Sanitas SBC 23 Instructions For Use Manual page 16

– Do not use near strong electromagnetic fields, i.e. keep it away
from any radio systems and mobile phones.
– Only ever use the cuffs provided with the monitor or original
replacement cuffs. Otherwise erroneous results will be recorded.
• If the instrument is not used for any length of time, we recommend
removing the batteries.
Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush out
the affected areas with water and seek medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on
batteries. Store the batteries out of the reach of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the bat-
tery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect the batteries from excessive heat.
• Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the batteries
out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
Repair and disposal
• Batteries do not belong in domestic refuse. Used batteries should
be disposed of at the collection points provided.
• Never open the instrument. If these instructions are not heeded,
the warranty will be null and void.
• Never attempt to repair the instrument or adjust it yourself. We can
no longer guarantee perfect functioning if you do.
• Repairs may only be performed by Customer Service or author-
ized dealers. However, always check the batteries and replace
them if necessary prior to making any complaint.
• For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in
the household waste at the end of its useful life. Dispose of
the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling point.
Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive – WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any ques-
tions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste
disposal.
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