Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor, Propaq Encore - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 101)

Reference Guide Care and maintenance 95
Recycling monitor components
Within the European Union
Do not dispose of this product as ‘unsorted municipal waste’. Prepare it for reuse
or separate collection as specified by Directive 2002/96/EC of the European
Parliament and the Council of the European Union on Waste Electronic and
Electrical Equipment (WEEE).
For more specific disposal information, see www.welchallyn.com/weee, or contact Welch
Allyn Customer Service.
Outside the European Union
When the monitor or the battery reaches end of life, recycle it locally according to
national, state, and local regulations, or return it to Welch Allyn.
Monitor care
Environmental operating and storage limits
Whenever possible, store the Propaq Encore at room temperature in a dry environment.
For environmental operating instructions, see
“Monitor (physical)” on page 114.
Extended storage precautions
Battery removal
See the Propaq Encore Service Manual for procedures on removing the battery.
Note If the monitor or the battery is contaminated, this directive does not apply.
WARNING The monitor may not meet its performance specifications if stored or
used outside the specified temperature and humidity ranges.
Caution Storing the Propaq Encore for extended periods (more than three
months) without being connected to the ac power adapter can cause damage to
the battery. Even when the Propaq Encore is turned off, a very small amount of
current is drawn from the battery. For long-term storage, remove the battery
from the Propaq.
Note Removing the battery will cause programmed settings to be lost, but they can be
reprogrammed when the battery is replaced.