Beurer GL 50 evo (mgdl) User Manual

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Beurer GL50 evo mg/dL

• The test strips expire three months after the box is opened. Note down the expiry date (date of open-

ing plus three months ) on the label. The shelf life is limited to the expiry date (see date next to the

egg timer symbol ). This does not apply for individual test strips, which are to be used immediately

after opening.

• Discontinue use of the test strips if one of the two expiry dates has passed ( / ).

• You can touch any part of the test strip with clean, dry hands.

• Use the test strip for measurement immediately after removing it from the box/film packaging.

• Do not bend, cut or otherwise modify the test strips.

• Do not use test strips that have come into contact with fluids.

Storing test strips

Note

• Keep the test strips in a cool, dry place above +2°C and below +30°C. Do not expose the test strips

to direct sunlight or heat. Do not store in your vehicle, in the bathroom or in a cooling appliance.

• Permitted relative air humidity below 90%.

• The test strips must be stored in the original box/unopened film packaging – never use other con-

tainers.

4 i

nitial

use

and

basic

settings

4.1 Charging the rechargeable battery

Note

• Before putting the blood glucose monitor into operation for the first time, you must fully charge the

rechargeable battery. To charge the rechargeable battery, proceed as follows:

Remove the lancing device from the blood glucose monitor. Connect the blood glucose moni-

tor to a computer via the USB port.

Leave the blood glucose monitor to charge for 2 hours.

Once you have fully charged the rechargeable battery of the blood glucose monitor, discon-

nect the blood glucose monitor from the computer.

Place the lancing device back on the blood glucose monitor.