seca 704s/703s
Supplementary instructions
for use for measuring rod
CONTENTS
English
1. About this document . . . . . . . . . 22
2. Device description . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.2 Description of function . . . . . . 23
Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
measuring rod . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3 User qualification . . . . . . . . . . 24
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3. Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.1 Safety precautions in these
instructions for use . . . . . . . . . 24
3.2 Basic safety instructions . . . . . 25
4. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1 Deviating/additional controls . . 27
4.2 Identification on the device
and on the type plate . . . . . . . 28
4.3 Identification on the
packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. Before you really get started... . 29
5.1 Deviating/additional scope of
supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6. Measure height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7. Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8. Hygiene treatment . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9. Function check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
11. Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
12. Technical data, measuring rod 37
13. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1. ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
5.2 Fit column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3 Fit measuring rod . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4 Fit measuring flap extension . . 31
6.1 Measuring people less than
130.5 cm tall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.2 Measuring people more than
130.5 cm tall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.2 Disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.3 Sterilizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
12.1 General technical data . . . . . 37
12.2 Metrological data . . . . . . . . . 37
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This document contains supplementary information
about the assembly and operation of the seca 704s/
models. This information relates in particular to
703s
the measuring rod included in the scope of supply.
In order to use the
to be able to make full use of their functions, you
should also note the standard instructions for use for
seca 704/703 models which are enclosed.
the
Keep both documents safe and ensure that both docu-
ments are available at all times.
seca 704s/703s models safely and
2. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
2.1 Intended use
The seca 704s/703s electronic personal scales are
mainly used at hospitals, practices and inpatient care
facilities in accordance with national regulations.
In conjunction with the measuring rod included in the
scope of supply, the
serve as measuring stations. The measuring station is
for conventional determination of weight and height,
establishment of general state of nutrition and assists
the physician supervising treatment in making a diagnosis or deciding on a course of treatment.
To make an accurate diagnosis, however, other specific examinations have to be ordered by the physician
and their results taken into account, in addition to the
determination of weight and height.
The medical measuring rod included in the scope of
supply is not compatible with other variants of
seca 704/703 models or other seca scales.
2.2 Description of function
seca 704s/703s personal scales
Scale The scale functions of the seca 704s model are identi-
cal to those of the seca 704 model. You can find information about this in the instructions for use supplied for
seca 704 model.
the
The scale functions of the
cal to those of the seca 703 model. You can find information about this in the instructions for use supplied for
seca 703 model.
the
seca 703s model are identi-
Measuring rod The measuring rod for the seca 704s/703s models is
attached to the scale in such a way that the patient's
height can be measured while he or she is standing on
the weighing platform.
The measuring rod consists of two telescopic elements:
• lower telescopic element:
measuring range 6 cm -130.5 cm
• upper telescopic element:
measuring range 130.5 cm -230 cm
Device description • 23
The scales are on opposite sides of the telescopic
elements.
The head slide is latched in the upper telescopic element and can be released for measurements on the
lower telescopic element. The measuring flap of the
head slide can be folded down.
2.3 User qualification
Assembly Devices that are shipped partially assembled may only
be mounted by sufficiently qualified persons such as
specialist dealers, hospital technicians or seca service
technicians.
Operation The device may only be operated by healthcare
professionals.
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3.1 Safety precautions in these instructions for use
CAUTION!
Used to identify a hazardous situation. If you fail
to take note of this information, minor to
moderate injuries may result.
WARNING!
Indicates that the device
may have been operated incorrectly. If you fail
to take note of this information, the device may
be damaged or the measured results may be
incorrect.
NOTE
Contains additional information on how to use
this device.
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3.2 Basic safety instructions
► Follow the instructions for use for the seca 704/703.
► Please observe the information in this user manual.
► Keep this user manual in a safe place. This user
manual is part of the product and must be readily
available.
CAUTION!
Patient hazard, damage to device
►
► Fold down the measuring slide after each
► Have the device serviced regularly as de-
► Technical changes to the device are not per-
► Make sure you only use genuine seca acces-
Use the supplied assembly material only.
measurement.
scribed in the respective section of this document.
mitted. The unit contains no user-serviceable
parts. Make sure that maintenance and repair
are only carried out by an authorised seca
service partner. You can find your local service partner at www.seca.com or send an
email to service@seca.com.
sories and spare parts. Otherwise the warranty provided by seca will become null and
void.
CAUTION!
Patient hazard
In order to avoid misinterpretations, test results
for medical use must be displayed and used in
SI units (weight: kilogrammes, length: metres)
only. Some devices offer the ability to display
test results in other units. This is only an additional function.
► Use the results exclusively in SI units.
► The use of measurement results in non-SI
units is the sole responsibility of the user.
Safety precautions • 25