Operating Manual Electronic Wheelchair Scale with cable display M50610 ADE GmbH & Co. Hammer Steindamm 27 29 D 22089 Hamburg Germany +49(40)432776-0 Fax +49(40)432776-10 E-mail: info@ade-hamburg.de
Contents Contents... 1 Components and Features... 2 Display symbols... 2 Installation and use of scale... 3 Check carton contents...3 Before weighing... 3 Weighing... 4 To take the weight... 4 Change unit function... 4 Set zero... 4 Tare function... 4 Definition and use of BMI (Body Mass Index)... 5 Evaluation of the Body Mass Index... 5 HOLD function... 5 Cleaning and Maintenance... 6 Cleaning... 6 Safety Check... 6 Warranty Liability... 6 CE marking and Declaration of Conformity... 7 Declaration of CE Conformity... 7 Technical data... 7 1 050100-Rev000-M50610
Components and Features Tare key Key to turn scale ON, OFF and ZERO setting Key to switch between weighing mode (kg or lb, oz) and key-in height for BMI function HOLD key and BMI (Body Mass Index) selecting key Display symbols ο ο NET HOLD Weighing result is displayed most accurately Scale is under automatic zero setting Scale is indicating NET weight HOLD function is active 050100-Rev000-M50610 2
Installation and use of scale Your ADE scale is a quality product. In order to achieve best possible results please follow strictly the instructions of this Operating Manual: Check carton contents - Platform Scale equipped with 1 ramp - Cable display with connecting cable to platform - Mains adapter - Operating Manual Before weighing - Connect the display to the platform by using the jag connector. Power supply of the scale: By mains adapter (12V 300 ma) and rechargeable batteries - The display is already equipped with rechargeable batteries. - To charge the power-pack for the first time please use the mains adapter. - Complete first charging needs 24 hrs. - Place the scale in its working area. - Make sure to place the scale on a level surface. - The scale is now ready for use. Caution: Please operate the scale only with the original ADE mains adapter that has been delivered. - Always fit the adapter to the scale BEFORE connecting to an electrical outlet - Disconnect from the electrical outlet BEFORE disconnecting the adapter from the scale. - The mains adapter is not waterproof. Therefore make sure NOT to use the scale where water can penetrate. - In case the mains adapter became wet or show visible damages the scale can no longer be operated by using this mains adapter. In this case please contact your local dealer or service partner. 3 050100-Rev000-M50610
Weighing To take the weight - Press key ON to start the scale. `8888 will appear on the display which is an automatic function test and zero setting. When `0.0 appears you are in the kg weighing mode. In addition display will show the symbol `o to confirm stability of the zero setting. - You may now put load on the scale. - After display is showing the weight and symbol `o appeared the most accurate result has been reached. - To turn off the scale press key OFF for minimum 3 seconds. This is essential if scale is used on batteries. Using the scale on mains it may remain permanently switched on or can be shut off manually by pressing key. Change unit function You may select the weight unit between kg and lb. Coming from the factory the scale is switched to kg mode. To change into lb mode press UNIT/HEIGHT key. Caution - Please check weighing mode after switching to get proper result. Set zero You may set any displayed weighing result back to zero `0.0 by pressing the ZERO key. The advantage is to weigh for example the wheelchair separately. - Take weight of the empty wheelchair. - Press ZERO key. - Unload the scale. - The weight displayed before is showing a negative value and will be deducted automatically during the next weighing procedure. - The negative value will not be stored. Tare function The tare function allows to store a fixed weight that will be deducted each weighing procedure unless deleted or replaced by another. This is especially useful if patients are weighed always in the same wheelchair. - Take weight of the empty wheelchair and store the result by pressing the TARE key. - The scale is now in NET weighing mode which is also indicated on the display. - The patient may now roll on the scale sitting in the wheelchair. - The weight displayed is the weight of the patient. - The scale identified the added weight. You may now use the scale for as many weighing procedures and the stored value will always be deducted as long as the scale is not turned off. 050100-Rev000-M50610 4
