Handling measuring
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results
• Perform function controls regularly as
described in the relevant section in this docu-
ment. Do not operate the device if it is dam-
aged 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.
• Avoid rapid temperature fluctuations. When
the device is transported so that a tempera-
ture difference of more than 20 °C occurs, it
must stay turned off for at least 2 hours before
it can be turned on again. Otherwise, conden-
sation water will form which can damage the
electronics.
• Caustic detergents may damage the surfaces.
Only use a soft cloth dampened with mild
soapsuds to clean the surfaces of the device.
WARNING!
Patient hazard
This device is no diagnostic device. It simply
assists the treating physician in establishing a
diagnosis.
– In order to make a precise diagnosis and
initiate therapeutic measures, besides
determination of the weight, further targeted
examinations must be set up by the
physician, and their results must be
considered.
– The responsibility for diagnosis and treatment
lies with the treating physician.
ATTENTION!
Loss of data
• Before you save measurements aquired with
this device and process them for further use
(e.g. in the PC software
hospital information system), make sure the
measurement values are plausible.
• If measurement values are transmitted to the
PC software or a hospital
seca analytics
information system, make sure prior to further
use that the measurement values are plausi-
ble and are assigned to the correct patient.
or in a
seca analytics