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Batteries:
Batteries (4 x AA Alkaline) are supplied with the dispenser when new.
Batteries will last in normal use for up to 12 months.
Battery life can be checked using the following procedure:
1.
Insert batteries in the dispenser.
2.
Immediately watch the LCD display for the indication BATLEV.
3.
At full charge a reading of between 1550
-
1600 (or more) will be shown.
4.
At a reading of 1325 the battery warning indicator ‘’LOWBATT’’ will initiate.
5.
At a reading of 1275 the unit will not operate, will blink ERROR and sound alarm
sound
04
for 2 seconds, silence for 28 seconds, repeated. This is different to the
standard alarm which sounds for 2 seconds repeating every 2 seconds.
NB: 1.
Rechargeable batteries should not be used as they have an insufficient charge to
reliably operate the unit.
2.
When the battery charge is reduced to a reading of 1325 the display will indicate
LOWBAT. In normal operation the LOWBAT warning will be active for 1
-
2 months
depending on how many daily doses are set. This gives early warning that a battery
change is required.
Remember when changing batteries to insert them the correct way around (see figure 3. – p.3).
Removing Batteries:
If the batteries are removed and replaced immediately the alarm
settings are retained; only the clock would need to be reset if the batteries are not replaced
immediately.
Cleaning:
Dispenser
-
clean external surfaces of the dispenser body and lid with a disinfectant
spray and / or wipe with a damp cloth.
Internal tray
-
the tray may be washed in warm water or in a dishwasher (max. 35C).
Transport:
If for any reason the dispenser is despatched by post, courier or other carrier, it is
important that
all batteries
are removed from the dispenser.
Important
-
Repositioning the Tray. To avoid damaging the mechanism, the medicine tray
must always be repositioned by lifting it out and then lowering directly into the case in the
correct position. Do not force the tray to rotate.
TabTimer cannot accept responsibility for faults or any other consequences arising from
misuse e.g. dropping, water damage, insertion of foreign objects, forced turning of the pill
tray or forced opening of the dispenser.