Definition and use of BMI (Body Mass Index) The Body Mass Index is the ratio between height and weight squared. The BMI is meanwhile accepted world wide also by WHO (World Health Organization) - helping to evaluate the state of nutrition and with that also the state of health of a person. The result is a tolerance value. - First take weight of the empty wheelchair and set result under tare (see Tare function). - Press the HOLD/BMI key for at least 3 seconds. - By doing that you selected the storage mode for the height in cm. You will also find the word `HIGHT on the display. - Once entered the mode you find a given value that you will probably have to change. - The first digit (normally a 1) is blinking. Change indication if necessary by pressing the UNIT/HEIGHT key by using the numeric key stored (0-9). - Press the HOLD/BMI key again and you will get to the next digit. - Repeat the procedure until the exact height is shown on the display. - Press TARE key for confirmation and you will get back into the normal weighing mode. - The patient may now roll on the platform sitting in the wheelchair. - Press again HOLD/BMI key to enter the BMI mode. - The blinking display offers you both weight and BMI. - To deactivate the BMI mode press again HOLD/BMI key. Evaluation of the Body Mass Index BMI below 18 The patient is not showing enough weight. Control nutrition to put on weight. BMI between 18 and 20 The patient is slightly under weighed. If he feels well there is no need for a change. BMI between 20 and 25 The patient is in the range of normal weight. BMI between 25 and 30 The patient is slightly overweighed. A reduction of weight is indicated or, is necessary if the state of health is already affected (e.g. diabetes, high end blood pressure, heart diseases). BMI over 30 Reduction of weight is imperative. Also to visit a doctor is highly recommended. HOLD function By using the HOLD function the identified weight might be stored and is shown on the display even if the patient left the scale already. The advantage is to take care of the patient first and then take note of the weight. - Press HOLD/BMI key while scale is under load. - The display shows a blinking arrow symbol next to the HOLD symbol. - Once the scale is loaded with more than 3 kg the blinking stops. - The weight displayed will now also show after unloading of the platform. - To deactivate the Hold function press again HOLD/BMI key. - If you are in Hold mode you might also change over to the Tare function by pressing the TARE key which means both functions might be used simultaneously. 5 050100-Rev000-M50610
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Before cleaning make sure the scale has been disconnected from the socket. For cleaning just use a damp cloth or common disinfection products. Do not use any aggressive cleaning fluids. Make sure no water or cleaning products is penetrating the scale. Your ADE scale is equipped with a mains adapter and rechargeable batteries. If the display shows the symbol `Low the power pack needs to be recharged by using the adapter. Safety Check Do NOT use the scale If the mains adapter shows visible damages if the mains adapter is not working properly any more After long storage in humid places Please contact your dealer or service partner in those cases. Storage and Transport Please store the scale always in vertical position and make sure to secure it from falling down. Please keep all original parts and pieces for an eventual sending back of the scale in order to avoid any possible damage during transport which automatically leads to no warranty. Disconnect all cables before transport and avoid unnecessary damages. Warranty Liability ADE will repair or replace this product within a period of 2 years from date of delivery applying to defects occurred due to poor material or workmanship (presentation of invoice is necessary). All moveable parts batteries, cables, mains units, rechargeable batteries etc. are excluded. Warranty does not include natural wear, damages caused by incorrect or negligent handling, overuse or unsuitable or improper storage. The cost of transport will be borne by the customer should the equipment be located anywhere other then the customer s premises. In the event of transport damage, claims under warranty can be accepted subject to using the complete original packaging and the equipment secured the way it was packed and secured originally. All the packaging should therefore be retained. Any warranty claim will be rejected if the equipment is opened by persons not authorized expressively by ADE to do so. Customers abroad are kindly requested to contact their local dealer for any warranty claim, customer service and spare parts. 050100-Rev000-M50610 6
CE marking and Declaration of Conformity ADE products are manufactured as per the standards applicable of the actual European norms and directives to produce and offer world-wide products at the latest technical standard and with a long lifetime. Declaration of CE Conformity This product corresponds to the valid EC Directive 89/336/EEC for electromagnetic compatibility. Products carrying this sign correspond to the standards of Directive 73/23 EEC(for low voltage) Technical data Max. Capacity: Graduation: Weighing range: Display: Dimensions: Power supply: Zero setting: Working temperature: Weight: 300 kg / 660 lbs 100 g / 0,2 lb 1 kg 300 kg / 2 lbs 660 lbs easy to read 25 mm LCD Display 915 x 50 x 800 mm Mains and rechargeable batteries Automatic 5 to +35 degrees Celsius abt. 33 kg Supplier: ADE GmbH & Co. Hammer Steindamm 27 29 D 22089 Hamburg Germany 7 050100-Rev000-M50610