Avoiding infections
Avoiding injuries
Preventing device
damage
WARNING!
Risk of infection
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Before and after every measurement, wash
your hands to reduce the risk of cross-
contamination and nosocomial infections.
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Hygienically reprocess the scale regularly as
described in the respective section in this
document.
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Make sure that the patient has no infectious
diseases.
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Make sure that the patient has no open
wounds or infectious skin alterations, which
may come into contact with the device.
WARNING!
Injury from falls
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Ensure that the device is positioned firmly and
level.
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Route connecting cables (if present) in such a
way that neither user nor patient can trip over
them.
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Make sure that the patient does not step onto
and off the weighing platform right at the
edges.
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Make sure that the patient steps onto and off
the weighing platform slowly and safely.
WARNING!
Risk of slipping
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Ensure that the weighing platform is dry
before the patient steps onto it.
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Ensure that the patients feet are dry before he
or she steps onto the weighing platform.
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Make sure that the patient steps onto and off
the weighing platform slowly and safely.
NOTICE!
Damage to device
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Ensure that no liquids enter the device. They
can damage the electronics.
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Switch off the device before disconnecting
the power supply unit from the mains socket.
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