ARJO Tempo Scale Operating Instructions Supplement Issue 1 Jan 2001

Contents SECTION Foreword ... Safety Instructions... Product description/function ... Labels ... Using your scale ... Display symbols/functions ... Method ‘A’ weighing before the patient is suspended in the sling ... Method ‘B’ weighing with the patient already suspended in the sling ... Scale battery installation/change... Care of your scale ... Technical specification...

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Foreword The vertical and horizontal lines printed in the margins adjacent to the text/illustrations in these instructions are for ARJO use only and should be disregarded by the reader.

ARJO strongly advise and warn that only ARJO Company Designated Parts, which are designed for the purpose, should be used on equipment and other appliances supplied by ARJO, to avoid injuries attributable to the use of inadequate parts.

Some of the information contained in these instructions may become outdated, due to improvements made to the product in the future. If you have any questions regarding these instructions or your lifter, please contact ARJO or their approved distributor.

The ARJO Company’s Conditions of sale make specific provision confirming no liability in such circumstances. ‘Tempo’ is a trademark of the ARJO Group These operating instructions are supplementary to the main operating instructions issued for your Tempo and are applicable when your lifter is fitted with the ARJO patient scale.

The policy of ARJO is one of continuous development, and therefore reserve the right to change specifications without notice.

Safety Instructions Symbols used adjacent to the text in these instructions:-

Warning: Before using your ARJO scale familiarize yourself with the various parts as illustrated in figure 1, then read and thoroughly understand these operating instructions.

Danger: Means:- electrical hazard warning, failure to understand and obey this warning may result in electrical shock.

The scale must be used in accordance with these instructions and in conjunction with the instructions issued for your Tempo.

Warning: Means:- failure to understand and obey this warning may result in injury to you or to others.

The scale has been designed to weigh hospital or care facility patients under the supervision of trained nursing staff. All other uses must be avoided.

Caution: Means:- failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to all or parts of the system or equipment. •

Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the Tempo when using the scale with a patient.

Note: Means:- this is important information for the correct use of this system or equipment. 2

Product Description/Function

P1424c

Parts referred to in this manual

1 3 5

2

4

Fig. 1

Weight range 2 = 4kg - 200kg (10lbs - 440lbs)

Key Scale unit

2.

Operating button and visual display

d = Actual Scale Division

3.

Jib

B - Battery size label

4.

Spreader bar

C - Serial number label

5.

Load cell cover

Unit serial number "Uncalibrated" unit part number

Patient Scale

P1123a/3

d = e 200g (0.5lbs)

1.

A

If the Tempo has been fitted with the ARJO Scale, this gives the lift the added advantage of being able to weigh patients as they are lifted.

C

Labels (see Fig. 2)

B

On the labels attached to the Scale you will find the following information: A - Rating label Weight range 1 = 2kg - 120kg (4lbs - 264.6lbs) d = e 100g (0.2lbs)

Fig. 2

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P1122a

Using the Scale

Upper indicator

Menu function

Trend indicator

Mode display Unit of measurement (kg or lb) Battery symbol

Maximum symbol Lock symbol

Dual range scale

‘O’ symbol

Minimum symbol

Fig. 3

Displayed when the Scale is in zero range, + 25g (0.05lbs).

Display symbols/functions

Dual range symbol

The scale has an LCD which displays various numbers and symbols as described in fig.3.

L = Low: 2kg - 120kg (4lbs - 264.6lbs) H = High: 4kg - 200kg (10lbs - 440lbs)

Upper indicator

The symbol is displayed for weights over 120kgs (264.6lbs)

Displays weight in kilograms or pounds. (-) shows, when the weight is negative (see the section titled "Weighing with the Patient already suspended in the sling").

Min symbol

Menu Functions

Max symbol

Displays the "Operation" function. Other functions are only available when calibrating the scale.

This is displayed when the load is above 200kg (440.5lbs). If the Scale is overloaded, remove the load immediately. Do not move the Scale/lift until the symbol is switched off.

Mode Display

Trend indicator

B/G - Gross Weight

Visual weighing range indicator. Blocks are displayed which increase from left to right as loading increases.

Displayed when the load is below 2kg (4lbs).

NET - Net Weight Battery symbol

Unit of measurement

If on – the battery power is low (approximately 1 hour of operation left).

The unit of measurement, in either "kg" or "lbs", will be pre-set before delivery. If for any reason you need to change it from "kg" to "lbs", press the operating button for a minimum of 10 seconds. To return to the "kg" setting, disconnect the batteries for several seconds, then reconnect them.

All digits flashing – the batteries are exhausted. Lock symbol Input password (This is only available for special and configuration functions. Contact the ARJO Service Department if a password is required.) "0" symbol

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Using the Scale

There are two methods of weighing the patient: •

Method "A" - Weighing before the patient is suspended in the sling Press the scale operating button (see Fig. 4).

