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CAUTION AND WARNING
To prevent injury and damage to your scale, please follow these instructions very carefully:
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Do not transport the scale while tray is loaded.
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For accurate weighing the scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
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For accurate weighing, verify proper operation according to the procedure described in this manual before each use.
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Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.
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Operating at other voltages and frequencies than specified could damage the equipment.
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If the “LOW BAT” indicator activates, for accurate weighing replace the batteries or plug the scale into a power source as soon
as possible.
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Only manufacturer’s qualified personnel should service the scale.
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. However, 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 scale’s adapter into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other device(s) is connected.
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Consult the manufacturer at (+1) 800-638-3722 or (+1) 708-377-0600, or a field service technician for help.
DEFINITION OF SYMBOLS
553KL SCALE SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity and Resolution:
44 lb x 0.5 oz / 20 kg x 0.01 kg
Power Requirements:
6-AA cell 1.5V batteries (INCLUDED) or optional Adapter Model ADPT30
120-240V AC – 9V DC 50-60Hz. OPTIONAL ADAPTER NOT INCLUDED.
Environmental:
Operating Temperatures: 50°F to 104°F / 10°C to 40° C
Atmospheric Pressure: 500hPa to 1060hPa
Humidity: 10% to 90% RH
Tray Dimensions:
25” x 12-¾” / 63.5 cm x 32.4 cm
Scale Dimensions:
25” x 16-¼ x 3-¾” / 63.5 cm x 41.3 cm x 9.5 cm
STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS
Storage Temperatures:
32°F to 122°F / 0°C to 50°C
Humidity:
10% - 90% RH
Atmospheric Pressure:
500hPa – 1060hPa
553KL SCALE CONNECTIVITY INFORMATION:
This scale is designed to connect to other devices via a USB port, to allow acquisition
of weight from the scale, to help close a source of potential medical errors caused by
incorrectly copying and then recording a weight taken. This scale is EMR-EHR compatible.
For more information regarding how to connect this scale to your computer, a monitor or
other device please contact Health o meter® Professional Technical Support at 800-638-3722.
*WARNING:
For use with Power Adaptor Model UE 15WCP-090050SPA/ADPT30 only.
Complies with C22.2 No. 601.1-M90 and UL Std No. 60601-1. Type BF
applied parts. Internally powered
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Equipment is not suitable for use in the
presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air nor with oxygen or
nitrous oxide.
AC to DC power supply
(9V DC, 200mA)
DC Connector Polarity
Temperature range
(50°F to 104°F / 10°C to 50°C)
Humidity range
(10% - 90% RH)
Atmospheric pressure range
(500hPa – 1060hPa)
Attention, Consult Accompanying Documents
Type BF Applied Parts
AC to DC power supply
USB
