8
HYGIENE TREATMENT
8.1
Cleaning
8.2
Disinfecting
8.3
Sterilizing
WARNING!
Electric shock
Use of fluids on the device may cause an electric shock.
► Disconnect the power supply connector before each hygiene treat-
ment.
► Ensure that no fluids penetrate the device.
WARNING!
Risk of infection
► Subject the device to a hygiene treatment at regular intervals as
described in this section.
NOTICE!
Damage to device
Unsuitable cleaning agents and disinfectants may damage the sensi-
tive surfaces of the device and lead to transparent components be-
coming clouded.
► Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.
► Do not use organic solvents (e.g. white spirit or petroleum spirit).
► If required, moisten a soft cloth with a mild soap solution and wipe the device
over with it.
1. Disinfect the device at regular intervals with a disinfectant suitable for sensi-
tive surfaces and acrylic glass (e.g. 70 % ethanol).
2. Follow the instructions for use for the disinfectant.
3. Disinfect the device:
► Moisten a soft cloth with disinfectant and wipe down the device with it.
► Comply with the intervals, see table:
Interval
• Weighing platform
each
Before
measurement
• BIA handrail with hand electrodes
• Weighing platform
each mea-
After
surement
• BIA handrail with hand electrodes
• Multifunctional display
As required
• Column (devices with measuring rod)
The device must not be sterilized.
Component
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