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CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Intended use
The Health o meter
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Professional 553KL and 553KG scales were intended to be used in a professional medical
environment by trained medical staff. This product was designed to weigh infants that are laying or sitting on the
tray. Do not modify the product or use it for anything other than its intended purpose.
To prevent injury and damage to your scale, please follow these instructions very carefully.
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 transport the scale with a patient or object on the tray.
Do not exceed the weight capacity specified for the scale.
Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive materials.
Ensure that the scale or AC adapter do not come in contact with liquids, excessive temperature, or
excessive humidity.
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.
To prevent patient injury, the patient must be attended throughout the entire weighing event.
When operating the scale with batteries:
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f “Lo” appears on the display, replace the batteries or switch to the AC adapter as soon as possible.
When replacing / inserting batteries, be sure to use all new batteries.
When operating the scale with the (optional) AC adapter:
Operate this scale exclusively with the AC adapter that is specified (ADPT30). Use of an unspecified
adapter will void the warranty, and can pose a serious safety hazard.
Prior to using this scale, inspect the AC adapter cord for cracking / fraying, or for broken / bent plug
prongs.
Prior to using this scale, ensure that the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet with the rated voltage
appropriate for operation.
Ensure that the AC adapter outlet is wired to a circuit breaker or other protected power source.
Unplug the AC adapter, and carefully store both the adapter and adapter cord before moving the
scale.
Operating this scale at voltages and frequencies other than specified can damage the equipment
and will void the warranty.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the EMC limits for the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC (EN 55011 Class A and EN 60601-1-2). These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a typical medical installation. The equipment generates, uses
and may radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with these
instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity. There is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
with other devices, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving device.
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Increase the separation between the equipment.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other device(s) is
connected.
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Consult Customer Service or a field service technician for help.
In no event shall Pelstar, LLC be liable for damages or injuries arising out of or connected with the
assembly, use, or misuse of this product
