Figure - Health O Meter 402KL User Instructions

COUNTERWEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing in Kilograms (kg)
Note: The 30 kg counterweight is required when weighing a patient who is over 170 kg.
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing a Patient 171 - 190 (kg)
1. When a patient weighs between 171 - 190 kg, place the lower poise weight at 140 kg.(See
Figure 19 on page 20)
2. Place the 30 kg counterweight on the 3
the lower poise bar. (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 191 - 210 (kg)
1. When a patient weighs between 191 - 210 kg, place the lower poise weight at 160 kg. (See
Figure 20 on page 20)
2. Place the 30 kg counterweight on the 3
the lower poise bar. (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.
Recording a Patient Weight
To read the patient's weight, add the weight value indicated on the lower and upper poise bars,
along with the counterweight at the 3
For example: If a patient weighs 441 lb:
1. When a patient weighs 441 lb, place the lower poise weight at 340 lb.
2. Place the 100 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 the additional
100 lb counterweight:
rd
rd
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notch on the lower poise bar.
340 lb + 1 lb + 100 lb = 441 lb
Patient's weight is: 441 lb
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notch from the left, between the 50 and 100 lb
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