Seca 869 - Manual (Page 23)

Model 869 23 GB
– Hold the key down again to deactivate
the Tare function; the scale is then back
in normal weighing mode and the tare
value has been erased.
– The tare value is likewise erased by the
scale being switched off.
Store weight value (HOLD)
You can also continue displaying the weight determined once the load has been removed.
This makes it possible to look after a patient first, before having to note the weight:
– Press the
hold tare key whilst the load
is on the scale.
“HOLD” appears in the digital display. The
value remains saved in the display until the
hold function is automatically switched off.
– The HOLD function can be switched off
by pressing the hold tare key again.
0.0 appears in the display if the scale has
no load on it, otherwise the current weight.
The “HOLD“ display vanishes.
Note:
The HOLD function can also be used if the TARE function has been executed
beforehand.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index puts height and weight in relationship to one another, providing more
accurate information than ideal Broca weight, for example. A tolerance range is given
which is considered ideal for health.
– Press the
start key with no load on the
scale.
se(A , 8.8.8.8.8. and 0.0 appear con-
secutively in the display. The scale is
then automatically set to zero and ready
for operation.
– Press the bmi key.
On the display, you will see the last
height entered.
– You can use the arrow keys to adjust
the value in increments according to the
graduations displayed.
– Once the correct value is set, press the
bmi key again. The BMI function is now
activated.
– Step on the scale and keep still.
– Read off the BMI on the digital display
and compare it with the categories on
page 24.