User's Manual

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Actiwatch Cleaning Procedure
The Actiwatch and band may be cleaned by using a cloth moistened with a
mild detergent and warm water. Do not use bleach, alcohol, cleaning solutions
containing alcohol, or any strong household cleaners.
Cleaning the Actiwatch Band
Actiwatch bands can be washed and reused. However, it should be noted that
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this may raise particular sensitivities with respect to reusing the bands, and that
should be taken into consideration. Additional bands are inexpensive and are
available from the manufacturer. Clean the band as follows.
1 Remove the band from the device.
2 Hand wash the band in warm water with a mild detergent. Rinse.
3 Gently dry with a paper towel or soft cloth, or air dry.
Cleaning the Actiwatch Device
Only when the battery cover is installed and the fully sealed should Actiwatch be
cleaned.
CAUTION! Do not clean this device while the battery cover is off.
Clean the Actiwatch device as follows.
1 Clean with the battery cover on.
2 Wet a corner of a clean cloth with warm water. Add a drop or two of mild
detergent to the wet cloth and gently wipe the Actiwatch device. Wet another
corner with warm water and wipe away soap residue.
3 Gently dry with a paper towel or soft cloth.
4 Mount the Actiwatch back on the clean band.