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when no weight on the platform or being switched off.
4.4 Weighing with preset tare values
Press the
ON/OFF/ZERO
with no load on the scale.
Press and hold the
TARE/PRESET
key until the NET indicator flashes and “
Pr.Tare
”
shows in the display.
Input the tare weight using the arrow keys (already known the weight of the wheelchair).
After inputting the tare weight, press the
TARE/PRESET
key to confirm. The NET
indicator will be lit on the display.
Note:
Tare weight must be greater than zero and less than the scale’s maximum capacity.
Put the patient and the additional weight (e.g. in the wheelchair) to be weighed onto the
scale platform. The net weight will be displayed.
To exit preset tare mode, remove all weight from the scale. The display will show a
negative weight. Press the
TARE/PRESET
key to return the display to zero, eliminating
the weight of the container.
Note:
The indicator can only save one tare weight. Entering a new tare weight will
automatically replace the old one.
4.5 HOLD function
The Hold function is being used if you like to hold the results at the display after the
weight/load has been removed from the scale. Use this button to take care of the patient
first and then note the weight.
Press
HOLD/SETUP
key while scale is under load.
“HOLD”
is being displayed at the screen.
The weight remains saved in the display after unloading the scale.
For deactivation of the Hold function press again the
HOLD/SETUP
key.
4.6 BMI function
The Body Mass Index is the ratio between height and weight squared. The BMI is accepted
world wide
– also by WHO (World Health Organization) - helping to evaluate the state of
nutrition and with that value also the state of health of a person. The result is a tolerance
value.
Start the scale by entering the
ON/OFF/ZERO
Button. The scale is automatically being
set to zero.
Step on the scale or helping the patient to get into the wheelchair and on the platform.
Wait until the weight is being displayed in a stable condition and ´
’ appears on
the screen.