Method "B"- Weighing with the patient already suspended in the sling

Note: If the patient is agitated, the attendant should wait until the patient is calm before attempting to weigh.

mP1201

•

Note: The scale can be "re-netted" during operation.

A display test is performed and all segments of the display are shown for approximately one second. The display will show "WAIT" and after several seconds will display the mode that the scale is in. Hang the sling to be used over the spreader bar (not the jib) and press the operating button again The scale will display "NET 0.0" (see Fig. 5). Remove the sling and position it around the patient as in the normal lifting procedure.

Scale Operating Button

Fig. 4

Lift the patient until he/she is clear of any obstructions, i.e. bed, chair, floor etc.

Ensure that the patient is suspended free and clear of any obstructions, i.e. bed, chair, floor etc.

Ensure that the patient’s feet do not contact the jib.

Press the scale operating button (see Fig. 4).

Do not press the button again - the number displayed will be the weight of the patient.

•

Note: If the patient is agitated, the attendant should wait until the patient is calm before attempting to weigh.

Note: It is essential to position the lift on a flat, level surface before using the weighing facility, or the displayed weight may be slightly inaccurate.

A display test will be performed and all display segments are shown for approximately one second.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch or lean on the patient, jib or spreader bar during the weighing operation. Ensure that no part of the patient touches the mast or jib during the weighing operation, as the jib and spreader bar are integral parts of the weighing equipment.

Ignore the weight displayed and press the operating button again.

•

The display will show "WAIT" and after several seconds will display the mode that the scale is in.

The scale will display "NET 0.0" (see Fig. 5). mP1201

•

Note: The scale, once switched on, will operate for 6 minutes. After this time, the scale will automatically switch off. If this happens, press the button again.

Caution: Do not overload the scale. If the scale unit displays "MAX", remove the patient immediately. Fig. 5

For convenience, the scale display unit can rotate through 240º, to enable its use from the sides and the front of the lift.

Lower the patient to a suitable position and remove the sling. Hang the sling over the spreader bar only (not the jib).

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Using the Scale

The weight is displayed, and, although having a minus (-) sign in front of it, is the weight of the patient.

To open the battery compartment cover, remove the two screws with a small-bladed screwdriver. Remove the cover.

Remove the sling.

Pull out the battery holder carefully.

•

Disconnect the push-on connector from the end of the battery holder, if necessary.

Note: It is essential to always position the lifter on a flat level surface before using the weighing facility, otherwise the displayed weight maybe slightly inaccurate.

Remove the existing batteries from the battery holder and replace them with four "AA" size batteries or equivalent. Ensure that the polarity is correct (shown on the holder).

IMPORTANT: Do not touch or lean on the patient, jib or spreader bar during weighing. Ensure that no part of the patient, sling or spreader bar touches the mast or jib during weighing, as the jib or spreader bar are integral parts of the weighing equipment. •

Replace the battery holder, refit the battery compartment cover and tighten the screws. When the batteries have been changed (and if the unit of measurement was previously set to lbs), the display will re-set to kgs. To change the units back to lbs, if required, press the operating button for a minimum of 10 seconds.

Note: The scale, once switched on will operate for 6 minutes. After this time, the scale will automatically switch off. Should this happen, press the button again.

•

Rechargeable batteries may be used. However, the operating time of the scale between charges will be shorter than if non-rechargeable batteries are used.

Caution: Do not overload the scale. If the scale displays ‘MAX’, remove the patient immediately For convenience, the scale display unit can rotate through 240°, enabling its’ use from both sides and front of the lifter. •

Note: The scale can be re-netted during operation.

mP1193a

Scale Battery Installation/Change

Push-on connector

Battery holder

Note: If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, this will not damage the circuit board.

Cover

Fig. 6

If the battery symbol is displayed on the scale LCD, there is enough power left for approximately 1 hour of operation. To change the batteries:

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Care of the Scale service representative. For more information, contact ARJO.

The scale is adapted to the same conditions as the Tempo For cleaning instructions, see the section titled "Care of the Tempo" in the main operating instructions issued for the lift. Apart from cleaning and battery changing, no other special maintenance should be required.

Calibration ARJO recommend that the scale is checked every 12 months for accuracy and the calibration adjusted if needed. This must be carried out by an ARJO

Technical Specification Power supply... 6V DC (4 x AA Batteries) Battery life... 120 hours Protection class... IP 53 Accuracy (standard scale) 2-50kg (4-110lbs) ... ±.5kg (1.1lbs) Accuracy (standard scale)50-120kg (110-265lbs) ... ±.5kg (1.1lbs) Accuracy (standard scale)120-200kg (265-440lbs) ... ±.5kg (1.1lbs)

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