English DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE Intended use The electronic flat scale supports physicians in decision-making regarding diagnosis or therapy, based on the patient's weight or weight changes. User qualification The device may only be used by persons with sufficient expertise. Patient target group The device is intended for persons of any age who can stand independently and who do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the device.
► Technical modifications may not be made to the device. The device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Only have servicing and repairs performed by an authorized seca service partner. You can find your local service partner at www.seca.com. ► Use only seca original accessories and spare parts, otherwise seca will not grant any warranty.
► Keep high-frequency equipment such as cellphones at a minimum distance of approx. 1 meter to prevent faulty measurements. ► The actual transmission output of HF devices may require minimum distances of more than 1 meter. For details, go to www.seca.com. Preventing electric shock WARNING! Electric shock ►...
(e.g. in seca software or in an EMR system), ensure that the measured values are plausible. ► If measured values have been sent to seca software or to an EMR system, ensure before continuing to use them that the measured values are plausible and assigned to the correct patient.
► If you do not use the device for an extended period of time, remove the bat- teries/rechargeable batteries. This prevents acid from leaking into the device. ► If harmful substances have penetrated the device, do not continue using it. Have the device checked by an authorized seca service partner and repaired if necessary. OVERVIEW...
• Protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies with a diameter of over 12.5 mm IP20 • Protection against access with fingers • No protection from ingress of water Value in units of mass States the difference between two consecutive display values 8 • seca 874 dr...
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• : Operate device with direct current seca adapter only • : Use compatible seca power supply units only Do not dispose of device in household waste Markings on the packaging Symbol Meaning Protect from moisture...
► Ensure the correct polarity of the batteries (markings in the battery holder). 3. Insert the batteries. NOTE appears in the display, you have inserted one of the batteries the wrong bAtt way round or the batteries have discharged. 4. Close the battery compartment. 10 • seca 874 dr...
Conventional power supply units may deliver a higher voltage than is indicated on them. The measuring device may overheat, catch fire, melt or short-circuit. ► Use only original seca power supply units with a controlled 12 V output volt- age.
(standby) ► Press the key. start start key NOTE The display switches off automatically after a short time if there is no load on the scale (not when operated with a power supply unit). 12 • seca 874 dr...
English Weighing Weighing a patient ✓ The scale has no load. 1. If the scale switched off automatically after the last measurement, press the start key. NOTICE! Damage to device The display is sensitive and may be damaged under load ►...
2 in 1 2 in 1 key ð The unit is switched (in this case lbs). 3. To switch the unit back again, keep the key depressed for approx. 3 seconds 2 in 1 again. 14 • seca 874 dr...
Disinfecting 1. Disinfect the device at regular intervals using a disinfectant suitable for sensitive sur- faces and acrylic glass. seca recommends a 70 % ethanol solution as a surface dis- infectant. 2. Follow the instructions for use of the disinfectant.
► Follow the section entitled “Servicing” in this document. TROUBLESHOOTING If faults occur when operating the device, first attempt to remedy them yourself using the following table. If the fault persists, contact seca Service or an authorized service partner. Fault...
SERVICING The product needs to be set up carefully and serviced regularly. Depending on how fre- quently the product is used, seca recommends servicing at intervals of 3 to 5 years. CAUTION! Faulty measurements as a result of poor servicing ►...
Do not dispose of the device in your household waste. The device must be properly dis- posed of as electronic scrap. Follow your respective national regulations. For more in- formation, please contact seca Service or an authorized service partner. 12.2...
The warranty will be voided if the device is opened by persons not expressly authorized by seca to do so. 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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