RecalibrationThe recalibration set consists of an internal standard (grey plastic part),a bar-code strip for calibration, and a white calibration strip.When?1. In the case of suspect measurement results.2. After a change of the strip adapter and/or the internal standard.3. After severe mechanical distress (e.g. fall).4. In the case of the error message (OPT or ERR).How?1. Clean the strip adapter thoroughly. Take care that the internal standardhas not changed colour (if necessary exchange the internal standard).2. Store the instrument at 18-22 °C for at least 30 minutes.3. Insert the adapter and switch on the instrument.4. Insert the bar-code strip for calibration. CAL appears in the display.5. Insert the calibration strip, checking for proper alignment. Always ensurethat the calibration strip is clean.6. Press the START button. The instrument is recalibrated, the CAL symboldisappears, and the instrument switches off automatically.7. Store the calibration set carefully in the case provided.ImportantWhen the batteries are low (display ) the instrument will not accepta recalibration. Change the batteries first.Recalibration can be carried out only in conjunction with the strip adapter.If the white calibration strip is not inserted into the measurement chamber,the beeper sounds after the START button is pressed. The blinking CALsymbol in the display prompts you to insert the white calibration strip.| 29