Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Monitor User Manual

Error Codes

When responding to an error code, always check the patient first and then the device.

Blood Pressure Error Codes

C02 Autozero failure: Check for air obstruction; limit patient movement.
C03 Inflation too rapid: Check for kinked hose or air obstruction.
C04 Excessive inflation time: Check for air leaks.
C05 Excessive noise: Check patient condition, cuff placement; limit patient movement.
C06 Measurement outside of device’s range: Check patient condition.
E10 Cuff overpressure: Check patient condition.

Temperature Error Codes

C20 Broken/missing probe: Replace probe.
P Loss of tissue contact: Ensure proper probe positioning.
E0.2-E0.3 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C22 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

SpO2 Error Codes

C6 SpO2 heart rate out of range.
C8 Bad sensor: Replace sensor.

E7 Internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
C9 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

General Error Codes

E11 Internal safety violation: Check patient; contact Technical Service.
C12 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C13 Battery Depletion: Use wall transformer.
E0.0-E9.9 Temperature module malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
E20-E50 General internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.

Error Codes

When responding to an error code, always check the patient first and then the device.

Blood Pressure Error Codes

C02 Autozero failure: Check for air obstruction; limit patient movement.
C03 Inflation too rapid: Check for kinked hose or air obstruction.
C04 Excessive inflation time: Check for air leaks.
C05 Excessive noise: Check patient condition, cuff placement; limit patient movement.
C06 Measurement outside of device’s range: Check patient condition.
E10 Cuff overpressure: Check patient condition.

Temperature Error Codes

C20 Broken/missing probe: Replace probe.
P Loss of tissue contact: Ensure proper probe positioning.
E0.2-E0.3 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C22 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

SpO2 Error Codes

C6 SpO2 heart rate out of range.
C8 Bad sensor: Replace sensor.

E7 Internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
C9 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

General Error Codes

E11 Internal safety violation: Check patient; contact Technical Service.
C12 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C13 Battery Depletion: Use wall transformer.
E0.0-E9.9 Temperature module malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
E20-E50 General internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.

Error Codes

When responding to an error code, always check the patient first and then the device.

Blood Pressure Error Codes

C02 Autozero failure: Check for air obstruction; limit patient movement.
C03 Inflation too rapid: Check for kinked hose or air obstruction.
C04 Excessive inflation time: Check for air leaks.
C05 Excessive noise: Check patient condition, cuff placement; limit patient movement.
C06 Measurement outside of device’s range: Check patient condition.
E10 Cuff overpressure: Check patient condition.

Temperature Error Codes

C20 Broken/missing probe: Replace probe.
P Loss of tissue contact: Ensure proper probe positioning.
E0.2-E0.3 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C22 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

SpO2 Error Codes

C6 SpO2 heart rate out of range.
C8 Bad sensor: Replace sensor.

E7 Internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
C9 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

General Error Codes

E11 Internal safety violation: Check patient; contact Technical Service.
C12 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C13 Battery Depletion: Use wall transformer.
E0.0-E9.9 Temperature module malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
E20-E50 General internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.

Error Codes

When responding to an error code, always check the patient first and then the device.

Blood Pressure Error Codes

C02 Autozero failure: Check for air obstruction; limit patient movement.
C03 Inflation too rapid: Check for kinked hose or air obstruction.
C04 Excessive inflation time: Check for air leaks.
C05 Excessive noise: Check patient condition, cuff placement; limit patient movement.
C06 Measurement outside of device’s range: Check patient condition.
E10 Cuff overpressure: Check patient condition.

Temperature Error Codes

C20 Broken/missing probe: Replace probe.
P Loss of tissue contact: Ensure proper probe positioning.
E0.2-E0.3 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C22 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

SpO2 Error Codes

C6 SpO2 heart rate out of range.
C8 Bad sensor: Replace sensor.

E7 Internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
C9 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

General Error Codes

E11 Internal safety violation: Check patient; contact Technical Service.
C12 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C13 Battery Depletion: Use wall transformer.
E0.0-E9.9 Temperature module malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
E20-E50 General internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.

