Preventing Damage To Device - Seca 651 Manual De Instrucciones

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.
CAUTION!
Hazard to patient, damage to device
The area where the patient stands consists of a glass plate. Damage
to the glass plate, e.g. as a result of scratches, cracks and chips,
presents a risk of injury and can lead to the glass plate breaking.
► Do not put any sharp-edged objects on the glass plate.
► Before using the device each time, check the glass plate for
scratches, cracks and chips. If you find damage of this kind, have
the glass plate replaced with a new one.
► Do not use the device if the glass plate is damaged.
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 fluids and dust never get inside the device and the
sensors. They can damage the electronics.
► Disconnect the power supply unit from the mains socket if you in-
tend to not use the device for a longer period of time. Only this way
it can be ensured that the device is currentless.
► 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 sec-
tion 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.
► Use the device only under the intended ambient conditions.
► Store the device only under the intended storage conditions.
► Observe the information in the technical data concerning cooling
times after storage at very high temperatures or warm-up times after
storage at very low temperatures.
► Use alcohol-based disinfectant (e.g. 70 % ethanol) exclusively.
► Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.