press
down on the connector tab and
slide the connector out.

Placing the probe into the
probe holder.

Inserting the probe connector into
the Monitor port.

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