PELSTARONE-P
WIRELESS THERMAL PRINTER
USER INSTRUCTIONS
PELSTAR, LLC 9500 West 55th St. McCook, IL 60525-7110 USA www.homscales.com
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PELSTARONE-P
Thank you for purchasing this Health o meter® Professional product. Please read this manual
carefully, and keep it for reference or training.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ............................................................................................. 3
CERTIFICATIONS AND DISPOSAL……………………………………………………………...3
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 4
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................ 8
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 8
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................ 9
Please register your product for warranty coverage at:
www.homscales.com/product-support/technical-support/product-warranty-registration
For User Instructions updates and revisions please go to:
www.homscales.com
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CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS / CERTIFICATIONS /
DISPOSAL
Pelstar, LLC has been officially certified as a manufacturer of
Health o meter® Professional medical devices to be in
compliance with stringent ISO requirements. The Pelstar, LLC
quality assurance system covers the development,
production, sales and service of medical scales and
measuring systems.
Intended Use
The PELSTARONE-P Wireless Thermal Printer is to be used with select Health o meter® Professional
digital scales. Via a wireless connection, the scale can transmit weight, height and BMI data to the
printer.
This section presents important information intended to ensure safety and
effective use of the printer. Please read carefully.
Be sure to use the specified battery and power source provided by Health o meter Professional
Scales. Connection to an improper power source may cause fire, explosion or damage to the
printer.
Do not put the battery into fire or water.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery as this may result in fire or injury.
If the printer will not be used for some time, be sure to take out the battery to prevent corrosion. If
improper operation causes battery leak and liquid leaks onto clothes or skin, wash with water
immediately. If spattered in the eyes, please rinse them with water thoroughly and see a doctor.
Do not open the paper room cover when it is printing or immediately after printing is complete. Do
not touch the print head with hand or body as it will be hot immediately after printing.
Do not store the printer in hot and humid conditions.
If the battery has not been used for several months, it is possible that the battery will not recharge.
The printer’s battery charger is to be connected to a stable power supply of 110-220 volts.
Do not put the printer near water. If water comes in contact with the printer, turn off the power
immediately.
Ensure that a thermal printer roll is always inserted in the printer to avoid damaging the printing
roller and the printer head.
Use only with the battery charger provided with this printer.
To ensure print quality and longevity of your printer, please use only good quality thermal paper
rolls.
Certifications
Disposal
This Health o meter® Professional product must be disposed properly. Follow the national,
regional or local regulations which apply to you for disposal of domestic waste.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
1. HOMBT1 Scale Unit (blue box) with RS232
wireless dapter attached
2. SCALE CABLE (1 ft. USB cable)
3. USB Wall Power Adapter
4. POWER CABLE (6 ft. USB cable)
1 2 3
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Note: Color and shape of the USB
wall power adapter may vary
To avoid damaging the PELSTARONE-P when unpacking it, do not use a box cutter, knife, scissors
or any sharp object when opening the protective inner packaging. If damage is found, contact
your shipper or a Health o meter® Professional representative immediately. 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 carton as you unpack the parts for assembly. Set the carton aside for storage.
Parts List
(1) User instructions
(1) HOMBT1 Scale Unit (blue box) with RS232 wireless adapter attached
(1) Scale cable (1 ft. USB cable)
(1) Power cable (6 ft. USB cable)
(1) Small clear bag containing:
(1) Roll of BPA-free thermal printer paper
(1) USB wall power adapter
(1) Brown box containing:
(1) Thermal printer (with included 7.4V DC, 1500mAh rechargeable lithium/NI-MH
battery and roll of thermal paper inside the printer)
(1) Battery charger for printer
Hardware to Connect to Health o meter® Professional Scale:
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SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect the “A” end of the SCALE
CABLE (1 ft. USB cable) into the “TO
SCALE” USB port on the HOMBT1 Scale
Unit. Connect the “B” end of the cable to
the scale’s USB port.
2. Separate the 2 halves of the Velcro®
adhesive affixed to the HOMBT1 Scale
unit. Peel off the protective backing on
free side of the Velcro® and attach it to
the scale. Then Velcro® the HOMBT1 unit
to the scale.
A
B
Note: If multiple printers were purchased, do not mix and match the wireless adapters (blue
box) and printers. Each printer has been paired to communicate with a specific adapter.
