Counterweight Instructions - Health O Meter 402KL User Instructions

COUNTERWEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS

Counterweight Instruction (see Figures 14 – 20 on page 18 - 20)
In order to increase the scale's capacity to a maximum value of 490 lb / 210 kg, the
counterweight set (55090, see Figure 14 on page 18) must be acquired. The scale can be easily
assembled with a counterweight set (Part Number 55090 for whole set, 55080 for counterweight
in pounds, and 55085 for counterweight in kilograms).
In order to employ the counterweight set, refer to the instructions below. Contact technical
support with any questions or concerns regarding the use of the counterweight set.
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing in Pounds (lb)
Note: The 100 lb counterweight is required when weighing a patient who is over 390 lbs.
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing a Patient 391 - 400 (lb)
1. When a patient weighs between 391 - 400 lb, place the lower poise weight at 250 lb. (See
Figure 16 on page 19)
2. Place the 100 lb counterweight on the 3
value. (See Figure 15 on page 18)
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 401 - 440 (lb)
1. When a patient weighs between 401 - 440 lb, place the lower poise weight at 300 lb. (See
Figure 17 on page 19)
2. Place the 100 lb counterweight on the 3
value. (See Figure 15 on page 18)
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 441 - 490 (lb)
1. When a patient weighs between 441 - 490 lb, place the lower poise weight at 340 lb. (See
Figure 18 on page 19)
2. Place the 100 lb counterweight on the 3
value. (See Figure 15 on page 18)
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.
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notch from the left, between the 50 and 100 lb
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notch from the left, between the 50 and 100 lb
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notch from the left, between the 50 and 100 lb
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