American Diagnostic Corporation Multikuf
American Diagnostic Corporation · Model Multikuf
ADC 804 palm gauge PLUS 3 cuffs with single tube bladders Rugged gauge features precision crafted Japanese engineered movement tested to 50,000 cycles Ambidextrous trigger release air valve Small Adult, Adult, and Large Adult calibrated nylon Adcuffs™ Quick release luer slip connectors for rapid selection of appropriate cuff Four section smoke gray plexiglass tray features a small 14” x 3 1/2” footprint Tray may be wall mounted with included hardware Not made with natural rubber latex Assembled, inspected, and packaged in the U.S.A. from foreign components Meets or exceeds ANSI/AAMI/ISO 81060-1.
Key tips
- ·When no category-specific guidance fits, default to the manufacturer's own service manual and the general troubleshooting method in the Engineer's Guide.
- ·Run an incoming and annual electrical safety test regardless of how niche the device is.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Aneroid gauge out of calibration
MediumSymptoms: Reads high or low vs a reference, needle off zero at rest.
Root cause: Mechanical wear or a shock event to the 804 gauge movement.
Cuff / bladder or connector leak
MediumSymptoms: Pressure will not hold, slow steady drop on the gauge, one cuff worse than another.
Root cause: Perforated single-tube bladder, cracked tubing, or a leaking luer-slip quick-release connector.
Inflation bulb / air-release valve fault
MediumSymptoms: Bulb will not build pressure or deflates too fast, trigger valve sticks.
Root cause: Cracked bulb or worn valves in the ambidextrous trigger-release valve.
Tray / wall-mount hardware loose
LowSymptoms: Cuffs fall out of the plexiglass tray, tray loose on the wall.
Root cause: Worn tray sections or loosened mounting hardware.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Cuff and single-tube bladder set (small/adult/large)
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Easy
Inflation bulb and trigger-release valve
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Easy
Aneroid gauge / movement (804)
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Luer-slip quick-release connector set
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuff and single-tube bladder set (small/adult/large) | Periodic replacement | $ | Easy |
| Inflation bulb and trigger-release valve | Periodic replacement | $ | Easy |
| Aneroid gauge / movement (804) | Major service part | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Luer-slip quick-release connector set | Periodic replacement | $ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Follow the manufacturer's PM schedule
- ·Perform incoming and annual electrical safety testing per facility biomedical program
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Gauge suspected inaccurate
- Check the needle rests at zero.
- Tee to a calibrated reference manometer and compare at 60, 150 and 250 mmHg.
- If error exceeds +/-3 mmHg, replace the gauge - the 804 movement is not field-adjustable to spec.
- Re-verify against the reference.
- Record the calibration date.
Symptom: A cuff will not hold pressure
- Inflate that cuff to ~200 mmHg with the valve closed and watch the gauge.
- A steady fall = leak; check the bladder, tubing, bulb valves and the quick-release connector.
- Replace the leaking bladder/tubing or connector.
- Confirm the trigger valve opens and closes cleanly.
- Re-test pressure hold on every cuff in the set.
Technical Specs
- Sphyg Type:
- Multicuff
- Gauge:
- 804N
- Gauge Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Sphyg Accuracy:
- +/-3mmHg @ 50ºF(10ºC) - 104ºF(40ºC)
- Storage Temp:
- -4ºF (-20ºC) - 131ºF(55ºC)
- Valve Type:
- Integral
- Number of tubes:
- 1 Tube
- Cuff type:
- ADCUFF
- Cuff size:
- Multiple
- Cuff Range:
- 19-50cm
- Inflation Warranty:
- 3 Year
- Cuff color:
- Multiple
- Zipper / Storage case:
- 884
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Varies by device - check the unit's own manual for facility placement guidance
Documents & Manuals
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