PORTROD
WALL MOUNTED HEIGHT ROD
P/N UMPORTROD Rev20160818
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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PORTROD
Thank you for your purchase of this Health o meter® Professional product. Please read this manual
carefully, and keep it for easy reference or training.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ............................................................................................. 3
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 3
CERTIFICATIONS / DISPOSAL / SERVICE ....................................................................... 4
WALL MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................... 5
HEIGHT MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................... 10
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 11
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................ 12
Please register your product for warranty coverage at:
www.homscales.com
For User Instructions updates and revisions please go to:
www.homscales.com
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PORTROD: Max 213cm (83”) / Min 60cm (23-5/8”)
Operating temperatures: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperatures: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Atmospheric Pressure: 500hPa to 1060hPa
Maximum Humidity: 85% RH in use or in storage
PORTROD:
Width: 7cm (2.75”)
Depth: 1.3cm (0.50”)
Height: 152.4cm (60.0”)
To prevent injury and damage to your product, please follow these instructions very carefully.
Do not transport the PORTROD while the headpiece is attached.
Be sure the PORTROD is placed on a flat, stable surface when it is being cleaned or being assembled.
For accurate measurement, the PORTROD must be placed on a stable wall surface.
For accurate measurement, verify proper operation according to the procedure described in this manual
before each use.
Do not use in the presence of flammable materials.
When not in use, raise headpiece to a high position, or have it removed and stored.
When wall mounting the PORTROD, ensure that the mounting location is free of electrical lines, gas pipes,
and other safety hazards. Ensure that wall is of construction that can support the PORTROD.
To prevent patient injury, the patient must be attended throughout the entire measuring event.
GENERAL
The PORTROD Wall Mounted Height Rod has a large headpiece and features a clear indicator, which allows
for accurate measurement of a patient’s height. Each PORTROD is designed to provide accurate, reliable, and
repeatable height measurements, and includes features that make the process of measuring a patient’s height
simple, fast, and convenient. Each PORTROD is set up to determine the height of a stationary patient. Height is
displayed in centimeters (cm), inches (in), and feet/inches.
PORTROD SPECIFICATIONS
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CERTIFICATIONS / DISPOSAL / SERVICE
CERTIFICATION DESCRIPTIONS
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.
PORTROD DISPOSAL
This Health o meter® Professional product must be disposed of properly. Follow the national,
regional or local regulations which apply to you for disposal of domestic waste.
SERVICE INFORMATION
The PORTROD Wall Mounted Height Rod Kit is shipped disassembled in one carton. Carefully
inspect the carton for shipping damage before unpacking. If damage is found, contact Customer
Service immediately.
For further information or telephone support, please contact a Health o meter® Professional
Customer Service representative at 1-800-815-6615.
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