American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) Diagnostix 952B - Manual (Page 4)

4. Position the Stethoscope
Position the chestpiece in the antecubital space below the cuff, distal to the brachium. Do not place chestpiece underneath
the cuff, as this impedes accurate measurement. Use the bell side of a combination stethoscope for clearest detection of the
low pitched Korotkoff (pulse) sounds.
5. Deflate the cuff
Open the valve to deflate the cuff gradually at the AHA recommended rate of 2-3mmHg per second.
6. Measurement
Record the onset of Korotkoff sounds (Phase 1) as the systolic pressure, and the disappearance of these sounds (Phase 5) diastolic
pressure. (Some healthcare professionals prefer recording diastolic 1 and diastolic 2. Diastolic one occurs at phase 4).
After measurement is completed, open valve fully to release any remaining air in the cuff. Remove cuff.
Care and Maintenance
Storage
After measurement, wrap cuff around bulb and store in cuff basket.
Manometer
Periodically replace the filter plug and diaphragm, and clean the inside of the plastic cartridge tube using alcohol and a lint
free pipe brush. Units should be cleaned and serviced periodically depending on frequency of use, or whenever inside of cartridge
tube appears dirty. Proper servicing of your mercury unit according to a strict maintenance schedule will assure maximum measurement
accuracy and extend the life of your instrument.
For directions on disassembling the unit refer to the enclosed schematic diagram and accompanying instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: MERCURY IS TOXIC. SECURE MERCURY WITHIN THE RESERVOIR BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. ALWAYS
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (GLOVES AND GOGGLES) WHEN CLEANING OR SERVICING THE UNIT. CLEAN ANY
SPILLED MERCURY PROMPTLY USING APPROVED MERCURY CONTAINMENT KITS. ONLY PROPERLY TRAINED SERVICE
TECHNICIANS SHOULD ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT. CONSULT THE ENCLOSED MANUAL ENTITLED “JUST IN CASE”
FOR PROCEDURES ON DEALING WITH A MERCURY SPILL.
Limited Warranty
American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
and service as follows:
1. Warranty service extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences with the date of delivery.
2. The entire sphygmomanometer is warranted for one year.
3. The inflation system is warranted for three years.
4. The calibrated plastic cartridge tube is warranted for life and will be replaced FREE OF CHARGE when returned freight
prepaid.
What Is Covered: Calibration, repair or replacement of parts, and labor.
What is Not covered: Transportation charges to and from ADC. Damages caused by abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence.
Incidental, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special or con-
sequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.
To Obtain Warranty Service: Send item(s) postage paid to ADC, Attn: Repair Dept., 55 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge, NY
11788. Please include your name and address, phone no., proof of purchase, a brief note explaining the problem, and $2.00 to
cover the cost of return shipping and handling.
Symbol Definition
Important Warning/Caution
Latex-Free
Circumference Size
Conforms to EU Standards
Symbol Definition
Authorized European
Represenative’s Information
Manufacturer’s Information
Temperature Limit
Humidity Limitation
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