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SET UP / BATTERIES
553KL
IMPORTANT
To prevent falls or injury, place the scale securely far from the edge of the counter, table or other flat surface used to hold the scale. Do
not let the scale touch the wall or any other object near or around the scale while it is in use.
TAPE MEASURE
For your convenience, a measuring tape is included with the 553KL scale. You may affix the tape to either the bottom or side of the
weighing tray, depending on your preference for visually determining the length of the baby, up to 24” or 58cm.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. Locate the battery compartment underneath the scale base and remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Place 6 new AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ are positioned correctly, as shown on
the bottom of the battery compartment. (Use only 6 AA alkaline batteries).
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
NOTE:
Dispose of used batteries in accordance to your country’s national, state or local requirements.
Replace the batteries
when the display reads ‘LobAt’.
ADAPTER POWER OPTION
An optional power adapter is available (ADPT 30). Plug the optional adapter (NOT INCLUDED) into the base of the scale and then into
the outlet for power. The LED next to the power jack will light up in red indicating that there is power to the scale. Please refer to page
3 for information regarding the adapter available for use with this scale. When an adapter is used, the battery icon will not be displayed.
The power adapter jack is located on the back of the scale as shown below in Figure 1.
TO SHUT OFF THE SCALE
1. To manually shut off the scale, press the ON/OFF button.
2. The scale will automatically shut off after 2 minutes of inactivity, if this function is enabled, to help extend battery life or to
reduce power usage.
TO DEACTIVATE / REACTIVATE AUTO-OFF
1. To deactivate the AUTO-OFF function, with the scale shut off, press and hold the RELEASE button.
2. Press and release the ON/OFF button while still holding the RELEASE button.
3. Release both buttons. “AOF=0” will be displayed on the screen to confirm that the Auto-Off feature has been deactivated.
4. To reactivate the AUTO-OFF function, shut the scale off and then press and hold the RELEASE button, then repeat steps
2 and 3. “AOF=1” will be displayed to confirm that the Auto-Off feature has been reactivated.
NOTE:
If set up instructions failed, refer to the troubleshooting instructions. If troubleshooting does not resolve the problem,
please contact Health o meter® Professional Technical Support at (+1) 800-638-3722 or (+1) 708-377-0600.
Figure 1
POWER ADAPTER JACK LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE SCALE
