Intended Use; Safety Information; General Safety Instructions - ADE M320600 Gebrauchsanweisung

Your ADE electronic personal scale is a prime quality product designed for weighing of people who
can step on the scale by themselves. In addition, the person must be able to stand firm and
unaided on the scale throughout the weighing process. The integrated mother/child function allows
the weighing of toddlers held by the mother or any other person.
The scale may be used in all professional health care environments for control purposes.
The maximum capacity of the scale is 250 kg. To achieve precise results, please read the user
guide carefully and follow the instructions contained therein. The scale may only be operated and
maintained by trained personnel.
The device may only be used as intended. All applications of the device not mentioned in the
chapter "Intended use" are considered as improper use. It is the user of the device, but not the
manufacturer, who assumes liability for any resulting damage to property or personal injury
resulting from misuse.
The use of accessories other than the original accessories supplied by the manufacturer may void
this warranty.
Warning:
This device may not be modified without the manufacturer's permission.
Do not touch the mains adapter outlet connector/battery and the person on the scale at the same
time during weighing.
Do not use the device in an oxygen-rich environment.
A Class III calibrated scale must be used for medical, diagnostic and curative purposes.
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General safety instructions

Be sure to read, understand and follow all instructions in this User Guide and others that come with
the system and its components, as well as country-specific installation standards, applicable safety
regulations and accident prevention regulations.
- Handle the scale with care and always keep in mind that it is a precision measuring instrument.
- Make sure, the patient is centered on the scale.
- The scale may only be operated and maintained by trained and authorised skilled personnel.
- Before first use, make sure that the mains voltage and current type stated on the name plate
match the mains voltage and current type at the place of use.
- Only authorised ADE power adapters may be used. Otherwise, there is a risk that other
electrical devices will be affected.
- Only Bluetooth devices authorised by the manufacturer ADE may be connected. Otherwise,
there is a risk that the specified performance level will be compromised.
- Anyone connecting additional equipment or power supply (other than specified in section 9) to
the equipment is responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the standard
IEC 60601-1.
- The plug/adapter plug insulates the device from the main supply. Do not position the device in a
position where it is difficult to disconnect from the supply mains to safely terminate operation of
me equipment.
- Make sure to lay the power cord between the scale and mains connection so as to preclude a
tripping hazard.
- Make sure to lay the power cord between the scale and mains connection so as to preclude a
strangulation hazard.
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