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5. Advanced Features
Patient weighing system
The controls for the weighing system are located on the foot
end split side rails.
Fig. 27 - Patient weighing system controls
Display:
indicates the patient’s weight in kilograms. It can also
be used to show other information, e.g. bed section angles.
Weigh:
this button is used to calculate and display the current
patient weight.
Auto Compensation (tare):
this button allows items to be
added to or removed from the bed without affecting the
indicated patient weight.
Zero:
this button is used to reset the weighing system when
the bed is first set up and before a new patient uses the bed.
Select Units:
this button will change the weight readings to
either pounds or kilograms. An indicator next to the display will
light to show the selected units (lb or kg).
WARNING
The weighing system should only be used by staff trained in the
correct use of the weighing function.
The weighing system should only be used in closely supervised
environments, where factors influencing patient weight (such as
additions to the bed) can be controlled as described in the following
instructions for use.
