Health O Meter Professional 2500KG Wheelchair Scale User Instructions

Health O Meter Professional 2500KG Wheelchair Scale

About Health O Meter

Health O Meter is a well-known brand that produces a wide range of healthcare and wellness products, primarily focused on measuring and monitoring personal health metrics. The company has a long history dating back to the early 20th century and is known for its scales, which are commonly used in both medical and home settings for tracking weight. Health O Meter’s products are designed to help individuals and healthcare professionals keep tabs on various health parameters, promoting a healthier lifestyle and aiding in medical assessments.

CAUTION AND WARNING

INTENDED USE

This Health o meter Professional wheelchair 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 seated in a wheelchair or standing on the platform. Do not modify the product or use it for anything other than its intended purpose.

To prevent patient/caregiver injury or damage to your scale, please follow the instructions in this user manual very carefully.

• Do not exceed the weight capacity specified for this scale.
• For accurate weighing, this scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.
• For accurate weighing, verify before each use the proper operation according to the procedure described in this manual.
• Do not use it in the presence of flammable or explosive materials.
• If the scale becomes damaged, it should not be operated until properly serviced.
• Do not transport the scale with a patient or object on the scale.
• To prevent injury and damage to your scale, do not drop or mishandle the scale, during use or transport.
• Ensure that the AC adapter and scale do not come in contact with liquids, excessive temperature, or excessive humidity.

Patient/caregiver safety

• This scale is designed for static weighing of patients only. No scale should be used for patient transfer.
• To prevent patient injury, the patient must be attended throughout the weighing event.
• Ensure the ramp and platform are kept clean and dry. Exercise caution when rolling the wheelchair onto and off of the scale.

When operating the scale with the AC adapter:

• Operate this scale exclusively with the AC adapter that is provided (ADPT30). Use of an unspecified adapter will void the warranty and can pose a serious safety hazard.
• Before using this scale, inspect the AC adapter cord for cracking / fraying, or for broken/bent plug prongs.
• Before using this scale, ensure that the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet with the rated voltage appropriate for operation.
• Ensure that the AC adapter outlet is wired to a circuit breaker or other protected power source.
• Unplug the AC adapter, and carefully store both the adapter and adapter cord before moving the scale.
• Operating this scale at voltages and frequencies other than specified can damage the equipment and will void the warranty.

When operating the scale with batteries:

• If the scale’s battery icon indicates that the batteries are low replace the batteries or switch to the AC adapter as soon as possible.
• When replacing/inserting batteries, be sure to use all new batteries.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the MC limits for the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC (EN 55011 Class A and EN 60601-1-2). These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medical installation. The equipment generates, uses, and may radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by these instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with other devices, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving device.
• Increase the separation between the equipment.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other device(s) is connected.
• Consult Customer Service or a field service technician for help.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

This scale uses 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. This scale uses motion-sensing weighing technology to determine a moving patient’s actual weight.

The 2500KL displays weight in pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg). Refer to Page 11 to learn more about configuring the weight-measuring unit setting. The 2500 kg displays weight in kilograms only. This scale features a pivoting display head for privacy and easy operator reading. For easy mobility, the scale has 2 built-in wheels. Each scale can be powered using an AC adapter (ADPT30 included) or by 6 D batteries (not included).

Scale information can be found by pressing Help and selecting “Scale Info” in the submenu. This screen provides model number, capacity, calibration weight, the most recent field calibration date, number of field calibrations, and software version.

CERTIFICATIONS / CONNECTIVITY / DISPOSAL

Certification Descriptions

All Health o meter® Professional scales are manufactured in FDA-registered factories.

Scale Connectivity Information

To enable reliable transmission of weight, height, and Body Mass Index (BMI) data, this scale is designed to connect to a computer, monitor, or other electronic device via USB or Pelstar® wireless technology. This connectivity helps minimize a source of potential medical errors caused by incorrectly copying and then recording patient data. 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.

Note: If this product was purchased as a “BT” model, refer to the Wireless Communication Set Up Instructions included with the packaging.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Before Assembly

Each scale is shipped disassembled in a single 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. Claims must be filed with the shipper as soon as possible after receipt of the package. The following information details what you will find inside the main carton as you unpack the parts for assembly.

To prevent scratching any components, carefully remove each assembly from the carton and unwrap the packing materials. Set the carton aside for storage. To avoid damaging the scale parts when unpacking, do not use a box cutter, knife, scissors, or any sharp object to open the protective inner packaging.

