Welch Allyn Health-o-Meter Professional Scales - User Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
KL MODELS:
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
GENERAL
This section provides instructions for maintenance, cleaning, calibration, troubleshooting, and operator replaceable parts for these
scales. Maintenance operations other than those described in this section should be performed by qualified service personnel.
1. This scale contains electronic parts. Use it carefully. Do not drop, kick or jump on it.
2. Do not store near chemicals, heaters or radiators.
3. Do not store any of these scales on their side.
Before first use and after periods of non-use, check the scale for proper operation. If the scale does not operate correctly, refer to
qualified service personnel.
1.
Check overall appearance of the total scale for any obvious damage, abuse, etc.
2. Inspect condition of AC adapter cord and prongs, replace if needed.
3. Clean all external surfaces with a clean damp cloth or tissue.
4. Use a domestic cleaning agent or commercially available disinfectant.
CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning is essential to ensure a long life of accurate and effective operation.
Disconnect the scale from the power source, if plugged in.
1. To clean these scales, wipe the outside of the scale with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Dry with a clean soft cloth.
2. Do not use abrasive or acid cleaners, white spirits, benzene or any caustic product for cleaning.
3. Do not use isopropyl alcohol, other solutions or sanitizing wipes to clean the display surface.
4. Never place the any part of these scales in water. Do not spray any of them with liquid.
4.
These scales are extremely sensitive weighing devices. Items such as clothing or towels placed or dropped on the scale may cause a
scale to activate. In order to prevent battery depletion, do not store or leave anything on the scale.
ON / OFF Turns scale ON and OFF.
ZERO Zeros the scale prior to weighing.
HOLD/RELEASE Holds the value of the weighed object on the display until the button
is pressed again to clear the value.
KG / LB Toggles between kilograms or pounds
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Scrolling method for entering height
BMI Prompts entry of data to calculate the patient’s Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Scrolling method for entering height
CLEAR Functions as menu escape in BMI mode
ENTER Used to accept height in BMI mode