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► The actual transmission output of HF equip-
ment may require minimum distances of
more than 1 meter. Details can be found at
www.seca.com.
Preventing electric
shock
WARNING!
Electric shock
►
Set up the device so that the power supply
socket is easy to reach and the device can be
disconnected from the power supply quickly.
► Ensure that your local power supply matches
the information on the power supply unit.
► Do not touch the power supply unit with wet
hands.
► Do not use extension cables or power strips.
► Make sure that cables are not pinched or
damaged by sharp edges.
► Make sure that cables do not come into con-
tact with hot objects.
► Do not operate the device at an altitude of
more than 3000 m above sea level.
Avoiding infections WARNING!
Risk of infection
►
Hygienically reprocess the scale regularly as
described in the respective section in this
document.
► Make sure that the patient has no infectious
diseases.
► Make sure that the patient has no open
wounds or infectious skin alterations, which
may come into contact with the device.
Avoiding injuries WARNING!
Injury from falls
►
Ensure that the device is positioned firmly and
level.
►Route connecting cables (if present) in such a
way that neither user nor patient can trip over
them.