Scale System Operation Guide
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PREPARING THE BED FOR PATIENT STAY/ZEROING THE SCALE SYSTEM
NOTE
Do not zero the bed while a patient is in bed. If this should occur, remove the patient and zero the bed again.
If Bed Exit is armed, it must be disarmed before the scales can be zeroed.
Prepare the bed for the patient’s stay by adding/removing linens, pillows, etc.
Press and release The scale monitor will read:
“LET GO FOR SCALE”
“WEIGHING”
“XXX.X LB”
Press and hold The scale monitor will read:
“HOLD TO ZERO WT.”
“RELEASE TO ZERO”
Release The scale monitor will now read:
“DO NOT TOUCH BED”
“0.0 LB”
The bed is now ready for the patient.
NOTE
If there is a problem with a load cell or another component of the scale system, the system will try to zero
for 30 seconds, and the scale monitor will read:
“UNABLE TO ZERO”
“TRY AGAIN”
If the problem continues, after 3 attempts at zeroing, the scale system will lock and the scale monitor will read:
“Scale Sys. Error”
“Call for service”
Unplug the bed power cord from the wall socket and plug it back in. If the problem continues, call a service
technician.
ACTIVATING THE SCALE SYSTEM AND DISPLAYING PATIENT WEIGHT
Press and release The scale monitor will read:
“LET GO FOR SCALE”
“WEIGHING”
“XXX.X LB”