Displaying weight permanently
5.4 Measuring height
Measuring heights < 1.22 m
CAUTION!
Incorrect measurement as a result of force shunt
If an additional weight is in contact with the surface on which the
device is resting, measuring results will be incorrect.
► Make sure that additional weights are placed only on the weighing
platform.
NOTE
The maximum weight which can be displayed is reduced by the
weight of the objects which have been tared off.
1. Switch on the measuring station (➔ "Switching on the device", page 27).
2. Place the additional weight on the weighing platform.
3. Press the
Tare
The message
4. Wait until the display stops flashing and
NOTE
If you remove the additional weight again,
5. Ask the patient to step onto the weighing platform with the additional
weight (or carrying the additional weight).
The patient's weight is displayed. The additional weight is deducted
automatically.
6. Read off the measuring result.
7. To deactivate the
NOTE
When you switch off the measuring station, the
deactivated automatically.
If you activate the
(Hold)
1. Press the
The display flashes until a stable weight is measured. The weight value is
displayed permanently. The message
2. Read off the measuring result.
3. To deactivate the
NOTE
You can set which action automatically clears the displayed weight
value from the display (➔ "Setting permanent display of weight value
(HOLd)", page 34).
You can measure height using the integrated measuring rod.
CAUTION!
Injury from incorrect position of the measuring flap
Injuries may result if the measuring flap is at patient height when
folded up.
► Ensure that the measuring flap is above patient height before the
patient steps onto the weighing platform.
When measuring heights < 1.22 m, the measuring result is read off under the
head slide (read-off edge 1).
1. Ensure that the upper telescopic element is in its lowest position.
key.
is displayed.
NET
function, press the
Tare
function, the weight value is displayed permanently.
Hold
key.
Hold
function, press the
Hold
English
is displayed instead.
0.0
will be displayed.
- - - - -
key.
Tare
function is
Tare
is displayed.
HOLD
key.
Hold
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