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1. Select a consistent time of day to obtain
weights; for example: early morning am, pm,
etc.
2. Position the scale in a convenient location. It
may be located on a counter top in a central
location and plugged in for continuous “on”
operation, or may be used on a cart and
wheeled about, operating on its own internal
battery.
3. Prepare the scale for weighing. Clean the
cradle with a good quality cleaner, such as
“409” or other non-abrasive product.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CLEAN CRADLE
WITH ALCOHOL. Use of alcohol can attack
the acrylic plastic used for the cradle and
cause cracking and hazing.
4. If desired, place a disposable scale liner or
paper on the cradle.
5. Prepare the infant for weighing. Remove
clothing, dressing, etc. to insure consistency.
6. Turn the scale on before placing the infant on
the cradle. This must be done so the scale’s
internal computer can sequence through the
power-up and automatic zero sequence, and
applies to either line power or internal battery
operation. To turn the scale on simply press
the “ON / (OFF) / ZERO pushbutton.
7. Note that “ON / (OFF) / ZERO” does three
things. It turns the scale “on” from the off
position; if the scale is already on it performs
the “zero” function; and if the pushbutton is
held it will turn the scale “off”. Should the
scale not read zero (“0.000 KILOS or “0
POUNDS / 0.0 OUNCES”) when empty,
simply press the “ON / (OFF) / ZERO”
pushbutton.
8. If extraneous material is to be used on the
scale, such as disposable covers, pads,
mattress, etc., these items must be placed on
the scale before it is turned on, or alternately,
placed on the scale and the “ON / (OFF) /
ZERO” pushbutton pressed to cause the
scale to go to zero before placing the infant
on the cradle.
9. Transfer the infant to the scale, supporting
the neck and trunk. Position the infant on the
scale so the weight is distributed evenly in
the approximate center of the cradle.
Stabilize the infant as necessary with your
hand. Remove your hand from the infant, but
always keep your hands close in case
re-stabilization is required. Do not touch the
patient while the weighing is in process.
IMPORTANT: NEVER LEAVE THE
INFANT UNATTENDED ON THE SCALE!
10. The scale will display a series of moving
dashes (“------“) as it waits for stabilization
and calculates the weight. Once the correct
weight is obtained the scale will beep three
times and display it on the front panel. If for
some reason you suspect the weight reading
may be in error (perhaps you were touching
the infant) press the “REWEIGH”
pushbutton to start another weighing cycle. If
desired, the weight units can be changed by
pressing the “KILOS / POUNDS”
pushbutton.
11. Once the weight is displayed, the infant may
be removed from the scale and returned to
the bassinet or incubator. The scale will
continue to display the weight for a short time
and then return to the “zero” display. It is not
necessary to immediately chart the weight as
the scale has stored it in its internal memory.
12. To re-display the just weighed infant’s
weight, press the ‘RECALL PRIOR
WEIGHT” pushbutton. The weight reading
will be displayed along with a flashing
“PRIOR WEIGHT” annunciator. This allows
the operator to chart the weight after the baby
has safely been returned to the bassinet or
incubator.
13. The SCALE-TRONIX® model 4802
PEDIATRIC SCALE allows for successive
weighing of patients. When the patient is
removed, the scale will automatically return
to a reading of “zero” after a few seconds in
preparation for the next patient. If operating
from the battery, the internal shut-off timer is
reset each time a patient’s weight is locked in
and displayed.
14. A stationary display of “---“ indicates a
negative weight. Press the “ON / (OFF) /
ZERO” pushbutton to set the zero.
15. If the patient exceeds the weighing capacity
of the scale, the display will show “O-LOAd”.
In extreme cases the scale may also display
“CAbLE”.
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