User Manual

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Avoiding injuries
WARNING!
Risk of falling
• Ensure that the device is positioned firmly and
level.
• Route the mains cable so that there is no risk
of tripping for the patient or user.
• The device is not designed as a standing aid.
Assist people with limited motor skills when
they are getting up, e.g. from a wheelchair.
• Make sure that the patient does not step onto
the weighing platform directly at the edges.
• Make sure that the patient steps onto the
weighing platform slowly and securely.
WARNING!
Risk of slipping
• Ensure that the weighing platform is dry
before the patient steps onto it.
• Ensure that the patients feet are dry before he
or she steps onto the weighing platform.
• Make sure that the patient steps onto the
weighing platform slowly and securely.
Preventing device
damage
ATTENTION!
Damage to device
• Ensure that no liquids enter the device. They
can damage the electronics.
• Switch off the device before disconnecting the
power supply unit from the mains socket.
• Disconnect the power supply unit from the
mains socket if you intend to not use the
device for a longer period of time. Only this
way it can be ensured that the device is cur-
rentless.
• Make sure not to drop the device.
• Do not expose the device to any impacts or
vibrations.
• 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.