Basic Instructions; Proper Use; Improper Use; Warranty - KERN and SOHN MWB 300K-1 Notice D'utilisation

6 Basic instructions

6.1 Proper use

This weighing scale is designed for determining the weight of a person whilst
standing or sitting.
On multifunctional weighing scales, the weighed person should carefully step onto
the centre of the weighing platform and remain standing without moving. If weighed
with a wheelchair, the wheelchair should remain in the centre of the weighing plate.
As soon as a stable weighing value is reached the weighing value can be read.
The weighing scale is designed for continuous duty.

6.2 Improper Use

Do not use these scales for dynamic weighing processes.
Do not leave permanent load on the weighing plate. This may damage the measuring
system.
Impacts and overloading exceeding the stated maximum load (max) of the weighing
plate, minus a possibly existing tare load, must be strictly avoided. This could cause
damage to the balance.
Never operate balance in explosive environment. The serial version is not explosion
protected. It should be noted that a flammable mixture of anesthetics and oxygen or
laughing gas may occur.
The structure of the balance may not be modified. This may lead to incorrect
weighing results, safety-related faults and destruction of the balance.
The balance may only be used according to the described conditions. Other areas of
use must be released by KERN in writing.
The balance cannot be used to determine a body weight in practice of medicine.

6.3 Warranty

Warranty claims shall be voided in case
• Our conditions in the operation manual are ignored
• The appliance is used outside the described uses
• The appliance is modified or opened
• Mechanical damage and damage caused by media, liquids,
• Natural wear and tear
• The appliance is improperly set up or incorrectly electrically connected
• The measuring system is overloaded
• Dropping the balance
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