Preventing damage to device
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WARNING!
Danger of slipping
► Ensure that the weighing platform is dry before the patient steps
onto it.
► Ensure that the patients feet are dry before he or she steps onto the
weighing platform.
► Make sure that the patient steps onto and off the weighing platform
slowly and safely.
WARNING!
Risk of infection
► Before and after every measurement, wash your hands to reduce
the risk of cross-contamination and nosocomial infections.
► Hygienically reprocess the device regularly as described in the
respective section in this document.
► Make sure that the patient has no infectious diseases.
► Make sure that the patient has no open wounds or infectious skin
alterations, which may come into contact with the device.
NOTICE!
Damage to device
► Ensure that no liquids enter the device. They can damage the
electronics.
► Switch off the device before disconnecting the power supply unit
from the mains socket.
► For devices with power supply operation: Disconnect the power
supply unit from the mains socket if you intend to not use the device
for a longer period of time. Only this way it can be ensured that the
device is de-energized.
► For devices with battery or rechargeable battery operation: If you do
not use the device for an extended period of time, remove batteries
or rechargeable batteries. Only this way it can be ensured that the
device is de-energized.
► Make sure not to drop the device.
► Do not expose the device to any impacts or vibrations.
► Perform function controls regularly as described in the relevant
section in this document. Do not operate the device if it is damaged
or not working properly.
► Ensure that there is no heat source in the immediate vicinity. Do not
expose to direct sunlight. The excessive temperature could damage
the electronics.
► Avoid rapid temperature fluctuations. When the device is
transported so that a temperature difference of more than 20 °C
occurs, it must stay turned off for at least 2 hours before it can be
turned on again. Otherwise, condensation water will form which can
damage the electronics.
► Use the device only in the intended ambient conditions.
► Store the device only in the intended storage conditions.
► Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.
► Do not use organic solvents (e.g. white spirit or petroleum spirit).