3001KL-AM/3001KL-AMX/3001KG-AM/3001KG-AMX ® Thank you 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 Assembly Instructions ....................
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS INTENDED USE ® This Health o meter Professional platform scale is intended to be used in a professional medical environment by trained medical staff. This product was designed to weigh patients who are safely positioned and standing on the platform.
The 3001KL-AM / 3001KL-AMX displays weight in pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg). Refer to page 9 to learn more about configuring the weight measuring unit setting. The 3001KG-AM / 3001KG- AMX displays weight in kilograms only.
For more information regarding how to connect the scale to other electronic devices, please contact Health o meter® Professional Scales Technical Support, available during normal business hours at 1-800-638-3722.
13mm box wrench (included), Phillips head screwdriver (included) Note: Assembly photos in this User Instruction manual depict the gray handrails on scale model 3001KL-AM/3001KG-AM. Assembly instructions are the same for scale model 3001KL-AMX / 3001KG-AMX. Handrails for the 3001KL-AMX/3001KG- AMX are the white handrails depicted below.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Health o meter® Professional Scales recommends that assembly is performed by two people. Warning: Do not drop scale, as this can permanently damage the load cells. 1. Remove the scale platform from the carton and place it on a flat, level, and dry surface with the bottom facing up.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Tip the platform and handrails back to an upright position. Fasten the handrail to the platform using the (8) included M8 1.25 x 20 bolts (4 bolts per each handrail support). Use the included 13mm box wrench to tighten the bolts. 5.
AC adapter into the power source. Warning: To avoid a safety hazard, do not use an unspecified AC adapter. Only use the Health o meter® Professional AC adapter model ADPT30 designed for this scale. Power Adapter Jack For battery operation, see Battery Installation below.
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Unit of Measure Configuration / Unit Lock (This feature it not available on KG models) The scale is shipped from the factory set to display weight in kilograms. The weight measuring unit (pounds/LB or kilograms/KG) can be changed by pressing .
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Setting Sound Options The display can be set to stay silent or beep while operating the scale. Follow this procedure to set the preferred option. Help 1. Press to access the Help menu options. 2. While in the Help menu, press to select “Set Options”.
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After each use, the scale will clear the weight of the patient and set itself back to the initial ZERO ® level it found on start-up. Health o meter Professional recommends keeping this setting as Enable. Note: Hitting a key to wake the scale from sleep mode will not prompt the scale to zero.
Warning: This lock is permanent and can only be reversed at the factory. If you need to change the units on your scale after Everlock™ has been engaged, contact ® Health o meter Professional Scales Customer Service at 1-800-815-6615. Help 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and selecting “Key Definitions” in the Help Key definitions can also be found by pressing submenu. Keypad Function Description Powers scale on and off. Zeroes the scale prior to a weighing. Also used as a screen navigation key to exit a Zero/ display menu.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Weighing a Patient 1. Make sure there is nothing on the weighing platform and the display shows “0.0”. 2. Ask the patient to step on the scale. The scale will begin to display the patient’s weight and the word “PROCESSING”. Depending on the movement of the patient on the scale, it may take several seconds for the scale to lock onto the weight.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) BMI Function 1. Make sure there is nothing on the weighing platform and the display shows “0.0”. 2. Ask the patient to step on the scale. The scale will begin to display the patient’s weight and will lock on the patient’s weight when completed.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Tare Function When using this scale, the weight of an object, such as a portable oxygen tank, can be subtracted from the total weight in order to determine the weight of the patient alone. The Tare Function automatically performs this subtraction. The scale allows a tared weight to be entered manually by using the keypad, or automatically, as outlined in this section.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Weighing a Patient and Taring a Known Weight / Pre-Tare Pre-Tare can be performed within the following weight limits: 0.2 lb - 200 lb / 0.1 kg – 91 kg) 1. Wait until “0.0” appears on the display. Tare 2.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) Parent/Child Function ® The Parent/Child function on Health o meter Professional scales provides the convenience of weighing a small child or infant while being held by a parent. Follow these simple steps to subtract the parent’s weight from the total so only the child’s weight is displayed.
Caution: Disconnect the scale from the AC adapter power source prior to cleaning the unit. ® 1. Health o meter Professional recommends using one of the following solutions on a soft cloth or disposable wipe: ● mild soap and water solution ●...
CALIBRATION This scale has been factory calibrated, and does not require calibration prior to use. Calibration of your scale can be performed using calibrated kilogram (kg) or pound (lb) weight standards. Minimum calibration is 200 lb / 100 kg. Maximum calibration weight is 1000 lb / 454 kg.
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CALIBRATION (CONT) 7. When the zeroing process is complete the display will prompt for entry of the calibration weight. Minimum calibration is 200 lb / 100 kg. Maximum calibration weight is 1000 lb / 454 kg. Calibration weight can be adjusted in 10 lb or 10 kg increments.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Before contacting service personnel, refer to the following instructions to check and to ® correct any failures. For further assistance, contact Health o meter Professional Scales Technical Support at 1-800-638-3722. Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Dead Battery 1.
McCook, IL 60525 Extended Warranty Available This product is eligible for Health o meter® Professional ScaleSurance Extended Warranty Program. ScaleSurance extends the warranty period for an additional two years. This extension to the standard Limited Warranty can be purchased with new products or for a facility’s existing product before its current warranty has expired. To learn more, visit www.homscales.com/scalesurance/ or contact your medical supply distributor.