Manual

9 Using scale
9.1 Weighing
 Switch on the scale with the [ON/OFF] key. The diagnostic scale self-check is
performed and then the software version is displayed. The scale is ready for
weighing when the „0,00 kg” weight display is shown.
Direction: The [→0←] key makes it possible to zero the scale if necessary and
at any time.
 Place a person in the middle of the scale. Wait until the stability display (ο) is
shown and then read the weighing result.
Direction:
If a person is heavier than the weighing range, the display will show the „Err” symbol
(= overload).
9.1.1 Weighing with MWS
Due to the great dimensions and the big weighing range especially suitable for
weighing of immobile patients on transportation stretchers, wheelchairs or overweight
patients in the adiposity range
9.1.1.1 Weighing with transportation stretcher or wheelchair
 Place transportation stretcher/wheelchair with patient on the centre of the
scales
 Arrest the brakes of the transportation stretcher/of the wheelchair
Do not leave the patient unattended
 When the patient is lying/sitting quietly, read weighing value 1
 Loosen the brakes and carefully pull off the transportation stretcher/wheelchair
with patient
 After that weigh the transportation stretcher/wheelchair without patient and
subduct this weight from weighing value 1, from there results the patient’s
weight.
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