Health O Meter PROPLUS User Instructions page 8

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When using the scale, the weight of an object such as a wheelchair or shoes accompanying the patient
can be subtracted from the total weight of the patient alone. The Tare function automatically performs this
subtraction, avoiding the need for manual calculations. ProPlus
automatically (PUSH BUTTON TARE) or manually using the keypad to enter the exact tare value
(KEYPAD TARE).
AUTOMATIC (PUSH BUTTON) TARE
The user can set a tare value by pressing the TARE button (9) while there is a weight on the scale plat-
form. The display will reset to zero and the word ―T A RE‖ will be displayed to indicate there is a tare value
stored in memory.
NOTE: Due to the scale's sensitivity, we recommend using the REWEIGH function prior to setting the
TARE weight, in order to eliminate any operator interference with the item to be tared.
MANUAL (KEYBOARD / KEYPAD) TARE
1. Make sure there is no object on the weighing platform.
2. Press the ON/OFF or I/O button to turn the display on.
3. Wait until ― 0.0 lb‖ and ― ZERO‖ on the left side of the display appear.
4. Press the TARE button (9). The user will be prompted to enter the TARE value.
5. Use the keypad to enter the weight of the object desired to be tared (i.e. wheelchair) and press EN-
TER.
6. The value entered will be displayed as a negative value.
7. Place the patient and the tared object on the scale. The display will automatically deduct the entered
tared weight from the gross weight of the patient and tared object.
8. The weight of the patient will appear on the scale.
9. The tared value is stored in memory until it has been changed, cleared or the display has been turned
off.
Important: The TARE weight cannot exceed:
250lb (4021, 4025, 4026, 4261, 4650 & 4700)
200lb (4024)
150lb (4011)
125lb (4020)
REMOVING THE TARE
Once a tare value has been stored and the word ―T A RE‖ appears on the display, the tare value can be
deleted from memory by pressing the TARE button. The scale will return to normal operation. You can
also press the EXIT button.
1. Complete steps 1 to 4 on page 7 for ― Weighing a Patient‖.
2. Press the BMI button (2).
3. The scale will prompt you to enter the patient's height. Use the keypad to enter the height.
Note: When weighing in lbs., height is entered in ¼‖ increments. For the fractional portion of the
height, press 1 for ¼‖, press 2 for ½‖ and 3 for ¾‖. When weighing in kg the height is
entered in 1cm increments.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Display will show the patient's BMI.
6. Press ENTER to return to normal weighing operation.
Note: The scale will not calculate a BMI for a patient 26.4 lb/12 kg or less. If a height is not
entered within 30 seconds of pressing the BMI key, the scale will return to normal operation.
TARE FUNCTION
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scales allow tare weight to be entered
CALCULATING BMI
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