Welch Allyn 6202, 5202, 6202D Directions For Use Manual

Welch Allyn Stow-A-Weigh Scales

Directions for use

Models 5202, 6202, 6202D

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DIR 80021280 Ver. A Revision date: 2016–09

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

Installation and setup .............................................................................. 7

iii

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

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

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

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

Controls and indicators ........................................................................................ 4

Installation instructions ........................................................................................ 7

Custom setup ...................................................................................................... 9

Scale operation ...................................................................................... 13

Power options .................................................................................................... 13

Audible beeps .................................................................................................... 13

Weighing procedure ........................................................................................... 14

Print a weight measurement ............................................................................. 14

Storage, cleaning, and maintenance ................................................... 15

Storage ............................................................................................................... 15

Cleaning ............................................................................................................. 15

Battery replacement .......................................................................................... 15

Change the printer paper ................................................................................... 16

Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 17

Appendices ............................................................................................ 19

Specifications ..................................................................................................... 19

Product configurations ....................................................................................... 20

Approved accessories ........................................................................................ 20

Warranty ............................................................................................................ 21

iv Contents Welch Allyn Stow-A-Weigh Scales

Introduction

Intended use

The Welch Allyn Stow-A-Weigh Scales are intended to be used by clinicians for weighing
patients up to 660 pounds (300 kg) for model 5202, up to 880 pounds (400 kg) for model
6202, and up to 1000 pounds (450 kg) for model 6202D.

1

Indications for use

The Welch Allyn Stow-A-Weigh Scales are used by clinicians to weigh patients. An
optional height gauge is available on some models.

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 Stow-A-Weigh Scales, the packaging,
the shipping container, or in this Directions for use.

The Welch Allyn Stow-A-Weigh Scales are 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. Make sure the scale is properly cleaned
between measurements.

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 For scale model 6202D, make sure the cable connecting the
main scale and the satellite platform are connected before taking a weight
measurement.

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Controls and indicators

Scale

Model 5202

1 Front panel

2 Scale frame

3 Weighing platform

4 Mounting bracket

5 Battery access door