3 using the body mass index (bmi) function – Rice Lake RL150-10-5 Digital Physician Scale Technical & Operating Instructions User Manual
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4.3
Using the Body Mass Index (BMI) Function
Use the following steps in determining the BMI.
LB Mode
1. Ensure that the scale is at zero.
2. Have the person step on the scale to obtain a weight.
3. The
LOCK
annunciator is illustrated on the display.
4. Press the
BMI
key. The BMI and FT/IN annunciators are lit on the display and a default value of 5 feet
and 7.5 inches (5-07.5) is flashing.
5. Use the
Up/Down
arrow keys to adjust the height value, and press the
ENTER
key to move to the next step.
6. The BMI value and BMI annunciator is shown on the display. Press the
CLEAR
key to return to the
weighing mode or step off the scale and the BMI function will be turned off.
KG Mode
1. Ensure that the scale is at zero.
2. Have the person step on the scale to obtain a weight.
3. The
LOCK
annunciator is illustrated on the display.
4. Press the
BMI
key. The BMI and CM annunciators are lit on the display and a default value of 170.0 cm
(170.0) is flashing.
5. Use the
Up/Down
arrow keys to adjust the height value, and press the
ENTER
key to move to the next step.
6. The BMI value and BMI annunciator is shown on the display. Press the
CLEAR
key to return to the
weighing mode or step off the scale and the BMI function will be turned off.