seca 757 Instruction manual and guarantee

Full certification seca products you are purchasing not only technology matured over a century, but also quality confirmed by authorities, the legal system and by institutes. seca products comply with European directives, standards and national laws. With seca, you are buying the future. The products in these operating instructions comply with German legislation governing medical products and therefore with Directive 93/42/EEC of the Council of the European Community which is embodied in national laws throughout Europe.

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Scales carrying this symbol are approved for medical purposes in the European Community. seca scales with this symbol meet the stringent quality and technical requirements placed on scales which can be calibrated. Scales carrying this symbol are calibrated in accordance with Precision Class III of EC Directive 90/384/EEC. Products carrying this symbol comply with the following directives and standards: 1. Directive 90/384/EEC governing non-automatic weighing instruments 2. Directive 93/42/EEC governing medical devices 3. DIN EN 45501 governing metrological aspects of non-automatic scales

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seca’s professionalism has also been officially recognized. The certificate from TÜV Product Service, the body responsible for medical devices, confirms that as a manufacturer of medical devices, seca rigorously complies with stringent legal requirements. seca's quality assurance system covers the design, development, production, sales and service of medical scales and measuring systems. seca helps the environment. We are concerned to save natural resources. We therefore strive to save pakkaging material where meaningful. What is left over can conveniently be disposed of locally via the German Dual System (recycling programme).

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1. Congratulations! English

In the seca 757 electronic baby scale, you have purchased a high-precision yet sturdy piece of equipment. seca has been putting its experience at the service of health for over 150 years now, and as market leader in many countries of the world, is always setting new standards with its innovative developments for weighing and measuring. In accordance with national regulations, the seca 757 electronic baby scale is used primarily in hospitals, doctors’ surgeries and in-patient nursing facilities.

It serves both to establish birth weight and to check weight gain during the growth process. Its maximum capacity is 15 kg, the display has a resolution of 5 g. A particular feature of this scale is the serial interface for transmitting data to a computer. In addition, the scale has a HOLD function to store the weight determined and a TARE function so that additional weights such as cloths or pads are ignored for weighing. The scale has Class III approval.

2. Safety Before using the new scale, please take a little time to read the following safety instructions. • Follow the safety instructions in the in• Do not drop the scale or subject it to vistruction manual. olent shocks. • When using the scale with a mains unit, • Have repairs carried out exclusively by ensure that the supply cable is routed in authorised persons. such a way as to exclude any type of • Have scale serviced and re-calibrated tripping hazard. on a regular basis (see “Servicing/recal• Use only the mains unit supplied. ibration” on page 19).

3. Removing transport securing device – Turn over the scale so that the baseplate faces upwards. – Unscrew both screws out of the base of the scale and take off the transport securing device. – Turn the scale back up the right way.

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Important! Keep the transport securing device in a safe place, as the scale has to be secured again to be transported any distance (see “Transport” on page 18).

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Connecting the mains unit The scale is powered by a mains unit and by rechargeable batteries. The connection socket for the mains unit is in the base of the scale. Please use only the mains unit supplied or mains units from the seca range of accessories. Before plugging the unit into the socket, check whether the mains voltage marked on the mains unit matches local mains voltage. – Turn over the scale so that the basescale from plate faces upwards. underneath – Plug the latching plug of the mains unit into the connection socket in the base of the scale. – Then turn the scale the right way up. – Connect the mains unit to a power socket. plug-in mains unit

Connecting the rechargeable battery pack Note: to weigh independently of the mains, the set of storage batteries must be installed an charged for 24 hours before the first use by plugging the power pack into the scales. – Carefully turn over the scale so that the base of the scale is accessible. – Push the battery compartment closure towards “Battery” and open the cover. – Connect the plug contacts to the rechargeable battery pack located in the battery compartment. – Close the cover and then turn the scale back up the right way.

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4. Setting up and aligning the scale – Place the scale on a level surface. – Undo the locknuts using the four foot screws (1). – Align the scale by undoing the foot screws. The air bubble in the spirit level must be right in the centre of the circle (2). – Then re-tighten the locknuts (3). – Ensure that only the feet of the scale are in contact with the floor. The scale may not be in contact at any other point.

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spirit level Libelle Important! The alignment of the base of the scale must be checked and corrected if necessary every time the location of the scale is changed.

5. Operation Controls and displays

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Correct weighing – Press the green ON key. se(A, 88:88:8 and 0.000 appear consecutively in the display. The scale is then automatically set to zero and ready to use. – Place the baby on the scale. – Read the weighing result off the digital display. – If a load greater than 15 kg is placed on the scale, St0P appears in the display. The display has a resolution of 5 g.

Automatic switch-off/economy mode The scale automatically detects whether it is being operated on rechargeable batteries alone or whether it is connected to the mains. – With rechargeable battery operation: automatic shut-down after 1 minute. – With mains operation: automatic shut-down after 10 minutes.

Taring weight display (NET) The tare function is useful if an additional weight (such as cloths or a pad on the weighing surface) are to be ignored in the weighing result. Proceed as follows: – Place the additional weight on the scale and keep the NET depressed for some time. The “Net” indicator comes on. – Wait until the display stops flashing and shows 0.000. – You can now perform as many weighing operations as you like with this additional weight. – If - - - - appears in the display when the Tare indicator is on, the tare weight has been reduced. Pressing the Tare button returns the display to 0.000. When the scales are completely unladen, the tare facility is automatically re-set. 0.000 appears and the Tareindicator goes out. Important! The maximum weight which can be displayed is reduced by the weight of the objects already placed on the scale.

