Page 1
Instruction Manual
Before Use
Precautions ---------------------------- 1
UC-321PL
Precision Health Scale
Scale Components-------------------- 2
Display Symbols ----------------------- 3
Installing (or Replacing) Batteries
Operations
Basic Measurement------------------- 4
Measuring Your Weight on a Carpet
References
Specifications--------------------------- 7
Maintaining the Scale----------------- 7
Before Requesting Service --------- 8
Precautions
Please read this booklet before using your scale.
Place your scale on a solid level surface, such as tile, wood,
------ 3
----- 6
or laminate flooring.
Do not place your scale on a soft, wet or slippery floor.
If the scale must be used on a carpet, be sure to attach the
plastic add-on feet as shown on Page 6.
Your scale contains delicate, high-precision parts. Avoid
extremes in temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, shock,
moisture and dust.
Do not step on your scale with your feet wet. Be sure that your
feet are dry to prevent slipping or serious injury.
Step on the center portion of your scale gently.
Do not step on the display window.
Holding the measurement switch for extended periods will
shorten battery life.
Indications for Use
No!
No!
Display
Shock
This scale is designed for home and clinical use.
1WMPD4001599
Page 2
Scale Components
Display Back
Ready/Complete Symbol
Front
Low Battery Indicator
Slide Switch
Measurement Switch
Battery Compartment
The following measurements can be selected by the slide switch and are
classified into two categories - WEIGHT A and WEIGHT B. Within WEIGHT A
and WEIGHT B, you have a choice to select and have your weight displayed in
kg or lb. The difference between WEIGHT A and WEIGHT B is the speed of
communication from the data port to another device (e.g. modem, printer,
telephone). Please follow instructions from your telemonitoring company to
select the proper position on the slide switch.
The scale has an “Automatic- power-off” function to turn off power after about 45
seconds of non-operation.
2
Page 3
Display Symbols
Ready/Complete symbol.
This symbol is displayed when the measurement display is
stable.
Low battery indicator.
If this symbol is displayed, replace all four batteries with new
ones.
Installing (or Replacing) Batteries
Caution
Insert each battery with its positive (+) and negative (-) terminals properly
aligned with the corresponding symbols in the battery compartment.
Improper installation of the batteries may cause battery leakage.
Replace all four batteries with new ones, when the symbol is displayed.
Do not mix new and used batteries. It may cause damage to the scale or
shorten battery life.
The battery life is dependant upon the environmental temperature, battery type
and usage.
Remove the batteries from the battery compartment, when the scale is not to be
used for a long time. They may leak and damage the scale.
Steps for Installing (or Replacing) Batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the
underside of the scale by gently pushing the hook in
the direction indicated by the arrow and lifting the
cover backward.
2. Install four new batteries with the positive (+) and
negative (-) terminals properly aligned with the
corresponding symbols in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover by sliding it into the compartment
and gently pressing into place.
3
Page 4
Basic Measurement
Measuring Your Weight
1. Set the slide switch to the correct mode.
Example: Set the slide switch to [WEIGHT B].
Set the slide switch
to the correct mode
Press the measurement switch
2. Press the measurement switch gently.
All display segments are displayed for several
seconds.
Ready/Complete
symbol
3. Wait until the symbol is displayed.
Wait until “0.0 kg /0.0 lb” and the Ready/Complete
symbol are displayed.
4. Step on the scale gently and stand still
during the measurement.
You will see the display changed to dashes.
Please remain still as much as you can.
Step on the scale
5. Your weight is displayed after the symbol
is displayed.
Note: If “0.0 kg /0.0 lb” is displayed for about 45
seconds, the scale will automatically turn off.
6. Step off the scale.
Slide Switch
Measurement Switch
Step off the scale
4
Page 5
Basic Measurement
Measuring an Infant or Small Animal
1. Set the slide switch to the correct mode.
Example: Set the slide switch to [WEIGHT B].
Set the slide switch
to the correct mode
2. Press the measurement switch gently and
step on the scale.
All display segments are displayed
for several seconds.
Step on the scale without any baby
Ready/Complete
or animal in your arms before “0.0
kg /0.0 lb” is displayed.
3. Have the infant or the animal placed in your
arms
Remain on the scale and have the infant or the
animal placed securely in your arms within ten
seconds after the scale displays “0.0 kg /0.0 lb”
Press the measurement switch
Step on the scale
symbol
Have the infant or the animal
placed in your arms
and the Ready/Complete symbol .
Remain still during the measurement until the
Ready/Complete symbol is displayed. You will
see the display changed to dashes. Please
remain still as much as you can.
4. The weight of the infant or the animal can be
read after the symbol is displayed.
After about 45 seconds, the scale will
automatically turn off.
5. Step off the scale.
Step off the scale
5
Page 6
Measuring Your Weight on a Carpet
Place the scale on a solid level surface, such as tile, wood, or laminate flooring.
If the scale must be used on a carpet, be sure to attach the plastic add-on feet.
Steps for Attaching the Add-on Feet
1. Each add-on foot has two pins. Match those pins to the holes on the scale leg and
insert firmly.
2. Attach add-on feet on all four legs.
Notes
Please be careful not to fall when using the add-on feet.
We recommend using this scale on a solid and level surface.
6
Page 7
Specifications
Digital display Liquid crystal display, 25 mm character height
Maximum capacity 200 kg / 450 lb
Minimum display 0.1 kg / 0.2 lb
Power source Four type AA batteries
(R6P, 1.5 volt x 4)
Battery life Approximately 1000 measurements
Accessories Add-on feet (4), Instruction manual
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice or any obligation on the
part of the manufacturer.
Compliance with European Directives
The scale complies with the statutory EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
directive 89/336/EEC.
Notes: Indoor use only.
The displayed value may be adversely affected under extreme
electromagnetic influences.
Maintaining the Scale
Clean the scale with a soft dry cloth or a cloth moistened with water and a mild
detergent. Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner or other harsh chemicals to clean
the scale.
Remove the batteries from the battery compartment, when the scale is not going
to be used for a long time.
7
Page 8
Before Requesting Service
Problems Corrective Action
Nothing is displayed by pressing the
measurement switch.
Check the battery installation.
Replace all four batteries with new
ones.
“88888” remains displayed.
Remove and reinstall the batteries.
“H” or “l” is displayed.
The difference between an estimated
weight and a measured weight is
excessive.
Place the scale on a solid level
surface.
Remove any foreign objects that might
be touching the bottom of the scale.
When the scale is placed on a carpet,
be sure that the add-on feet are
attached or try moving the scale to a
level surface such as tile or wood.
“e- 0” is displayed.
Replace all four batteries with new
ones.
If you can not locate and fix the problem, contact your supplier, or the A&D service
group. The A&D service group will support authorized suppliers with technical
information, spare parts and units.
3-23-14 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013 JAPAN
Telephone: [81] (3) 5391-6132 Fax: [81] (3) 5391-6148
A&D INSTRUMENTS LTD.
<Authorized Representative Established in the European Community>
Unit 24/26 Blacklands Way, Abingdon Business Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
OX14 1DY United Kingdom
Telephone: [44] (1235) 550420 Fax: [44] (1235) 550485
A&D MERCURY PTY. LTD.
32 Dew Street, Thebarton, South Australia 5031 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: [61] (8) 8301-8100 Fax: [61] (8) 8352-7409
8
Loading...