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Operation
OPERATING THE SCALE (OPTIONAL)
The scale system allows the reading of a patient’s weight in pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg) within ± 0.5 lb (0.2 kg) at 50
lb (22 kg) or less and within ± 1.0 lb (0.4 kg) at ≥ 50 lb (22 kg) when flat. The reading can be stored in memory. The
system also allows to add or remove a device or accessory from the stretcher without removing the patient.
SCALE CONTROL PANEL
CAUTION
•
To avoid damage to the scale electronic components, do not lean on the accessory bracket housing the scale
module.
•
Do not use a two or three stage fixed IV pole at the foot end of a stretcher equipped with the scale.
This table refers to Figure 8 above.
A
Weigh/On
Activates the scale. A weighing is performed when this button is pressed and released.
A weight will be displayed on the display four to ten seconds later. However, no weight
is displayed if the Error -Ex.x or the movement
icon appears on display. The
error will have to be corrected or the stretcher stabilized before using the scale again
(see the Error Code List in the Maintenance Manual).
NOTE
The scale does not work in continuous mode. It must be activated using the Weigh/
On key each time a reading of the patient’s weight is required.
B
Memory
Stores the result of the weighing or recalls on display the weight stored.
C
Zero
Zeroes the weight displayed on screen and the weight stored.
D
lb / kg
Changes the unit of measurement (lb or kg).
E
Change Equipment
To remove or add equipment from the stretcher without removing the patient.
F
Scale Display
The scale will auto shut off after an inactivity period of 30 seconds, except during the
Change Equipment operation where three minutes are allowed. Press the Weigh/On
button to reactivate the scale.
If the patient weighs more than 100 lb (54 kg), the “Error - E05” message will appear
on the display to indicate that the scale should not be used in these conditions, as its
maximal weighing capacity is exceeded.
Some other error messages may be displayed while operating the scale. Refer to the
Error Code List in the Maintenance Manual to understand their signification and what
action to take when they appear.
D
C
E
A
B
F
Figure 8 - Scale Control Panel