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Weighing
To take the weight
- Press
key
ON
to start the scale. `8888´will appear on the display which is an automatic
function test and zero setting. When `0.0´appears you are in the kg weighing mode. In addition
display will show the symbol `
o
´ to confirm stability of the zero setting.
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You may now put load on the scale.
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After display is showing the weight and symbol `
o
´ appeared the most accurate result has
been reached.
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To turn off the scale press key
OFF
for minimum 3 seconds. This is essential if scale is used
on batteries. Using the scale on mains it may remain permanently switched on or can be shut
off manually by pressing key.
Change unit function
You may select the weight unit between kg and lb. Coming from the factory the scale is switched to kg
mode. To change into lb mode press
UNIT/HEIGHT
key.
Caution
-
Please check weighing mode after switching to get proper result.
Set zero
You may set any displayed weighing result back to zero `0.0´by pressing the
ZERO
key. The
advantage is to weigh for example the wheelchair separately.
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Take weight of the empty wheelchair.
- Press
ZERO
key.
-
Unload the scale.
-
The weight displayed before is showing a negative value and will be deducted automatically
during the next weighing procedure.
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The negative value will not be stored.
Tare function
The tare function allows to store a fixed weight that will be deducted each weighing procedure unless
deleted or replaced by another. This is especially useful if patients are weighed always in the same
wheelchair.
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Take weight of the empty wheelchair and store the result by pressing the
TARE
key.
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The scale is now in NET weighing mode which is also indicated on the display.
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The patient may now roll on the scale sitting in the wheelchair.
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The weight displayed is the weight of the patient.
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The scale identified the added weight. You may now use the scale for as many weighing
procedures and the stored value will always be deducted as long as the scale is not turned off.
