Health O Meter 450KL User Instructions page 17

COUNTERWEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing a Patient 451 - 500 (lb) (see Figures 16 & 21)
1. When a patient weighs between 451 - 500 lb, place the lower poise weight at 300 lb.
2. Place the 150 lb counterweight on the 5
value.
3. Adjust the small poise weight to match the patient weight. The poise bar will center in the
trig-loop.
Note: To read a patient weight refer to, "Recording a Patient Weight" section below.
4. Read and record the weight.
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing in Kilograms (kg)
Note: The 40 kg counterweight is required when weighing a patient who is over 160 kg.
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing a Patient 161 - 180 (kg) (see Figures 17 & 22)
1. When a patient weighs between 161 - 180 kg, place the lower poise weight at 120 kg.
2. Place the 40 kg counterweight on the 5
the lower poise bar.
3. Adjust the small poise weight to match the patient weight. The poise bar will center in the
trig-loop.
Note: To read a patient weight refer to: "Recording a Patient Weight" section below.
4. Read and record the weight.
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing a Patient 181 - 200 (kg) (see Figures 17 & 23)
1. When a patient weighs between 181 - 200 kg, place the lower poise weight at 140 kg.
2. Place the 40 kg counterweight on the 5
the lower poise bar.
3. Adjust the small poise weight to match the patient weight. The poise bar will center in the
trig-loop.
Note: To read a patient weight refer to: "Recording a Patient Weight" section below.
4. Read and record the weight.
Recording a Patient Weight in Pounds (lb) between 351 - 424 lb
To read the patient's weight that is between 351 lb - 424 lb, add the weight value indicated on
the lower and upper poise bars, and add 88 lb.
For example: If a patient weighs 412 lb:
1. When a patient weighs 412 lb, place the lower poise weight at 300 lb.
2. Place the 150 lb counterweight on the 3
value.
3. Adjust the small poise weight to match the patient weight. The poise bar will center in the
trig-loop.
4. Add the weight value indicated on the upper and lower poise bars, as well as an additional
88 lb:
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300 lb + 24 lb + 88 lb = 412 lb
Patient's weight is: 412 lb
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