3001KL-AM / 3001KL-AMX 3001KG-AM / 3001KG-AMX Antimicrobial Digital Platform Scale E112697 User Instructions Equipped with Everlock® PELSTAR®, LLC 9500 West 55th St. McCook, IL 60525-7110 USA www.homscales.
Health o meter® Professional 3001KL-AM Health o meter® Professional 3001KL-AMX Health o meter® Professional 3001KG-AM Health o meter® Professional 3001KG-AMX Thank you purchasing this Health o meter® Professional product. Please read this manual carefully, and keep it for easy reference or training. TABLE OF CONTENTS Cautions and Warnings ............................................................................................. 3 Specifications ..........................................................
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS INTENDED USE This Health o meter® Professional platform scale is intended to be used in a professional medical environment by trained medical staff. This product was designed to weigh patients who are safely positioned and standing on the platform. If a height rod is attached to the scale, the intended use of the height rod is to measure patient height. Do not modify the product or use it for anything other than its intended purpose.
SPECIFICATIONS General This digital scale uses highly sophisticated microprocessor technology. Each precision scale is designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight measurements. This scale uses motion-sensing weighing technology to determine the weight of a moving patient. The 3001KL-AM / 3001KL-AMX displays weight in pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg). Refer to page 9 to learn more about configuring the weight measuring unit setting. The 3001KG-AM / 3001KGAMX displays weight in kilograms only.
CERTIFICATIONS / CONNECTIVITY / DISPOSAL Certification Descriptions Pelstar, LLC has been officially certified as a manufacturer of Health o meter® Professional medical devices to be in compliance with stringent ISO requirements. The Pelstar, LLC quality assurance system covers the design, marketing, and distribution of specialized scales for the Healthcare Industry. E112697 Complies with: ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 (2005) + AMD 1 (2012), CAN/CSAC22.2 No.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS *If you have received your scale already assembled, skip to Set Up Instructions on page 9. Before Assembly Carefully inspect the carton for shipping damage before unpacking. If damage is found, contact your shipper or a Health o meter® Professional representative immediately at 1-800-815-6615. Claims must be filed with the shipper as soon as possible after receipt of the package.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Health o meter® Professional Scales recommends that assembly is performed by two people. Warning: Do not drop scale, as this can permanently damage the load cells. 1. Remove the scale platform from the carton and place it on a flat, level, and dry surface with the bottom facing up. Thread the four feet into the underside of the platform. Each foot should be completely hand tightened. 2. Turn the platform over so it is facing up.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Tip the platform and handrails back to an upright position. Fasten the handrail to the platform using the eight included M8 1.25 x 20 bolts (Part A) (four bolts per each handrail support). Use the included 13mm box wrench to tighten the bolts. 5. Carefully tilt the scale forward to access the underside of the platform. Plug the load cell connector cable into the port. Load cell connector cable port 6. Carefully tilt the scale back to an upright position.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Powering the Scale Plug the AC adapter into the power adapter jack (the jack is located on the rear of the display head), then plug the scale’s AC adapter into the power source. Warning: To avoid a safety hazard, do not use an unspecified AC adapter. Only use the Health o meter® Professional AC adapter model ADPT30 designed for this scale. Power Adapter Jack For battery operation, see Battery Installation below. Battery Installation 1.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Unit of Measure Configuration / Unit Lock (This feature is not available on KG models) The weight measuring unit (pounds/LB or kilograms/KG) can be changed by pressing Follow this procedure to lock the weight measuring unit into LB or KG only. 1. Press Help Unit . to access the Help menu options. 2. While in the Help menu, press to select “Set Options”. Press to advance to the next menu. 3. “Units Lock” is the first setting listed in the “Set Options” submenu.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Setting Sound Options The display can be set to stay silent or beep while operating the scale. Follow this procedure to set the preferred option. 1. Press Help to access the Help menu options. 2. While in the Help menu, press to select “Set Options”. Press to advance to the next menu. 3. While in the “Set Options” sub-menu, press to scroll through the options until “Sounds” is highlighted in red. 4. Press to change the “Sounds” option.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Setting Auto Zero Option When a scale is set to zero, it creates a reference point for weights that are placed on it. There are two approaches to how this can take place. This option allows the user to select whether the scale will re-set itself to ZERO each time it is powered up or whether it will use the zero reading from the last time it was zeroed. “Enable” means the scale will zero itself when it is powered on and this may take a few seconds.