For technical questions inside the U.S., please call Welch Allyn at 800-535-6663.
Outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.

Reorder 4200-88E

706287 Ver. B

Error Codes

When responding to an error code, always check the patient first and then the device.

Blood Pressure Error Codes

C02 Autozero failure: Check for air obstruction; limit patient movement.
C03 Inflation too rapid: Check for kinked hose or air obstruction.
C04 Excessive inflation time: Check for air leaks.
C05 Excessive noise: Check patient condition, cuff placement; limit patient movement.
C06 Measurement outside of device’s range: Check patient condition.
E10 Cuff overpressure: Check patient condition.

Temperature Error Codes

C20 Broken/missing probe: Replace probe.
P Loss of tissue contact: Ensure proper probe positioning.
E0.2-E0.3 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C22 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

SpO2 Error Codes

C6 SpO2 heart rate out of range.
C8 Bad sensor: Replace sensor.

E7 Internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
C9 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

General Error Codes

E11 Internal safety violation: Check patient; contact Technical Service.
C12 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C13 Battery Depletion: Use wall transformer.
E0.0-E9.9 Temperature module malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
E20-E50 General internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.

For technical questions inside the U.S., please call Welch Allyn at 800-535-6663.
Outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.

Reorder 4200-88E

706287 Ver. B

Error Codes

When responding to an error code, always check the patient first and then the device.

Blood Pressure Error Codes

C02 Autozero failure: Check for air obstruction; limit patient movement.
C03 Inflation too rapid: Check for kinked hose or air obstruction.
C04 Excessive inflation time: Check for air leaks.
C05 Excessive noise: Check patient condition, cuff placement; limit patient movement.
C06 Measurement outside of device’s range: Check patient condition.
E10 Cuff overpressure: Check patient condition.

Temperature Error Codes

C20 Broken/missing probe: Replace probe.
P Loss of tissue contact: Ensure proper probe positioning.
E0.2-E0.3 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C22 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

SpO2 Error Codes

C6 SpO2 heart rate out of range.
C8 Bad sensor: Replace sensor.

E7 Internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
C9 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

General Error Codes

E11 Internal safety violation: Check patient; contact Technical Service.
C12 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C13 Battery Depletion: Use wall transformer.
E0.0-E9.9 Temperature module malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
E20-E50 General internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.

For technical questions inside the U.S., please call Welch Allyn at 800-535-6663.
Outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.

Reorder 4200-88E

706287 Ver. B

Error Codes

When responding to an error code, always check the patient first and then the device.

Blood Pressure Error Codes

C02 Autozero failure: Check for air obstruction; limit patient movement.
C03 Inflation too rapid: Check for kinked hose or air obstruction.
C04 Excessive inflation time: Check for air leaks.
C05 Excessive noise: Check patient condition, cuff placement; limit patient movement.
C06 Measurement outside of device’s range: Check patient condition.
E10 Cuff overpressure: Check patient condition.

Temperature Error Codes

C20 Broken/missing probe: Replace probe.
P Loss of tissue contact: Ensure proper probe positioning.
E0.2-E0.3 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C22 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

SpO2 Error Codes

C6 SpO2 heart rate out of range.
C8 Bad sensor: Replace sensor.

E7 Internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
C9 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

General Error Codes

E11 Internal safety violation: Check patient; contact Technical Service.
C12 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C13 Battery Depletion: Use wall transformer.
E0.0-E9.9 Temperature module malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
E20-E50 General internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.

For technical questions inside the U.S., please call Welch Allyn at 800-535-6663.
Outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.

Reorder 4200-88E

706287 Ver. B

Error Codes

When responding to an error code, always check the patient first and then the device.

