ADE M50010, Operating Manual

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Use of the scale
Weighing
Press
ON key for min. 3 seconds to power the scale. After start up an automatic function test is done
which ends in switching into `0.00´ position in kg weighing mode. The scale is now ready to weigh. In
case of any irregularities in weighing procedure the display will show the error indication Err xxx.
In this case go to chapter Cleaning, Maintenance and Re-approval, see point Service.
After `0.00´ is displayed properly the scale can be loaded. Make sure there are no movements during
weighing procedure.
The correct weight can be read on the display.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
The Body Mass Index is the ration between height and weight squared. The BMI is meanwhile
accepted world-wide – also by WHO (World Health Organization) – helping to evaluate the state of
nutrition as well as the state of health of a person. The result is a tolerance value.
As the exact body length is one essential value we recommend to measure the patient by using in
addition to your ADE scale the ADE height measuring rod model MZ 10019.
Start the scale as already described and take the weight.. Then press the
BMI key and use the
numeric key to indicate the height of the patient in cm. Confirm by using the ENTER key. The BMI is
calculated and displayed.
Evaluation of the Body Mass Index
BMI below 18
•
The patient is not showing enough weight. Control nutrition to put on weight.
BMI between 18 and 20
•
The patient is slightly under weighed. If he feels well there is no need for a change..
BMI between 20 and 25
•
The patient is in the range of normal weight.
BMI between 25 and 30
•
The patient is slightly overweighed. A reduction of weight is indicated or, is necessary if the
state of health is already affected (e.g. diabetes, high end blood pressure, heart diseases).
BMI over 30
•
Reduction of weight is imperative. Also to visit a doctor is highly recommended.
Tare functions
The
SEMI AUTO TARE key is used for weighing patients in different types of wheelchair models (for
example in their own wheelchair) which means the weight of the wheelchair is unknown. In this case
weigh empty wheelchair first. Activate the SEMI AUTO TARE key and the weight of the wheelchair is
stored, the indication in the display set back to zero. Is the patient now weighed sitting in his
wheelchair, only the weight of the patient is indicated.
By using the
Preset TARA key any requested value can be put under tare by manually keying in this
one tare value using the numeric keys. Confirmation is done by the ENTER key and can be re-
activated on request. This function is useful whenever patients are usually weighed in the same
wheelchair and therefore the value to be tared is a fixed one.