Caring For The System - Bayer HealthCare Ascensia Contour CONTOUR Blood Glucose Meter and Ascensia CONTOURTM Test Strips User Manual

Slide the battery cover back into
place, lining up with the open
slots, and close fi rmly.
WARNING:
Lithium batteries are poisonous. If swallowed,
immediately contact your physician or poison
control center. Discard batteries according to your
local environmental regulations.

Caring for the System

• Store meter in the carrying case provided whenever
possible.
• Wash hands and dry thoroughly before handling to
keep the meter and test strips free of oils and other
contaminants.
• Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the
electronics or causing other malfunctions.
• Avoid exposing meter and test strip to excessive
humidity, heat, cold, dust, or dirt.
• The exterior of the meter can be cleaned using a
moist (not wet) lint-free tissue with a mild detergent
or disinfectant solution, such as 1 part bleach mixed
with 9 parts water. Wipe dry with lint-free tissue
after cleaning.
CAUTION:
the test strip port or around the buttons. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
Keep batteries away from children.
Do not allow solution to run down into
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