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- Page 1 2500KL / 2500KG Digital Wheelchair Scales Equipped with ® Everlock 0459 User Instructions E112697 PELSTAR, LLC 9500 West 55 St. McCook, IL 60525-7110 USA www.homscales.com © Pelstar, LLC 2018 P/N UM2500KL_2500KG_E_REV20181128...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2500KL / 2500KG Thank you for your purchase of this Health o meter® Professional product. Please read this manual carefully, and keep it for easy reference or training. TABLE OF CONTENTS Caution and Warning....................3 Specifications ......................4 Certifications / Connectivity / Disposal ..............5 Assembly Instructions .................... -
Page 3: Caution And Warning
CAUTION AND WARNING INTENDED USE ® This Health o meter Professional wheelchair scale is intended to be used in a professional medical environment by trained medical staff. This product was designed to weigh patients who are safely seated in a wheelchair, seated in the optional chair attachment or standing on the platform. -
Page 4: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS General This scale uses highly sophisticated microprocessor technology. Each precision scale is designed to provide accurate, reliable, and repeatable weight measurements. In addition, each scale is designed to provide the user with features that make the weighing process simple, fast, and convenient. -
Page 5: Certifications / Connectivity / Disposal
This connectivity helps minimize a source of potential medical errors caused by incorrectly copying and then recording patient data. For more information regarding how to connect the scale to other electronic devices, please contact Health o meter® Professional Scales Technical Support, available during normal business hours at 1-800-638- 3722. -
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
Each scale is shipped disassembled in a single carton. Carefully inspect the carton for shipping damage before unpacking. If damage is found, contact your shipper or a Health o meter® Professional representative immediately at 1-800-815-6615. Claims must be filed with the shipper as soon as possible after receipt of the package. - Page 7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) ® Health o meter Professional Scales recommends that assembly be performed by two people. Warning: Do not drop scale, as this can permanently damage the load cells. Caution: Do not insert the batteries into the display head until it is mounted onto the scale.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) 5. Screw the four feet into the underside of Ensure that the the platform. Completely hand tighten spacer spring is on the feet, then turn them back 1-½ full the bolt of the foot turns. This allows for proper load cell before inserting into operation.
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Ramp Assembly Instructions Follow these instructions for moving the ramp to the opposite side of the scale, or for adding a second ramp to the scale (B2500RAMP option): 1. On the side of the platform opposite to the ramp, remove the guardrail mounted to the end of the platform by unscrewing and then removing the four guardrail...
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Page 10: Powering The Scale
2. Remove the battery pack from the display head. Replace or install fresh batteries, making sure to install them in ® the proper direction. Health o meter Professional recommends using an alkaline battery rated for 130°F (54°C) operation. Do not use Zinc-Carbon batteries. -
Page 11: Set-Up Instructions
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS The scale must be powered on before performing any of the following operations. Press to turn on the scale. Unit of Measure Configuration / Unit Lock (This feature is not available on KG models) The scale ships from the factory set to display weight in kilograms. The weight measuring unit can be changed by pressing . - Page 12 SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Setting Sound Options The display can be set to stay silent or beep while operating the scale. Follow this procedure to set the preferred option. Help 1. Press to access the Help menu options. 2. While in the Help menu, press to select “Set Options”.
- Page 13 After each use, the scale will clear the weight of the patient and set itself back to the initial ZERO ® level it found on start-up. Health o meter Professional recommends keeping this setting as Enable. Note: Hitting a key to wake the scale from sleep mode will not prompt the scale to zero.
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Page 14: Everlock ® Instructions
Warning: This lock is permanent and can only be reversed at the factory. If you need to ® change the units on your scale after Everlock has been engaged, contact ® Health o meter Professional Scales Customer Service at 1-800-815-6615. Help 1. Press to access the Help menu options. -
Page 15: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and selecting “Key Definitions” in the Help Key definitions can also be found by pressing submenu. Keypad Function Description Powers scale on and off. Zeroes the scale prior to a weighing. Also used as a screen navigation key to exit a Zero/ display menu. - Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Tare Function When using this scale, the weight of an object, such as a wheelchair, can be subtracted from the total weight in order to determine the weight of the patient alone. The Tare Function automatically performs this subtraction. The scale allows a tared weight to be entered manually by using the keypad, or automatically, as outlined in this section.
- Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Weighing a Patient and Taring a Known Weight / Pre-Tare Pre-Tare can be performed within the following weight limits: 0.2 lb - 200 lb / 0.1 kg – 91 kg) 1. Wait until “0.0” appears on the display. Tare 2.
- Page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Weighing a Patient Standing on the Platform 1. Make sure there is nothing on the weighing platform and the display shows “0.0”. 2. Ask the patient to step on the scale. The scale will begin to display the patient’s weight and the word “PROCESSING”. Depending on the movement of the patient on the scale, it may take several seconds for the scale to lock onto the weight.
- Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) BMI Function 1. Make sure there is nothing on the weighing platform and the display shows “0.0”. 2. Follow weight measuring procedure. After obtaining the patient’s weight, and with the patient remaining on the scale, press 3. The scale will prompt entry of the patient’s height. Use the arrow keys to enter the patient’s height.
- Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Parent/Child Function ® The Parent/Child function on Health o meter Professional scales provides the convenience of weighing a small child or infant while being held by a parent. Follow these simple steps to subtract the parent’s weight from the total so only the child’s weight is displayed.
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Page 21: Maintenance And Cleaning
4. Do not pour or spray fluids directly on the scale. Replacement Parts ® Parts may be available if a piece of the scale needs to be replaced. Contact Health o meter Professional Scales Customer Service at 1-800-815-6615 to inquire about the availability of these replacement parts. -
Page 22: Calibration
CALIBRATION This scale has been factory calibrated, and does not require calibration prior to use. There are no requirements for calibration in the field; users should adhere to their institution’s calibration policies. Calibration of your scale can be performed using calibrated kilogram (kg) or pound (lb) weight standards. - Page 23 CALIBRATION (CONT.) 7. When the zeroing process is complete the display will prompt for entry of the calibration weight. Minimum calibration is 200 lb / 100 kg. Maximum calibration weight is 1000 lb / 454 kg. Calibration weight can be adjusted in 10 lb or 10 kg increments.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Before contacting service personnel, refer to the following instructions to check and to ® correct any failures. For further assistance, contact Health o meter Professional Scales Technical Support at 1-800-638-3722. Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Dead battery 1. -
Page 25: Warranty
What does the Warranty Cover? This Health o meter® Professional scale is warranted from date of purchase against defects of materials or in workmanship for a period of two (2) years. If product fails to function properly, return the product, freight prepaid and properly packed to Pelstar, LLC (see “To Get Warranty Service”, below, for instructions).