Basic Information (General); Specific Function; Proper Use - KERN MCB Mode D'emploi

3 Basic Information (General)

Weighing instruments have to be verified for the purposes stated
below in accordance with Directive 2009/23/EC. Article 1,
paragraph 4. "Determination of mass in the practice of medicine
that is, weighing patients for reasons of medical supervision
during medical surveillance, examination and treatment."

3.1 Specific function

Indication  Determining the body weight in the medical practice area.
 To be used as "non-automatic weighing instruments", that is,
 No contraindication known.
Contra-
indication

3.2 Proper use

These scales serve as a means of determining the weight of people in a seated or
standing position, in medical treatment rooms. The scales are suitable for
recognising, preventing and controlling illnesses.
Scales fitted with a serial interface may only be connected to
appliances in compliance with Directive EN60601-1.
The person to be weighed should be seated in the centre of the seating surface or
step onto the weighing platform and sit or stand still.
As soon as a stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read.
The scales are designed for long-term usage.
Scales may only be used for people who are able to sit or stand
still.
The balances should be checked for correct condition prior to each utilisation by a
person familiar with proper operation of the balance.
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a person will step or sit down carefully onto the centre of the
seating surface or weighing platform. The weighing value can
be read after a steady display value has been achieved.
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