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Operating Manual
Baby scales
GB
D-72336 Balingen
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MBD-BA-e-1710

GB
Version 1.0 2017-08
Operating manual
1 Technical data ................................................................................................... 3
2 Declaration of conformity ................................................................................. 3
3 Basic guidelines (general information) ........................................................... 4
3.1 Proper use ................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 Improper use ............................................................................................................ 4
3.3 Warranty ................................................................................................................... 5
3.4 Monitoring of test resources ................................................................................... 5
4 Basic safety instruct io n s .................................................................................. 5
4.1 Observance of the instructions contained in the Operating Manual .................... 5
5 Transport and storage ...................................................................................... 5
5.1 Verification upon acceptance ................................................................................. 5
5.2 Packaging ................................................................................................................. 5
6 Unpacking, setup and start-up ......................................................................... 6
6.1 Site of installation, location of use ......................................................................... 6
6.2 Unpacking ................................................................................................................ 6
6.2.1 Scales setup ...................................................................................................................... 6
6.2.2 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................... 6
6.3 Battery operation (inserting and removing the batteries) ..................................... 6
6.4 Initial start-up ........................................................................................................... 7
7 Operation ........................................................................................................... 7
7.1 Display ...................................................................................................................... 7
7.2 Keyboard overview .................................................................................................. 7
8 Operation ........................................................................................................... 8
8.1 Weighing .................................................................................................................. 8
8.2 Taring ....................................................................................................................... 8
8.3 Switching the weight units ...................................................................................... 9
8.4 Memory function ...................................................................................................... 9
8.5 HOLD function ........................................................................................................10
8.6 Auto-Off ...................................................................................................................11
9 Error messages ............................................................................................... 11
10 Servicing, maintenance and disposal ........................................................ 11
10.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................11
10.2 Servicing and maintenance ....................................................................................11
10.3 Disposal ...................................................................................................................11
11 Assistance in case of minor failures .......................................................... 12
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1 Technical data
KERN MBD 20K2
Readability 0.01 kg
Weighing range (Max)
Reproducibility 0.01 kg
Linearity 0.01 kg
Units kg/lb
Warm-up time 10 min
Operating temperature +10°C …. +40°C
Auto-Off 20 s
Power supply
Air humidity max. 80% (non-condensing)
Dimensions,
completely assembled
(W x D x H) mm
Weighing pan, mm 650 × 350 × 55 mm
battery operation: 2 x 1.5 V, type AAA
operation time: 20 h
597 × 350 × 74 mm
15 kg
Weight kg (net) 2.0 kg
2 Declaration of conform ity
Current EC/EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at:
www.kern-sohn.com/ce
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3 Basic guidelines (gener al information)
3.1 Proper use
The scales are used to determine the weight of babies in a lying position; they are
intended for private use. Using the scales in medicine is not allowed.
In order to weigh the baby, put it on the weighing pan. The weight value can be read
out once it is stabilised.
An authorised person must check for proper condition of the scales prior to each use.
Additional information on the baby scales:
Baby scales are intended for the weighing of children in a lying position. If the child is
to be weighed in a sitting position, place it in the centre of the weighing pan.
You must continuously observe the baby placed on the weighing pan to
avoid falling. Proceed according to the guideline placed on the weighing
pan!
3.2 Improper use
Do not expose the weighing pan to a prolonged load. It may cause damage to the
measuring mechanism.
Always avoid impacts and overloads of the scales exceeding the specified maximum
(Max) load by reducing the existing load with a tare. An impact or overload could result in damage to the scales.
Never use the scales in potentially explosive areas. The serial product version is not
explosion-proof.
Do not introduce any structural modifications to the scales. It may cause incorrect
weighing results, violation of technical safety conditions and may result in destruction
of the scales.
The scales must only be operated in accordance with the guidelines specified above.
Other scopes/fields o f use must be approved by KERN in writ ing.
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