Seca 207 Manuel page 5

Congratulations!
In the seca 207 measuring rod, you have ac-
quired an accurate and at the same time sturdy
piece of equipment for measuring the length of
babies.
The measuring rod serves both to determine
the length at birth of a newborn and to check
body length during the growth process.
It is made of rigid, easy-care aluminium profi le.
The plastic measuring slides can be folded,
so the measuring rod does not take up much
space in storage.
If you want to attach it to the wall, use the
screws and spacers supplied.
The measuring rod can thus be attached hori-
zontally over the changing table, for example,
and be used as a stationary measuring device.
The seca 207 measuring rod is used in hospi-
tals and doctors' surgeries.
Safety
Before using the new measuring rod, please
take a little time to read the following saftey
instructions:
• Follow the operating instructions.
• Never leave the baby lying unsupervised
with the measuring rod, otherwise there is a
risk of injury.
• Only measure length on surfaces from which
the baby cannot fall.
• Ensure that the measuring rod and scale are
cleaned and disinfected regularly to prevent
infectious diseases being transmitted.
• A second person is ideally required to en-
able length to be measured exactly.
Operation
Measurement process:
1. Place the baby on a fl at surface. Position
the measuring rod with the measuring slide
(1) at the baby's head.
2. Using your right hand, slide the measuring
slide (2) in the direction of the baby's feet.
The left hand holds the baby steady.
3. Stretch the baby's legs, using the left hand
to push the baby's knees carefully and gen-
tly down onto the surface.
4. Use your right hand to place the measuring
slide (2) at right angles to the soles of the
baby's feet.
5. Read off body length on the marking on the
inside of the measuring rod (3).
If the above-mentioned instructions are fol-
lowed, accuracy greater than ± 10 mm can
be achieved.
Attaching the measuring tongue
extension...
• There is provision for enlarging the head
support surface.
• Press the measuring tongue extension onto
the measuring tongue
from above so that it locks
audibly in position. The
extension can then be
moved on the
measuring tongue
with little effort.
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