Parts List

• Scale platform
• Handrail
• Phillips head screwdriver

Small brown box containing:

• Box containing the AC adapter
• Display head
• User information

White box containing:

• Feet
• AC adapter holder
• 5 mm Allen wrench
• Plastic bracket cover

Hardware for assembly

• M8 1.25 x 20mm bolts, Qty. 8
• M4 0.7 x 10mm screws, Qty. 6
• #8 × ½” sheet metal screws, Qty. 2
• M8 washers, Qty. 8
• Display support covers, Qty. 2

Tools Required:
Phillips head screwdriver (included), Allen wrench (included).

If purchased with the optional chair attachment, assembly instructions to attach the chair are included in a separate carton.

Health o meter® Professional Scales recommends that assembly be performed by two people.

Warning:
Do not drop the scale, as this can permanently damage the load cells.

Caution:
Do not insert the batteries into the display head until it is mounted onto the scale

POWERING THE SCALE

Plug the AC adapter into the power adapter jack (the jack is located on the rear of the display head), then plug the scale’s 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.

Warning:
If the scale will not be used for some time, remove the batteries to avoid a safety hazard. Disposal of batteries must be performed by the prevailing national, regional, or local regulations that apply to you.

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

The scale must be powered on before performing any of the following operations. Press to turn on the scale.

Unit of Measure Configuration / Unit Lock

The scale ships from the factory set to display weight in kilograms. The weight measuring unit can be changed by pressing Unit Follow this procedure to lock the weight measuring unit into LB or KG only

1. Press Help to access the Help menu options.
2. While in the Help menu, press to select “Set Options” Press to advance to the next menu.
3. “Units Lock” is the first setting listed in the “Set Options” sub-menu. With “Units Lock” highlighted in red, press to change the “Units Lock” option. Choose “Unlocked”, “LBS Locked” “, or “KG Locked”.

Note: You must press Enter to save your selection.

Enabling Unit View with Unit of Measure Locked

If the scale is locked per the instructions above, users can still view the alternate weight measuring unit by enabling the “Unit View” option. Enabling the “Unit View” option allows the user to press the Unit button to briefly display the weight in the alternate weight measuring unit. After releasing the Unit button the display will return to the locked weight measuring unit. The “Unit View” default setting is “Disable”. This procedure enables “Unit View” when the weight measuring unit is locked.

Note:
If Everlock is engaged this feature is not available and the setting will show as “Everlocked”

1. Press Help to access the Help menu options.
2. While in the Help menu, press to select “Set Options” Press to advance to the next menu.
3. While in the “Set Options” sub-menu, press J to scroll through the options until “Unit View” is highlighted in red.
4. Press to change the “Unit View” option. Choose “Enable” to allow the user to view the weight in the alternate weight measuring unit. Choose “Disable” to completely disable the Unit button when the weight measuring unit is locked.

Note:
You must press to save your selection.

EVERLOCK® INSTRUCTIONS

Everlock®

Note:
This feature is not available on KG models or models with a date code lower than 1918

The Everlock® feature allows the scale to be permanently locked in KG (metric) or LB (imperial) units. When activating this feature, the Unit button will become disabled. This lock is permanent and can only be reversed at the factory. This procedure engages Everlock® and will permanently lock the scale into LB or KG

Note:
This feature is standard on models with a date code of 1918 or higher.

1. Press Help to access the Help menu options.
2. While in the Help menu, press Press to advance to the next menu. to select “Set Options”
3. While in the “Set Options” sub-menu, press | to scroll through the options until “Everlock” is highlighted in red.
4. Press I to begin the Everlock® procedure. To exit the procedure without engaging Everlock® press Zero/ (Clear)
5. The screen will prompt you to enter the password. Use the arrow keys to enter the password as follows: ← ↑ ↓ →
6. Use the up and down arrow keys to select “Everlock LB” or “Everlock KG”, and press to advance to the next step.
7. The screen will display a warning. To proceed with locking the weight measuring unit, use the arrow keys to enter the password as follows:
8. The weight measuring unit is now locked. The Options screen will now show “Units Lock” and “Unit View” as “Everlocked” and those settings cannot be changed by any user.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Key definitions can also be found by pressing Help and selecting “Key Definitions” in the submenu.

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.

