KERN & SOHN MBE 20K10 - Manual (Page 5)

3 Basic directions (general information)
3.1 Intended use
The scale is used to determine weight of babies in lying positions and intended for
private use only. The use of this scale in health service is forbidden.
To carry out weighing, lay down a child on the scale plate. The weighing value can be
read off after a stable weighing value has been obtained.
Before any use, the scale must be checked for correct condition by the authorised
person.
Additional information on the baby scale:
Baby scales are intended for weighing babies in lying positions. If a baby is to be
weighed in a sitting position, it is to be seated in the centre of the scale pan.
To avoid falls, babies that are on the scale pan should be under
continuous observation. Follow the direction placed on the scale pan!
3.2 Inappropriate use
Do not use the scale for dynamic weighing. In the event that small quantities are re-
moved or added to the material to be weighed, incorrect weighing results can be dis-
played due to the “stability compensation“ in the scale!
(Example: Slowly draining fluids from a container on the scale.)
Do not leave a permanent load on the weighing plate. This can damage the measur-
ing equipment.
Be sure to avoid impact shock and overloading the scale in excess of the prescribed
maximum load rating (max.), minus any possible tare weight that is already present.
This could cause damage to the scale.
Never operate the balance in hazardous locations. The series design is not explo-
sion-proof.
Construction alterations may not be made to the scale. This can lead to incorrect
weighing results, faults concerning safety regulations as well as to destruction of the
scale.
The scale may only be used in compliance with the described guidelines. Other areas
of application/planned use must be approved by KERN in writing.
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