Troubleshooting; Meter Care - A.MENARINI GLUCOFIX TECH User Manual

NOTE
● The alarm will have the same format (12H, 24H) as when the time
set.
● Alarm settings will not be erased when changing the batteries.
6.3 Beeper setup
The beeper on your GLUCOFIX® TECH meter is preset to ON. You can
adjust the beeper feature as follows.
1. Press or to turn the beeper ON or OFF.
2. Press to confirm and return to the setting menus (step iii §6).
WARNING
● Turning off the beeper could mean you miss many important cues
from your meter, such as confirmation or error messages.
6.4 hypo/hyper alarms setup
Your GLUCOFIX® TECH blood glucose meter has an alarm feature that
allows you to set your high (hyperglycaemia) and low (hypoglycaemia)
blood glucose thresholds. Based on the values set, the screen will show
"hypo" or "hyper", depending on whether your blood glucose test result
is below your low glucose or above your high glucose threshold values.
WARNING
● Consult your doctor or healthcare provider when setting the Hypo
and Hyper values.
● Do not alter or stop your medication based on this feature, always
consult your doctor or healthcare provider before altering or
stopping medication.
The hypo/hyper alarms on your GLUCOFIX® TECH meter are preset to
OFF. You can set up the hypo and hyper threshold values as follows:
1. Press or to turn the hypo alarm ON/OFF.
2. Press
to set the hypo alarm value (if ON).
3. Press
or to select the desired value. Press and hold either
to accelerate the numbering.
4. Press to confirm the selection and move on to the hyper alarm
setup.
5. Press or to turn the hyper alarm ON/OFF.
6. Press to set the hyper alarm value (if ON).
7. Press or to select the desired value. Press and hold either
to accelerate the numbering.
8. Press to confirm the selection.
6.5 NFC setup
The NFC function on your GLUCOFIX® TECH meter is preset to OFF and
can be enabled as follows:
1. Press the or buttons to select ON or OFF.
2. Press to confirm and exit.

7. Meter care

7.1 Storing your meter
After use, tightly close the caps of the test strip vial and control solution
bottle to maintain their quality.
Pack your meter, test strips, control solutions and manuals into your
carry case and store in a dry place. The correct storage temperature is
-20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) for the meter and 4 to 30 °C (39.2 to 86 °F) for
the test strips and control solutions. Do not freeze. Avoid heat, humidity
and direct sunlight.
CAUTION
To obtain accurate test results:
● Do not use test strips or control solutions if their bottles are broken
or have been left open.
● Do not use the test strips or control solutions after their expiry
dates.
7.2 Cleaning your meter
Your meter does not need special cleaning. If your meter gets dirty, wipe
it with a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent. To disinfect your
meter after cleaning, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with either 75%
ethanol alcohol or diluted household bleach (10% sodium hypochlorite
solution).
7.3 Changing the batteries
When the low battery icon
getting low. Before using your meter, change the batteries.
Past results remain in the memory even when the batteries are changed.
Your meter uses two CR2032 3V lithium batteries. This type of battery is
available in many stores. Keep spare batteries handy at all times.
You do not need to set the date and time if you insert new batteries
within 2 minutes after removing the old ones.
Replace the batteries as follows:
1. Make sure the meter is switched off.
2. Remove the battery cover at the rear of the meter.
3. Remove the batteries.
4. Fit the new batteries into the battery holder with the "+" pole facing
upwards.
5. Close the battery holder.
WARNING
● If the batteries are inserted upside down, the meter will
not operate.
● The meter clock may stop if you touch the metal parts
inside the meter with your hands or metal.
● If you replace batteries after 2 minutes and do not set
the time, all subsequent test results will be stored with
the incorrect date and time.
Dispose of old batteries according to local environmental regulations.

8. Troubleshooting

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8.1. HI and LO messages
If the test result is over 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L)
the HI icon will appear on the display.
or
If the test result is less than 20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L)
the LO icon will appear on the display.
WARNING
● If the HI or LO message has appeared, please consult your doctor or
a healthcare professional before altering your treatment.
● If the HI or LO icons are displayed repeatedly, even though your
blood glucose levels should not be high or low according to your
doctor, please contact the A. Menarini Diagnostics customer
service.
8.2. Error messages
System Hardware Error. Remove and reinsert the
batteries to restart the meter, and repeat the test
with a new strip. If the problem persists, please
contact the A. Menarini Diagnostics customer
service.
The test strip is damaged or has already been used
or the blood sample was applied before the drop
icon started to blink on the display. Remove the
old test strip and repeat the test with a new one.
Wait until the drop icon starts to blink before you
begin.
appears on the screen, the batteries are
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