EVERLOCK® INSTRUCTIONS Everlock® (This feature is not available on KG models or models with a date code with the last two digits lower than 18) The Everlock® feature allows the scale to be permanently locked in KG (metric) or LB (imperial) units. When activating this feature, the Unit button will become disabled. This lock is permanent and can only be reversed at the factory. This procedure engages Everlock® and will permanently lock the scale into LB or KG.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Key definitions can also be found by pressing submenu. Help and selecting “Key Definitions” in the Keypad Function Description Powers scale on and off. Zero/ (Clear) Hold/ Release Holds the weight value on the display until the button is pressed again to clear the value. Prompts entry of height data to calculate patient’s Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI Recalls the previous weight. Recall TARE-Deducts the weight of an object on the platform.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Weighing a Patient 1. Make sure there is nothing on the weighing platform and the display shows “0.0”. 2. Ask the patient to step on the scale. The scale will begin to display the patient’s weight and the word “PROCESSING”. Depending on the movement of the patient on the scale, it may take several seconds for the scale to lock onto the weight. The display will show the patient’s weight and the word “LOCKED” when measuring is completed. Press BMI for height mode.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) BMI Function 1. Make sure there is nothing on the weighing platform and the display shows “0.0”. 2. Ask the patient to step on the scale. The scale will begin to display the patient’s weight and will lock on the patient’s weight when completed. Depending on the movement of the patient on the scale, it may take several seconds for the scale to lock onto the weight. 3. After obtaining the patient’s weight, and with the patient remaining on the scale, press BMI . 4.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Tare Function When using this scale, the weight of an object, such as a portable oxygen tank, can be subtracted from the total weight in order to determine the weight of the patient alone. The Tare Function automatically performs this subtraction. The scale allows a tared weight to be entered manually by using the keypad, or automatically, as outlined in this section. Weighing a Patient and Taring an Unknown Weight 1. Wait until “0.0” appears on the display. 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Weighing a Patient and Taring a Known Weight / Pre-Tare Pre-Tare can be performed within the following weight limits: 0.2 lb - 200 lb / 0.1 kg – 91 kg) 1. Wait until “0.0” appears on the display. 2. Press and hold Tare for approximately 3 seconds. The display will change and prompt entry of the weight value to be tared. Use the arrow keys to enter the weight to be tared. Press Enter to save the tare value. 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Parent/Child Function The Parent/Child function on Health o meter® Professional scales provides the convenience of weighing a small child or infant while being held by a parent. Follow these simple steps to subtract the parent’s weight from the total so only the child’s weight is displayed. 1. Wait until “0.0” appears on the display. 2. Ask the parent to step onto the scale without the child. The display will show a value for the parent’s weight. Tare 3.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Maintenance The following pages provide instructions for maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and troubleshooting for your scale. Maintenance operations other than those described in this manual should be performed by qualified service personnel. Caution: Before first use, or after long periods of non-use, check the scale for proper operation and function. If the scale does not operate correctly, refer to qualified service personnel. 1.
CALIBRATION This scale has been factory calibrated, and does not require calibration prior to use. There are no requirements for calibration in the field; users should adhere to their institution’s calibration policies. Calibration of your scale can be performed using calibrated kilogram (kg) or pound (lb) weight standards. Minimum calibration is 200 lb / 100 kg. Maximum calibration weight is 1000 lb / 454 kg.
CALIBRATION (CONT) 7. When the zeroing process is complete the display will prompt for entry of the calibration weight. Minimum calibration is 200 lb / 100 kg. Maximum calibration weight is 1000 lb / 454 kg. Calibration weight can be adjusted in 10 lb or 10 kg increments. Press Enter when the calibration weight is set. 8. The display will prompt for the calibration weights to be placed on the platform. Press Enter after calibration weights are placed on the platform. 9.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Before contacting service personnel, refer to the following instructions to check and to correct any failures. For further assistance, contact Health o meter® Professional Scales Technical Support at 1-800-638-3722. Symptom Scale does not power on Questionable weight or the scale does not zero Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Dead Battery 1. Replace batteries 2. Faulty electrical outlet 2. Use a different outlet 3. Bad power supply 3. Replace AC adapter 1.
WARRANTY Limited Warranty What does the Warranty Cover? This Health o meter® Professional scale is warranted from date of purchase against defects of materials or in workmanship for a period of two (2) years. If product fails to function properly, return the product, freight prepaid and properly packed to Pelstar, LLC (see “To Get Warranty Service”, below, for instructions).