Blood Pressure Error Codes

C02 Autozero failure: Check for air obstruction; limit patient movement.
C03 Inflation too rapid: Check for kinked hose or air obstruction.
C04 Excessive inflation time: Check for air leaks.
C05 Excessive noise: Check patient condition, cuff placement; limit patient movement.
C06 Measurement outside of device’s range: Check patient condition.
E10 Cuff overpressure: Check patient condition.

Temperature Error Codes

C20 Broken/missing probe: Replace probe.
P Loss of tissue contact: Ensure proper probe positioning.
E0.2-E0.3 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C22 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

SpO2 Error Codes

C6 SpO2 heart rate out of range.
C8 Bad sensor: Replace sensor.

E7 Internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
C9 10-minute diagnostic limit exceeded: Check patient. Read the Directions for Use.

Verify Spot Vital Signs is not being used for monitoring purposes.

General Error Codes

E11 Internal safety violation: Check patient; contact Technical Service.
C12 Ambient temperature out of range: Adjust room temperature or device location.
C13 Battery Depletion: Use wall transformer.
E0.0-E9.9 Temperature module malfunction: Contact Technical Service.
E20-E50 General internal malfunction: Contact Technical Service.

For technical questions inside the U.S., please call Welch Allyn at 800-535-6663.
Outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.

Reorder 4200-88E

706287 Ver. B

For technical questions inside the U.S., please call Welch Allyn at 800-535-6663.
Outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.

Reorder 4200-88E

706287Ver. B

For technical questions inside the U.S., please call Welch Allyn at 800-535-6663.
Outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.

Reorder 4200-88E

706287Ver. B

For technical questions inside the U.S., please call Welch Allyn at 800-535-6663.
Outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.

Reorder 4200-88E

706287 Ver. B

Spot Vital Signs Quick Reference Card

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the Directions for Use.

Spot Vital Signs Quick Reference Card

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the Directions for Use.

Spot Vital Signs Quick Reference Card

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the Directions for Use.

Spot Vital Signs Quick Reference Card

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the Directions for Use.

On/Off Button

Controls power to the Spot Vital Signs.

Pressure Preset Button

1. Press and hold for a half second.

2. Press again to scroll through presets. After one blood pressure measurement the Spot Vital Signs returns to the default inflation pressure.

Mode Button

1. Press and hold button down for 2 seconds to turn backlight off/on.

2. Remove temperature probe and press once to switch from oral to axillary mode.

3. Press to bring the Spot Vital Signs out of standby/sleep mode.

Next Patient/Clear Button

Clears all data from the device. Cancels active blood pressure measurement.

Always press the Clear Button before taking vitals on a new patient.

Blood Pressure Start/Stop Button

1. Press to start a blood pressure measurement.

2. Press again to cancel the blood pressure measurement.

Temperature Operation

1. Select the appropriate temperature probe. Blue = Oral/Axillary, Red = Rectal.

2. Remove probe and wait for OrL to appear on the display. Apply a new probe cover.

3. Place probe in contact with patient tissue as directed in the manual.

4. When done, single beep is heard and the temperature is displayed. Return probe.

SpO2 Operation

1. Apply sensor to patient and verify pulse signal bar graph.

2. SpO

measurement and pulse rate update continuously for 10 minutes.

2

On/Off Button

Controls power to the Spot Vital Signs.

Pressure Preset Button

1. Press and hold for a half second.

2. Press again to scroll through presets. After one blood pressure measurement the Spot Vital Signs returns to the default inflation pressure.

Mode Button

1. Press and hold button down for 2 seconds to turn backlight off/on.

2. Remove temperature probe and press once to switch from oral to axillary mode.

3. Press to bring the Spot Vital Signs out of standby/sleep mode.

Next Patient/Clear Button

Clears all data from the device. Cancels active blood pressure measurement.

Always press the Clear Button before taking vitals on a new patient.

