Model 2842KL ® Thank you for your purchase of this Health o meter Professional scale. Please read this manual carefully and keep it for easy reference or training. TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ....................3 SPECIFICATIONS ........................4 CERTIFICATIONS/DISPOSAL ....................
To prevent patient injury, the patient must be attended throughout the entire weighing event. • Operate this scale exclusively with the AC adapter provided by Health o meter® Professional. Use of an unspecified adapter will void the warranty, and can pose a serious safety hazard.
SPECIFICATIONS Health o meter Professional’s Large Platform Digital Scale model 2842KL uses highly sophisticated microprocessor technology. Each scale is designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight measurements and features that make the weighing process simple, fast and convenient. Weighing is performed by motion-sensing technology.
Scale Disposal: ® Do not dispose of this device in domestic waste. This Health o meter Professional scale must be disposed of properly as electronic waste. Follow the national, regional or local regulations which apply to you for disposal.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before Assembly Each 2842KL Large Platform Digital Scale is shipped disassembled in one carton. Carefully inspect the carton for shipping damage before unpacking. If damage is found, contact your ® shipper or a Health o meter Professional representative immediately at 1-800-815-6615.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) 1. Place the base assembly upside down on a flat, steady surface. 2. Screw the four feet into the base assembly. Turn each foot completely into the base assembly and then back out 1 1/2 turns. 3. Carefully turn the base assembly right side up.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) 5. Plug the display cable connector into the base cable connector. 6. Place the rubber mat in the center area of the base assembly platform. 7. Place the display assembly on a table or mount it to a wall. See the next section for mounting instructions.
10. Disconnect the power source from the scale, then turn the scale on using ON/OFF button. The scale should automatically switch to battery power. NOTE: If the set up procedure failed, contact Health o meter Professional Scales Customer Service at 1-800-815-6615.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2. Control Panel ITEM DESCRIPTION FUNCTION ON/OFF button Turns scale ON and OFF. REWEIGH button Allows repeated weighing of the patient without stepping off the scale. ZERO button Zeros digital display prior to weighing. Enables the cancellation (tare) of weight of mat or other accessories on the scale.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the scale on. 2. Wait until “0.0” appears on the digital display. 3. Place the patient on the scale. The display will blink “=====” until the weight of the patient is determined. 4.
MAINTENANCE General This section provides instructions for maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting for the Large Platform Digital Scale model 2842KL. Maintenance operations other than those described in this section should be performed by qualified service personnel such as Biomed or Engineering.
TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following instructions to check and correct any failure before contacting service personnel. Should you have further questions, call Health o meter® Professional Scales Customer Service at 1-800-815-6615. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Scale does not turn on 1.
CALIBRATION This scale has been factory calibrated, and does not require calibration prior to use. If required, the scale can be calibrated. The following calibration assumes the scale is set to pounds, and 200 lb is employed as the calibration standard. Note: Only weights certified and traceable to national standards are to be used for calibration procedures.