Using Counterweights
For 150 lb counterweight only:
If the weight of the patient is between 350 lbs and 424 lbs
1.
Place the large (lower) poise weight in the 250 lb notch.
2.
Hang 150 lb counterweight in the notch on lower poise bar between 50 lbs and 100 lbs.
3.
Weigh the patient normally using the small and large poise weights.
4.
To arrive at the patient's total weight, add the weights registered on the small and large poises and add 88 lbs.
Refer to the enclosed quick reference guide to arrive at the total weight
If the weight of the patient is between 425 lbs and 500 lbs
1.
Place the large (lower) poise weight in the 250 lb notch.
2.
Hang 150 lb counterweight in the notch on lower poise bar between 150 lbs and 200 lbs.
3.
Weigh the patient normally using the small and large poise weights.
4.
To arrive at the patient's total weight, add the weights registered on the small and large poises and add 150 lbs.
Refer to the enclosed quick reference guide to arrive at the total weight.
For 40 kg counterweight only:
If the weight of the patient is between 160 kg and 180kg
1.
Place the large (lower) poise weight in the 120 kg notch (this will weigh 160 kg with the addition of the 40 kg
counterweight).
2.
Hang the 40 kilogram counterweight in the notch on lower poise bar between 60 kg and 80 kg.
3.
Weigh the patient normally using the small and large poise weights.
4.
To arrive at the patient's total weight, add 160 kg to the weight registered by the small poise weight. Example:
for a patient weighing 172 kg, the large poise weight will be on 120 kg, and the small poise weight on the upper
bar will be on 12 kg.
If the weight of the patient is over 180 kg
1.
Place the large (lower) poise weight in the 150 kg notch (this will weigh 180 kg with the addition of the 40 kg
counterweight).
2.
Hang the 40 kg counterweight in the notch on lower poise bar between 60 kg and 80 kg.
3.
Weigh the patient normally using the small and large poise weights.
4.
To arrive at the patient's total weight, add 180 kg to the weight registered by the small poise weight.
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