Cautions And Warnings - Health O Meter 597KL User Instructions

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

To prevent injury and damage to your scale, please follow these instructions very carefully.
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Assemble and operate the scale per the enclosed user instructions.
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For accurate weighing, this scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
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For accurate weighing, verify before each use the proper operation according to the procedure described in this
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manual.
Operating this scale at voltages and frequencies other than specified can damage the equipment and will void the
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warranty.
Do not transport the scale with any weight on the platform.
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Do not exceed recommended weight limit of 600 lb / 272 kg for this scale.
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Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive materials.
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If the scale becomes damaged, it should not be operated until properly serviced.
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When replacing / inserting batteries, be sure to use all new batteries.
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To prevent patient injury, the patient must be attended throughout the entire weighing event.
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Patient should wear socks or other form of lightweight foot covering during weighing event.
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Operate this scale exclusively with the AC adapter provided by Health o meter
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unspecified adapter will void the warranty, and can pose a serious safety hazard.
For use with AC adapter model ADPT50.
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Prior to using this scale, inspect the AC adapter cord for cracking / fraying, or for broken / bent plug prongs.
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Prior to using this scale, ensure that the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet with the rated voltage appropriate
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for operation.
Ensure that the AC adapter and scale do not come in contact with liquids, excessive temperature, or excessive
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humidity.
Unplug the AC adapter, and carefully store both the adapter and adapter cord before moving the scale.
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If the scale is being connected to another medical device, the power adapter must not be used. Disconnect the
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power adapter from the scale and use only the battery power.
Periodically inspect condition of height rod. If height rod has developed sharp edges or is too loose or tight,
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remove from service until height rod is replaced.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the EMC limits for the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC
(EN 55011 Class A and EN 60601-1-2). These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a typical medical installation. The equipment generates, uses and may radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices
in the vicinity. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference with other devices, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving device.
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Increase the separation between the equipment.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other device(s) is connected.
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Consult Customer Service or a field service technician for help.
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