Weighing With Pre-Tare - Seca 645 Instruction Manual And Guarantee

Evaluating Body Mass Index
Compare the value determined with the categories shown below.
• BMI below 18:
Warning, this patient weighs too little. There could be a tendency to anorexia. An in-
crease in weight is recommended to improve well-being and performance. If in doubt,
consult a specialist.
• BMI between 18 and 20:
Patient is at lower weight limit. If he feels well and is completely healthy, his weight can
stay as it is.
• BMI between 20 and 25:
The patient is of a normal weight. He can stay as he his.
• BMI between 25 and 30:
The patient is slightly to moderately overweight. He should cut his weight if he is al-
ready ill (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, gout, fat metabolism disorders).
• BMI over 30:
Weight reduction is essential. Metabolism, cardiovascular system and bones are all un-
der strain. A consistent diet, plenty of movement and behavioural training are all rec-
ommended. If in doubt, consult a specialist.

Weighing with pre-Tare

If the pre-Tare function is activated, a stored weight value is deducted from the currently
measured weight. This function can be useful, for example, when the patient and the carer
mount the scale together, and the weight of the carer is not meant to be shown.
– Press the Start key.
se(a 8. 8 . 8 . 8 . 8 .
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secutively in the display. After that, the
scale is automatically set to zero and
ready for operation.
– Press the FUNC key .
The last function used appears in the
display.
– Use the arrow keys to select the pre-
Tare function FU 3. Activate the function
by pressing the FUNC key once again.
In the display you will see the tare value
from the memory.
– You can alter the tare value in display
steps using the arrow keys.
– Once the correct value is set, press the
FUNC key again.
The pre-Tare function is now activated.
– Mount the scale together with the pa-
tient. Read the weighing result off the
digital display.
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