Operating Instructions - Health O Meter 597KL Manual De Instrucciones

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Using the Keypad
KEY FUNCTION
ON/OFF Turns scale ON and OFF.
ZERO Zeroes 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 button Toggles between kilograms or pounds. Weight measurement unit
will not toggle on KG only models or if the scale is locked into KG.
UP ARROW Scrolling method for entering height
Prompts entry of height to calculate the patient's Body Mass Index
BMI
(BMI).
DOWN ARROW Scrolling method for entering height
CLEAR Functions as menu escape in BMI mode
ENTER Used to accept height in BMI mode
Weighing a Patient
1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the scale on.
2. Wait until '0.0' and 'Zero' on the left side of the display appear.
3. Ask the patient to step on the scale. The scale will display the patient's weight. (Note: the weight will change until
the patient is stable). Once the patient is standing still, the scale will beep three times and the word Lock will
appear on the display along with patient weight.
4. Weight may remain displayed on the scale by pressing the HOLD/RELEASE button. To release, press the
HOLD/RELEASE button again.
To Obtain BMI
1. Ask the patient to step on the scale platform and obtain the patient's weight. Once the patient's weight is locked,
press the BMI button.
2. The scale will prompt you to enter the patient's height. Use the arrow (scroll) keys to enter the correct height. (If
using a 597KL/597KG scale, see Height Measuring Instructions on the following page.) Press ENTER. Display
will read the patient's BMI.
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