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P/N UM553KL_553KG Rev20190412 

10 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

Troubleshooting 

Before contacting service personnel, refer to the following instructions to check and to 
correct any failures. 
 

Symptom 

Possible Cause 

Corrective Action 

Scale does not turn on 

1. Dead battery 
2. Faulty electrical outlet 
3. Bad power supply 

1. Replace batteries 
2. Use a different outlet 
3. Replace AC adapter 

Questionable weight or  
the scale does not zero 

1. External object 
interfering with the scale 

1. Remove interfering object 
from the scale 

 

2. The display did not 
show 

“0.0” before weighing 

2. Remove the patient from 
the weighing tray, zero the 
scale and begin weighing 
process again 

 

3. Scale is not placed on a 
level surface 

3. Place the scale on a level 
surface and begin weighing 
process again 

 

4. Scale is out of 
calibration 

4. Check weight with known 
weight value 

The display shows 
“OVER” 

The load on the scale 
exceeds the capacity 

553KL:44 lb / 20 kg; 

 

553KG: 20 kg 

Remove the excess weight 
and use the scale according 
to its limits 

The display shows 
“UNDER” 

Negative weight, indicating 
a tare was present. Load 
on the scale is below initial 
zero point. 

Clear scale of any weight 
and re-zero the scale by 
pressing 

ZERO/CLEAR

 

button. 

The display shows  
“Lo”  

The batteries are depleted 

Replace batteries according 
to instructions 

 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for weigheasier Health o meter 553KG

Page 1: ...G Digital Pediatric Scale User Instructions PELSTAR LLC 9500 West 55th St McCook IL 60525 7110 USA www homscales com Health o meter Professional 553KL Health o meter Professional 553KG Pelstar LLC 2019 E112697 UL 60601 1 CSA C22 2 No 601 1 M90 ...

Page 2: ...arnings 3 Specifications 4 Certifications Connectivity Disposal 5 Powering the Scale Set Up 6 Operating Instructions 7 Maintenance 8 Calibration 9 Troubleshooting 10 Warranty 11 Note This scale has been factory calibrated and does not require calibration prior to use Please register your scale for warranty coverage at www homscales com product support technical support product warranty registratio...

Page 3: ...ed ADPT30 not included 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 circu...

Page 4: ...553KG 20 kg x 0 01 kg Power Requirements Adapter Model No UE15WCP1 090050SPA Part No UE160714HKKK1 P Health o meter Professional Model ADPT30 Not Included Input 100 240V 50 60Hz 500mA Output 9 0V 0 5A Or 6 AA Batteries included Environmental Operating temperatures 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Storage Specifications 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Atmospheric Pressure 500hPa 1060hPa Humidity 10 90 RH Physi...

Page 5: ... Professional Connectivity Solutions This connectivity helps minimize transcription errors when recording patient data For further information regarding how to connect this scale to other electronic devices please contact Health o meter Professional Scales Technical Support at 800 638 3722 or visit www homscales com innovations connectivity Pelstar LLC has been officially certified as the manufact...

Page 6: ...e battery icon will not be displayed Measuring Tape For your convenience a measuring tape is included with the 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 58 cm Powering Off the Scale Auto Off Feature To manually power off the scale press the ON OFF button As an energy saving...

Page 7: ...es NOT indicate a problem with the weight measurement Note If Auto Off is enabled the scale will not power off if a weight is held on the display Press the RELEASE button to release the weight and allow the scale to power off automatically Zero Clear TARE Function The tare function allows you to place other items on the scale while weighing the baby without affecting the baby s weight reading 1 Pl...

Page 8: ...opped on the scale may cause it to activate To prevent run down of the batteries do not store or leave anything on the scale Cleaning and Disinfecting Proper care and cleaning is essential to ensure a long life of accurate and effective weighing 1 Health o meter Professional recommends using one of the following solutions on a soft cloth or disposable wipe mild soap and water solution 70 isopropyl...

Page 9: ...cating that you can calibrate CAL followed by XXXXX Press the ZERO CLEAR button C 5 will flash on the display and then return to 0 C 5 then 0 Place 5 kg on the scale and when the calibration number stabilizes press the ZERO CLEAR button C 10 will flash on the display and then the display will return to 0 C 10 then 0 Place an additional 5 kg on the scale for a total of 10 kg When the calibration nu...

Page 10: ...fore weighing 2 Remove the patient from the weighing tray zero the scale and begin weighing process again 3 Scale is not placed on a level surface 3 Place the scale on a level surface and begin weighing process again 4 Scale is out of calibration 4 Check weight with known weight value The display shows OVER The load on the scale exceeds the capacity 553KL 44 lb 20 kg 553KG 20 kg Remove the excess ...

Page 11: ...od hurricanes and tornadoes This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country state to state province to province or jurisdiction to jurisdiction To get Warranty Service make sure you keep your sales receipt or document showing proof of purchase Call 1 800 638 3722 or 1 708 377 0600 to receive a return authorization RA number which m...

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