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COUNTERWEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing in Kilograms (kg)
Note:
The 30 kg counterweight is required when weighing a patient who is over 170 kg.
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing a Patient 171 - 190 (kg)
1. When a patient weighs between 171 - 190 kg, place the lower poise weight at 140 kg.
2. Place the 30 kg (55085) counterweight on the 3
rd
notch from the left, between 20 kg and 40
kg value on the lower poise bar.
3. Adjust the upper poise weight until the pointer is centered. The poise bar will center in the
trig-loop.
4. Read and record the weight.
To read the patient’s weight, add the weight value indicated on
the upper and lower poise bars, as well as an additional 30 kg. See page 13 for a
counterweight conversion chart.
Counterweight Instructions for Weighing a Patient 191 - 210 (kg)
1. When a patient weighs between 191 - 210 kg, place the lower poise weight at 160 kg.
2. Place the 30 kg (55085) counterweight on the 3
rd
notch from the left, between 20 kg and 40
kg value on the lower poise bar.
3. Adjust the upper poise weight until the pointer is centered. The poise bar will center in the
trig-loop.
4. Read and record the weight.
To read the patient’s weight, add the weight value indicated on
the upper and lower poise bars, as well as an additional 30 kg. See page 13 for a
counterweight conversion chart.
