Operating Instructions - Health O Meter 450KL User Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Zero Balance Adjustment
The scale should be checked periodically, particularly when moved, by following the instructions
below:
Note: A flat head screwdriver is required.
1. Ensure that the scale is located on a hard, flat, and level surface. Step on and off scale
several times in order to align all internal parts.
2. Place both poise weights on the "0" value on both bars. The beam pointer should float gently
up and down, and not touch the top or bottom of the trig-loop.
3. If the beam pointer is not centered in the trig-loop opening, rotate balance ball screw to
correct the beam pointer.
Weighing Instructions (see Figures 11 - 14)
1. Set the large and small poises to indicate your approximate weight.
2. Step onto the scale. Continue to adjust the small and large poise weights until the pointer is
centered.
Note: It is not necessary for you to wait for the pointer to stop moving in order to read your
correct weight. As long as the pointer is moving equally within the trig-loop opening, the
patient's weight can be determined.
3. The patient weight can be recorded in either pounds or kilograms.
4. Observe the location of the indicator arrow built into each poise weight. Read the value on
the poise bar, closest to the indicator arrow.
5. Rotate the upper and lower poise bars to measure in either pounds or kilograms. Ensure
that poise bars are locked after being rotated into position.
6. For easy identification, pounds (lb) have silver graduations on a black background, located
on one side of the poise bar; kilograms (kg) have black graduations on a silver background,
located on the lower portion of each poise bar.
7. Add the indicated reading of the small poise value to the indicated reading of the large poise
value. The total amount is your weight.
Weighing Hints
1. Weigh yourself at approximately the same time each day. The foods you eat, the liquids you
drink, and your level of activity will cause your weight to vary during the day.
2. For accurate measurements, weigh yourself without clothing. The average weight of
clothing, including shoes, is about 2 - 5 lb (0.90 - 2.26 kg) for women, and 5 - 8 lb (2.26 -
3.62 kg) for men.
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