Seca 757 band_1 - Manual (Page 51)

Safety information • 51
English
• 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.
Preventing electric
shock
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 at an altitude of
more than 3000 m above sea level.
Avoiding infections WARNING!
Risk of infection
• Hygienically reprocess the scale 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.
Avoiding injury WARNING!
Risk of falling
Baby scales generally stand on raised work sur-
faces. If the baby falls from this surface, this
may result in serious irreversible or fatal injuries.
– Ensure that the device is steady and level.
– Route connecting cables (if present) in such a
way that people cannot trip over them.
– Never leave a baby unsupervised.