Blood Pressure Start/Stop Button

1. Press to start a blood pressure measurement.

2. Press again to cancel the blood pressure measurement.

Temperature Operation

1. Select the appropriate temperature probe. Blue = Oral/Axillary, Red = Rectal.

2. Remove probe and wait for OrL to appear on the display. Apply a new probe cover.

3. Place probe in contact with patient tissue as directed in the manual.

4. When done, single beep is heard and the temperature is displayed. Return probe.

SpO2 Operation

1. Apply sensor to patient and verify pulse signal bar graph.

2. SpO

measurement and pulse rate update continuously for 10 minutes.

2

On/Off Button

Controls power to the Spot Vital Signs.

Pressure Preset Button

1. Press and hold for a half second.

2. Press again to scroll through presets. After one blood pressure measurement the Spot Vital Signs returns to the default inflation pressure.

Mode Button

1. Press and hold button down for 2 seconds to turn backlight off/on.

2. Remove temperature probe and press once to switch from oral to axillary mode.

3. Press to bring the Spot Vital Signs out of standby/sleep mode.

Next Patient/Clear Button

Clears all data from the device. Cancels active blood pressure measurement.

Always press the Clear Button before taking vitals on a new patient.

Blood Pressure Start/Stop Button

1. Press to start a blood pressure measurement.

2. Press again to cancel the blood pressure measurement.

Temperature Operation

1. Select the appropriate temperature probe. Blue = Oral/Axillary, Red = Rectal.

2. Remove probe and wait for OrL to appear on the display. Apply a new probe cover.

3. Place probe in contact with patient tissue as directed in the manual.

4. When done, single beep is heard and the temperature is displayed. Return probe.

SpO2 Operation

1. Apply sensor to patient and verify pulse signal bar graph.

2. SpO

measurement and pulse rate update continuously for 10 minutes.

2

On/Off Button

Controls power to the Spot Vital Signs.

Pressure Preset Button

1. Press and hold for a half second.

2. Press again to scroll through presets. After one blood pressure measurement the Spot Vital Signs returns to the default inflation pressure.

Mode Button

1. Press and hold button down for 2 seconds to turn backlight off/on.

2. Remove temperature probe and press once to switch from oral to axillary mode.

3. Press to bring the Spot Vital Signs out of standby/sleep mode.

Next Patient/Clear Button

Clears all data from the device. Cancels active blood pressure measurement.

Always press the Clear Button before taking vitals on a new patient.

Blood Pressure Start/Stop Button

1. Press to start a blood pressure measurement.

2. Press again to cancel the blood pressure measurement.

Temperature Operation

1. Select the appropriate temperature probe. Blue = Oral/Axillary, Red = Rectal.

2. Remove probe and wait for OrL to appear on the display. Apply a new probe cover.

3. Place probe in contact with patient tissue as directed in the manual.

4. When done, single beep is heard and the temperature is displayed. Return probe.

SpO2 Operation

1. Apply sensor to patient and verify pulse signal bar graph.

2. SpO

measurement and pulse rate update continuously for 10 minutes.

2

Spot Vital Signs Quick Reference Card

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the Directions for Use.

On/Off Button

Controls power to the Spot Vital Signs.

Pressure Preset Button

1. Press and hold for a half second.

2. Press again to scroll through presets. After one blood pressure measurement the Spot Vital Signs returns to the default inflation pressure.

Mode Button

1. Press and hold button down for 2 seconds to turn backlight off/on.

2. Remove temperature probe and press once to switch from oral to axillary mode.

3. Press to bring the Spot Vital Signs out of standby/sleep mode.

Next Patient/Clear Button

Clears all data from the device. Cancels active blood pressure measurement.

Always press the Clear Button before taking vitals on a new patient.

Blood Pressure Start/Stop Button

1. Press to start a blood pressure measurement.

2. Press again to cancel the blood pressure measurement.

Temperature Operation

1. Select the appropriate temperature probe. Blue = Oral/Axillary, Red = Rectal.

2. Remove probe and wait for OrL to appear on the display. Apply a new probe cover.

3. Place probe in contact with patient tissue as directed in the manual.

4. When done, single beep is heard and the temperature is displayed. Return probe.

SpO2 Operation

1. Apply sensor to patient and verify pulse signal bar graph.

2. SpO

measurement and pulse rate update continuously for 10 minutes.

