Model 3001KL-AM/3001KL-AMC Antimicrobial Digital Platform Scale User Instructions P/N UM3001KL-AM Rev 071014 1
Model 3001KL-AM/3001KL-AMC Thank you for your purchase of this Health o meter® Professional product. Please read this manual carefully, and keep it for easy reference or training. TABLE OF CONTENTS Caution and Warning.................................................................................................3 Specifications for This Scale .....................................................................................4 Certifications / Connectivity / Disposal .....................................
CAUTION AND WARNING To prevent injury and damage to your scale, please follow these instructions very carefully. Assemble and operate the scale per the enclosed user instructions. Do not transport the scale with any weight on the platform. Do not exceed weight limit of 1000 lb / 454 kg for this scale. For accurate weighing, this scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS SCALE General The Model 3001KL-AM/3001KL-AMC 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 in order to determine the actual weight of a moving patient.
CERTIFICATIONS / CONNECTIVITY / DISPOSAL Certification Descriptions Pelstar, LLC has been officially certified as the manufacturer of Health o meter® Professional medical devices. The Pelstar, LLC quality assurance system covers the development, production, sales and service of medical scales and measuring systems.
3001KL-AM/3001KL-AMC ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before Installation Each 3001KL-AM/3001KL-AMC Antimicrobial scale is shipped for immediate use inside a single carton. Carefully inspect the outside 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.
3001KL-AM/3001KL-AMC ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CON’T. 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. Note: Use of AC adapter not available on 3001KL-AMC model. 6. Ensure all objects are removed from the scale’s platform, and press the ON/OFF button to power the scale on. The display will show “Start”, then “0.0” KG. Note: The scale is shipped from the factory locked in “KG” mode.
SETUP / BATTERIES Replacing / Inserting Batteries 1. If applicable, unplug the AC adapter from the power source. 2. Remove the battery cover on the side of the display assembly by unscrewing the (2) battery cover screws (see Figure 3). 3. Replace or install the (6) AA batteries with new units. Follow the correct orientation of battery placement. 4. Health o meter® Professional recommends using an alkaline or lithium battery, rated for 130°F (54°C) operation. Do not use Zinc-Carbon batteries.
QUICK START / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Keypad Figure 4 Function ON/OFF ZERO HOLD/RELEASE ► BMI RECALL TARE/PRETARE UNIT/▲ REWEIGH ENTER Description Power scale on and off. Zeros the scale prior to a weighing. Holds the weight value of the patient on the display until the button is pressed again to clear the value. Also moves the cursor from left to right on the display for entering height and pretare value. Prompts entry of height data to calculate patient’s Body Mass Index (BMI).
QUICK START / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Refer to Figure 4 for Button Locations Weighing a Patient 1. Make sure there is no object on the weighing platform. 2. Press the ON/OFF button to power the scale on. 3. Wait until the “0.0” LB or “0.0” KG appears on the display. 4. Ask the patient to step on the scale. The scale will begin to display weight information and will lock on the patient’s weight when the stable weight of the patient is determined.
QUICK START / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Tare Function When using this scale, the weight of an object, such as a cane, 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 3001KL-AM/3001KL-AMC scales allow tare weight to be entered manually by using the keypad, or automatically, as outlined in this section. Tare 1. With all weight off the scale, press the ON/OFF button to power on the scale. 2.
QUICK START / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) 3. Wait until the “0.0” LB or “0.0” KG and “ZERO” appear on the display. 4. Hold down the TARE button for 3 to 5 seconds. The word “TARE” will appear at the bottom center of the display, and the user will be prompted to enter the tare value. 5. Use the keypad ► and ▲ buttons to enter the weight of the object. Press the ENTER button. 6. The value entered will show as a negative value on the display. 7. Place the patient and the object onto the scale.
QUICK START / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) 6. The scale will prompt you to enter the patient’s height. Use the keypad ▲ and ► buttons to enter the patient’s height. Note: When weighing in pounds, the height is displayed in inches. When weighing in kilograms, the height is displayed in centimeters. 7. Once height is keyed in, press the ENTER button. 8. The display will show the patient’s BMI. 9. Press the ENTER button to return to the normal weighing mode of the scale.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance The following pages provide instructions for maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and troubleshooting for the 3001KL-AM/3001KL-AMC 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 Calibration This scale has been factory calibrated, and does not require calibration prior to use. Calibration of your 3001KL-AM/3001KL-AMC scale can be performed using calibrated kilogram (kg) or pound (lb) weight standards. The required calibration standard will be the Unit of Measurement (UOM) for which the scale is configured. Because the scale is shipped from the factory in “KG” mode, the requested UOM for calibration will be the KG standard (e.g., 400kg).
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Before contacting service personnel, refer to the following instructions to check and to correct any failures. Symptom Scale does not power on 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 Note: Possible causes #s 2 and 3 do not apply to 3001KL-AMC. Note: AC Adapter not available on 3001KL-AMC model. 1.
WARRANTY Limited Warranty What does the Warranty Cover? Health o meter® Professional scales are 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).
