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Beurer GL44
Batteries/Saving measured values
Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, rinse the affected area with water and seek
medical assistance.
•
Choking hazard!
Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Store batteries out of
the reach of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect batteries from excessive heat.
•
Risk of explosion!
Do not throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a relatively long period, take the batteries out of the battery com-
partment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, open or crush the batteries.
Note
• The stored blood glucose values are retained when the batteries are replaced. If applicable, the
date and time must be reset after replacing the batteries.
• Use lithium-ion batteries only.
Repairs
Note
• Do not open the device. Failure to comply with this instruction will void the warranty.
• Do not repair the device yourself. Proper operation can no longer be guaranteed in this case.
• Do not dismantle the lancing device into individual parts, except in the steps described in these
instructions.
• Please contact Customer Services for repairs.
Disposal
Warning
• It is essential to comply with the generally applicable safety precautions for handling blood when
disposing of materials from the monitor. Dispose of all blood samples and materials with which
you or your patients come into contact correctly in order to prevent injury and infection of other
persons.
• After use, dispose of test strips and lancets in a puncture-proof container.
Note
Empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of through specially designated collection boxes,
recycling points or electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of the batteries.