2

Spot Vital Signs Quick Reference Card

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the Directions for Use.

On/Off Button

Controls power to the Spot Vital Signs.

Pressure Preset Button

1. Press and hold for a half second.

2. Press again to scroll through presets. After one blood pressure measurement the Spot Vital Signs returns to the default inflation pressure.

Mode Button

1. Press and hold button down for 2 seconds to turn backlight off/on.

2. Remove temperature probe and press once to switch from oral to axillary mode.

3. Press to bring the Spot Vital Signs out of standby/sleep mode.

Next Patient/Clear Button

Clears all data from the device. Cancels active blood pressure measurement.

Always press the Clear Button before taking vitals on a new patient.

Blood Pressure Start/Stop Button

1. Press to start a blood pressure measurement.

2. Press again to cancel the blood pressure measurement.

Temperature Operation

1. Select the appropriate temperature probe. Blue = Oral/Axillary, Red = Rectal.

2. Remove probe and wait for OrL to appear on the display. Apply a new probe cover.

3. Place probe in contact with patient tissue as directed in the manual.

4. When done, single beep is heard and the temperature is displayed. Return probe.

SpO2 Operation

1. Apply sensor to patient and verify pulse signal bar graph.

2. SpO

measurement and pulse rate update continuously for 10 minutes.

2

Spot Vital Signs Quick Reference Card

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the Directions for Use.

On/Off Button

Controls power to the Spot Vital Signs.

Pressure Preset Button

1. Press and hold for a half second.

2. Press again to scroll through presets. After one blood pressure measurement the Spot Vital Signs returns to the default inflation pressure.

Mode Button

1. Press and hold button down for 2 seconds to turn backlight off/on.

2. Remove temperature probe and press once to switch from oral to axillary mode.

3. Press to bring the Spot Vital Signs out of standby/sleep mode.

Next Patient/Clear Button

Clears all data from the device. Cancels active blood pressure measurement.

Always press the Clear Button before taking vitals on a new patient.

Blood Pressure Start/Stop Button

1. Press to start a blood pressure measurement.

2. Press again to cancel the blood pressure measurement.

Temperature Operation

1. Select the appropriate temperature probe. Blue = Oral/Axillary, Red = Rectal.

2. Remove probe and wait for OrL to appear on the display. Apply a new probe cover.

3. Place probe in contact with patient tissue as directed in the manual.

4. When done, single beep is heard and the temperature is displayed. Return probe.

SpO2 Operation

1. Apply sensor to patient and verify pulse signal bar graph.

2. SpO

measurement and pulse rate update continuously for 10 minutes.

2

Spot Vital Signs Quick Reference Card

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the Directions for Use.

On/Off Button

Controls power to the Spot Vital Signs.

Pressure Preset Button

1. Press and hold for a half second.

2. Press again to scroll through presets. After one blood pressure measurement the Spot Vital Signs returns to the default inflation pressure.

Mode Button

1. Press and hold button down for 2 seconds to turn backlight off/on.

2. Remove temperature probe and press once to switch from oral to axillary mode.

3. Press to bring the Spot Vital Signs out of standby/sleep mode.

Next Patient/Clear Button

Clears all data from the device. Cancels active blood pressure measurement.

Always press the Clear Button before taking vitals on a new patient.

Blood Pressure Start/Stop Button

1. Press to start a blood pressure measurement.

2. Press again to cancel the blood pressure measurement.

Temperature Operation

1. Select the appropriate temperature probe. Blue = Oral/Axillary, Red = Rectal.

2. Remove probe and wait for OrL to appear on the display. Apply a new probe cover.

3. Place probe in contact with patient tissue as directed in the manual.

4. When done, single beep is heard and the temperature is displayed. Return probe.

SpO2 Operation

1. Apply sensor to patient and verify pulse signal bar graph.

2. SpO

measurement and pulse rate update continuously for 10 minutes.

2