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OPERATION
6.1
Switching the device on and off
Switching on the device
Switching off the device
6.2
Switching units of measurement (variant-dependent)
6.3
Measuring weight
1. Ensure that the device has no load.
2. Press the
ð All the elements of the display are shown briefly.
ð
SECA
ð The device is ready for operation when
► Press the
NOTE
In battery mode, the device remains on standby for 30 seconds. If
there is no input or no load is put on the weighing platform during the
standby time, the device switches off automatically.
CAUTION!
Patient hazard
To prevent misinterpretations, measuring results for medical purposes
must only be displayed and used in SI units (kilograms/grams, meters/
centimeters). Some devices have the option of displaying measuring
results in different units. This is purely an additional function.
► Only use measuring results in SI units.
► The user takes sole responsibility for the use of measuring results in
You can switch between the metric unit kilogram and the imperial unit pounds
during the measurement procedure.
► Keep the
changes.
Weighing
CAUTION!
Injury from incorrect position of the measuring flap
Injuries may result if the measuring flap is at patient height when folded
out.
► Ensure that the measuring flap is positioned well above the pa-
key.
is displayed.
key.
non-SI units.
key depressed until the unit of measurement display
BMI kg/lbs
tient's head before the patient steps onto the weighing platform.
0.0
is displayed.
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