6.7
Using extended weighing functions
Taring additional weight (Tare)
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Use the
function to prevent an additional weight (e.g. a towel) from affect-
Tare
ing the patient's weight.
NOTICE!
Faulty measurement as a result of force shunt
If an additional weight, (e.g. a large towel) contacts the surface on
which the scale is placed, weight will not be measured correctly.
► Make sure that additional weights are only placed on the scale's
weighing platform.
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There is no load on the scale.
1. To activate the
function, proceed as follows:
Tare
a) Place an additional weight (here: 1 kg) on the weighing platform.
b) Press the
key.
Tare
c) Wait until the value
2. Weigh the patient.
3. Read off the measured result.
ð The additional weight is deducted automatically.
4. To deactivate the function, proceed as follows:
d) Remove the weight from the weighing platform.
e) Press the
key.
Tare
f) Wait until the message
played.
g) Remove the additional weight from the weighing platform.
Function available
and the message
0.00
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goes off and the additional weight is dis-
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