Health O Meter 2500KL Use Instruction page 24

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BMI Function
Body Mass Index is another name for Quetelet Index, a formula that is a convenient indicator of
BMI with various exemptions, such as athletes, children, the elderly, and the infirm.
Note: The scale will not calculate BMI for a patient that is 24 pounds (12 kg) or less. If a height
is not entered for the patient within 30 seconds of pressing the BMI button, the scale will return
to the normal weighing mode.
1. Make sure there is no object on the weighing platform.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the scale on.
3. Wait until the "0.0" LB or "0.0" KG appears on the display.
4 Ask the patient to step on the scale. The scale will begin to display weight information and will
lock on the patient's weight when the stable weight of the patient is determined. Depending on
the movement of the patient on the scale, it may take several seconds for the scale to lock onto
the weight.
5. Once a weight has been displayed, while the patient is still on the scale, Health o meter
recommends performing a second weighing by pressing the REWEIGH button.
6. After obtaining the patient's weight on the scale, press the BMI button while the scale is on.
7. The scale will prompt you to enter the patient's height. Use the keypad ▲ and ► buttons to
enter the patient's height.
Note: When weighing in pounds, the height is displayed in inches. When weighing in kilograms,
the height is displayed in centimeters.
8. Once height is keyed in, press the ENTER button.
9. The display will show the patient's BMI.
10. Press the ENTER button to return to the normal weighing mode of the scale.
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