PS 460 XL - Scale MEDISANA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PS 460 XL MEDISANA

Battery Compartment (on underside)

Unit key (on underside) for kilograms (kg) pounds (lb) stones (st)

40433_XL_Personenwaage_PS_460_29.07.qxd:Kompakt-GA 29.07.2013 21:23 Uhr Seite 4ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH IMPORTANT INFORMATION! RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE! Read the instruction manual carefully before using this device, especially the safety instructions, and keep the instruction manual for future use. Should you give this device to another person, it is vital that you also pass on these instructions for use. ENGLISH 1 Safety Information !

• Any treatment or diet for people who are underweight or overweight requires the qualified adviceof a professional (doctor, dietician). The values determined with the scales may be source of usefulsupport. • Risk of tipping over!Do not place the scale on an uneven surface. Never step onto a corner of the scales. Whenweighing yourself, do not stand on one side or the edge of the scales.• Risk of slipping!Do not stand on the scale with wet feet. Do not stand on the scale wearing socks. Use the device only according to its intended purpose as specified in the instruction manual. The warranty will be invalidated if the device is used for purposes other than those for which it isintended. The scale has been manufactured for domestic use. It is not suitable for commercial use in hospitalsorother medical institutions. Do not use the device if it is not working correctly, if it has been dropped or has fallen into water orhas been damaged. The scales have a measuring range up to 200 kg, 440 lb / 31st 6.9 lb. Do not overload the scales.• Place the scales on a firm, level base. Soft, uneven surfaces are unsuitable for themeasuring process and lead to incorrect results.• Do not use the scale in a location where extremely high temperatures or humidity may occur.• Keep the scale away from water.• Handle the scale with care. The scale must not be subjected to impacts or vibration. Do notdrop the scale.• Do not attempt to dismantle the scale, otherwise the warranty will be invalidated. This unit containsno user-maintainable or user-replaceable parts apart from the battery.• Do not attempt to repair the device yourself in the event of a malfunction since this will invalidatethe warranty. Repairs should only be carried out by authorised service centres.• If the scale is not going to be used for a long period, please remove the batteries. Thank you for your confidence in us and congratulations! By purchasing the XL personal scales, you have acquired a quality product from MEDISANA. This unit is intended for weighing people. To ensure that your MEDISANA personal scales provide successful results for a long time, we recommend that you read carefully through the following notes on their use and care. 40433_XL_Personenwaage_PS_460_29.07.qxd:Kompakt-GA 29.07.2013 21:23 Uhr Seite 56 ENGLISH 2 Items supplied and packaging Please check first of all that the device is complete and is not damaged in any way. In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and contact your dealer or your service centre. The following parts are included:

• 1 XL Personal Scale • 6 x 1,5 V AAA LR03, Alkaline batteries • 1 Instruction manual The packaging can be reused or recycled. Please dispose properly of any packaging material no longer required. If you notice any transport damage during unpacking, please contact your dealer without delay. WARNING Please ensure that the polythene packing is kept away from the reach of children! Risk of suffocation! 3 Performance features

• Convenient „step-on“ switch • Large easy-to-read LED display with red luminous digitss

• Particularly large tread area • Toggles between kg, lb and st • Maximal load capacity: 200 kg

• Four high-precision strain gauge sensors for accurate results • Automatic switch-off after app. 8 sec.

• Elegant design made of stainless steel • d = 100 g 4 Prerequisites for correct measuring results Reliable measurements can only be achieved under certain prerequisites:

• Always weigh yourself under the same conditions.

• Always weigh yourself at the same time of day.

• Stand up straight and stand still.

• Weigh yourself preferably in the morning, after showering or bathing, and with dry feet. It is possible to obtain a reliable indication of body weight development from the results if measurements are carried out consistently. 5 Insert/replace batteries Before you start up your digital scale, insert the 6 provided 1.5 V batteries type AAA, LR03 into the device. To do this, open the battery compartment

beneath the device. Insert the first 3 batteries and push them to one side. Now insert the second row of 3 batteries. Make sure the polarity is correct (as shown in the battery compartment). Put the lid of the battery compartment back on and push it until it clicks into place. Change the batteries when the battery change symbol "LO" appears in the display

, after you have stepped on the device. WARNING Battery safety information

• Do not disassemble batteries!

• Clean the battery and device contacts if necessary before putting in the batteries!

• Remove discharged batteries from the device immediately!

• Increased risk of leakage, avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes! If battery acid comes in contact with any of this parts, rinse the affected area with copious amounts of fresh water and seek medical attention immediately!

