Stryker 3000 - 2.7 Weigh System Operation Guide

Chapter Two – MPS Operations
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2.7 WEIGH SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE
WEIGH SYSTEM USAGE
OPERATING THE SCALE BEFORE PUTTING A NEW PATIENT IN BED
 Prepare bed for patient stay (linens, pillows, etc.).
 Press and release ”SCALE ON”. The scale monitor will read:
”WEIGHING”
”XXX.X LB”
 Press and hold ”ZERO”. The scale monitor will read:
”HOLD TO ZERO WT.”
”RELEASE TO ZERO”
 Release ”ZERO”. The scale monitor will now read:
”DO NOT TOUCH BED”
”0.0 LB”
The bed is now ready for the patient.
NOTE
Do not zero the bed while a patient is in bed. If this should occur, remove the patient and zero the bed.
OPERATING THE SCALE IF PATIENT IS ALREADY IN BED
 If it is necessary to add or remove special equipment (monitors, pumps, etc.) during the patient’s
stay, press and release ”SCALE ON” to activate the weigh system. After the scale monitor reads
”XXX.X LB”, press and hold . The scale monitor will read:
”HOLD TO START”
”RELEASE TO START”
 Release . The scale monitor will read:
”DO NOT TOUCH BED”
”ADD/REMOVE EQUIP”
 Add or remove the equipment and press . The scale monitor will read:
”RELEASE TO FIN.”
 Release . The scale monitor will read:
”DO NOT TOUCH BED”
”XXX.X LB”
The weight displayed will be that of the patient only.