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Store weight value (HOLD) You can also continue displaying the weight determined once the load has been removed. This makes it possible to put the baby down safely again before noting the weight: – Press the HOLD key whilst the load is on the scale. The HOLD indicator flashes. The value is stored until the scale switches off automatically. – The HOLD function can be switched off by pressing the HOLD key again. This frozen display is a supplementary device which does not have to be calibrated. 0.0 appears in the display if the scale has no load on it, otherwise the current weight. The “HOLD” display vanishes. Movements are damped by a special damping system. However, if the baby should move about on the scale too much, the HOLD function is not activated and the value displayed flashes. This prevents inaccurate measurements.

6. Cleaning Clean the tray and the housing as required with a domestic cleaning agent or commerciallyavailable disinfectant. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Under no circumstances use abrasive or acid cleaners, white spirit, benzene or the like for cleaning. Such substances can damage the high-quality surfaces and the printing.

7. Transport Before transporting the baby scale any distance, you should attach the transport securing device. This protects the highly-accurate electronics. Proceed as follows: – Turn over the scale so that the base2. plate faces upwards. 2. 1. – Attach the transport securing device and push the spacers between the frame and the tray support. 1. – Tighten up the screws on the base of the scale. Warning! Only tighten up the screws by hand, do not use a tool! – Turn the scale back up the right way.

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8. What do I do if… … no weight display comes on? – Is the scale switched on? – Is the plug contact of the mains unit properly connected to the scale? … 0.00 does not appear before weighing? – Press the Start key again. … 0.00 appears before weighing instead of - - - - ? – Press the Start key again. – Press the NET key to tare the scale again. … the weight display is flashing? – The HOLD function has not been activated because the baby is moving around too much on the scale. Press the HOLD key again. … one segment is illuminated constantly or not at all? – The relevant segment has a fault. Inform Servicing. … bAtt appears in the display? – The rechargeable battery is so severely discharged that weighing is no longer possible. Recharge the battery. … St0p appears in the display? – Maximum load has been exceeded. … the display EEEEE appears? – Has the scale been started with the transport securing device in place? Remove the transport securing device (see “Removing transport securing device” on page 14). – Scale has been loaded well beyond the permitted weighing range (see “Correct weighing” on page 17). – A fault has occurred in the electronics. Inform the Service Department.

9. Servicing/recalibration Have the scale recalibrated by authorised persons in accordance with national legal requirements. The year of initial calibration can be found behind the CE symbol on the rating plate above the number of the appointed office, 0109 (Hessen Weights & Measures Office). Recalibration is essential if one or more security marks are damaged. We recommend having your scale serviced by your local service agent before having it recalibrated. seca Customer Service will be pleased to give you further assistance.

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10. Technical data Dimensions width: 551 mm height: 151 mm depth: 320 mm Weight approx. 6.8 kg Temperature range +10 °C to +40 °C Calibration as per Directive 90/384/EEC approved for medical use, Class III Maximum load 15 kg Minimum load 0.1 kg Graduations 5g Accuracy at first calibration 0 to 2.5 kg: ± 2.5 g 2.5 kg to 10 kg: ±5g over 10 kg: ± 7.5 g EN 60 601-1: Insulated equipment, Protection Class II: medical electrical equipment type B: Medical product as per Directive 93/42/EEC Class I RS232 serial interface Underneath the scale is a serial interface which allows the scale to be connected to a PC. The interface cable required is available as an accessory. Detailed information can be obtained from seca Customer Service.

11. Spare parts and accessories Spare parts Model dependent mains unit Plug-in mains unit, Euro: 230V~ / 50Hz / 12V= / 130mA seca no.: 68-32-10-252 Switchmode power adapter, 100-240V~ / 50-60Hz / 12V= / 0.5A seca no. 68-32-10-265

Accessories Model 451 interface cable seca no.: 451 0000 009

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12. Disposal Disposing of the device

Rechargeable batteries

Do not dispose of the device in domestic waste. The device must be disposed of properly as electronic waste. Follow the national regulations which apply in your case. For further information, contact our service department at: service@seca.com

Do not throw old rechargeable batteries into the domestic refuse! Ensure that rechargeable batteries are properly disposed of at local collection points.

13. Warranty A two-year warranty from date of delivery applies to defects attributable to poor materials or workmanship. All moveable parts - batteries, cables, mains units, rechargeable batteries etc. - are excluded. Defects which come under warranty will be made good for the customer at no charge on production of the receipt. No further claims can be entertained. The costs of transport in both directions will be borne by the customer should the equipment be located anywhere other than the customer’s premises. In the event of transport damage, claims under warranty can be

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honoured only if the complete original packaging was used for any transport and the scale secured and attached in that packaging just as it was when originally packed. All the packaging should therefore be retained. A claim under warranty will not be honoured if the equipment is opened by persons not expressly authorised by seca to do so. We would ask our customers abroad to contact their local sales agent in the event of a warranty matter.

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