P/N UM553KL_553KG Rev20190412
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POWERING THE SCALE / SET UP
Powering the Scale
– Inserting Batteries
1. Locate the battery compartment underneath the scale base and remove battery
compartment cover.
2.
Place 6 new AA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure the ‘+’ and ‘-’ are
positioned correctly. (Use only AA alkaline batteries).
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Note: If the display shows “Lo”, replace the batteries as soon as possible.
Warning: If the scale will not be used for some time, remove the batteries to avoid a
safety hazard. Disposal of batteries must be performed in accordance with the prevailing
national, regional or local regulations which apply to you
.
Note:
If “Lo” appears on the display, it indicates that the battery power is low. It does NOT
indicate a problem with the weight measurement.
Optional AC Adapter
1. Connect the AC adapter (not included) into the base of the scale and then into the outlet for
power.
Warning: To avoid a safety hazard, use only a Health o meter
®
Professional AC adapter.
2. The LED next to the power jack will light up indicating there is power to the scale.
Note:
When the AC adapter is being used, the 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 feature, the
scale will automatically turn off after 2 minutes of inactivity.
Note:
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. By default, this function is enabled. Follow the procedure below
to deactivate or reactivate the auto off feature.
Deactivate Auto-Off
1. While the scale is turned off, press and hold the
RELEASE
button.
2. While holding the
RELEASE
button, press the
ON/OFF
button to turn the scale on.
3. Keep holding down both buttons until
“AOF=0” displays on the screen. AOF=0 confirms that
Auto-Off has been deactivated.
Activate Auto-Off
1. While the scale is turned off, press and hold the
RELEASE
button.
2. While holding the
RELEASE
button, press the
ON/OFF
button to turn the scale on.
3. Keep holding down both buttons
until “AOF=1” displays on the screen. AOF=1 confirms that
Auto-off is now reactivated.
AC Adapter Jack
