Preventing Electric Shock; Avoiding Infections; Avoiding Injuries - Seca 684 Manual

Preventing electric
shock

Avoiding infections

Avoiding injuries

• 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.
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.
• Ensure that the power cable is not pinched or
damaged by a sharp edge.
• Do not operate the device above an altitude of
3000 m.
WARNING!
Risk of infection
• Hygienically reprocess the scales 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.
WARNING!
Risk of falling
• Ensure that the device is positioned firmly and
level.
• Route the mains cable so that there is no risk
of tripping for the patient or user.
• The device is not designed as a standing aid.
Assist people with limited motor skills when
they are getting up, e.g. from a wheelchair.
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