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phones, cordless telephones
and their base stations, walkie-
talkies can affect this equipment
and should be used no closer
than 30cm (12 inches) to any
part of the device.
(Note. As indicated in 5.2.1.1(f)
of IEC 60601-1-2:2014 for ME
EQUIPMENT).
Note: For hospital use,
full EMC advice tables
are available on
request.
9. DISPOSAL OF
WASTE ELECTRICAL
AND ELECTRONIC
PRODUCTS (WEEE)
One of the provisions of the
European Directive 2012/19/EU
is that anything electrical or
electronic should not be treated
as domestic waste and simply
thrown away. To remind you of
this Directive all affected
products are now being marked
with a crossed-out wheelie bin
symbol, as depicted below.
To comply with the Directive,
you can return your old Qalm
unit for disposal (postage not
covered). Please return in an
envelope or padded bag with
the unit enclosed to Tower
Health, Unit 24 Wilford Business
and Industrial Park, Ruddington
Lane, Nottingham, NG11 7EP.
10. ACCESSORIES
Expected Service Life
• The machine will often last
for more than 5 years but is
warrantied for 2 years.
Accessories (charging
cable, gel pads, travel
case, headband and
mirror) are not covered by
the warranty.
• The number of applications
for each gel pad will vary
depending on the user’s skin
condition and humidity.
Replacement electrode pads
and charging lead are