Health O Meter BCS-G6 User Instructions

BCS-G6 Series
Body Composition Scales
User Instructions

PELSTAR, LLC

9500 West 55th St. McCook, IL 60525-7110 USA www.homscales.com

© Pelstar, LLC 2015

Rev 3.A

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Table of Contents

Section I - Installation ..................................................................................................................... 5

Caution and Warnings................................................................................................................. 5

Scale Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 6

Receiving and Inspection ............................................................................................................ 6

Scale Parts ................................................................................................................................... 7

Detail ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting Scale to Printer (USB Setup) .......................................................................... 12

Installing the Wireless Device (optional) .................................................................................. 13

Connecting Scale to Wireless Printer ........................................................................................ 14

Powering up .............................................................................................................................. 15

Section II - Operations .................................................................................................................. 17

How to Take a Measurement ................................................................................................... 17

How to Recall the Last Measurement....................................................................................... 18

Section III – Understanding Results and Norms ........................................................................... 19

Section IV - Printouts .................................................................................................................... 22

Plain Printouts ........................................................................................................................... 22

Programming Number of Copies .......................................................................................... 22

Graphic Printouts ...................................................................................................................... 22

Selecting Default Graphic Report Type ................................................................................. 22

Section V - Special Modes ............................................................................................................. 24

Weight Only Mode .................................................................................................................... 24

Athletic Mode ........................................................................................................................... 24

Bodybuilder Mode .................................................................................................................... 24

Section VI – Customizing ............................................................................................................... 25

Lock Option ............................................................................................................................... 25

Print Ohms Option .................................................................................................................... 25

Physician ID ............................................................................................................................... 26

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Patient ID Option ...................................................................................................................... 26

Disabling/Enabling the Calorie Option ...................................................................................... 26

Section VII – Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 27

Serial Number and other Technical Information ...................................................................... 27

Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 28

Zero Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 28

Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 28

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 29

Section VIII – Compatible Printers ................................................................................................ 30

Note: This scale has been factory calibrated, and does not
require calibration prior to use.

Please register your scale for warranty coverage at:

www.homscales.com

For User Instructions updates and revisions please go to:

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Section I - Installation

Caution and Warnings

• Individuals who have internally implanted medical devices, such as Pacemakers, should

not use this equipment due to the risk of malfunction to the device that may be caused
by the weak electrical current.

• To prevent injury and damage to your scale, please follow these instructions very

carefully.

• Assemble and operate the scale per the enclosed user instructions.

• For accurate weighing, this scale must be placed on a flat, stable surface.

• For accurate weighing, verify before each use the proper operation according to the

procedure described in this manual.

• Operating this scale at voltages and frequencies other than specified can damage the

equipment and will void the warranty.

• Do not transport the scale with any weight on the platform.

• Do not exceed recommended weight limit of 1000 lbs for this scale.

• Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive materials.

• To prevent patient injury, the patient must be attended to throughout the entire

weighing event.

• Operate this scale exclusively with the power adapter provided by Health o meter®

Professional. Use of an unspecified adapter will void the warranty, and can pose a
serious safety hazard.

• Prior to using this scale, inspect the power adapter cord for cracking or fraying, or for

broken / bent plug prongs.

• Prior to using this scale, ensure that the power adapter is plugged into an outlet with

the rated voltage appropriate for operation.

• Ensure that the power adapter outlet is wired to a circuit breaker or other protected

power source.

• Ensure that the power adapter and scale do not come in contact with liquids, excessive

temperature, or excessive humidity.

• Unplug the power adapter, and carefully store both the power adapter and adapter

cord before moving the scale.

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Scale Specifications

Capacity and Resolution

Power Requirements

Environmental

1000 lb x 0.1 lb

110Vac/220Vac to 6VDC/2A

Operating temperatures: 0°C to 50°C
Storage temperatures: -15°C to 65°C)

Humidity: 70% or less up to 40°C non-condensing

Physical Dimensions

Platform

Length: 20”
Width: 18”
Height: 2.25”

Scale

Length: 23.5”
Width: 18”
Height: 41.5”
Weight: 27 lbs.

Receiving and Inspection

Each BCS-G6 scale is shipped disassembled in one carton. Carefully inspect the carton for
shipping damage before unpacking. If damage is found, contact your shipper or a Health o
meter® Professional representative immediately at 1-800-815-6615. Claims must be filed with
the shipper as soon as possible after receipt of the package. The following information details
what you will find inside the main carton as you unpack the parts for assembly.

Included in the box are:

Scale (Base and Stem/Head Assembly),
Feet (4),
Lock Washers (4),
Butterfly Nuts (4),
Power Supply,
Surge Protector,
USB Cable,
Manual,
Sample Printouts.

To prevent scratching any components, carefully remove each assembly from the carton and
unwrap the packing materials. Set the carton aside for storage. To avoid damaging the scale
parts when unpacking, do not use a box cutter, knife, scissors, or any sharp object to open the
protective inner packaging.

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Scale Parts

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Detail

ATTENTION - WARNING

Power Status LED is an indicator that shows the status of scale’s internal computer. To avoid
damage to the operating system, never disconnect the power supply from the scale while the
LED is ON or FLASHING. Switch the scale off with the ON/OFF switch and wait for the LED to
turn off before disconnecting the power supply from the scale.

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Assembly

Step 1. Remove the base from the box and install the four feet.

NOTE: The feet sub-assembly, come pre-assembled. There are 3 components to each foot
assembly:

• Foot

• Space

• Nut

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE FOOT
Removing the nut and/or spacer from the foot assembly will cause the scale to malfunction.

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