Avoiding damage to the
Handling the
measurement results
NOTICE!
device
Damage to device
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WARNING!
Patient hazard
This device is no diagnostic device. It simply
assists the treating physician in establishing a
diagnosis.
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CAUTION!
Patient hazard
In order to avoid misinterpretations, test results
for medical use must be displayed and used in
SI units (weight: kilograms, length: metres) only.
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Make sure not to drop the device.
Do not expose the device to any impact or
vibration.
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.
Caustic detergents may damage the sur-
faces. Only use a soft cloth dampened with
mild soapsuds to clean the surfaces of the
device.
Only use disinfectants suitable for sensitive
surfaces. Suitable disinfectants are available
from specialist dealers.
In order to make a precise diagnosis and ini-
tiate therapeutic measures, besides determi-
nation of the weight, further targeted
examinations must be set up by the physi-
cian, and their results must be considered.
The responsibility for diagnosis and treatment
lies with the treating physician.
Use the results exclusively in SI units.
The use of measurement results in non-SI
units is the sole responsibility of the user.
If your scale is unable to display SI units, you
can use the conversion tool in this document.
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