RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY
AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Note:
• FORA 6 GTel can use one Li-ion rechargeable battery ONLY
(battery model no. ICP553136ARM).
• Wrong types of batteries may cause an explosion.
• Do not use other types of batteries, mixing old and new or
batteries of different brands. Use only new batteries of the
specified size and type.
• Replacing the batteries does not affect the test results
stored in the memory.
• Keep the battery away from small children. If swallowed,
promptly seek medical assistance.
• Batteries might leak chemicals if unused for a long time.
Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the device
for an extended period.
• Properly dispose of the batteries according to your local
environmental regulations.
Caring for Your Device
• To clean the exterior of the device, wipe it with a cloth
moistened with tap water or a mild cleaning agent, then
dry the device with a soft dry cloth. Do NOT rinse with
water.
• Do NOT use organic solvents to clean the device.
Device Storage
• Storage condition: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F), below 95%
relative humidity.
• Always store or transport the device in its original storage
case.
• Avoid dropping and heavy impact.
• Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity.
Meter Disposal
The used meter should be treated as contaminated and may
carry a risk of infection during measurement. The batteries in
this used meter should be removed and the meter should be
disposed in accordance with local regulations.
The meter falls outside the scope of the European Directive
2012/19/EU-Directive on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
Caring for Your Test Strips
• Storage conditions: 2ºC to 30ºC (35.6ºF to 86ºF) and below
85% relative humidity for all test strips (blood glucose,
β-ketone, total cholesterol, uric acid). Do NOT freeze.
• Store your test strips in their original vial only. Do not
transfer to another container.
• Store test strip packages in a cool and dry place. Keep away
from direct sunlight and heat.
• After removing a test strip from the vial, immediately close
the vial cap tightly.
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