Preventing damage
to device
► Ensure that the patient does not have any open
wounds or infectious skin alterations which may
come into contact with the device.
► Subject the device to a hygiene treatment at
regular intervals.
NOTICE!
Damage to device
► Ensure that fluids never get inside the device.
These can destroy the electronics.
► For devices with power supply operation:
Switch off the device before you disconnect the
power supply unit from the power supply
socket.
► For devices with power supply operation: If the
device is not to be used for an extended period,
disconnect the power supply unit from the
power supply socket. Only then is the device
de-energized.
► For devices with battery or rechargeable battery
operation: If you are not using the device for an
extended period of time, remove batteries or
rechargeable batteries. Only then is the device
de-energized.
► Do not drop the device.
► Do not subject the device to shocks or vibra-
tions.
► Perform a function check before each use as
described in the corresponding section in this
document. Do not operate the device if it is not
working properly or is damaged.
► Do not place the device in direct sunlight and
ensure that it is not placed in the direct proxim-
ity of a heat source. The excessive tempera-
tures could damage the electronics.
► Avoid rapid temperature fluctuations. If the de-
vice is transported so that a temperature differ-
ence of over 20 °C occurs, the device must be
left to stand for at least 2 hours before it is
switched on, otherwise condensation may form;
this may damage the electronics.
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