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Seca 955 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 955 Instructions for use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    English CONTENTS English Description of device ..... . . 3 Displaying weight permanently (HOLD) ..17 Determining Body Mass Index (BMI) ..17 1.1 Intended use .

  • Page 3: Description Of Device

    The scale is for conventional determination of weight and establish- seca 955 ment of general state of nutrition; it assists the physician supervising treat- ment in making a diagnosis or deciding on a course of treatment.

  • Page 4: Basic Safety Precautions

    Only have ser- vicing and repairs performed by an authorized seca service partner. You can find service partners in your area at www.seca.com or by sending an e-mail to service@seca.com.

  • Page 5: Preventing Electric Shock

    English Preventing electric shock WARNING! Electric shock Set up the device so that the power supply socket is easy to reach ► and the device can be disconnected from the power supply quickly. ► Ensure that your local power supply matches the information on the power supply unit.

  • Page 6: Preventing Damage To Device

    NOTICE! Inconsistent measuring results Before you electronically save measured values determined using ► this device and use them further (e.g. in seca PC software or in a hospital information system), make sure that the measured values are plausible. ► If measured values are transmitted to seca PC software or a hospital information system, make sure prior to further use that the mea- sured values are plausible and are assigned to the correct patient.

  • Page 7: Handling Packaging Material

    (incl. rechargeable batteries). This prevents acid from leak- ing into the device. ► If acid leaked into the device, discontinue use. Have the device checked by an authorised seca Service partner and repaired if necessary. Safety information • 7...

  • Page 8: Overview

    3. OVERVIEW 3.1 View of device Pos. Device component Function ON/OFF key To switch the device off and on Arrow key • While weighing: - Short press: Activate hold function - Long press: Activate tare function tare • In the menu: - Select submenu, select menu element - Increase value Arrow key...

  • Page 9: Symbols In The Display

    English Pos. Device component Function Armrests Can be folded toward the back, so that it is easier for the patient to sit down • Can be folded up/down Footrests • For correct measurement, the patient’s feet must be on the footrests Foot screw 2 screws, for precise alignment of device Transport rollers...

  • Page 10: Markings On The Device And On The Type Plate

    • max xx A: Maximum current consumption xx V max. xxx mA • : Note polarity of connector plug use compatible seca adapter only • : Operate device with direct current Do not dispose of device with household waste 10 •...

  • Page 11: Markings On The Packaging

    English 3.4 Markings on the packaging Protect from moisture Arrows indicate top of product Transport and store in an upright position Fragile Do not throw or drop Permitted min. and max. temperature for transport and storage Permitted min. and max. humidity for transport and storage Open packaging here Packaging material can be disposed of through...

  • Page 12: Menu Structure

    3.5 Menu structure Other functions are available in the menu of the device. This enables you to configure the device perfectly to suit the conditions in which you use it (details from page 18). Reset • Autoclear • PT Weight Net Weight •...

  • Page 13: Starting Up Device

    Scale Power supply unit Rechargeable battery block Power supply unit carrier pouch seca 471 Instructions for use, not shown 4.2 Establishing the power supply Power is supplied to the scale with a rechargeable battery block or a power supply unit (both included in the scope of delivery).

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Supply Unit

    The voltage provided by standard power supply units may be higher than their indicated rating. This may cause the scales to overheat, catch fire, melt or short-circuit. Only use genuine seca plug-in power supply units with 9 V or a ► controlled 12 V output voltage.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Switching on the device Press the ON/OFF key. ► The display will read seca and then quickly run through all elements of the display. The scales are ready for operation when the display reads 0.00. If the device is being operated with a power supply unit, the symbol will appear in the display.

  • Page 16: Starting The Weighing Procedure

    Starting the weighing procedure 1. Set the wheel brakes of the rear transport rollers. 2. Fold the armrest toward the back in order to make it easier for the patient to sit down. 3. Make sure that the scale has no load. 4.

  • Page 17: Displaying Weight Permanently (Hold)

    English 7. To disable the TARE function, press the arrow key hold/tare until “NET” no longer appears in the display or switch off the scales. tare NOTE The maximum weight that can be displayed is reduced by the weight of the objects already placed on the scales. Displaying weight If you activate the HOLD function, the weighing value will continue to be dis- permanently (HOLD)

  • Page 18: Switching Off The Device

    To switch back to weighing range 1 proceed as follows: Remove all loads on the scales. ► Weighing range 1 is activated again. Switching off the device Press the ON/OFF key. ► NOTE In rechargeable battery operation, the scale switches off after a short time if there is no load on it.

  • Page 19: Clearing Stored Values Automatically (Aclr)

    English 4. Confirm your selection with the Enter key. The current selection for the menu item or a submenu is displayed (here level “0”). 5. To change your selection or call up another submenu, keep pressing one of the arrow keys until the required selection is displayed (here: level “2”). tare 6.

  • Page 20: Activating The Autohold Function (Ahold)

    Activating the Autohold function If you activate the Autohold function, the measuring result for each weighing (AHOLd) operation will continue to be displayed after the load has been removed. This means you no longer have to manually activate the Hold function for every weighing operation.

  • Page 21: Restoring Factory Settings (Reset)

    English NOTE • If “0” is set, then if you are weighing patients who are not very steady on their feet, it is possible that despite the “Hold” function being acti- vated, no weight value will be permanently displayed. • The greatest deviation between the weight value displayed and the actual value occurs with setting “2”.

  • Page 22: Disinfection

    “What do I do if ...” in this document, you may not use the device. Have the device repaired by seca service or by an authorized service ► partner. Follow the section entitled “Servicing/verification” in this document.

  • Page 23: What To Do If

    English 8. WHAT TO DO IF …? Malfunction Cause/Remedy The scale has no power supply. … no weight is displayed during - Check whether the scale is switched on weighing? - Check whether the rechargeable battery block is inserted … a segment lights up continuously There is a fault at that point.

  • Page 24: Servicing/Verification

    Both numbers have to match for the verification to be valid. If the sticker and the verification counter do not match, the scale must be verified. Please con- tact your service partner or seca Service. Once the scale has been verified, a checksum new, updated verification counter sticker is used to identify the status of the verification counter.

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    English 10.TECHNICAL DATA 10.1 General technical data General technical data Dimensions • Depth 956 mm • Width 563 mm • Height 897 mm Weight approx. 25 kg Temperature range, operation • Temperature +10 °C to +40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) •...

  • Page 26: Weighing Data

    Rechargeable battery bloc 68-22-12-721 417-00-00-009 Power supply unit carrier pouch seca 471 12.DISPOSAL 12.1 Device Do not dispose of the device with household waste. The device must be dis- posed of properly as electronic waste. Comply with the national provisions applicable in your country.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    The warranty shall become null and void where the device is opened by per- sons not expressly authorised to do so by seca. In the event of a warranty issue, please contact your local seca office or the dealer from whom you ordered the product.

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