899 - Scale SECA - Free user manual and instructions

Frequently Asked Questions - 899 SECA

USER MANUAL 899 SECA

Body-Mass-Index (BMI)

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The products in these operating instructions comply with German legislation governing medical products and therefore with Directive 93/42/EEC of the Council of the European Community which is embodied in national laws throughout Europe.

Scales carrying this symbol are approved for medical purposes in the European Community. seca scales with this symbol meet the stringent quality and technical requirements placed on scales which can be calibrated.

Scales carrying this symbol are calibrated in accordance with Precision Class III of EC Directive 2009/23/EC.

Products carrying this symbol comply with the following directives and standards:

1. Directive 2009/23/EC governing non-automatic weighing instruments
2. Directive 93/42/EEC governing medical devices
3. DIN EN 45501 governing metrological aspects of non-automatic scales

seca's professionalism has also been officially recognized. The certificate from TÜV Product Service, the body responsible for medical devices, confirms that as a manufacturer of medical devices, seca rigorously complies with stringent legal requirements. seca's quality assurance system covers the design, development, production, sales and service of medical scales and measuring systems.

seca helps the environment.

We are concerned to save natural resources. We therefore strive to save packaging material where meaningful. What is left over can conveniently be disposed of locally via the German Dual System (recycling programme).

1. Congratulations!

By purchasing the seca 899 electronic personal scale, you have acquired a highly-accurate and sturdy piece of equipment.

seca has been putting its experience at the service of health for over 150 years now, and as market leader in many countries of the world, is always setting new standards with its innovative developments for weighing and measuring.

In accordance with national regulations, the seca 899 electronic personal scale is used primarily in hospitals, doctors' surgeries and mobile services. The scales are a Class I medical product, and have been

calibrated in accordance with the precision class III.

In addition to the conventional determination of weight, the seca 899 also has a function for determining body mass index. For this purpose, height is entered on the keypad and the body mass index associated with the weight value is output.

The scale is of a very sturdy construction and will give you long and loyal service. It is easy to operate and the large display is easy to read.

Its low power consumption means that with a set of batteries, the seca 899 can be used on a mobile basis for long periods.

2. Safety

Before using the new scale, please take a little time to read the following safety instructions.

• Follow the safety instructions in the instruction manual.
• Keep the operating manual and the declaration of conformity contained therein in a safe place.
• Use only the type of battery stated (siehe „Power supply" auf Seite 21).
• When using the scale with a mains unit, ensure that the supply cable is routed in such a way as to exclude any type of tripping hazard.
• Do not drop the scale or subject it to violent shocks.
• The cable between the weighing plat

form and the case must be laid so that it does not present a tripping hazard.

• Avoid pulling hard on the connecting cable to the display unit.
• Use the assembly material supplied.
• When assembling, ensure that screws are tight and that the rod has been assembled correctly (see "Fitting the wall bracket" on page 20).
• Have repairs carried out exclusively by authorised persons.
• Have scale serviced and re-calibrated on a regular basis (see "Servicing/recalibration" on page 27).

3. Before you start…

Remove the packaging and place the scale on a firm, level surface.

The scope of supply includes:

• Weighing platform
• Display head plus connecting cable
• Wall bracket
  2 Screws
• 2 Rawlplugs
• 6 mignon-type AA 1.5 V batteries

Desk-top stand

If you prefer, you can stand the display part rather than hang it on the wall:

Alter the angle of the display part to enable the display to be read most easily.

Fitting the wall bracket

The display part is intended for mounting on the wall. Use the mounting material supplied to do so.

Screw the wall bracket to the wall as shown.

Be aware that you have a length of 2m of cable between the scale and the display part.

The cable may not contact the weighing platform during weighing, as this might falsify the result.

• Push the display onto the wall bracket.

• If you want to change the location of the scale, take the display out of the wall bracket and push it into the bracket on the weighing platform to transport it.

Power supply

The scale is generally powered by batteries.

The LC display has a low power consumption - approx. 10.000 weighing operations can be performed with one set of batteries.

When or bAtt appear in the display, you should change the batteries. You require 6 AA-type 1.5 V batteries.

• Carefully turn over the scale so that the base of the scale is accessible.
• Open the battery compartment lid and insert the batteries supplied according to the polarity shown on the battery compartment.

Check that the polarity is correct!

• Close the cover.
• Then turn the scale back up the right way.

Note: the scale is prepared for use with a seca mains unit which is available as an accessory.

Connection for mains unit

Connecting the connecting cable to the weighing platform

The connecting cable of the display part is used to transmit digital data which are considerably less sensitive to interference than the otherwise conventional small analog measuring signals. Ageing and wear on the cable and on the plug contacts thus have no effect on the accuracy of the scale.

