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Storage and maintenance
Warning
• Store the blood glucose monitor and its accessories out of reach of small children and pets. Small
parts, such as lancet needles, parts of the lancing device, batteries or test strips may be life-threat-
ening when swallowed. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
• The test strip box contains desiccant, which may irritate the skin or eyes when inhaled or swallowed.
Keep the box out of the reach of children.
The blood glucose monitor is made from precision and electronic components. The accuracy of the
measurements and service life of the device depend on its careful handling:
• Protect the device and its accessories from impacts, humidity, dirt, marked temperature fluctua-
tions and direct sunlight. Do not store the device, test strips and control solution in your vehicle, in
the bathroom or in a cooling appliance!
• Do not drop the device.
Batteries / Saving measured values
Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush out the affected areas with water and
seek medical assistance.
•
Choking hazard!
Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Store the 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 the batteries from excessive heat.
•
Risk of explosion!
Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split 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 will result in voiding of the warranty.
