Roche ACCU-CHEK Inform II, Operator'S Manual

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• Introduction
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Battery Pack The meter contains a rechargeable battery pack that
begins charging as soon as it is placed in an active base
unit (i.e., one connected to a power supply).
Observe the following general safety instructions for
handling batteries:
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When storing or disposing of the battery pack, use
the manufacturer's original packaging.
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Always power off the meter before removing the
battery pack.
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When the Battery Low warning is displayed, the
meter must be returned as soon as possible to
the base unit for recharging.
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The
Battery Critically Low
warning indicates that
the meter must be returned immediately to the
base unit for recharging.
NOTICE Use only the specially designed battery pack provided by
Roche Diagnostics. Using any other type of battery may
damage the system.
Disposal of used batteries
Do not dispose of the batteries with normal domestic
waste. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with
applicable local regulations and directives and your
facility’s guidelines on the disposal of electronic waste
equipment.
Save or download data from the meter prior to replac-
ing the battery pack to prevent loss of data (see
Chapter 9).