To make the connection, proceed as outlined below:

• Connect the cable of the display case to the socket under the carrying handle.
• Then place the scale upright again. The cable may not contact the weighing platform during weighing, as this might falsify the result.

Setting up and aligning the scale

The screwed feet can be used to level off any slight unevenness in the floor.

• Place the scale on a level surface.
  Align the scale by screwing the foot screws. The air bubble in the spirit level must be right in the centre of the circle.
• Ensure that only the feet of the scale are in contact with the floor. The scale may not be in contact at any other point.

Important!

The alignment of the base of the scale must be checked and corrected if necessary every time the location of the scale is changed.

Controls and displays

The controls and display are in the display part.

Switch scale on and off

set display to zero, activate/deactivate hare function in function menu increase value

activate/deactivate hold function in function menu decrease value

Activating the BMI function, Confirmation

Correct weighing

• Press the Start key with no load on the scale.

SECA, 8.8.8.88 and 0.0 appear consecutively in the display. The scale is then automatically set to zero and ready to use.

• Read the weighing result off the digital display.

• If a load greater than 200kg is placed on the scale, STOP appears in the display.

• To switch off the scale, press the Start key again.

5EOP

Automatic switch-off/economy mode

The scale automatically detects whether it is being operated on rechargeable/non-chargeable batteries or whether it is connected to the mains.

• Operation on rechargeable/non-chargeable batteries: automatic shut-down after 30 seconds.
• With mains operation: shut-down only via keypad.

Taring weight display (TARE)

The tare function is very useful, for example for determining the weight of a child, animal or other object placed on the scale in addition to yourself.

Proceed as follows:

• Press the Start key with no load on the scale.
• First stand on the scales yourself without the additional weight and activate the Tare function by pressing the tare key.

The display is reset to zero, 0.0 flashes in the display until weight is detected to be stable. Only then is the Tare function fully activated. The note "NET" appears.

• Now take the additional load onto the scale. You can leave the scale to do so, in which case --- appears.
  The scale determines the weight of the additional load.
  You can now perform as many weighing operations as you like.
• Press the key again to deactivate the Tare function; the scale is then back in normal weighing mode and the tare value has been erased.
• The tare value is likewise erased by the scale being switched off.

Store weight value (HOLD)

You can also continue displaying the weight determined once the load has been removed.

This makes it possible to look after a patient first, before having to note the weight:

• Press the hold key whilst the load is on the scale.

"HOLD" appears in the digital display. The value is stored until the scale switches off automatically (operation on batteries).

The triangle with the exclamation mark indicates that this frozen display is an additional facility which is not subject to calibration.

• The HOLD function can be switched off by pressing the hold key again.

00 appears in the display if the scale has no load on it, otherwise the current weight. The "HOLD" display vanishes.

Note:

The HOLD function can also be used if the TARE function has been executed beforehand.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index puts height and weight in relationship to one another, providing more accurate information than ideal Broca weight, for example. A tolerance range is given which is considered ideal for health.

• Press the Start key with no load on the scale.

SECA, 88.88. and 00 appear consecutively in the display. The scale is then automatically set to zero and ready for operation.

• Press the bmi key.

On the display, you will see the last height entered.

• You can use the arrow keys to adjust the value in increments according to the graduations displayed.

• Once the correct value is set, press the bmi key again. The BMI function is now activated.

• Step on the scale and keep still.

• Read off the BMI on the digital display and compare it with the categories on page 26.

• To return to normal weighing mode, press the bmi key.

• To switch off the scale, press the Start key again.

Evaluating Body Mass Index for adults:

Compare the value determined with the categories quoted below which correspond to those used by WHO, 2000.

BMI below 18.5:

Warning, this patient weighs too little. There could be a tendency to anorexia. An increase in weight is recommended to improve well-being and performance. If in doubt, consult a specialist.

BMI between 18.5 and 24.9:

The patient is of a normal weight. He can stay as he his.

• BMI between 25 and 30 (pre-obese):

The patient is slightly to moderately overweight. He should cut his weight if he is already ill (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, gout, fat metabolism disorders).

BMI over 30:

Weight reduction is essential. Metabolism, cardiovascular system and bones are all under strain. A consistent diet, plenty of movement and behavioural training are all recommended. If in doubt, consult a specialist.

5. Cleaning

Clean the rubber surface and the housing as required using a domestic cleaning agent or commercially-available disinfectant. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Under no circumstances use abrasive or acid cleaners, white spirit, benzene or the like for cleaning. Such substances can damage the high-quality surfaces.

