Model 553KL / 553KG ® Thank you for purchasing this Health o meter Professional product. Please read this manual carefully, and keep it for easy reference or training. TABLE OF CONTENTS Cautions and Warnings ..................... 3 Specifications ......................4 Certifications / Connectivity / Disposal ..............5 Powering the Scale / Set Up ..................
® The Health o meter Professional 553KL and 553KG scales were intended to be used in a professional medical environment by trained medical staff. This product was designed to weigh infants that are laying or sitting on the tray. Do not modify the product or use it for anything other than its intended purpose.
SPECIFICATIONS General The Health o meter® Professional 553KL / 553KG scales use highly sophisticated microprocessor technology. Each precision scale is designed to provide accurate, reliable and repeatable weight measurements. In addition, each scale is designed to provide the user with features that make the weighing process simple, fast, and convenient.
For reliable transmission of weight data, this scale is designed to connect to a computer, ® monitor, or other electronic data device via various Health o meter Professional Connectivity Solutions. This connectivity helps minimize transcription errors when recording patient data. For further information regarding how to connect this scale to other electronic devices, please ®...
POWERING THE SCALE / SET UP Powering the Scale – Inserting Batteries 1. Locate the battery compartment underneath the scale base and remove battery compartment cover. 2. Place 6 new AA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure the ‘+’ and ‘-’ are positioned correctly.
2. Wait for “0.0” LB or “0.0” KG to appear on the display. 3. Press the kg/LB button to toggle to the desired weight measuring unit. Locking the Weight Measuring Unit in KG (553KL Only) Note: The weight measuring unit can be locked to only measure in KG or LB.
4. Do not spray the scale with liquid. Never place the scale in water. Replacement Parts Parts are available if a piece of the scale needs to be replaced. Contact Health o meter Professional Scales Customer Service at 1-800-815-6615 to inquire about the availability of these replacement parts.
With the scale off, press and hold the ZERO/CLEAR as well as the “XXXXX” kg/LB button (553KL) or the blank blue button (553KG). While holding down both buttons, momentarily press the ON/OFF button to power on the scale. When “CAL” appears on the display, release all buttons.
The load on the scale Remove the excess weight “OVER” exceeds the capacity and use the scale according 553KL:44 lb / 20 kg; to its limits 553KG: 20 kg The display shows Negative weight, indicating Clear scale of any weight “UNDER”...