P/N UM402LB REV20190501
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CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
INTENDED USE
This Health o meter
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Professional platform scale is intended to be used in a professional medical
environment by trained medical staff. This product was designed to weigh patients who are safely
positioned and standing on the platform. The intended use of the built-in height rod is to measure
patient height. Do not modify the product or use it for anything other than its intended purpose.
To prevent patient/caregiver injury or damage to your scale, please follow the
instructions in this user manual very carefully.
Do not exceed the specified weight limit for this scale.
Do not transport the scale with a patient or object on the scale.
Do not wheel or pull the scale down stairs, doing so may damage internal parts.
To prevent injury, as well as scale damage during assembly, exercise caution when
assembling the scale pillar.
Assemble and operate the scale per the enclosed user instructions.
For accurate weighing, this scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
For accurate weighing, verify before each use the proper operation according to the
procedure described in this manual.
Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive materials.
If the scale becomes damaged, it should not be operated until properly serviced.
Patient/caregiver safety
This scale is designed for static weighing of patients only. No scale should be used for
patient transfer.
Patient should wear socks or other form of lightweight foot covering during weighing
event.
To prevent patient injury, the patient must be attended to throughout the entire weighing
event. Caregivers should ensure that the patient is stable and provide support as
needed when getting onto and off of the scale.
In no event whatsoever shall Pelstar, LLC be liable for damages or injuries arising from
or connected with the assembly, use, or misuse of its products.