• If a battery has been swallowed seek medical attention immediately!

• Insert the batteries correctly, observing the polarity!

• Keep the battery compartment well sealed!

• Remove the batteries from the device if it is not going to be used for an extended period!

• Keep batteries out of children's reach! 40433_XL_Personenwaage_PS_460_29.07.qxd:Kompakt-GA 29.07.2013 21:23 Uhr Seite 6• Do not attempt to recharge these batteries! There is a danger of explosion!

• Do not short circuit! There is a danger of explosion!

• Do not throw into a fire! There is a danger of explosion!

• Keep unused batteries in their packaging away from metal objects in order to prevent short circuiting!

• Do not throw used batteries into the household refuse; put them in a hazardous waste container or take them to a battery collection point, at the shop where they were purchased! 6 Change the unit of weight You may have your weight displayed in kilograms (kg), stones (st) or pounds (lb). Press button

until the unit you wish is shown. 7 Weighing “Step-on”-function

1. Make sure the scales are on a firm, level surface. If you only want to weigh yourself but have moved

the scales just before, you must first initialise the scales. To do this, press your foot on the middle of the surface of the scales. "0.0 kg" appears in the display. When the scales switch off, they are ready for the “step-on” function. This procedure is not necessary if you have not moved the scales.

2. Step onto the scales and stand still. The device switches on automatically and the display

briefly shows "0.0 kg".

3. Your weight is measured, flashes twice and is then finally displayed.

4. Step down from the scales. The display changes to "0.0 kg". The scales switch off automatically

after 10 seconds. 8 Error messages The following error messages may appear in the display: The scale is overloaded. DThe battery is low and must be replaced. If your personal scales do not function to your satisfaction, check the following before contacting a service centre.

• Check whether the batteries have been inserted correctly.

• Check whether the correct unit of weight has been selected.

• Check whether the scales are freestanding on a solid and even surface. They must not be touching a wall or any other object.

• Weigh yourself again. 9 Care and maintenance Remove the battery before cleaning the unit. Never use aggressive cleaning agents or stiff brushes. Clean the scale using a soft and lightly moistened cloth. Never use abrasive cleaning agents or alcohol. Do not allow any water to get into the unit. Do not use the unit again until it is completely dry. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight; protect it against dirt and moisture. Do not store the scale in a vertical position, and remove the batterie from the unit if it will be unused for a longish period. Otherwise there is a risk that the battery might leak.

10 Disposal This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste. All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices, regardless of whether or not they contain toxic substances, at a municipal or commercial collection point so that they can be disposed of in

environmentally acceptable manner. Please remove the battery before disposing of the device

unit. Do not dispose of old batteries with your household waste, but at a battery collection station at a recycling site or in a shop. Consult your municipal authority or your dealer for information about disposal. 11 Technical specifications Name and model : MEDISANA XL Personal Scale PS 460 Voltage supply : 9 V = , 6 x 1,5 V AAA LR03, Alkaline batteries Measuring range : up to 200 kg, 440 lbs or 31st 6.9 lb Graduation : 100 g, 0.2 lb or 1/4 lb Autom. switch-off : after approx. 8 Sek. Dimensions (LxWxH) : approx. 35 x 34 x 2 cm Weight : approx. 2,6 kg Item number : 40433 EAN number : 40 15588 40433 7 In accordance with our policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make technical and optical changes without notice. 12 Warranty and repair terms Please contact your dealer or the service centre in case of a claim under the warranty. If you have to return the unit, please enclose a copy of your receipt and state what the defect is. The following warranty terms apply:

1. The warranty period for MEDISANA products is three years from date of purchase. In case of a

warranty claim, the date of purchase has to be proven by means of the sales receipt or invoice.

2. Defects in material or workmanship will be removed free of charge within the warranty period.

3. Repairs under warranty do not extend the warranty period either for the unit or for the replacement

4. The following is excluded under the warranty:

a. All damage which has arisen due to improper treatment, e.g. nonobservance of the user instructions. b. All damage which is due to repairs or tampering by the customer or unauthorised third parties. c. Damage which has arisen during transport from the manufacturer to the consumer or during transport to the service centre. d. Accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear (batteries etc.).

5. Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the unit are excluded even if the damage

to the unit is accepted as a warranty claim. MEDISANA AG Jagenbergstraße 19 41468 NEUSS GERMANY E-Mail: info@medisana.de Internet: www.medisana.de The service centre address is shown on the attached leaflet.