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SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
3. Connect the USB Wall Power Adapter
onto the “A” end of the 6 ft. POWER
CABLE, and then connect the “B” end of
the POWER CABLE to the HOMBT1
Scale Unit “Power In” Port. (Note: This
provides power to the HOMBT1 Scale
Unit)
4. Connect the USB Wall Power Adapter to
a wall power outlet as shown.
TO SCALE
SCALE UNIT - Connected to scale
by adhesive label with Velcro®
POWER IN - Connected to USB Wall
Power Adapter
HOMBT1 Scale Unit
Scale USB Port
A
B
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SET UP INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
1. To access the battery
compartment, place the printer
upside down on a flat surface.
Push down on the tab to open
the battery compartment.
2. Remove the battery from the
compartment. Then remove the
protective tape covering the
nodes. Ensure all tape is
removed.
3. Re-insert the battery into the
battery compartment ensuring
that the nodes on the battery
are in contact with the nodes
inside the compartment.
Reattach the battery cover.
1. Open the printer top cover.
2. Insert the paper roll with the
end extending from the bottom,
not over the top of the roll.
3. Pull a small amount of paper
outside the printer, then close
the top cover. Press the feed
button to feed more paper out
of the printer.
Powering the Printer
Before first use, the protective tape must be removed from the power nodes on the battery.
Plug the battery charger into the printer and charge for a minimum of 10 hours to
completely charge the battery.
Note: Charger will not power the printer without the battery installed.
Installing the Paper
The power light will flash blue when out of paper. Follow this procedure to install a new roll of paper.
The printer uses 58mm thermal paper with a maximum roll diameter of 20mm.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating Instructions
Connectivity LED
Solid Green:
Connected to a device
Blinking Green:
Discoverable/Idle
OFF: No Power
Data Transmission LED
Blinking Orange: Data is
being transmitted or
received
OFF: No data
transmission
1. Turn the printer on by holding down the power button for multiple seconds until the blue light
appears.
2. Press the ON/OFF button on the scale to power the scale on.
3. Wait until ‘0.0’ and ‘Zero’ appear on the scale’s display.
4. Ask the patient to step on the scale. The scale will begin to display weight information and will
lock on the patient’s weight when the stable weight of the patient is determined. Depending on
the movement of the patient on the scale, it may take several seconds for the scale to lock onto
the weight.
5. Once weight measurement locks the printer will begin printing.
6. To print height and BMI data, follow the BMI calculation procedure for your scale model. When
the scale calculates the BMI measurement the printer will print weight, height and BMI data.
Have the patient remain on the scale until the printer is done printing. Note: For the 600KL
model, press the SEND button to begin printing (weight, height and BMI data will print).
Troubleshooting
Before contacting service personnel, refer to the following instructions to check for connectivity
and transmission status. If you have further questions, call Health o meter® Professional Scales
Customer Service at 1-800-815-6615.
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WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
What does the Warranty Cover?
This Health o meter® Professional product is warranted from date of purchase against defects of materials or in
workmanship for a period of one (1) year. If product fails to function properly, return the product, freight prepaid
and properly packed to Pelstar, LLC (see “To Get Warranty Service”, below, for instructions). If the
manufacturer determines that a defect of material or in workmanship exists, the customer’s sole remedy will be
replacement of the product at no charge. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or
component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or
greater value. All replaced parts are covered only for the original warranty period.
Who is Covered?
The original purchaser of the product must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. Please save
your invoice or receipt. Pelstar dealers or retail stores selling Pelstar products do not have the right to alter, or
modify or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
What is Excluded?
Your warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following:
negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating
instructions, abuse including tampering, damage in transit, or unauthorized repair or alternations. Further, the
warranty does not cover natural disasters, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state,
province to province or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
To get Warranty Service make sure you keep your sales receipt or document showing proof of
purchase. Call (+1) 800-638-3722 or (+1) 708-377-0600 to receive a return authorization (RA) number, which
must be included on the return label. Attach your proof of purchase to your defective product along with your
name, address, daytime telephone number and description of the problem. Carefully package the product and
send with shipping and insurance prepaid to:
Pelstar, LLC
Attention R/A#_____________
Return Department
9500 West 55th Street
McCook, IL 60525
PELSTAR, LLC
9500 West 55th Street • McCook, IL 60525 • USA
1-800-638-3722 or 1-708-377-0600
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR SCALE FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE AT:
www.homscales.com
Health o meter® is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc. used under license.
Health o meter® Professional products are manufactured, designed, and owned by Pelstar, LLC.
We reserve the right to improve, enhance, or modify Health o meter® Professional product features or specifications without
notice.
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