Atmospheric Humidity; Sources Of Interference - Accu-Chek Compact Plus Reference Manual

Never expose the finger pricker to high temperatures (e.g. in a
hot car). High temperatures can cause parts of the finger pricker
to become warped, so impairing its operation.
When you aren't using the finger pricker, keep it without a lancet
inserted.
Never try to speed up warming or cooling of your meter, e.g. by
placing it on a radiator or in a refrigerator. Doing so can damage
the meter and cause it to give incorrect results. Incorrect results
can cause the wrong therapeutic decision to be taken and so
produce adverse health effects.
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9.2

Atmospheric humidity

When you test blood glucose the relative humidity should be between
20 % and 85 %.
Keep the meter and finger pricker at between 20 % and 85 % relative
humidity.
Sudden changes in temperature can cause condensation to form
in or on the meter. If this happens, do not turn the meter on.
Make sure that it returns to room temperature slowly. Never keep
it in a room that is likely to harbour condensation (e.g. a bath-
room).
9.3

Sources of interference

Strong electromagnetic fields may interfere with the proper
operation of the meter. Do not use the meter close to sources of
strong electromagnetic radiation.
To avoid electrostatic discharge, do not use the meter in a very
dry environment, especially one in which synthetic materials are
present.
Keep the meter away from very strong light sources (e.g. direct
sunlight, studio lighting, spot lights, etc.). These may interfere
with the proper functioning of the meter and cause error mes-
sages to be displayed.
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