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Weighing
To calculate and display the patient’s weight:
1. With the patient lying centrally on the bed, press the
Weigh
button once.
2. The display will show a moving circular pattern until a
stable weight reading is obtained.
3. The patient’s weight will be displayed for ten seconds then
the display will go blank.
Weighing Units
Weight readings can be viewed in pounds or kilograms by
pressing the
Select Units
button. An indicator next to the
display will light to show the selected units (lb or kg).
To lock the Select Units button so that the display always
shows readings in either pounds or kilograms:
Hold down the Function Lockout button. Then press and hold
the Select Units button. Keep both buttons pressed until you
hear a “beep”. Check that the required indicator is lit (lb or kg).
Normal operation of the Select Units button can be restored by
repeating this procedure.
Auto
Compensation
The Auto Compensation facility allows weight (up to a
maximum of 100kg, 220 lb.) to be added to or removed from
the bed, without affecting the indicated patient weight.
1. With the patient lying on the bed, press the
Auto
Compensation
button once.
2. The display will show a moving circular pattern until a
stable weight reading is obtained.
3. The display will show
to indicate that the system is
in Auto Compensation mode.
4. Add or remove accessories, bed linen, pillows, etc. as
required.
5. Press the
Auto Compensation
button again.
6. The display will show a moving circular pattern for a few
seconds then revert to showing the patient’s weight.
NOTE
In kg mode, weights are shown correct to the nearest 500g.
In lb mode, weights are shown correct to the nearest 0.5lb.
Caution
The weighing system requires periodic calibration to ensure
accuracy. See “Preventive maintenance” on page 58.
