Beurer GL 40 (mg/dL) - Manual (Page 13)

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• Do not use test strips if the expiry date has passed. The use of expired test strips can lead to inac-
curate measurements. The expiry date is located on the container next to the hourglass symbol .
• The test strips can be kept for three months once the container is open. Make a note of when this
time will run out (date of opening + 3 months ) on the label. The shelf life decreases if the expiry
date is reached before the end of the 3 months (see the date next to the hourglass symbol ).
• Do not use the test strips if either of these dates has expired ( / ).
• Any part of the test strip may be handled with dry, clean hands.
• Use the test strips immediately upon removal from the container.
• Do not bend, cut, or otherwise modify the test strip.
• Do not use test strips that have come into contact with liquids for the blood glucose measurement.
Storing test strips
Note
• Store test strips in a cool, dry place between +2°C and +30°C. Protect test strips against direct sun-
light or heat. Do not store test strips in the fridge.
• Permitted relative humidity under 90%.
• Store test strips only in the original container – never use another container.
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sinG the unit for the first tiMe And bAsic settinGs
4.1 Removing the battery insulation strips, replacing the batteries
Note
• Two batteries are included in the delivery
scope of your blood-glucose monitoring
device.
They are already inserted in the battery
compartment.
• Before using the unit the first time, you
must remove the insulation strip.
1 Remove the cover of the battery compartment on the underside of the unit.
2 When you perform a battery change, remove all batteries. While changing the batter-
ies, the device retains the date and time as long as one of the batteries remains inserted.
If the replacement takes a long time, you may have to adjust the date and time afterwards (see
"Basic settings" on page 14).
3 Insert two new batteries of type CR 2032 3V.
Ensure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity, according to the diagram. See
the diagram inside the battery compartment.
4
Carefully replace the lid on the battery compartment.