Welch Allyn 4802D Directions For Use Manual

Welch Allyn Pediatric/Infant Scale

Directions for use

Model 4802D

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DIR 80020843 Ver. C Revision date: 2016-07

Welch Allyn, Inc.

4341 State Street Road

Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153 USA

www.welchallyn.com

This manual applies to 901110 NONMASTED SCALES.

Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................. 1

Assembly and setup ................................................................................ 5

iii

Intended use ........................................................................................................ 1

Indications for use ................................................................................................ 1

Symbols ............................................................................................................... 1

About warnings and cautions ............................................................................... 2

Controls and indicators ........................................................................................ 3

Assembly instructions .......................................................................................... 5

Custom setup ...................................................................................................... 5

Scale operation ........................................................................................ 9

Power options ...................................................................................................... 9

Audible beeps ...................................................................................................... 9

One-gram weighing option ................................................................................ 10

Weighing procedure ........................................................................................... 10

Storage, cleaning, and maintenance ................................................... 11

Storage ............................................................................................................... 11

Cleaning ............................................................................................................. 11

Battery replacement .......................................................................................... 11

Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 12

Appendices ............................................................................................ 15

Specifications ..................................................................................................... 15

Product configurations ....................................................................................... 16

Approved accessories ........................................................................................ 16

Warranty ............................................................................................................ 16

iv Contents Welch Allyn Pediatric/Infant Scale

Introduction

Intended use

The Welch Allyn Pediatric/Infant Scale is intended to be used by clinicians for weighing
patients from 0.35 oz to 44 lbs (10 g to 20 kg) and measuring patients up to 32 inches
(81 cm), depending on the size of the scale cradle.

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Indications for use

The Welch Allyn Pediatric/Infant Scale is used by clinicians to weigh and measure the
length of neonate and pediatric patients.

Symbols

Documentation symbols

WARNING The warning statements in
this manual identify conditions or
practices that could lead to illness, injury,
or death. Warning symbols will appear
with a grey background in a black and
white document.

Consult Directions for Use

Shipping, storing, and environment symbols

Temperature limit

Caution The caution statements in this
manual identify conditions or practices
that could result in damage to the
equipment or other property, or loss of
data.

Keep dry

Separate collection of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment. Do not dispose as
unsorted municipal waste.

Fragile

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Humidity limitation

This way up Stacking limit by number

Recyclable

Miscellaneous symbols

Manufacturer

Product Identifier For indoor use only

Atmospheric pressure limitation

Reorder Number

Serial Number Prescription only or "For Use by or on the

Battery Power

About warnings and cautions

Caution statements can appear on the Welch Allyn Pediatric/Infant Scale, the packaging,
the shipping container, or in this Directions for use.

The Welch Allyn Pediatric/Infant Scale is safe for patients and clinicians when used in
accordance with the instructions and caution statements presented in this Directions for
use.

Before using the device, you must familiarize yourself with all cautions, with the steps to
power up the device, and with the sections of this Directions for use that pertain to your
use of the device. In addition to reviewing the general cautions presented in the next
section, you must also review the more specific cautions that appear throughout the
manual in conjunction with setup/startup, operation, and maintenance tasks.

Failure to understand and observe any warning statement in this manual could lead

•
to patient injury or illness.

• Failure to understand and observe any caution statement in this manual could lead to
damage to the equipment or other property, or loss of patient data.

order of a licensed medical professional"

Directions for use Introduction 3

General warnings and cautions

WARNING Patient injury risk. Never leave the infant unattended on the
scale. Only remove your hands from the infant for a brief amount of time to
allow for an accurate weight measurement.

WARNING Patient injury risk. Make sure the cradle is properly cleaned
between patients. The use of disposable paper sheets in between weight
measurements is also recommended.

WARNING Patient or operator injury risk. Make sure the scale is
positioned on a stable surface and in a way to avoid shock or bumping
hazards.

CAUTION Make sure that you routinely perform general maintenance and
equipment safety checks on your scale. Remove the scale from service
when you notice damaged power cords.

CAUTION Make sure the scale is set in the proper measurement units for
your facility. Make sure you record the measurement units as they are
displayed.

CAUTION Do not use this scale to transport patients or items.

Controls and indicators

Scale

1 Weighing cradle with length gauge

2 Rear handle and cord holder

3 Carrying handles

4 Front panel with push buttons