Operating Instructions - Health O Meter 402KL User Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Zero Balance Adjustment (see Figures 11 – 12 on page 14)
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 Figure 13 on page 15)
1. Set the large and small poises to indicate the patient's approximate weight.
2. Have patient step onto the scale. Ensure they are positioned directly in the center of the
platform. 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 the
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. For easy identification, pounds (lb) have black graduations on a silver background, located
on the upper portion of each poise bar; kilograms (kg) have silver graduations on a black
background, located on the lower portion of each poise bar.
6. Add the indicated reading of the small poise value to the indicated reading of the large poise
value. The total amount is the patient's weight.
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