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Lloyds Pharmacy Blood Pressure Monitor Kd 525 User Manual Free
As my blood pressure seemed to have stabilised after being on BP medication for a while I stopped using the monitor every day. Left it on the shelf over Christmas, then last week put in new batteries and now it refuses to take my blood pressure. It starts up, the cuff tightens, then PFFFF - it just releases all the air and displays a BP of zero. Lloydspharmacy LBPK1 Manuals & User Guides. User Manuals, Guides and Specifications for your Lloydspharmacy LBPK1 Blood Pressure Monitor. Database contains 1 Lloydspharmacy LBPK1 Manuals (available for free online viewing or downloading in PDF): Operation & user’s manual.
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- #2As my blood pressure seemed to have stabilised after being on BP medication for a while I stopped using the monitor every day. Left it on the shelf over Christmas, then last week put in new batteries and now it refuses to take my blood pressure.
It starts up, the cuff tightens, then PFFFF - it just releases all the air and displays a BP of zero.
Is this something that can be rectified/reset or is the only solution to buy a new machine? It's a Lloyds own-brand model KD-525.
These things are exceedingly sensitive to battery condition and the release of air as the cuff tightens is a common indicator that all is not well.
Are you absolutely sure that all four of the new batteries are up to snuff? - #3These things are exceedingly sensitive to battery condition and the release of air as the cuff tightens is a common indicator that all is not well.
Are you absolutely sure that all four of the new batteries are up to snuff?
Interesting. I bought a 12 pack of own-brand Sainsbury's alkaline batteries last week and put four in the BP monitor. I've never experienced this problem with previous sets of batteries. I'll try some more of the batteries in case some were duds.
edit: tried the rest of the batteries and got the same result. Aren't these machines supplied with generic batteries (not Duracell or Ever Ready) so own-brand should be OK? - #40
- #5edit: tried the rest of the batteries and got the same result. Aren't these machines supplied with generic batteries (not Duracell or Ever Ready) so own-brand should be OK?
Battery brand is not an issue.
I'm not familair with the model but an eBay listing indicates that it can also be used on a 6v DC supply so you could try that if you have the relevant adapter.
Failng that, it's probably time to buy a replacement. - #6These things are exceedingly sensitive to battery condition and the release of air as the cuff tightens is a common indicator that all is not well.
Are you absolutely sure that all four of the new batteries are up to snuff?
I agree, that's what happens when the batteries are too low - obviously it 'could' be a fault in the unit, but batteries would be my first thought as well. - #7Yes, batteries. If the pump is labouring to inflate the cuff and it cuts out and deflates, then it's the power source.
Worth investing in those adjustable 3-12v mains adaptors. - #8Thanks for the replies. A bit of Googling threw up the fact that this model is not recommended by the BHS or the NHS so I've decided to order a new one.
Otherwise I'm going to spend money to prove whether it's the batteries or the machine, and then probably end up buying a new model anyway. - #9
In case of interest, I bought this one at Argos recently, which is approved by the BHS, and am very happy with it. Very reasonable price I thought, especially as Argos were offering free same day delivery at the time.Thanks for the replies. A bit of Googling threw up the fact that this model is not recommended by the BHS or the NHS so I've decided to order a new one.
Otherwise I'm going to spend money to prove whether it's the batteries or the machine, and then probably end up buying a new model anyway. - #10Is this something that can be rectified/reset or is the only solution to buy a new machine? It's a Lloyds own-brand model KD-525.
The manual says there's a battery indicator on the display. Does it show low battery?
Have a look at the battery terminals to see if there's any corrosion, although that's unlikely after only a few weeks.
The trouble-shooting section also suggests the connectors might not be air-tight. - #11The manual says there's a battery indicator on the display. Does it show low battery?
Have a look at the battery terminals to see if there's any corrosion, although that's unlikely after only a few weeks.
The trouble-shooting section also suggests the connectors might not be air-tight.
Unfortunately I can't find my manual but there was no battery indicator displayed, just two zeroes (presumably one for each of the readings) and what looked like a flashing arrow to the right of the left-hand zero. When I tried to take my BP the cuff started to inflate, then deflated and the display returned to two zeroes again. It never displayed a blood pressure reading.
If that's a symptom of battery problems fair enough, but nothing on the machine suggested that was the case. - #12If that's a symptom of battery problems fair enough, but nothing on the machine suggested that was the case.
The manual I looked at was for a different model number, although I'd searched for KD-525. But a separate review for the KD-525 mentioned that it had a battery level indicator.
How does it normally work; how do you usually turn it on? The review mentioned there were two controls: On/off and Start. Presumably you press On, the display comes on, but press Start and it turns off? What happens if you disconnect the cuff and press Start? (I assume it does disconnect; otherwise don't pull it off!) - #13The manual I looked at was for a different model number, although I'd searched for KD-525. But a separate review for the KD-525 mentioned that it had a battery level indicator.
How does it normally work; how do you usually turn it on? The review mentioned there were two controls: On/off and Start. Presumably you press On, the display comes on, but press Start and it turns off? What happens if you disconnect the cuff and press Start? (I assume it does disconnect; otherwise don't pull it off!)
I've ordered a new blood pressure monitor because I tried all the batteries in a brand new 12 pack and the old machine consistently failed to work. The alternative was to buy another pack of batteries but that didn't seem like a sensible move since if they didn't work I'd just end up with lots of unwanted batteries.
Thanks for the help but a new machine looks like the best option. - #14I've ordered a new blood pressure monitor because I tried all the batteries in a brand new 12 pack and the old machine consistently failed to work.
Thanks for the help but a new machine looks like the best option.
OK. Maybe a bit late (and perhaps they don't make them anymore), but I'd go for one of those where you have to squeeze a rubber bulb to inflate. The batteries last for ages. The ones with an electric pump seem to whiz through batteries. - #15Those Lloyds ones are rubbish. I had one once and could never get it to work properly.
- #16You can always get your BP checked at the Chemist to see what it is.
You must make sure you get the right cuff size as the readings can vary. With a small cuff my top reading was 170 with the large cuff it was 140. Doctor looked at me and said hmmmm didn't think it would make that much difference .. So now when I go I always tell them it's the large cuff.
If you use a small cuff on a large arm it needs more pressure to restrict the flow of blood. The larger cuff has a greater surface area so you don't need so much pressure.
The cuff size is measured by the width being half the diameter of your arm.
.. - #17Those Lloyds ones are rubbish. I had one once and could never get it to work properly.
They were on offer so I bought one on impulse, then had a lot of problems getting the right medication (due to side-effects) so ended up using the monitor much more than anticipated. I did get a number of odd readings which I redacted from the list I gave the doctor!
New one has arrived from Amazon this morning so hopefully that's the problem solved.