6. What do I do if…

... no weight display comes on?

• Is the scale switched on?
• Check the batteries.
• Is the plug contact for connecting the display to the scale correctly connected?
• Is the plug contact of the mains unit properly connected to the scale?

... does not appear before weighing?

• Switch off the scale with the Start key and start the scale again - there must not be any load on the scale - and only its feet should be in contact with the floor.

... one segment is illuminated constantly or not at all?

• The relevant segment has a fault. Inform Servicing.

... the display shows
- Battery voltage is running low. Change the batteries in the next few days.
... bAtt appears in the display?
- Batteries are empty. Put in new batteries.

... 5止P appears in the display?

Maximum load has been exceeded.

... the display flashes?

• If you have just activated the Hold or Tare function, please wait until the scale has detected a steady weight value. The display will then stop flashing.

• If there has been no activation of a function beforehand, remove the load from the scale and wait until 00 is displayed, then weigh again.

... the display E and a number appear?

• Switch off the scale with the Start key and start the scale again. The scale will then work normally again.

If this is not the case, disconnect the power supply by briefly removing the batteries. If this measure is equally unsuccessful, inform the Service department.

7. Servicing/recalibration

Have the scale recalibrated by authorised persons in accordance with national legal requirements. The year of initial calibration can be found behind the CE symbol on the rating plate above the number of the appointed office, 0109 (Hessen Weights & Measures Office). Recalibration is essential if one or more security marks are damaged.

We recommend having your scale serviced by your local service agent before having it recalibrated. seca Customer Service will be pleased to give you further assistance.

Changing the batteries

When or BATE appear in the display, you should change the batteries. You need 6 type AA 1.5 V batteries.

• Carefully turn over the scale so that the base of the scale is accessible.
• Push the battery compartment closure towards "Battery" and open the cover.
• Remove the used batteries and insert new batteries.

Check that the polarity is correct.

• Close the cover.
• Then turn the scale back up the right way.

8. Technical data

Dimensions scale

width:313mm

height: 60 - 66 mm

depth: 315 mm

Dimensions weighing platform

width: 205 mm

height: 55 - 75 mm

depth: 48 - 80 mm

Height of figures 20mm

Weight approx. 4.3kg

Temperature range

+10°C to +40°C

Maximum load 200 kg

Minimum load 2 kg

Power supply Battery/

mains unit (option)

Power consumption approx. 30mA

Batteries 6 type AA 1.5 V batteries

Calibration as per

Directive 2009/23/EC approved for medical use, Class III

Medical product as per Directive

93/42/EEC

Class I

Accuracy at first calibration

0 to 50kg

± 50g

50kg to 150kg :

± 100g

over 150kg

± 200g

Graduations

0 up to 150 kg

100 g

150 kg up to 200 kg:

200 g

Functions

Tare, Hold, Body Mass Index

9. Spare parts and accessories

Power supply

Model dependent mains unit

Plug-in mains unit, Euro: 230V~ / 50Hz / 12V= / 150mA

seca no. 68-32-10-252

Switchmode power adapter, 100-240V~ / 50-60Hz / 12V= / 0.5A

seca no. 68-32-10-265

Attention!

Use only seca original plug-in mains units with 9 V or controlled 12 V output voltage.

Commercially-available mains units may supply a higher voltage than stated and thus lead to damage to the scale.

Accessories

Carrying case 421 seca no. 421 00 00 009

10. Disposal

Disposing of the device

Do not dispose of the device in domestic waste. The device must be disposed of properly as elec

tronic waste. Follow the national regulations which apply in your case. For further information, contact our service department at: [e-mail]

Batteries

Do not throw used batteries away in domestic waste. Dispose of batteries at collection points in the vicinity. When buying new batteries, select those low in harmful substances and containing no mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb).

11. Warranty

A two-year warranty from date of delivery applies to defects attributable to poor materials or workmanship. All moveable parts - batteries, cables, mains units, rechargeable batteries etc. - are excluded. Defects which come under warranty will be made good for the customer at no charge on production of the receipt. No further claims can be entertained. The costs of transport in both directions will be borne by the customer should the equipment be located anywhere other than the customer's premises. In the event of transport damage, claims under warranty can be

honoured only if the complete original packaging was used for any transport and the merchandise secured and attached in that packaging just as it was when originally packed. All the packaging should therefore be retained.

A claim under warranty will not be honoured if the equipment is opened by persons not expressly authorised by seca to do so.

We would ask our customers abroad to contact their local sales agent in the event of a warranty matter.

directive 93/42/CEE classe I

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