1. Wait until “O.0” appears on the display.
2. Ask the parent to step onto the scale without the child. The display will show a value for the parent’s weight.
3. With the parent remaining on the scale press J. The scale will be zero, and the word “TARE” will appear at the bottom center of the display along with the parent’s tared weight.
4. Carefully place the child into the parent’s arms. The scale will automatically deduct the weight of the parent and only display the child’s weight.
   Note: For an alternate method, after taking the parent’s weight in step 3, have the parent step off of the scale. With no weight on the scale, the display will show the tare value as a negative amount. Have the parent step back onto the scale while holding the child. The scale will automatically deduct the weight of the parent and only display the child’s weight.
5. The tare value will remain on the display until changed, cleared, or until the scale is powered off. To remove the Tare, press Tare. The word “TARE” will disappear from the bottom of the display, and the tare value will be cleared from the display. The scale will resume normal operation.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Maintenance

The following pages provide instructions for maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and troubleshooting for your scale. Maintenance operations other than those described in this manual should be performed by qualified service personnel.

Caution:
Before first use, or after long periods of non-use, check the scale for proper operation and function. If the scale does not operate correctly, refer to qualified service personnel.

1. Check the overall appearance of the scale for obvious damage, wear, and tear.
2. Inspect the AC adapter cord for cracking, fraying, and broken/bent prongs.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Proper care and cleaning are essential to ensure a long life of accurate and effective weighing.

Caution:
Disconnect the scale from the AC adapter power source before 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
   • 70% isopropyl alcohol
   • solution with 1-5% hydrogen peroxide concentration
   After cleaning/disinfecting, wipe with a cloth dampened with water and then with a clean dry cloth. To avoid residue build-up or damp surfaces, ensure the screen and scale parts are completely dry after cleaning.
2. Never use rough or abrasive materials to clean the scale, as these will damage the scale’s finish.
3. Do not submerge the scale in water or any other liquid.
4. Do not pour or spray fluids directly on the scale.

Replacement Parts

Parts may be 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.

CALIBRATION

This scale has been factory-calibrated and does not require calibration before use. There are no requirements for calibration in the field; users should adhere to their institution’s calibration policies.

Calibration of your scale can be performed using calibrated kilogram (kg) or pound (Ib) weight standards. The minimum calibration is 200 lb / 100 kg. Maximum calibration weight is 1000 lb / 454 kg. The required calibration standard will be the Unit of Measure (UOM) for which the scale is configured. KG models can only be calibrated in kilograms. If Everlock® is engaged the scale can only be calibrated in the locked unit of measure. Note: Only weights certified and traceable to national standards should be used for calibration.

Warning:
Always ensure that the scale is returned to the correct UOM after scale calibration.

1. Press Help to access the Help menu options.
2. While in the Help menu, press select “Calibrate” Press to advance to the next step.
3. The display will prompt for entry of the password. Press the following keys in this sequence to proceed with the calibration procedure.
4. The display will show a warning. If prepared and qualified to perform the calibration procedure, press to advance to the next step.
5. Follow the screen prompt and ensure the scale is on a level surface with no weight on the platform. Press to advance to the next step.
6. The display will show the “Zeroing Scale” as it calculates the zero value. Do not touch the scale during the zeroing process.
7. When the zeroing process is complete the display will prompt for entry of the calibration weight. The 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. Press Enter When the calibration weight is set.
8. The display will prompt for the calibration weights to be placed on the platform. Press Enter after calibration weights are placed on the platform.
9. The display will show “Calibrating” during the calibration process.
10. If calibration is successful, the display will show “Calibration Complete with a 4-digit calibration count.
11. If calibration fails, the display will show an error message that the entered calibration weight and the certified weights do not match. The display will then revert to the set calibration weight screen for the entry of calibration weight.

Troubleshooting

Before contacting service personnel, refer to the following instructions to check and correct any failures. For further assistance, contact Health o meter® Professional Scales Technical Support at 1-800-638-3722.

To get Warranty Service make sure you keep your sales receipt or document showing proof of purchase. Call (+1) 800-638-3722 or (+1) 708-377-0600 to receive a return authorization (RA) number, which must be included on the return label. Attach your proof of purchase to your defective product along with your name, address, daytime telephone number, and description of the problem. Carefully package the product and send it with shipping and insurance prepaid to:

Pelstar, LLC
Attention R/A#
Return Department
9500 West 55 Street
McCook, IL 60525
www.homscales.com

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